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Coolclogher is an early Victorian house in a secluded private estate on the outskirts of Killarney. Luxuriously restored. Coolclogher has spacious reception rooms and large, comfortable bedrooms with magnificent views over the gardens and mature parkland to the dramatic mountains of the Killarney National Park. It is an excellent base for exploring this ruggedly beautiful county and is also available to let for groups.  Right on the Ring of Kerry, Ross Castle is within walking distance while the gap of Dunloe, Muckross House and Gardens and Torc waterfall in easy reach, as are a number of world famous golf courses. Coolclogher House Mill Road Killarney Co Kerry Mary & Maurice Harnett Tel:   +353 64 6635996 Fax:   +353 64 6630933 E:   info@coolclogherhouse.com W:  www.coolclogherhouse.com

Set in a tranquil valley in the rolling Wicklow hills, between the market town of Aughrim and the sea at Brittas bay, Clone House dates from the 1670's and has an interesting history.  It was partially burnt in the 1798. Rising but subsequently rebuilt and enlarged by its owners, the Patten family, in about 1805 when they surrounded it with a large garden. Since 1950s the house changed hands several times and has been completely restored by the O'Lorcain family.  This is an ideal base for visiting Wicklow's Mountains and National Park, The Vale of Avoca. The meeting of the Waters, Glendalough, Glenmalure and Avondale House are nearby. A variety of walks are available along the Wicklow Way that stretches from just south of Dublin all  the way to Aghavannagh. Clone House Aughrim Co Wicklow Aine & Liam O'Lorcain Tel:   +353 402 36121 Mob: +353 87 2517587 Email:   stay@clonehouse.com Web:     www.clonehouse.com