位於愛爾蘭西部的五星級阿什福德城堡飯店 (Ashford Castle) 日前被評選為「世界上最棒的旅館」,這座源自13世紀的城堡,總佔地約為350英畝 (43萬坪)。
![Set on 350 acres of stunning land in western Ireland, the five-star Ashford Castle has been named the best hotel in the world](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BE2E700000578-3197550-image-a-16_1439552536413.jpg)
阿什福德城堡飯店在奢華旅遊代理平台Virtuoso舉辦的年度頒獎活動中,獲得最高榮耀。這裡是愛爾蘭最古老的城堡之一,除了本身富麗典雅的建築設計,後來還耗資了6700萬歐元 (約台幣24億元) 整修,最近才重新向大眾開放。
![Ashford Castle was named the world's best hotel at an annual awards event held by Virtuoso, a network of international travel agents](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BE58600000578-3197550-image-a-18_1439552623708.jpg)
酒店位於愛爾蘭梅奧郡第二大湖克里布湖 (Lough Corrib) 的岸邊,裡面共有82間奢華客房,要在這裡享受一晚奢侈、非凡的設施可不便宜,旺季時、在這裡住上一晚要價500-2500歐元(台幣1.8萬-9萬)!
![Ashford boasts elegant designs and recently reopened to the public after undergoing a €67million (£50million) renovation](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BCE2A00000578-3197550-image-a-20_1439552632021.jpg)
這邊也是愛爾蘭第一間馴鷹學校,圖片這隻貓頭鷹是常駐於旅館的丁格爾 (Dingle),你可以在求婚的特別時刻租借他來幫你送戒指 (超酷)。
![The hotel's resident owl, Dingle, can be rented to be a key player in that special moment of a wedding proposal](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B61FB2F00000578-3197550-The_hotel_s_resident_owl_can_be_rented_to_be_a_key_player_in_tha-m-12_1439630208645.jpg)
樓中樓的房間裡擁有原始的壁爐、挑高的天花板,透過落地窗還能看見克里布湖風景。除此之外還有掛滿牆的繪畫藝術品以及佳士得 (Christie) 的高級四柱床。
![The tradition of afternoon tea, served in the Connaught Room, has been preserved at Ashford Castle since 1868](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BCE5600000578-3197550-image-a-29_1439552700291.jpg)
這個城堡最早是由諾爾曼系英國人伯格 (Burgo) 家族於1228年建立,擁有一本像是名人錄的訪客留言板。後來曾被吉尼斯 (Guinness) 家族擁有,在此舉辦過多次皇室、政商名人的聚會。
![Ashford Castle's junior suites boast magnificent bathtubs, Voya toiletries and a selection of soaps from perfumeries](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BE17A00000578-3197550-image-a-24_1439552671532.jpg)
阿什福德城堡的小型套房裏頭,擁有華麗的浴缸與各種香水肥皂供你選擇。
曾住在此酒店的貴賓有明星約翰韋恩 (John Wayne)、瑪琳奧哈拉 (Maureen O’Hara)、披頭四的約翰藍儂及布萊德彼特,政治人物則有喬治五世 (King George V) 與美國總統雷根 (Ronald Reagan),總統套房便是以雷根作為命名。
![Ashford Castle recently added a 32-seat cinema and plush billiards room, where guests can relax with a glass of their favourite tipple](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BCCA800000578-3197550-image-a-31_1439552712011.jpg)
裡頭也有一間能夠容納32人的電影院以及撞球室,讓房客能一邊喝著最愛的酒一邊放鬆。
房客在此能從事各項休閒活動,如射箭、打飛靶、高爾夫球、釣魚或騎馬繞湖。
![Presidential room](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BEF8B00000578-3197550-image-m-7_1439629364539.jpg)
阿什福德城堡飯店總經理尼爾 (Niall Rochford) 在聲明中表示:「我謹代表阿什福德城堡與紅康乃馨酒店,很高興能得到奢華旅型產業的最高獎項之一:《Virtuoso Hotel of the Year (年度頂級飯店之意)》。
![Ashford Castle is located on the banks of Lough Corrib, Ireland's second largest lake](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BF02400000578-3197550-image-a-43_1439552788788.jpg)
「在過去幾年中,阿什福德城堡飯店已成為夢幻經驗旅行的代名詞,所有困難的工作都在圖爾曼 (Tollman) 家族與酒店工作團隊在7500萬美金 (台幣24億元) 的修復中克服了。」
![Guests can take part in archery or clay pigeon shooting, go for a round of golf, fish in the lough or ride horses along the water](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BEF5000000578-3197550-image-a-40_1439552762014.jpg)
「為期3年的計畫,大部分是由當地的工匠完成,這讓阿什福德城堡飯店重新恢復為愛爾蘭與全世界最豪華的酒店之一。」
![Ashford Castle has hosted royalty, dignitaries and celebrities](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BE5EC00000578-3197550-image-a-48_1439552819376.jpg)
「這也是對訓練、開發和投資工作人員的支持,讓我們可以提供更周到、高度個性化的服務。」
![The guest book includes King George V, US President Ronald Reagan and actor Brad Pitt](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BEB9D00000578-3197550-image-a-49_1439552819467.jpg)
欣賞一下豪華酒店的內部設施吧~
![The hotel's bar was built in the late 1800s especially for the visit of the Prince of Wales, who subsequently became King George V](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BE84C00000578-3197550-image-a-23_1439552644664.jpg)
![At peak season, the presidential suite is available for a staggering €2,500 a night](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BCCFB00000578-3197550-image-m-54_1439552893034.jpg)
![Staterooms are €1,375 a night at peak season](http://teepr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2B5BCEF800000578-3197550-image-a-55_1439552899555.jpg)
最後讓我們透過影片,參觀一下世界最棒的酒店吧~
來源:DailyMail
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