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QUIN
IRISH
CASTLE KEEP & COACH HOUSE
County
Clare, Ireland
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THE
CASTLE KEEP RENTS WITH THE COACH HOUSE. OCCASSIONALLY, IT MIGHT
BE AVAILABLE ALONE. Accommodates
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Step through an arched door into a small entranceway that has stone floors and walls. The original stone staircase, built with no central support column, spirals upward. In keeping with early custom, the stairway curves to the left going down which allowed defenders to have their sword arm free as they descended. |
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The entranceway opens into the large medieval style dining room that has stone walls and arches and oak ceiling beams. Once a holding area for animals, it now has a large oak refectory table and 16 chairs. A second small table in the alcove has four additional chairs. There is also a guest powder room on this level,
The kitchen, to the right of the dining room, has a stone floor, beamed ceiling, a stainless steel double sink, microwave, a dishwasher, washer/dryer and two refrigerators. Dark cupboards have a Gothic design. The counter tops are made from local granite. A gas fireplace is in the corner of the kitchen, beside the rocking chair. The table seats 8 comfortably.
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Despite modern accouterments, it's hard to remember that this kitchen is not original to the castle. Windows look onto the green lawns. A door opens to the front of the property. |
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Each
room above the main floor is on its own floor level, one room to a
floor.
The
first level has an arched door opening into a bedroom that has an
antique oak queen 4-poster bed, an armoire, a dressing table, a rocking
chair, a stone
floor , tapestry-print fabrics and prints on the walls.
Windows look down to the green lawns and meadow.
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Up another level, there is
a nice bathroom with a large shower stall and stone and tile surround.
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Up
the stairs again, there is a small bathroom that has stone walls and
counter tops and a deep tub with a hand-held shower. The
windows are the original arrow slits (now glazed, of course).
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Up again to the
large sitting room. It has comfortable furniture, old in the good
way,
lovely antiques, wall hangings. There is a TV, DVD player, a
stereo and a small selection of CD's. The
large inglenook fireplace has a wide ledge on which to perch. The
ceiling is tall and arched and a musicians balcony runs along one
wall. Two large windows provide views of the lawns and meadows
and over the lush farmland and, beyond, to distant roof tops
and meadow to the Shannon estuary.
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Up again to the third bedroom, with
an
antique queen 4-poster bed and antique furniture. It is a bit
smaller that the first two bedrooms, but it's terrific and very
cozy. It has a
large window that looks over the neighboring stables and horses playing
in the fields. |
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Up still again to a very large bedroom that
has a 4-poster king bed and antique furniture and a tall, arched
oak beamed ceiling. There are no windows in this top-floor
bedroom so it's very quiet and dard.
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| THE COACH HOUSE RENTS ONLY
WITH
THE CASTLE KEEP. THE CASTLE COACH HOUSE Accommodates 6+2 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms This beautiful 19th century stone coach house is located a few yards from the castle, across a deep green lawn. The coach house can be rented only with the castle. The castle and coach house provide 7 bedrooms in total, |
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Enter
into the welcoming and spacious sitting room. It has stone walls,
wood floors, two comfortable sofas, antiques, art, a fine old Oriental
rug and wood pellet stove provide an atmosphere of warmth and casual
elegance. The TV room, off the sitting room, is very pleasant with two comfortable sofas, a TV, video player and a DVD player. An area rug covers wood floors. There are two sofas. One of the sofas opens into a double bed to sleep 2, if necessary. Curtains are red, green, yellow, blue and cream stripes. similar to one of the sofas. The window alcove has a red cushion. The washer and dryer are housed in a cupboard in this room. There is an adjacent bathroom that has a shower stall. |
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The separate dining room has a modern table
to seat 6-8. There are wood floors, a large Irish
dresser with pottery and glassware, an armoire that holds other dining
items and a beautiful old Persian rug. |
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The conservatory, off the
living room and beside the kitchen, has comfortable seating and lots of
plants and
flowers. A door from the conservatory opens onto the back
patio. For weddings, a marquee can be erected in this area.
Upstairs, a large landing has windows give good light and look to the castle. It's a nice area in which to have a quiet moment or two. The master bedroom has a queen bed, two wood wardrobes and a dressing table. Walls are magnolia; the carpeting is a golden hue. Bed linen and curtains are cream with embroidered flowers. The en suite bathroom has a shower and |
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One
bedroom has twin beds, large old
pine fitted wardrobes with drawers. Again, colors are creams and
white, very calming and neutral. The third bedroom has a standard double bed, a wardrobe and an antique mahogany chest of drawers, a desk and chair. Colors remain neutral, but the bed's quilt provides a splash of red. These two bedrooms share a hallway bathroom that has a tub with a hand shower. An antique pine dresser provides excellent storage. |
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This is a region known for its historic
interest. There are other castles, fortresses and keeps to
visit. Nearby villages have authentic pubs and very good
restaurants. Horse riding, fishing, hunting, golf and Irish music
are available within a few minutes’ drive. The Burren, an austere
and rocky plateau, famous for its Mediterranean and alpine plants, is
nearby. There is easy access to the coast and the Cliffs of Moher. |
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| PRICES A damage/security deposit of €500 is held on your credit card by the owner until after departure. Utilities are extra, charged at cost by meter readings. |
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| Reduced rates up to 50% off for mid-week or rentals spanning only one weekend. | |
| Castle & Coach House - 2-night rental | € 3000 |
| Each additional
night beyond two |
€ 500 |
| Weekly Rental |
€ 6750 |
| Rental of the
Castle only |
May be considered - Please enquire |
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