| refined, individually decorated rooms feature classic furnishings and minibars, plus free wi-fi and smart tvs. suites add sitting areas, and some have 4-poster beds. room service is available. there's an elegant restaurant and a bar, plus a formal lounge offering afternoon tea. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a grand, storied castle surrounded by countryside, this stately hotel is 14 km from shannon airport and 53 km from the cliffs of moher. a posh spa features an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub. full irish breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include a golf course and 2 tennis courts, plus fishing and clay shooting
Shannon Airport 19 min
Curraghchase Forest Recreational Area (37 min) Clare Abbey (13 min) Mooghaun Hill Fort (9 min) Dromore Woods (23 min)
Nature reserve featuring diverse plants & wildlife, plus historic sites, a visitor center & tours. Daniel O'Connell Monument (17 min)
Circa-1867 Roman Doric column featuring a cloaked figure with raised hand set on a square base. Craggaunowen (22 min)
Archaeological park with 1500s castle, recreated Celtic dwellings and hide boat used by Tim Severin. Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden (16 min)
Royal stronghold with period furniture and Victorian walled garden, plus evening medieval banquets. Ennis Friary (16 min)
Historic Franciscan friary ruins known for its Gothic tower, wall carvings & vaulted sacristy. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (14 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (14 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. Clare Museum (15 min) Quin Abbey (12 min)
Abbey, history, ruins, and architecture Atlantic Air Adventures (13 min)
Aviation museum and museum Knappogue Castle (18 min)
Restored 15th-century castle known for its elaborate medieval-themed banquets & walled garden. | 
