By coach from pickups in Northern Ireland
JUNE/JULY - from Monday 29th June until Thursday 2nd July
4 Day Holiday Tour
By coach from pickups in Northern Ireland
4****Talbot Hotel Carlow
CARLOW The town of Carlow was founded by the Normans in 1207 and the county was shired (administered) shortly thereafter, making it one of the oldest and smallest counties in Ireland. Situated in the sunny southeast of Ireland, Co. Carlow's greatest claim to fame is its collection of dolmens. An English lord in the 1700s, wanted to create a version of the French Versailles in Cork, however the plans for the courthouse in Cork were mistakenly sent to Carlow and that’s why the Carlow Courthouse is modelled after the Parthenon in Athens.
Monday travel and Newbridge Silverware
Pickups in Northern Ireland followed by comfort stop in the Republic and lunch and visit in Newbridge Silverware famous for its design of giftware, jewellery, and tableware. This business started when British troops left their barracks at Newbridge in 1921 creating huge unemployment for the locals. Following lunch in Newbridge we continue south to Talbot Hotel a distance of 30 miles.
Tuesday Carlow and Delta Sensory Garden
Following a relaxed breakfast and time to explore our surroundings we travel into Carlow town for a good browse of this county town and after checking out the restaurants we enjoy and good Irish lunch. After lunch meet our coach and short drive to Delta Sensory Gardens, offering visitors a special opportunity to rest and indulge their senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and visual delight.
Wednesday Altamont Gardens and Huntington Castle & Gardens
A large and beautiful estate covering 16 hectares in total, Altamont Gardens is laid out in the style of William Robinson, which strives for ‘honest simplicity’. The design situates an excellent plant collection perfectly within the natural landscape. In the afternoon we visit Huntington Castle the ancient seat of the Esmonde family. and the present family name is Durdin Robertson, who are direct descendants of the Esmondes.
Thursday Rathwood and The Orchard Home & Garden and travel
Today is home day but not before we visit two modern and practical business. Firstly, we visit Rathwood in time for coffee then onto Orchard Home and Garden Celbridge County Kildare followed by a comfort stop nr Dundalk and onward to the various setdown points in Northern Ireland.
Tour Leaders: Mervyn & Sharon Smyth
TOUR COST: £499 per person sharing - £98 single supplement
TOUR CODE: CSS/26
DEPOSIT: £150 per person
PRICE INCLUDES:
Luxury coaching from pickups in N. Ireland
3 Nights Half Board 4****Talbot Hotel Carlow
Admission to the Huntington Castle & Gardens
Admission to Delta Sensory Gardens Carlow
Services of Tour Leader throughout holiday.
Hotel Lift - Yes
Location - Gradient
Steps - Some
Walking - Quite a lot
