06 ASHFORD CASTLE
At Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland, take fly fishing lessons from one of the most knowledgeable experts on fishing. Lough Corrib, one of the largest of the three lakes near Ashford Castle, sees excellent fishing with the same salmon returning year after year. The hotel itself is a unique experience – this is your chance to stay in a beautifully restored castle dating back to 1228 and was once home to the august Guinness family.