Adare Guide Accommodation
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Adare on the Big Screen
Adare Manor house and grounds was one of the locations used in the 1977 American comedy film, The Last Remake of Beau Geste. The film is a satire loosely based on the novel Beau Geste—a story of brothers and their misadventures in the French Foreign Legion. Although the film got mixed reviews, it had a star-studded cast including Marty Feldman, Ann Margaret, Michael York, Peter Ustinov, James Earl Jones and Spike Milligan. Coatesland House
The Prettiest Village in Ireland
Adare is widely referred to as “the prettiest village in Ireland” and a lot of work has been done to keep it that way. A designated heritage town, it was the overall national winner of the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1976. It has maintained a stellar record in the competition. Adare won Tidy Towns silver medals in 2008 and 2009 and the award for Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town in 2008. It was the tidiest town in County Limerick in both 2013 and 2014.
Adare’s influence reaches to Antarctica Cape Adare in Antarctica was named in honour of the third Earl of Dunraven, Edwin Richard Wyndham-Quin. It was so named by his friend, naval officer and explorer, Captain James Ross, in January 1841. The cape is in the furthest northeastern peninsula in Victoria Land and is the site of the largest Adélie penguin rookery in the world with roughly 250,000 nesting pairs.
Adare’s Famous Thatched Roofs There are many fine examples of thatched cottages in Adare. Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation like straw, water reed, sedge, rushes or heather—whatever material is easily available. In Adare’s case, some of the roofs are made from reeds cut from the banks of the River Shannon. It is estimated that there are between 150 and 226 thatched buildings in County Limerick, which is one of the highest volumes in Ireland. A thatch roof is typically between three and four feet deep and can last up to 15 years.
Coatesland House Bed & Breakfast (3 star) Tralee Road (N21), Graigue 061-396372; 087-2477351 coatesfd@indigo.ie www.coateslandhouse.com
Since its establishment in 1990, Coatesland House B&B enjoys continued success and popularity with its many guests over the years. It is a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 Winner—putting it in the top 10% of businesses on the popular tourist review website. Coatesland House boasts many glowing reviews too! They specialise in walking tours, golf groups, wedding groups, families etc. with seasonal special rates and an eco-friendly ethos, pet friendly classifications. Coatesland House B&B is located just a 10 minute walk to the beautiful village of Adare, with all its wonderful scenic walks, golf courses, restaurants and pubs. The six bedroomed B&B, all ensuite, offers much more than just a facility, it’s a home away from home. The Hogan family takes pride in their
very high repeat business, all due to the comforts, warmth and hospitality of the proprietor, Florence Hogan. Flexibility and the acknowledgement of guests’ special requests are both a given. Some of the many extras include an ample monitored, secure and well-lit parking area to the rear of house, enabled free Wi-Fi, fridges in all rooms, satellite TV and an outside covered smoking area. Guests are encouraged to relax in the tranquility of landscaped gardens after a day’s travelling.
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Relax in the tranquility of landscaped gardens
The breakfast menu incorporates all Irish produce and is prepared specifically for all guests to include a varied buffet, continental and traditional full Irish breakfast. Early bookings are advisable during peak holiday seasons to avoid disappointment.
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Additional B&B facilities
Berkeley Lodge B&B Station Road, Adare 061-396857 berlodge@iol.ie www.adare.org
Clonunion Farmhouse B&B Croom Road, Adare 061-396657 clonunionhouse@eircom.net www.clonunionhouse.com
Carrigane House B&B Rienroe, Adare 061-396778 info@carriganehouse.com www.carriganehouse.com The Best Of Ireland Series
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