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The
Hidden Ireland’s Irish Country Living Tour is a luxury
car or mini-coach tour that explores the south western corner
of Ireland from three world renowned hotels/country inns; the
great estate of Ballymaloe House, the Park Hotel Kenmare and
Dingle’s Castlewood House. It is a week in the South
of Ireland with time to walk, golf, fish, shop and explore
castles, gardens and antiquities.
Country Living Tour Map
7 Day Itinerary in brief
Days 1 - 2 Ballymaloe House & Gardens, Cork,
Ireland
Ballymaloe House and Gardens are located on Ireland’s south
coast in County Cork. Set amid rich fertile lands where the Allen
family farmers produce some of Ireland’s finest foods, a
stay at this beautiful country house is a special experience.
Nearby
is the internationally renowned Ballymaloe International Cookery
School, great walking along the lovely cliffs at Ballycotton and
of course the port of Cobh, the principle exit point for millions
of Irish emigrants over centuries.
Days 3 - 5 West Cork and the Beara Peninsula
The region known as West Cork is home to some of Ireland's most
beautiful towns and villages. It is a rugged land where neat farmsteads
lie at the heart of Ireland’s fine food industry. It is a
land rich in stone circles and stories and it is home to a proud
people, many of whom have played a central role in Irish history.
Our base for three nights to explore this area and that of county
Kerry around the Killarney Valley is regarded as the “prettiest
town in Ireland”. Kenmare is nestled between mountain and
sea-shore, it’s a colourful place of galleries, boutiques,
fine restaurants, bookshops and cafes and home to the majestic
Park Hotel our base for three nights.
Ireland's Beara Peninsula
and the magnificent Killarney Valley are nearby and here the wildness
of our landscapes are most dramatic. There will be time play golf
here or explore the hills on foot or to simply relax.
Days 6 - 7 The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsulas
The Ring of Kerry is classic Ireland and this incredible road provides
our route west and northwards to the Dingle Peninsula. The antiquities
of thousands of years are etched all over these landscapes. If
weather allows, we’ll visit the monastic island known as
Scelig Mhichíl (Skellig) and stroll on the great strands
of Inch.
The Dingle Peninsula has been referred to as “probably
the most beautiful place on Earth” by one travel writer and
it is here that we spend our final days. Here, Gaelic culture thrives;
music, song and dance amidst a place and people apart. Castlewood
House is set in the unique town of Dingle, near great pubs, award-winning
restaurants, galleries and more. The award-winning guest house
provides the perfect base – for a perfect end to a great
tour that ends on Day 8.
Cost
The price varies depending on the size of your group and your choice
of accommodation. Please contact Binky for the details.
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