Limerick

Indulge your decadent side with a stay at this 18th century manor set on 840 acres of beautifully manicured French formal gardens. Accommodation is opulent and the facilities are first class with a championship golf course, luxurious spa and candlelit fine dining.

Glin Castle, home of the Knight of Glin and his wife Madam FitzGerald, stands on the banks of the River Shannon amidst a 500-acre demesne. The castle is open to visitors from March to November and is a spectacular place to stay with seriously luxurious rooms and an authentic castle atmosphere.

Non-residents are welcome for dinner at this atmospheric spot that serves up delicious organic food in a restaurant that overflows with character.

Things don’t get much prettier than this – The Wild Geese is housed within a gorgeous little cottage in one of Ireland’s prettiest villages. But it’s not all appearances; it is renowned for fine dining, an excellent wine list and professional service.