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| Accommodates 18 9 bedrooms 9 bathrooms You
can glimpse the house from the road as you drive along the coastline of
Liscannor Bay. It is welcoming even from a distance.
The house is on a 15 acre estate with mature woods, a picturesque river
and commanding views of the Bay.
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Once at the property, drive on a private drive bordered by bright flower borders and approach the house, It is large, rambling, framed by the grasses and the sand and the sea. Built in the early 18th century for Sir Augustine Fitzgerald, this gorgeous water-side house has recently been completely restored to the very highest standard. Considerable attention was given to preserving its unique style, character and ambiance. |
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Enter a wide, beautifully decorated, hallway/library. The colors, furniture and lighting tell you that you are going to be very happy. To
the right is the elegant drawing room with views of Liscannor
Bay.
The room is done in a slightly Victorian style, formal, but not
stuffy.
Comfortable sofas and easy chairs are arranged in conversation
groups.
There are interesting appointments, books, a roaring fire. |
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The professional kitchen is on the lower level. County in style, it has the very highest standard of everything. The beautiful, intimate dining room seats 20 at a long mahogany table. A large dresser displays antique dinnerware. |
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All
of the elegant bedrooms have views of the bay. They are
furnished
with luxurious fabrics and fine antique furniture. Some have a
fireplace.
Some have four-poster beds. Three have king beds that can convert
to twins.
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Each
bedroom has an en suite bathroom. They are large and beautiful,
combining
modern necessities with touches of the past. Three bathrooms have
deep cast iron bathtubs.
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Our
bedroom was beautiful. It is a large room with a king bed and
lovingly
chosen appointments. A window seat in the bay window is perfect
for
gazing at the sea. The TV rises at the touch of a button
from
a beautiful mahogany cabinet. The large bathroom has a claw foot
tub with a shower for two, antiques, great lighting, many little
touches.
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Our
friend's room was small, but smashing. A 4 poster bed fills most
of the space. The bed linens are sumptuous. The bathroom
was
simply wonderful.
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There are many elegant touches throughout the house. To view some of these, and some of the other rooms in the house, CLICK HERE. One bedroom has rich honey colored walls, brown and apricot fabric, an Oriental rug and those amazing sea views. All rooms have bathrobes, a tea set, easy chairs. All have telephones and computer lines. Nothing has been forgotten. |
There is a viewing area at the top of the house. Step outside and you are on the house's private sandy beach.
This is not a self-catering property. It comes with full staff. When not booked as a self-catering property, this is an excellent B&B.
The property is off the the coast road. The Killimer/Tarbert ferry, connecting Kerry with Clare, sails every hour - it's a 20 minute ride. Golf is synonymous with Lahinch - the course is considered the "St. Andrew's" of Ireland. The new Greg Norman golf links at Doonbeg is 25 minutes from the house. There are a few bicycles at the house and more can be rented. Many coastline or inland walks begin right at the doorstep. Lahinch Strand is only one mile. Seaworld in Lahinch has also a pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. The Burren, Ailwee Caves and Cliffs of Moher are all within an easy drive. The Aran islands are accessible by boat.
60 minutes to Shannon Airport; 70 minutes to Limerick City; 70 minutes to Galway City; 30 minutes to Ennis Town; 30 minutes to Doonbeg; 3.5 hours to Dublin.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
This
property is accessible to those who can manage an interior
stairway.
Although three of the five bedrooms are on the main floor, the dining
room
is one level downstairs.
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Weekly bookings include heating, electricity, housekeeping, breakfast. Dinner is available at an additional charge. Individual rooms available at times for B&B. Call for details. |
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