While you stay at The Manor, the expanse of the estate is yours to explore and there is much to discover. Pick an apple or a pear off a tree and tour the grounds of the 840 acre demesne.
Magnificent trees are one of the defining aspects of Adare Manor, and there are lush woodlands. They are notable not just for their rare varieties but some specimens bear weatherworn messages for the keen eyed passer-by. Not least a particular oak, which was of substantial service to the Quin family in 1688.
Closer to home, lies the French Formal Gardens. Designed by PC Hardwick the garden runs out from the southern aspect of the Manor, stretching towards the lush parkland beyond. Lording over Hardwick's snappy botanic ensemble, like an elder statesman, looms the estate's notable Lebanese Cedar tree. Believed to have been planted in 1645 this is the oldest of its kind in the British Isles. With its boxwood parterres, abundant roses and tulips, the garden is a scented delight when the lavender is in bloom. The southern lawn occasionally plays host to falconers.
Curiosities are littered through the grounds: ogham stones, The Dunraven pet cemetery, the icehouse, the walled kitchen gardens and the lost cottages hidden deep in the estate.
There is a map of the estate available from Guest Relations, which highlights many points of interest on the estate.
