adare manor house

This 1720’s building was the seat of the Earls of Dunraven. The second and third Earls rebuilt the house between 1832 and 1860, enlarging it to create a Victorian mansion in a Gothic-revival style. The grandeur of the gilded Spanish leather doors and the stone Gothic arches of the high-ceilinged inner hall strikes the visitor immediately. But the fresh-flowers inside, the welcoming fireplace by reception and the pleasant 840-acre garden outside help make it feel human rather than intimidating. The rooms are equally designed with splendor. And the menu at the restaurant competes with the luxury and taste of the building and gardens. The sound of the river and of the harpist who plays during dinner completes the feast for all the senses. Golfing is available on the same grounds. http://192.168.0.1/cgi-win/Main/Premises.dll?Premises?PremisesID=28039 It is easy to see why the Hotel was listed twice in the top ten foreign resorts in Conde Nast’s Travellers’ Choice.