The 840 acre estate that surrounds the Manor House consists of sweeping parklands, cultivated gardens, formal French gardens, magnificent mature trees, and the Maigue, one of Ireland's best trout rivers. PC Hardwick laid out the formal gardens in geometric box patterns inthe 1850's.

The assortment of trees includes the magnificent Cedar of Lebanon on the riverbank (approximately 350 years old), the 180-year-old Beeches, Monkey Puzzles, Cork, Aspen and Flowering Cherry.
Among the trees southwest of the Manor are Ogham Stones that were imported from Kerry by Edwin, the Third Earl of Dunraven. Ogham Stones date from the early 5th century to the middle of the 7th century. They are mainly Christian in context and are usually associated withhold churches or early Christian burial sites. Ogham inscriptions are in an early form of Irish, frequently followed by Latin inscriptions and often read from the bottom upwards. A pet cemetery is located close to the Ogham stones with carved memorials of the Dunraven pets. Lord Dunraven did not live to see his dream Manor completed in 1862, but his eldest son, the Third Earl of Dunraven, did. The home remained in the Dunraven family until 1982.

In 1987, the Tom & Judy Kane of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, acquired the Manor. The delicate and detailed restoration was completed in 1988 transforming Adare Manor into a world-class home away from home. The Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Golf Course opened in August 1995. Stretching 7,453 yards from the championship tees, Adare Golf Club encompassed 230 acres of lush countryside. The River Maigue meanders through the back nine creating a sense of beauty and challenge.

Activites Available at Adare Manor

Afternoon Tea from $39
What better way to feel like true royalty then enjoying a Traditional Afternoon Tea with family and friends in the stunning surroundings of Adare Manor?
The Drawing Room Afternoon Tea
Smoked Irish Salmon, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Curried Irish Chicken and Salad Wrap
Tuna, Red Onion and Cheddar Cheese Melt
Open Toasted “BLT”
Freshly Baked Fruit Scones served with Clotted Cream
Lemon Curd and Homemade Fruit Preserve
Assortment of Individual Homemade Pastries and Cakes
Your Choice of Freshly Brewed Coffee
or The Adare Manor Selectionof Loose Leaf Teas

Whiskey Tasting from $50 per person
The Whiskey tasting takes place in our Tack Bar in the Manor house. The Irish Whiskeys used are Jameson, Jameson Gold, Tyreconnell and Bushmills. The Irish Whiskey Tasting has been designed with one objective in mind: To let our guests discover, appreciate and taste the wonderful world of Whiskey. Guests enjoy an interactive evening with their very own whiskey expert, tasting four world famous Irish Whiskeys (Jameson, Jameson Gold, Tyreconnell and Bushmills). Guest get to discover and enjoy the unique history and fascinating mysteries of Whiskey and savor some very special vintages, while we blend enjoyment, expertise and some Irish wit into the session.

Historical Tour from $43 per person
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.

Over centuries many have sought solace and comfort beneath the turrets of Adare Manor. Be it wandering by The River Maigue in post Williamite Jacobite wartimes in the 1700's or in the 21st century as a discerning hotel guest, an awe inspiring vision that has always been this romantic neogothic architectural folly is a constant. As we now wonder at gargoyles and baroque choirstalls alike, few fail to ponder the tales of spirits past hidden within these walls.

To satisfy our valued guest’s curiosity on The Manors history we would like to invite our residents on scheduled historical guided tours of The Manor house to revive tales of residents long passed! The Manor houses links to 15th century bishops, 13th century continental wars and much more are uncovered on this trail of discovery. As a resident with us become part of the history that is Adare Manor by accompanying us on this historical tour........

The Second Earl of Dunraven and his wife, Lady Caroline Wyndham, were living in a Two Storey Georgian house built in the 1720’s by Valentine Quin, grandfather of the first Earl. the building of the house provided labour for the surrounding villagers during the terrible potato famine that devastated the country during the mid- 19th century.

The structure is a series of visual allusions to famous Irish and English homes that the Dunravens admired. It is replete with curious eccentricities such as the turreted entrance tower at one corner rather than in the centre, 52 chimneys to commemorate each week of the year, 75 fireplaces and 365 leaded glass windows. The lettered text carved into the front of the south parapet reads: “Except the Lord build the house, then labour is but lost that built it”. The elaborate decoration is a miracle of stonework arches, gargoyles, chimneys, bays and stained glass windows. One of the most renowned interior spaces is the Minstrel’s Gallery, 132 foot long, 26 ½ foot high expanse inspired by the Hall of Mirrors Versailles and lined on either side with 17th Century Baroque Choir stalls.

The 840 acre estate that surrounds the Manor house consists of sweeping parklands, cultivated gardens, formal French gardens, magnificent mature trees and the Maigue, one of Ireland’s finest trout rivers.