MG Ireland 2012
County Cavan
26th - 30th April
County Cavan is known as "The Lake Country" and is said to have a different lake or river for ever day of the year. Bordered by Counties Monaghan to the East, Leitrim to the West and Fermanagh to the North; the whole area offers breathtaking natural scenery and unique landscapes alongside a rich cultural heritage that only Ireland can provide. The Farnham Estate Hotel, just outside the town of Cavan, offers a relaxing base from which to explore this diverse area.
Itinerary:
Thursday 26th April
Depart Holyhead for Dublin on the Irish Ferries Dublin Swift fast ferry service at midday. From Dublin port drive to the county town of Cavan and the Farnham Estate. A welcome barbecue has been arranged adjacent to the hotel gardens for the evening.
Friday 27th April
To introduce the local area a touring route around some of the many local lakes and islands has been arranged. A not too demanding drive providing plenty of time to take in views of rivers, lakes, castles and woodlands both from both country lanes and walking trails.
Saturday 28th April
Moving further afield this road run takes you beyond the lakes to the hills and mountains beyond. There will be time to explore the 18th century manor house at Florence Court before descending underground in to the Limestone caves of Marble Arch. Returning to Cavan through the Bellavally Gap in the Iron Mountains provides another stunning landscape on both sides of the car.
Sunday 29th April
For those wanting a break from the car there are opportunities to use the award winning spa at the hotel, or just relax in the hotel pool. For those wishing to stretch their legs the hotel has 1,300 acres of grounds to explore. Alternatively a further road run is also possible taking in the historical sites of Slane & Kells as well as the Neolithic tombs at Newgrange. A tour dinner has been arranged in the Hotel's Redwood Suite for the evening.
Monday 30th April
Our stay in Cavan comes to an end, so after breakfast we return back to the port in Dublin for our return crossing to Holyhead at 14.30hrs.
Tour Price
£495.00 per person (based on 2 people in a car sharing a double or twin room)
A non-refundable deposit of £85.00 per person is required at the time of booking
What is included:
- Return fast ferry crossings from Holyhead to Dublin Port with Irish Ferries
- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in a double or twin room at the 4 star Farnham Estate, Cavan, on a bed & breakfast basis
- Use of the hotel's facilities including swimming pool and gymnasium
- 10% discount on all spa treatments (paid for locally, book in advance)
- Discounted green fees on the hotel's golf course (paid for locally, book in advance of travel)
- Thursday evening welcome barbecue
- Sunday night tour dinner with musical entertainment
- Suggested road runs, route guides and rally plates
What is not included:
- Entrance to points of interest and car parking away from the hotel
- Other meals not stated above
- Personal Travel Insurance
- European Motoring Assistance
To reserve a place on this tour please call the MGOC Travel Club on 01707 329988
