The world of The Lodge at Ashford Castle

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Red Carnation Hotels Celebrates Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2026 Recognition

Celebrating Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026 recognition, with four Best of the Best honourees.

Red Carnation Family

Meet Dervla Golden

Here, our Head of Retail tells all about her life in retail and just what makes Mrs Tea’s Boutique & Bakery so unique.

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Jonathan Keane's Caesar Salad

Served with garlic prawn and spiced chicken skewer, this is an easy favourite for a family lunch.

Spa treatment at Ashford Castle

Wellbeing

Ashford Castle's wellness ritual

Learn more about Reflexology and experience your own wellness ritual at home.

Easter Choux Bun

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Paula Stakelum's chocolate choux bun

This Easter, impress friends and family with your very own chocolate choux buns.

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Jonathan Keane's baked potato risotto

A classic at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, enjoy this dish served with peas and wild garlic.

Bacon and Cabbage

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Bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce

A delicious recipe from Executive Head Chef Jonathan Keane, perfect for St Patrick's Day.

Mushroom Foraging

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How to forage for Irish mushrooms

A popular guest activity at The Lodge, learn about the tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable mushroom foraging.

Table setting at Cullens at The Cottage, Ashford Castle

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From the Estate to the table

We learn what is growing in our gardens and polytunnels across the Ashford Estate.

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Jonathan Keane's feather blade beef

For your next roast dinner, re-create The Lodge's exquisite feather blade beef at home.

Jonathan Keane, Executive Head Chef

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The ultimate Vegetarian recipes

Utilise your veg and create satisfying meat-free meals for the whole family.