Setting out from Donegal, with fresh impressions after you finished to visit Donegal Castle, today brings you’re first experience with Mayo and its lush natural surroundings.. Once again, you will be spoiled with natural beauty and vast landscapes along the way. Your drive will take through county
Sligo with the dramatic backdrop of Benbulben, glimmering beaches and rolling green hills. In myao you will find Westport at the foot of Croagh Patrick mountain. Westport is an undeniably wonderful town. Its charm lies in its mixture of the traditional and the modern. One of the town’s favourite attractions is Westport House and Gardens. Built in 1730 on castle ruins this fascinating estate contains over 30 rooms, dungeons and some arresting gardens. Guided tours are available or you could just drop in for some afternoon tea and bask in the fresh country air of the west. After Westport it is time to continue your drive to Ashford Castle where you will stop for the night. This magnificent estate is home to one of Ireland’s grandest castle hotels, but the expansive 350 acre (142 hectares) of parkland grounds is also home to some captivating gardens. For hundreds of years, the grounds of Ashford Castle have provided a vast playground for its owners and their friends. Ashford Estate lends itself perfectly to a range of activities, from country classic pastimes such as horse riding, fishing, falconry and shooting, to more modern activities such as golf, cycling and kayaking.
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Co. Mayo for 1 night