| a grand 1861 country house on 280 lush acres, this high-end hotel is 3. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's an upscale restaurant, a casual bistro serving afternoon tea, and a traditional bar. there are 12 meeting rooms and a victorian hunting lodge for weddings. amenities include a roman-style spa with 18 treatment rooms, an indoor pool, saunas and a fitness room, plus free bike use. the grounds offer trails, fountains and a butterfly garden. elegant rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, satellite tv and free wifi. 2 km from naas and 6 km from punchestown racecourse. dvd players are available on request. suites add jacuzzis, and most have separate living rooms
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