Red Carnation Hotels, has acquired the five-star luxury hotel Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland.
Mrs Beatrice Tollman, the South African born President and Founder of Red Carnation Hotels commented: “We are thrilled to have Ashford Castle as part of our collection and welcome the whole team to the Red Carnation family. Like the rest of our hotels, Ashford Castle is an iconic property, in a unique location and with a reputation for luxury and excellence, and we are delighted that we will be bringing some of Red Carnation’s signature touches to it.”
Red Carnation Hotels’ Managing Director Jonathan Raggett continued: “We look forward to working with Ashford’s General Manager Niall Rochford and his excellent team, and also to seeking the best local talent to grow the workforce. We will be working with local suppliers and partners on a refurbishment programme that will restore this illustrious hotel to its former glory, and build on the fine reputation that the hotel already enjoys.”
About Ashford Castle
Dating back to 1228 and once the estate of the Guinness family, the legendary 5-star Ashford Castle Hotel was one of the first luxury Castle Hotels in Ireland. Situated beside the tranquil Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle is a top Mayo Hotel and one of the best examples of a Castle in Ireland. Opening as a Castle Hotel in 1939, Ashford Castle has welcomed many Heads of State as well as International Personalities over the years. The timeless classical interiors and award winning cuisine, combined with an array of Sporting Activities such as Fishing, Falconry, Golf, Horseback Riding and Cruising on the Corrib has resulted in Ashford Castle Hotel being awarded Best Resort Hotel in Europe by readers of Conde Nast Traveller 2010; and Top 10 Resort Properties in Europe by Travel & Leisure 2010.
About Red Carnation Hotels
Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida, South Africa and now Ireland. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.
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Red Carnation Hotels is part of The Travel Corporation, an international, family-run travel group now in its’ fourth generation, with 26 award-winning brands including Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and Insight Vacations. The Travel Corporation’s Irish office is based at 27 Merrion Square, Dublin.
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