<p>Dromoland Castle in Ireland's County Clare encourages its guests to explore the woodlands by foot or horseback—nearby stables offer horse riding lessons. Guests can also spend time fishing at Dromoland Lake for trout or perch.</p><p>Learn more about Dromoland Castle.</p><p><em>From </em>Traveler <em>magazine's 2010 Stay List, featuring the most authentic and unique hotels in Britain and Ireland</em><em></em></p>

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Dromoland Castle in Ireland's County Clare encourages its guests to explore the woodlands by foot or horseback—nearby stables offer horse riding lessons. Guests can also spend time fishing at Dromoland Lake for trout or perch.

Learn more about Dromoland Castle.

From Traveler magazine's 2010 Stay List, featuring the most authentic and unique hotels in Britain and Ireland

Photograph by Andrew Holt, Alamy

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