Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Embark on an Adventure through the Secret Heart of Ireland, Nestled in the Most Breath-taking Region of the Land

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Description

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

from

£465

/per person

Departing

Departures on 29/09/2024

Tour Details

Spend a delightful few days exploring Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Staying at the Bloomfield House hotel located only a few minutes away from Mullingar town centre. Set in a stunning location offering breath-taking lake views and beautiful grounds overlooking Lough Ennell. The hotel offers a beautiful place to relax, a Health and Leisure Club and enjoy some friendly Irish hospitality. Discover culture, history and the ancient myths of Co. Westmeath. Highlights of the tour are a visit to Belvedere House and Gardens & Park, enjoy a full day in the town of Athlone, visit Birr castle and Gardens and Tullamore and much more….

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

4 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

Price Includes:

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge and Newry
4 nights’ accommodation at the 4*Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar
Breakfast and evening meals
Use of hotel leisure facilities
Entertainment on two nights in the hotel
Entrance to Tullynally Castle and Gardens
Visit Longford, Mullingar and Tullamore
Entrance to Strokestown Park and The National Famine Museum
Entrance to Birr Castle and Gardens
Full day in Athlone
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Please Note:

Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £95 per person

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Accommodation

4* Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar

The Bloomfield House hotel is surrounded by magnificent parklands and nestled on the shores of Lough Ennell. The hotel offers 111 bedrooms and features the Bloomfield Bar & Grill, Charles Brinsley Restaurant and Free Wi-Fi is available. The impressive leisure centre has a 20 yards pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, air-conditioned gym and Bloomfield Spa. Bloomfield House offers traditional Irish hospitality, elegant decor and modern facilities create a memorable setting from which to explore the Heart of Ireland.

Hotel Services/Facilities:

Terrace/Garden
Live music/performance
Coffee house on site
Snack bar
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
24-hour front desk
Lift
Indoor swimming pool
Spa and wellness centre*
Fitness centre

Rooms:

Private bathroom with amenities
Tea/coffee maker
Desk
TV
Telephone
Heating

*Some services may have additional charge

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point. Sit back and relax as we travel towards the county of Westmeath with a comfort stop en-route. On arrival at the Bloomfield House Hotel, check-in and enjoy the rest of the afternoon to explore the grounds and facilities before dinner.

DAY 2

This morning after breakfast, join your coach as we travel to visit Strokestown Park House and The National Famine Museum. Discover the intimate and intriguing links between dramatically different Irish lives. Enjoy a guided one- hour tour of Strokestown Park House, learn about the house, its characters, and its dramatic tales as well as a host of untouched original features, furniture, and many treasured objects! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the National Famine Museum, explore the parallel lives of Strokestown park’s aristocratic landlords and their tenants during the Great Irish Famine. Afterwards re-join your coach as we stop in Longford before returning to the hotel.

DAY 3

After Breakfast we depart the hotel and (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) travel to spend the day visiting the nearby charming town of Athlone. Athlone is rich in history and culture and has something for everyone. Why not take a walk along the River Shannon, explore the castle (payable Locally), enjoy the fine dining, or visit the many shops. Mid-afternoon, re-join your coach and make your way back to your hotel to relax before dinner.

DAY 4

After Breakfast join your coach and travel to visit Birr Castle and Gardens. The castle, which dates back to medieval times, is well known today because of its royal connection – the present Earl’s brother, Lord Snowdon, was married to Princess Margaret. Yet the property retains an air of secrecy, and few people are able to glimpse its fine interiors, virtually untouched, including the Gothic Saloon with its vaulted ceiling and Chippendale furniture. Afterwards re-join your coach and travel to Tullamore, the county town of County Offaly. Located on the Grand Canal, in the middle of the county and is the 4th most popular town in the midland’s region. Enjoy some free time to explore the town and all it has to offer. Later you will meet your coach and make your way to your hotel.

DAY 5

This morning after a leisurely breakfast and checking out join your coach and travel to Mullingar to enjoy some free time. Afterwards re-join your coach to visit Tullynally castle and Gradens where you can enjoy a special guided tour of the historic Great Hall, Dining room, Drawing Room and Library as well as the Victorian Servants’ Quarters before re-joining your coach to continue the return journey returning you to your original joining point.

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