| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 3-minute walk from lawler's beach on the atlantic ocean, this tranquil country hotel next to the dunmore east round tower is 18 km from plunkett train station. gardens feature a playground. relaxed rooms in the main building and an adjacent annexe offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; 1 room has a 4-poster bed. cooked breakfast is complimentary. other amenities include a restaurant, and a bar with a patio and weekend live music
Cork Airport 2 hr 1
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Lighthouse, beach, and architecture | 
