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Ireland, Ancient East Coasts & Castles
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Tick off several of Ireland’s historic hotspots on this new tour for 2021, beginning with a drive through the splendid Wicklow Mountains. Marvel at some fabulous castles and other ancient buildings, lust over silverware and get to grips with cider making while we brush up on our Irish history.
Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington Lakes
The 4-star Tulfarris Hotel is situated in one of the most picturesque settings in Wicklow, overlooking the breathtaking and tranquil Blessington Lake. Enjoy delicious food and relaxed bars. All 60 deluxe bedrooms contain hairdryer, TV, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
Hotel Minella, Clonmel
With 10 acres of gardens, the family owned Hotel Minella occupies a scenic spot beside the River Suir. You feel like you are entering into a touch of grandeur; a former private home and now operating as a hotel, rooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub and tennis court.
Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk
Located half way between Dublin and Belfast, this 4-star family owned hotel is run with pride and dedication. The impressive Victorian house forms the heart of the hotel which is located on the 140-acre Ballymascanlon estate. All 90 spacious bedrooms are very comfortable and kept to a high standard. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, hydro pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub. Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room
Day 1
Depart the local area and travel to Holyhead for our afternoon ferry crossing to Dublin. We continue our journey to the Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort for our evening meal and overnight stay (overnight bag recommended).
DDay 2
Today, we travel through Wicklow Mountains National Park, the largest of Ireland’s six National Parks and one of the country’s most untouched regions. We pass through the spectacular valley of Glendalough, famed for its picturesque scenery and rich history, as we make our way to the Hotel Minella in Clonmel, our base for the next 3 night’s.
B, DDay 3
We begin our day at Kilkenny Castle, which dominates this historical small city. We wander through period rooms and set foot in 50 acres of rolling parkland. We then delve into a treasure trove of artefacts with a guided tour of Medieval Mile Museum. We finish the day with some free time to explore charming Kilkenny.
B, DDay 4
This morning, we visit the historic site, Rock of Cashel, a collection of medieval buildings standing atop an imposing hill with limestone outcrops. We then fast forward to the 19th century with a guided tour of Swiss Cottage. For our last stop today, we enjoy a guided tour of Fethard Horse Country Experience.
B, DDay 5
Today we have a morning visit to Slane Castle and its impressive buildings, where we have a guided tour. We then make our way to Ballymascanlon House Hotel in Dundalk, our base for the next 2 night’s.
B, DDay 6
We spend today getting to grips with the cider making process at Armagh Cider Company. A guided tour brings to life the journey from blossom to bottle, with a peek at the orchards and where the cider and apple juices are made. To celebrate the humble apple, we tuck into apple tarts washed down with tea and coffee, before finishing the day with a walking tour in the coastal town of Carlingford.
B, DDay 7
After breakfast at the hotel we begin our return journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Price Includes:
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Return ferry crossings
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1 night half-board accommodation in Blessington Lakes
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3 nights half-board accommodation in Clonmel
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2 nights half-board accommodation in Dundalk
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Rooms with private facilities
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Entrance to Kilkenny Castle
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Guided tour of Medieval Mile Museum
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Entrance to Rock of Cashel
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Guided tour of Swiss Cottage
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Guided tour of Fethard Horse Country Experience
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Guided tour of Slane Castle
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Guided tour of Armagh Cider Company with tea/coffee & apple tart
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Walking tour of Carlingford
Single Room Supplement £154.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street | |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub | |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema | |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place | |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby | |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk | |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office | |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street | |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby | |
| Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln | Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane | |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road | |
| Creswell Bingo Hall | Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road | |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery | |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn | |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale | |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station | |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Mansfield Road/ Fifth Avenue Old Manvers Arms | |
| Grays Travel | Home Pickup | |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop | |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park | |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street | |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd | |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds | |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel | |
| Leicester Forest | Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound | |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Outside Marks & Spencer | |
| Leicester, St Margarets | Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station, Bay Z | |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub | |
| Mansfield Outside Iceland | Mansfield, Walkden Street Outside Iceland | |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | Mansfield Woodhouse, A60 The Coopers Pub | |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane | |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham The top of Mount Street on Maid Marion | |
| Ollerton, Main Road | Ollerton, Main Road The Junction of Forest Road/Sherwood Drive | |
| Ollerton, The Plough Pub | Ollerton, The Plough Pub | |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods | |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way | |
| Rotherham, Mecca Bingo | Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street | |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 | |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court | |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop | |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre | |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane | |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) | |
| Warsop Motor Company | Warsop Motor Company | |
| Warsop, The Strand | Warsop, The Strand Bingo Hall | |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue | |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street | |
| Whitwell Square | Whitwell Square | |
| Whitwell The Spar Shop | Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor | |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane | |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall | |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church | |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner | |
| Worksop Gateford Road | Worksop, The bus stop before the Post office | |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre | |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton | |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue | |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane | |
| Worksop, Cannon Hotel | Worksop, The Cannon Hotel S81 7AD | |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge | |
| Worksop, Innings Pub | Worksop, The Innings Pub, Prospect Estate | |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est | |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill | |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco | |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, | |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park | |
| Worksop, Stubbing Lane | Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue | |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 |
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