Sip & Stay
Afternoon Tea on the Emerald Isle
There are few customs in which the Irish spirit of welcome is better exemplified than afternoon tea, and no visit to Ireland is complete without partaking in it. From a remote 800-year-old castle in the countryside to a modern institution in the heart of Dublin, these are more than luxury hotels—they are precious emblems of Irish culture, hospitality havens, some of which have been welcoming guests for centuries. Immerse yourself in the culture, revel in the luxury, and let yourself be whisked away by this Irish pastime, where the quest for beauty, gentility, and enjoyment is a daily pursuit.
ADARE MANOR
Adare, County Limerick
It’s hard to capture with words the spellbinding effect of the romantic Gothic Revival gem that is Adare Manor. Founded in the 13th century, Adare Manor abounds with a rich heritage and modern opulence. Surrounded by 840 acres of impeccable golf course, formal French gardens blooming with boxwood parterres and red roses, and pristine parklands. The Manor House has been exceptionally restored by local stone masons, brimming with Gothic splendor, reminiscent of a château, decorated with finely carved stone gargoyles and heraldry. The greatest masterpiece of Adare Manor happens to be the setting for afternoon tea. The Gallery is a 132-foot-long room inspired by the great cathedrals and long castle galleries of Europe and the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. With soaring 26½-foot-high ceilings and walls covered in lavish tapestries and breathtaking stained glass windows tracing the noble lineage of the families who formerly inhabited the manor, the space accomplishes the perfect balance of monumental scale and exquisite detail.
The Gallery was the favorite room of former resident the 2nd Earl of Dunraven. The earl and his wife designed and adorned The Gallery with every beautiful architectural flourish and ornament they could imagine, collected across the continent in a series of European tours. Perhaps the space’s greatest treasures are
