5 Day Self-Catering Horse Riding Holiday at the Banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore, County Offaly

Facilities

As the apartments are self-catering, you can rise and have breakfast at a time that suits you and Ballycommon House can pre-arrange the time for the horseback riding that will suit you also. A typical day at Ballycommon House is breakfast, horseback riding, then back to the apartment to freshen up and have lunch.

The equestrian centre is a five-minute drive from the apartment where you can ride in the indoor arena or take a gentle hack around the excellent cross country course. For those seeking more, there are over 60 jumps on the course ranging from beginners to intermediate to maxi.

In the afternoon, you can visit the wonderful attractions of County Offaly, known as Ireland’s Hidden Gem, which include the beautiful Lough Boora Discovery Park, the sixth century monastic site of Clonmacnoise, Tullamore DEW Visitors Centre, The Slieve Bloom Way, Clara Bog and Visitors Centre, Birr Castle, River Shannon and Moneygall, the ancestral home of Barack Obama.

You can finish off the day with a cool refreshing drink in the bar and exchange stories with the friendly welcoming locals.

BallyCommon House Self-Catering Apartments and Irish Country Pub is situated in the centre of Ireland on the banks of the Grand Canal. Located in a rural setting, guests can enjoy the peaceful delights of the area with beautiful safe walking trails along the banks of the canal and enjoy the scenery of local farmland and farm animals grazing in the fields or the pure natural beauty of the raised boglands in the area.

Distances

• Dublin - 1 hour
• Galway - 1.5 hours
• Cork - 2 hours

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Golf

The keen golfer can experience the hidden gems and excellent value for money with over 30 golf courses within 30 minutes drive from Ballycommon House.

Walking

Guests interested in walking holidays can explore the spectacular Slieve Bloom mountains, the Grand Canal walkway, the Offaly way (27 kilometers looped walkway) or visit Ballycommon Bog Walk and Nature Trail for a leisurely stroll.

Walking the Grand Canal

For those who like the more challenging walk, The Grand Canal Way stretching from Dublin to Shannonbridge (approximately 90 miles) is a must. Each evening, you can be transported from your stopping point to Ballycommon House to relax and unwind and return you next morning refreshed to your starting point.

Cycling

Guests can experience the beauty, tranquillity of the Grand Canal way by cycling on its safe paths. Bicycles are available at Ballycommon house.

Unwind and relax

Ballycommon is the ideal location for the person who wishes to unwind and relax - be it through reading, bird watching, painting or just a quiet stroll by the canal banks.

Whatever your pleasure: golfing, horse-riding, walking or just relaxing - top off your enjoyable day and experience country life in rural Ireland with a drink in the bar and a friendly chat with the locals.

• 3 days horseback riding (one hour per day)
• 4 nights self-catering accommodation

• Meals
• Transportation

• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.