Drive southwards from Dublin through the gloriously rugged Wicklow Mountains and, at the foot of the famous Sally gap, you'll find The Manor, a rambling family home of great charm and character. The house was rebuilt in 1835 in the gabled Elizabethan -Gothic style and its large, comfortable, sunny rooms afford wonderful views of the surrounding countryside with the mountains as a backdrop. The owner, Margaret Cully, is an accomplished hostess, a fine cook and a dedicated gardener. The Manor is a superb base for the Three-Day Event at Punchestown, or for visiting Russborough, one of Ireland's most beautiful houses with an internationally important art collection. The Manor Manor Kilbride, Near Blessington Co Wicklow Tel: +353 1 458 2105 Fax: +353 1 458 2113 E: mcully@manorkilbride.com W: www.hiddenireland.com/themanor