Adare, often claimed to be Ireland's most beautiful village, has a long and rich history. The village was founded in the 13 th century, when the Normans invaded Ireland.

Ireland has no shortage of beautiful landscapes, but could Beara be the best? A winter’s night in Beara is like being in the heart of darkness itself. No stars, no moon, no light of any description.

There are so many beautiful villages all over the UK that look like they're straight from the pages of a book - and we're lucky to have them.