We were fortunate and blessed to spend the night in this beautiful gothic castle turned hotel. And treated like royalty we certainly were from the moment we checked in until check out time. Originally built in the 19th century on the banks of the River Maigue, the home belonged to the the Earl of Dunraven. In 1984 it was bought and turned into what is now Adare Manor & Golf Resort. From the 52 chimneys, 365 leaded glass windows, ornate fireplaces, Waterford crystal chandeliers, heirloom artwork and fixtures, Adare Manor is a true blend of old world history meets modern luxury. You could easily spend the entire day just wandering the grounds or discovering all of the manor’s nooks and crannies. We decided to splurge and make reservations for dinner in the Oak Room. But instead of eating in the main dining room, we ate in the colonnade which is lit only by candlelight and reminded us of what it must have been like to eat their hundreds of years earlier.  The food was delicious and the atmosphere magical. Afterwards we headed to the Tack Room, a cellar type bar located downstairs, for a nightcap. There was live piano music and the evening turned into a very fun sing-along of sorts. Because of our short stay, we did not get to partake in any of the resorts other amenities like golf or the spa, but I cannot say enough about Adare Manor and the staff. If you can, this is one splurge you should definitely make on your visit to Ireland. Also, while there, make it a point to head into the village of Adare, one of the cutest, most picturesque in the country.