Adare is about 90 minutes from places like the Blarney castle or the cliffs of Moher, so we chose it for its location. However, we fell in love with Adare. Its storybook thatched roof buildings, homey pubs and friendly people were exactly how we pictured Ireland. Our stay at Victoria and Rebecca's (and Tony) home was no exception. The small touches like scones and jam, firewood for the stove and lilacs on the table made us feel like we were old friends, not just visitors