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Things to Do
Golf
The Adare Golf Course opened in 1995 and was designed and built
by the world famous architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. stretching
7,453 yards from championship tees down to 5082 yards (Incorporating
4 tees per hole). Home of the Irish Open 2008 & 2009.
The Golf Course is a majestic design with rock-walled streams,
suttle undulating putting surfaces with the Jones signature clover
leaf bunkers. A 14 acre lake dominates the front nine holes while
the back nine is routed through wooded land. Adding beauty to
all of this, the River Maigue meanders through the course creating
a sense of beauty and challenge. Its testing design coupled with
superb putting surfaces, Adare Golf Club is one of the finest
golf courses in Ireland.
In 1999 to maintain our 5 star standard our golf superintendent
Mr. Joe O' Flaherty designed and implemented a drainage system
and top-dressing programme to ensure our facility is available
all year round. The success of this operation has allowed us
to provide an extremely high standard of course.
Spa
Presiding over breathtaking formal gardens and a majestic parkland
golf course, the Spa at Adare Manor has been created as a sanctuary
where each individual has the opportunity to escape.
The elegant interior of the Spa warmly welcomes you to indulge
in a superb host of luxury health and beauty treatments. Our
team are chosen for their expertise and true dedication to pamper
and care for your every need in the most relaxed atmosphere.
A visit to the Spa at Adare Manor will prove revitalising and
invigorating. A bringing together the senses of mind, body and
spirit into the whole being..
Fishing
The River Maigue, which runs through the estate of Adare Manor,
offers salmon and trout. A ghillie can be arranged to escort
fishing groups or individuals. Children under 12 must be accompanied
by an adult.
Laser Clay Target Shooting
Can be arranged with prior notice. The players use a modified
Shotgun that fires an infra-red beam at clays launched from a
conventional launcher. The Shotgun generates a “Bang”
and the scoreboard registers a hit or miss. 5 people can shoot
at the same time at one clay therefore making the activity great
and challenging.
Indoor Swimming Pool, Steam
Room & Fitness Centre
Adare Manor’s
elegant Indoor Heated Swimming pool & Steam Room overlooks
the River Maigue and adjoins the health facility. The Fitness
Centre is fully equipped with free weights, Nautilus equipment,
treadmill, Stairmaster and lifecycles.
Horse Riding
Clonshire Equestrian Centre is located 2 miles from Adare Manor
and offers the finest in facilities and instruction for riders
of all ages and abilities. Private and Group instruction is available
from highly qualified instructors for all levels: from novice
to advanced, in dressage, show jumping and cross-country. We
provide complimentary transport to and from the centre for our
guests.
Garden Tour
A guided tour with one of our resident arborists, around the
grounds of the estate. Explore some of the many hidden gems and
architectural eccentricities of the Manor House. You will get
the opportunity to learn about the Cedar of Lebannon tree, the
oldest of its kind in the British Isles, and visit the tree lined
avenue that leads you to the walled gardens. A must for your
visit to Adare Manor.
Historical Tour
The Manor House dates back to 1832, the house is steeped in history
and this provides for a very enjoyable tour of the building.
You have the opportunity to learn about the Dunraven Family who
built the Manor House and see their history depicted on each
of the 365 leaded glass windows. Each of the rooms tells a story,
one, which is quite unique and incredibly interesting. There
are the formal gardens to the front of the building laid out
in geometric box patterns, parts of which are over 120 years
old.
Cycling
Bicycle your way around the estate or visit the picturesque nearby
village with its woodland setting, intricate stonework, and thatched
cottages.
Bicycle (per day) €30.00
Bicycle hire arranged though the Concierge or Reception desk.
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