The conservatory at Clóran forms a link between two separate parts of the house.

With Georgian style hardwood frames, it fits well with the older house and has a lantern on top that gives it a greater sense of height and space and it has a look that is vaguely Botanical Gardens. Built by Norman Pratt conservatories (046-9435166) it is in hardwood with a white hand-painted exterior and a natural wood finish inside, giving it a rustic look.

The glass roof helps ventilation which is a vital part of making such a structure usable throughout the year.

A project like this would cost around €60,000 including heating, electrics, and painting.

Planning permission wasn't required because it is less than 40sq m (431sq ft).