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The Drawing Room HourNotebook No 159July 2026

Cashel Palace, the garden suite in October

A small house, a long bath, and the Rock through the window when the rain clears.

Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective

Cashel Palace exemplifies the intimate scale found in Ireland's finest country houses. Its twenty-something rooms and a walled garden, expansive enough to rival a London square, create an immediate sense of quietude. This peaceful atmosphere envelops you within an hour of arrival and lingers long after your departure.

Cashel Palace, the garden suite in October

Adare

We recommend the garden suite, particularly in October, if your schedule permits. Bathe in a tub designed for comfortable reading, with a view of the Rock of Cashel commanding your attention. After the late afternoon rains clear, the Rock emerges from the clouds against a pewter sky; you will find it difficult to turn away.

Dinner in the main house offers a refined Irish experience. Stroll up to the Rock before the tourist coaches arrive, then return for a leisurely breakfast. Stay for two nights, no more, no less.

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