THE HOTEL We have recently refurbished our Foyer and Ballroom making it a beautiful backdrop for your big day. We have a private wedding garden which is ideal for photographs or can be used as a reception area during the summer months. The Hotel has 148 bedrooms which are finished with all the mod cons. We offer a wide range of room types from Singles to interconnecting family rooms making sure all of your guests are accommodated. We have a swimming pool and leisure club in the Hotel which is complimentary for all hotel guests. Some of our newest additions to the Hotel are our Playground and updated Sensory Playroom - perfect for your little wedding guests to burn off some extra energy with all the excitement of the day. OUR WEDDING PACKAGES We've worked really hard putting together our wedding packages, they are brilliant value and offer fantastic choices for our Wedding Couples. What's even better? Our flexibility, all our packages have been designed to be flexible so that you can add and remove any elements that you want and if you can't find a package that's perfect for you - no problem Francesca will tailor make one for you. OUR LOCATION We're just a few minutes from the Meath Dublin border and located on the N2 10 minutes from the M50 - so your guests will have no trouble finding the Hotel. We've over 200 parking spaces too meaning your guests won't be stuck searching for parking. In short, the Hotel is extremely accessible from all parts of Ireland, making it hassle free for your guests to travel to your wedding. CELEBRATE A LITTLE LONGER Why not make a weekend of it and celebrate a little longer? We have so many options for you and your guests to enjoy on the second day of your Wedding celebration, from BBQ’s in our Wedding Gardens to a canape reception on our first-floor foyer. Please ask Francesca for more information about planning the day after y

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Francesca Fennell

Congratulations on your recent engagement. I believe that the planning process of a wedding should be as fun, as enjoyable and as memorable as the Wedding Day itself. That's why I ensure to take as much stress out of the planning for you, so you can enjoy every step of the planning process. I will work with you to create your Dream Day and will ensure your friends and family are in the best possible hands, to help create memories to last a lifetime.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2008

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

130

Pillo Hotel Ashbourne Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type

Hotel

Dining Capacity

350

Reception Capacity

350

Usual Access Time

12:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

02:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Venue

Ballroom

Disabled Access

Spa On-Site

Exclusive Use

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-house Catering

In-House Wine List

Halal Catering

Cultural Specialists

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Other

Pillo Hotel Ashbourne Pricing & Costs

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

€59

Maximum Price

€79

Minimum Number of Guests

100

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews

(21)

Philip and Danielle

Happy couple married in June

June 2024

Most memorable night of our lives

We had the pleasure of hosting our wedding in this fabulous venue. We would like to thank Francesca and Teresa for making our night so special. All of our guests complemented the staff and service received. The attention of detail given, down to the colours of the LED lights was brilliant. Also the complimentary bag pipe band provided by the Hotel was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend anyone to have thier wedding at the Pillo Hotel. Finally Special thanks to Francesca for your extra attention to detail and patience in the many changes we have made. Kind Regards Philip and Danielle

Adam and Nakita

Happy couple married in May

May 2024

Absolutely amazing start to finish

I cannot thank Francesca and her team enough for making our day so special and as we wanted. The professionalism and attention to detail was beyond my expectations so much so I had to thank them in my speech. It was the most perfect day ever and I will never forget how easygoing and stress free I was. The bonus was having everything at hand from ceremony to dinner and then using their garden and hotel for our photos. They simply made it spectacular.

Michelle and Rory

Happy couple married in April

April 2024

Better than I could have hoped!

What can I say. The pillo hotel in Ashbourne totally exceeded my expectations! Francesca is a dream to work with and her whole team are a credit to her and the hotel. Our wedding was last weekend and it was a small wedding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had to make a few changes to the wedding over the last few months and there were no problems doing it. They made us feel so special. Our family are still talking about how lovely they are! The food was to die for and nobody was hungry at any time of the day or night! The morning of the wedding they gave me the most fabulous bunch of flowers, totally unexpected! Everything went to plan. I really can't speak highly enough of Francesca and the team! If you have your wedding here you will not be disappointed! Thanks again to all. We are forever grateful to you. Michelle, Rory and Lucy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Aaron & Jen

Happy couple married in April

April 2024

Best day of our lives

From beginning to end everything couldn’t have been more perfect. The hotel was beyond more than I had envisioned it would be on the big day. The staff genuinely couldn’t have done more than enough for anyone, down to the little kids, who I seen were served food first which was a lovely touch so the adults could enjoy their meal. 2 and a half weeks later and people are still talking about the food which was outstanding. Everyone in the team on the day liaised so well with other vendors I had, DJ, sparks etc. which meant we could just dance the night away and not worry about a thing. Beautiful little side garden for photos also as we opted to not go anywhere after our church ceremony for photographs. The staircase, gardens, hotel grounds, the ballroom itself were great to make the most of with our photographer. Francesca & all the team had the Pillo Hotel truly made our very special day so seemly perfect and we can’t wait to come back again for our anniversary to the bridal suite!

Paul and Conal

Happy couple married in March

April 2024

Treated like royals

I couldn't fault the staff they were all amazing on day Teresa specially francesca has a great eye for detail vert creative person was like walking into the ballroom for the first time all over again mind-blowing

Bride & Groom

Happy couple married in September

December 2023

Wedding at Pillo

We had our wedding at the Pillo in September. From the initial meeting with the fantastic Francesca, to the run up to the day; everything was hassle free. I cannot convey how brilliant all the staff were over our few days with our guests remarking on their attentiveness and professionalism. Teresa in particular looking after everyone. The venue, the rooms, the staff- was all faultless, we had an excellent experience

We went to The Pillo Saturday to watch the rugby game and could not of went any better! I emailed ahead that week to book a table in the bar as it was my friends birthday! Ali,s email response was so helpful & friendly! On arrival Ali introduced herself and could have not need more friendly! We got a great seat in view of the tv and enjoyed fab food,Cocktails & a birthday plate so thank you to you all! All the staff were great but in particular Ali made our experience amazing….she was so attenti

Caroline & Trevor

Happy couple married in September

December 2023

Our Wedding Weekend

We had our wedding in the Pillo Hotel on 08.09.23. We can honestly say it was the most amazing day and weekend of our lives. From the very 1st meeting with Francesca we knew we would be in safe hands, nothing was ever a problem and all our queries or requests were answered and dealt with quickly. She looked after us so well and made suggestions and gave advice not just on the venue but on other bits too that we may never have even thought of. Everything was amazing the venue, the food but most o

June & Brian Redmond

Happy couple married in September

December 2023

June & Brian

What can I say from start to finish the Pillo Hotel were absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend this hotel for your special day. Francesca the wedding organiser was only brilliant, and could not do enough for us, she was amazing on the day of our wedding and keeping in touch throughout the whole process of booking the wedding. Garrett who took care of us on the day walking into the wedding ceremony ect was brilliant too. All the staff from the kitchen, bar and serving the food and drinks w

John & Martina

Happy couple married in September

December 2023

John & Martina

We had our day in September at the Pillo and we’re so glad we chose this venue. Francesca was a pleasure to work with from the initial planning stages right up to the big day where we where then looked after by Theresa and the team. Everything went according to plan and the hotel went above and beyond, we really felt they had everything covered and we could just enjoy our day.the food was also stunning . An amazing team all round and I would definitely recommend this venue to any future couples

Pillo Hotel Ashbourne Location & Contact Details

Website

Phone

Address

The Rath, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, A84 Y523, Leinster, Ireland

Travel Notes

Nearest Town

Ashbourne

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M50

Nearest Train Station

Dunshaughlin

Nearest Airport

Dublin

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pillo Hotel Ashbourne?

The best wedding at our venue was in Nov 2023. The reason why it was so amazing was that the couple put their personal stamp and personality on the whole day. It was fun and lively and filled with energy from start to finish.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

The planning process should be as fun, as enjoyable and as memorable as the Wedding Day itself, so take time to enjoy this.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A bride had painted a personalised miniature painting for each guest.

Describe Pillo Hotel Ashbourne in 5 adjectives

Modern, chic, trendy, family-friendly & lively.

Where’s the best photo spot at Pillo Hotel Ashbourne?

The main staircase in the lobby is great for group shots and the lobby is filled with natural daylight.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Pillo Hotel Ashbourne?

Yes - but our clients privacy is paramount at the Pillo Hotel : )

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini prawn cocktail

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Crisp sandwiches : )

What is Pillo Hotel Ashbourne most unique feature?

Our staff - our staff are the best in the business and love to jobs. They will make sure your Big Day runs seamlessly.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

I'm very proud of the fact that our business is so family friends and inclusive to all.

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