Dromoland Castle
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Dromoland Castle is a secluded castle hotel in Ireland, surrounded by green pastures, forests and historic attractions. The estate features a spectacular 18-hole golf course, a luxurious spa and a number of outdoor activities. The 16th century baronial castle traces its history back to Gaelic royal families.
The gardens on the 410-acre estate feature a formal rose garden and lily pond where you can take romantic walks and relax in the calm surroundings.
Things to Do
Enjoy golf, tennis, fishing, clay shooting, boating, and biking. At the end of the day, soothe your muscles with a relaxing massage at the spa in swim in the indoor pool.
Rooms & Suites
Dromoland Castle has 87 individually decorated guest rooms and 13 luxury suites with antique furnishings, damask wall coverings and custom carpeting.
Where to Eat
At the Earl of Thomond Restaurant, guests can have an elegant meal featuring locally grown ingredients and music by a resident harpist. Afternoon tea is served in the Drawing Room; the Fig Tree Restaurant at the Golf Club serves meals in a more informal setting.
Room service is available 24-hours per day.
Plan this Vacation
Dromoland Castle is located 8 miles from Shannon Airport, Ireland.
Rates start from £ 417 per night from May to September; and from £ 225 during low season.
Dromoland Castle, Limerick-Ennis Road, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland, +353-61-368144, 800-346-7007, www.dromoland.ie
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: May 16, 2005