Fodor's Expert Review Liss Ard Estate

A Victorian mansion set on a 163-acre estate—which includes a lake for canoe enthusiasts, running tracks, and a waterfall—and the James Turrell Irish Sky Garden, an ancient stone fort that has become a magnificent crater garden with a delicate balance of light and space. Rooms are spacious and bright, and each room offers panoramic views of the surrounding parkland or gardens. Decorated with a lavish budget---yet not ostentatious---with timber flooring and simple color schemes. Food is guaranteed local---much of the produce is from the garden---and in season. Sauna, gym, and yoga on-site. There is a separate, quirky mews for those in search of complete privacy.