Located on the outskirts of Thurles in County Tipperary, the Anner Hotel boasts its own private grounds and lovely gardens. Originally a country house, the 96-bedroom hotel now offers travellers a combination of modern amenities and old-world charm. In addition to providing comfortable, three-star standard bedrooms, the Anner offers fine food at its restaurant, which serves all three meals daily. For a casual drink or bite to eat, there’s also the old-style bar. The hotel’s facilities go much beyond food and drink, though. At the leisure centre, residents can go for a dip in the 18m swimming pool, work out in the gymnasium, or relax in the sauna, steam room or jacuzzi. Meanwhile, corporate guests can make use of the hotel’s extensive range of meeting rooms, which are perfect for groups as small as 10 or as large as 400. Thurles is a picturesque town steeped in history and culture. It is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association, making its Semple Stadium a Mecca for followers of the traditional games. It is also an ideal base for touring the region, as Kilkenny, Cashel, Roscrea and Tipperary are all a short drive away.