We had a wonderful time at the castle! The castle itself is gorgeous and so spacious! We enjoyed dinners and playing games by the fire. The location was fantastic as well! Waking each morning to enjoy our tea while admiring the beautiful lake was so special, as was walking the grounds. Our children were enchanted! Headford made for a perfect base from which to explore an area of Ireland new to us. We highly recommend checking out the activities offered at Ashford Castle! Cong was an adorable town to wander through. We were easily able to drive to Galway for more activities and restaurants, though the area around Headford was so beautiful we wish we had stayed longer! Our hope is to return one day for a longer holiday! Thank you, Annemarie!!