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Hidden Ireland is a fascinating collection of Historic Country Houses where visitors stay as guests. All privately owned, they are as far removed from modern hotels in Ireland as could possibly be imagined.
Hidden Ireland Country Houses give visitors an opportunity to explore the best of the Irish countryside while our town houses are a relaxing way to visit Irish towns and cities.
They range from Ireland and Northern Ireland’s grandest and most important Georgian buildings to charming rural rectories but they are united by their owners’ commitment to traditional hospitality and service in a rapidly changing world.
All our Irish Country Houses provide dinner at night, an experience not to be missed.
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Guided walks in the Knockmealdown and Galtee mountains. Marvel at some of Ireland most beautiful and unspoiled scenery from the mountain tops. Ballyvolane House is offering special guided walks to suit all levels of fitness and trekking skills. Ballyvolane House offers professional guiding services on an extensive range of mountain hikes and low-level scenic routes. Enjoy a long relaxing soak in the bath after the day's walking followed by a delicious 4-course dinner in the dining room.
Knockmealdowns - 4 hours
Beautiful moderate mountain hike across the Knockmealdown ranges. Stunning scenery of the rolling hills and valleys to Araglin on the Cork/Tipperary border.
Galymore - 5 hours
A highly enjoyable five-hour hike from the foothills of the Galtee Mountains right up to the summit at 919 metres.
Price includes 2 nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast each morning, the guided walk, picnic lunch and a 4-course dinner in the dining room on one night.
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Stay for three nights or longer and receive a complimentary seaweed bath at Connemara Seaweed Baths, Leenane. Special €120 per night and breakfast for two sharing.
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With the fishing season now open and what better time to either learn to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn to fly fish on the renowned river Blackwater with one of its most experienced and talented guides.
The course is based at Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery. It is designed for up to 4 participants under the tuition of Norman Gillett, who is both a qualified instructor holding the Salmon & Trout Association National Instructors Certificate (STANIC) and a member of the Game Angling Instructors' Association (GAIA). All aspects of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques are covered but emphasis is placed on as much practical fishing as possible. Courses are held throughout the season, subject to beat availability. All tackle is provided. Please visit this link for more details: http://www.ballyvolanehouse.ie/flyfishing-school/.
The courses are spread over 2 days and 3 nights starting with dinner at Ballyvolane House on the first night and finishing up after breakfast 2 days later.
€855 per person. Price includes:
3- nights accommodation with breakfast, 3 dinners, all fishing tuition and fishing tackle, state salmon license & picnic lunch
Explore the lower stretches of the beautiful river Blackwater in an open canoe with Denis Murray, founder and owner of Blackwater Boating. Denis is from Cappoquin and his personal knowledge of the river and its surrounds is unrivalled. The canoe trips can be tailored to both young and old and to all levels of fitness. Steeped in history, the lower stretch of the river Blackwater is stunningly beautiful and totally unspoiled. Many magnificent stately homes and castles flank the river and there is abundant wildlife on the river to enjoy. Full safetly instruction and equipment is provided and the duration of the trip in four to five hours. Head out on the river after breakfast and when you return to Ballyvolane House that evening, stretch out in the bath and after your soak, feast on delicious food and wines in the grand dining room. Enjoy late breakfast the next morning (served till noon). Ideal for groups.
Price includes:
2 nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast
4-course dinner in the dining room on one night
Guided canoe trip on the river Blackwater with professional guide
Picnic lunch
Special Spring offer for the month of May €200 per week
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