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Book NowCome with us and experience Irelands hidden heartlands, a beautifully unspoiled part of Ireland where life moves at its own pace. The Heartlands encompasses eleven counties that hug the mighty River Shannon and the Beara Breifne Way. During your holiday we visit the Irelands Fair City, Dublin with a tour of the Guiness Storehouse, visit the remarkable Birr Castle, enjoy a cruise on the River Shannon.
Day 1
We travel to South Wales making suitable stops along the way. We board the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin. (approx. 3 hrs. 15 minutes). Opportunity to purchase lunch on board. We then continue to our hotel, The Bloomfield in Mullingar with time to freshen up before our evening meal.
DDay 2
This morning, we make our way to the impressive Birr Castle Gardens, where we have time to wander around the award-winning gardens, home to an abundance of rare plants collected by the Earls of Rosse on their travels around the world over the last 150 years. Afterwards we visit the pretty town of Athlone, perched on the banks of Ireland's longest river, the Shannon. Spend time at leisure to obtain lunch and discover this town which is also home to Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub where Karen invites you join her for an Irish Coffee. We return to our hotel afterwards with time to relax before our evening meal.
B, DDay 3
After breakfast we head to Dublin, a city that's as intimate as a village and as friendly as an Irish pub. Framed by mountains centered on a river and edged by a beautiful bay, the city's streets and alleys are filled with historic buildings, cafes and traditional; 'old man' pubs, as Dubliners call them. Enjoy a coach guided tour with free time to walk the streets filled with over 1,000 years of history with buzzing boutiques and shops and restaurants. In the afternoon visit the awesome Guinness Storehouse, where we are invited on a tasting and entertaining storytelling journey, delving deeper into the origins and tastes of Guinness. Did you know a total of 3 million pints of Guinness are brewed every single day here! Our tour ends in Gravity Bar, Irelands highest bar for a pint of Guinness. We return afterwards to our the for our evening meal.
B, DDay 4
This morning, we head to the River Shannon, the country's longest river, for a leisurely one hour cruise. A full commentary is provided. Relax and unwind taking in the breath-taking scenery along this iconic River nestled in Irelands Hidden Heartlands. Afterwards we head to the stunning Belvedere House and Gardens, for a guided tour, where the Past will be unlocked. Prepare for an adventure at this spectacular Georgian country house, home to Lord Belvedere or 'The Wicked Earl', which shares its story of opulence and splendor, sadness, and joy. Wander through the magnificent gardens, a place where you can escape into a fantasy world. See the Jealous Wall, the Gothic Arch, Fairy Gardens, Walled Gardens, Earl's Walk, and the House which all come together to deliver a magical experience. Time here to purchase refreshments in the Lakeside café before returning to our hotel.
B, DDay 5
We say a sad farewell to our hotel and travel to Dublin for our morning sailing over to Holyhead. Vouchers will be provided to obtain breakfast onboard our ferry. We continue afterwards homeward making suitable stops along the way.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
The Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Mullingar ****
This luxurious Irish, family-owned 4-star stunning hotel is situated in the heart of the beautiful Westmeath Lakelands in an idyllic setting overlooking Lough Ennell, on the outskirts of Mullingar. The hotel is nestled in rolling countryside amidst acres of rich parkland and lofty trees. It is an oasis of tranquility. The hotel has several restaurants, a bar, lounge area, leisure center with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are serviced to the highest standard with hospitality trays, hairdryer, and toiletries.
PRICE INCLUDES
Return ferry crossing Holyhead/Dublin
4 nights dinner, bed, and breakfast (Please Note: last morning breakfast is onboard ferry)
Guided outdoor tour of Birr Castle Gardens
Guided half day coach tour of Dublin
Visit to Guiness Storehouse
1 hour cruise o the River Shannon
Guided Tour of Belvedere Houde and entry into Gardens & Park
Breakfast voucher onboard ferry crossing on return journey
Irish Coffee at Seans Pub in Athlone
Fully escorted by Karen Kirby
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
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Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Name | Address | Times |
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Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh | View |
White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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