Ireland's School of Falconry at Ashford Castle

You've seen it in plentiful movies. You've always envied the characters who hesitantly blew candles in their moonlit chambers just to get a wink of vigilant sleep tossing and turning in their huge four poster beds. Now you can try it yourself in the luxurious 5 star Ashford Castle dating back to 1228. The authentic decoration of adorable suites, the abundance of activities on the premises, and the vistas around just can't be given justice with mere words. OK, it's not a cheap thrill and you'll probably need to book much in advance, but, what the heck, isn't it what's been kindling your imagination since you were kids?