The luxurious Adare Manor stands along the meandering River Maigue, one of Ireland's best trout rivers, amid 840 acres of sweeping parklands, cultivated gardens, a majestic parkland golf course and fascinating ruins dating back over eight hundred years. Adjacent to the beautiful village of Adare, Adare Manor is the gateway to Ireland's great southwest.

An architectural masterpiece of towers, turrets and stonework ornamentation, the former family seat of the Earls of Dunraven, was completed in 1862. It is replete with curious eccentricities such as the turreted entrance tower at one corner rather than in the center, 52 chimneys to commemorate each week of the year, 75 fire places and 365 leaded glass windows. The home remained in the Dunraven family until 1982.

The Manor has been lovingly transformed into Ireland's premier luxury resort, while at the same time maintaining the old world style and charm that is uniquely Adare. This is especially reflected in the 63 luxurious bedrooms which offer every possible comfort. Adare Manor offers the finest in Irish hospitality, whether guests are enjoying the afternoon tea in the drawing room, feasting on the exquisite European Haute Cuisine in the elegant dining room or indulging in more casual fare of the Tack Room Pub.

The extensive Leisure Facilties include an elegant swimming pool, extensive health facilities and sauna, as well as a fully equipped fitness center. Golfing, horseback riding, archery and fishing are available on the grounds of Adare Manor. The nearby village with its woodland setting, beautiful stonework, picturesque thatched cottages and Heritage Center, combine to make Adare a very special place. Located centrally to many of Ireland's tourist attractions, there are many day trips to choose from.

The RAC Five Star hotel Adare Manor has repeatedly won recognition in major travel and incentive publications and was among the top 10 for the second year in the Top 20 Foreign Resorts category of Condé Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards."Adare Manor where the entire staff was excellent and we can't wait to return. The guarded grounds were lovely and we took several walks ... dinner the first night in the Manor was very romantic with candlelight service overlooking