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Most commercial tours of Ireland will include a visit to the castles. But why just tour a castle when you can actually live in one, at least for just a few days? Many of Ireland’s historical manors and castles have been refurbished and transformed into hotels. Instead of taking a commercial tour, you can hire a car, plan your own itinerary, and then use a castle hotel as a base for your car travels of the region. This will make you feel that you’re king of the county—and help you understand Ireland’s culture from a totally different perspective. If you are taking a car trip through County Cork, you can stay at Annes Grove Gate Lodge. This castle hotel has the architecture and style of the many Medieval and Gothic sites you will see in your car travels through Ireland. With one advantage—it isn’t as drafty. The miniature castle was actually built in 1853 by Benjamin Woodward of the distinguished firm of architects, Dean and Woodward. It is a convenient car drive away from major tourist attractions, set at the end of three small quiet country roads and surrounded by beautiful gardens and stone walls. The castle is equipped with double bedrooms that can hold two people. There is a bathroom with a shower over the bath, a kitchen with electric cooker, and a lovely living room. To maintain the traditional ambience the house does not feature a TV nor telephone, but it does have modern heating. The castle is a convenient car drive away from the main road., but is secluded enough to let guests escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living. Like the kings of yore, guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in their own private grounds. If you want to arrange a car trip to County Cork, you can hire a car at the numerous car hire agencies located at airports and major cities.