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ADARE ATHLONE

Dunraven Arms Hotel Adare is described as the Hodson Bay Hotel The large white hotel stands
prettiest tourist village in Ireland; this long, low, by the shores of Lough Ree, in open countryside
yellow-fronted inn is in the main street, among and next to the golf course, with views of islands
thatched cottages and prize-winning gardens. in the lake from the bar and dining room. Rooms
It is smoothly run along traditional lines, but there are smartly co-ordinated; dinner is eaten by
is nothing old-fashioned about the extensive candlelight. Superb facilities and reasonable
facilities, including a health and leisure centre. prices make this excellent value. Private marina.
N Adare, Co Limerick. Map p56 C4. § (061) 396633. N Roscommon Rd, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Map p57
` (061) 396541. $ reservations@dunravenhotel.com D3. § (0906) 442000. ` (0906) 480520.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 74. S÷ ∂ ¢ Never. $ info@hodsonbayhotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 133.
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ARDFERT BALLYLICKEY

Barrow House This 18th-century house on the Ballylickey Manor House Ireland’s veteran
water’s edge at Barrow Harbour and next to Relais and Chateaux establishment is perfectly
Arnold Palmer-designed Tralee golf course has placed at the head of Bantry Bay, with views
been extensively refurbished, providing comfort, of the sea from the front rooms. In the main
style, warm hospitality and dramatic views. house are pretty suites; wooden cottages by the
One room has a spa bath and there is a house pool house tidy rooms. Poolside restaurant and
helicopter for guests. charming gardens.
N West Barrow, Ardfert, Tralee, Co Kerry. Map p56 B4. N Ballylickey, Bantry Bay, Co Cork. Map p56 B5.
§ (066) 7136437. ` (066) 7136402. § (027) 50071. ` (027) 50124. $ ballymh@eircom.net
$ info@barrowhouse.com 0 b. Rooms 16. 0 b,d. Rooms 12. S ∂ ¢ early Nov to late March.
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ADARE BALLYNAHINCH
Adare Manor Hotel Massive Victorian pile with Ballynahinch Castle A Connemara castle with
Gothic façade, formal gardens and vast estate. its own salmon and trout fishery and 13,000-acre
Style is grand; indoor pool; golf course; riding. shoot. Dine on local produce.
N Adare, Co Limerick. Map p56 C4. § (061) 396566. N Recess, Connemara, Co Galway. Map p56 B3.
` (061) 396124. $ reservations@adaremanor.com § (095) 31006. ` (095) 31085. $ bhinch@iol.ie
0 b,l,d. Rooms 63. ¡¡¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 40. ¡¡¡
BALLYLICKEY BALLYVAUGHAN
Sea View House Hotel Owner-run Victorian Hyland’s Hotel In a small seaside village, among
house with garden and sea views. Legendary the strange limestone landscape of The Burren,
hospitality; accomplished country-house cooking. this snug old coaching inn offers good value.
N Ballylickey, Bantry, Co Cork. Map p56 B5.§ (027) N Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Map p56 C3. § (065)
50073. ` (027) 51555.$ info@seaviewhousehotel.com 7077037. ` (065) 7077131. $
0 b,d. Rooms 25. ¡¡¡ hylandsburren@eircom.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 29. ¡¡