set on 16 acres of gardens and woodland, this ivy-clad victorian hotel is 36. there's a bar and a restaurant that serves traditional sunday lunch. the elegant, classic rooms have free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include an indoor heated pool and a jacuzzi, plus tennis courts, a gym and exercise classes. 9 km from dublin airport. cooked breakfast is included Dublin Airport 32 min
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