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10 cosy Irish autumn escapes including spas, castles, and country homes

From cocooning country houses to sumptuous self-catering hideaways, Penny McCormick suggests a bounty of idyllic seasonal retreats

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean there isn't an abundance of getaways this autumn.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 - 11:06

Penny McCormick

Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa, Rosslare

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