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Gorteen Farmhouse boasts a number of advantages which make it a unique location for your stay in the west of Ireland.

30 minute drive from Shannon international Airport.
10 minute drive from Shannon Heritage.
25 minute drive from Bunratty castle and folk park.
10 minutes from the bustling town of Ennis

A Medevial Banquet can be booked from Gorteen.

Ennis is famed for its traditional Irish music.

Shannon Heritage - Craggaunowen - The Living Past

Craggaunowen 'The Living Past' tells the story of the arrival of the Celts in Ireland and the many changes they wrought upon daily life. Their impact is evidenced in the creation of new tribal lake dwellings, farming and hunting methods which are explained by the costumed animators. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds. It interprets Ireland's pre-historic and early Christian eras, featuring a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts which existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago.

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Gorteen welcomes anglers and has drying sheds and fridges for the angler.

The spectacular Cliffs of Moher, showed on the picture on the left, just an hours drive away!

For those who enjoy a round of golf, Gorteen is located a 20 minute drive from the wonderful East Clare golf course, designed by Donal Spring. Set amongst the east Clare hills, this course is in a terrific location but don't let its looks deceive you; east Clare is deceptively challenging.

Gorteen is also less than an hour from the word-renowned Lahinch golf club, one of the best links courses in the world.

Gorteen Farmhouse is also close by The Pamper Parlour 'Beauty - Day Spa - Nail Centre'. Located in the heart of Tulla town 'The Windswept Hill'. Escape and enjoy ultimate relaxation under the homely care of their Therapists. Discover the delights of pure pampering in cosy surroundings. Their friendly, professional staff have only one aim - to leave you feeling amazing.

The East Clare Lakelands

Over 40 lakes and rivers of varying sizes are dotted throughout East Clare. An angling area that has been well developed over the years, it is situated in unspoilt, peaceful countryside. Each water has its own wild, natural charm and special features that make a daylong visit seem like only a short while. The area is most popular for pike and coarse fishing with abundant stocks of pike, bream, tench, rudd, roach and perch in most waters. Wild brown trout fishing is available in some of the remote hillside loughs. Most waters are very accessible with car parking close by, and purpose-built fishing stands have been erected on some lakes to provide greater ease of access and comfortable fishing. The following are some of the classic waters that have been developed in recent years. Lough Bridget (or Silvergrove), a short distance from Tulla, its 90 acres are fitted out with 30 fishing stands immediately off the lakeside car park. Specimen tench have been recorded at Bridget and there is very good fishing for bream, roach, pike and perch.

Doon Lake is another gem, alongside the road near the village of Broadford. This lake is very accessible with lots of natural bank fishing space. Doon Lake is a coarse fishing haven but it's noted mainly as a pike fishery and has produced some fine quality pike over recent years. Boats are available for hire closeby.

Although all the lakes in East Clare are set in beautiful, peaceful countryside the location of Kilgory Lake is superb. It's 70 acres, set in picturesque woodlands and bogland, flanked by heather hills, exude magical isolation. The lake has 22 causeway fishing stands of stone, extending outside the reeded edges. Kilgory is primarily a bream fishery. For the tench specialist Roslara Lake, which is also close by Tulla. is worth exploring, Tulla, Broadford, Scarriff and Feakle are noted angling centres in East Clare.

Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden

Knappogue Castle is located in a truly picturesque setting, surrounded by the tranquil landscapes and rolling hills of Clare. Beautiful Victorian and Walled Gardens surround the Castle where one can relax or enjoy a peaceful stroll.

Knappogue offers a newly restored 19th century walled garden set against the beautiful backdrop of Knappogue Castle, Quin, in the heartland of County Clare.

Dating from 1817, the beautiful 1.248 acre garden is now restored to its former splendour. The tall and imposing walls of the walled garden, have now been refurnished with climbing roses, grapevines and many clematis varieties.

The garden's centrepiece - Bacchus, the Greek God of Wine, reflects the former epicurean philosophy & lifestyle of the mediaeval castle. The garden’s main features include the pergola, the tranquil bandstand, the rockery with fernery, shrubberies and pathways lined with herbaceous borders. The garden supplies the Castle with fresh herbs for daily use in the preparation of the mediaeval banquet.

In the magical setting of Knappogue Castle, this is a romantic oasis to sit and picnic or just escape the ‘madding crowd’. This young garden offers horticultural therapy, a healing environment for all, and provides a tranquil haven with something of interest for everyone.