The Setting

  Map of area surrounding castle


Located on the west bank of the Cong river at the mouth of the Cong and Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle is the stage for a World of Darkness / Werewolf: The Apocalypse game set in present day Ireland, with a few significant changes.

In the game, Ashford Castle is NOT a luxuriously restored hotel hosting well-to-do human guests and their families on holiday; it is privately held, tours by appointment only, and private security politely refers members of the general public to The Lodge at Ashford Castle or to the village of Cong for sightseeing opportunities or for lodging.  

The Lodge at Ashford Castle, a four star hotel and restaurant is open to the general public. It features 24 Luxurious guest bedrooms and 26 unique suites. Want to book a private tour of the castle? Absolutely! The next available tour date is... oh, my... oh my goodness... in 28 months. (Owned and managed by kinfolk.)

The Ashford Equestrian Centre,  is open to the general public for horseback riding and riding lessons, archery, clay pidgeon shooting, bike rentals and guided tours, archaeological tours, kayaking, water skiing, and powerboat charter. Reservations are strongly recommended. (Owned and managed by kinfolk.)

Likewise, Ireland's School of Falconry offers members of the general public the opportunity to fly a Harris Hawk in the gardens and the woodlands surrounding Ashford Castle on a scenic one hour private Hawk Walk, generally by reservation only. In addition, the school also offers a bird sanctuary and recovery center, which is not generally accessable to members of the general public.  (Owned and operated by kinfolk)

The Ashford Old Schoolhouse, open to the general public, is a self-catering cottage available for weekly rental. The staff offers professinally guided fishing trips, boat and equipment rentals, and fly fishing instruction. Reservations required. (Owned and run by kinfolk.)


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