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Halloween Hocus Pocus at The Mustard Seed

This Halloween bank holiday weekend why not take yourself away to the Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge where you will be met with tea and Bram Brack on arrival! Legend says that whoever finds the ring will be wed within the year.

If you have no luck with the ring you can still have some fun bobbing for heritage apples from the Mustard Seed’s garden.

2 night’s bed and breakfast and dinner on one evening from €195 per person sharing

1 night’s bed and breakfast and dinner from €100 per person sharing

Terms & Conditions apply. Subject to availability.

For further information visit the Mustard Seed website

Email mustard@indigo.ie

Tel: 021-4652531

Newforge House, Co. Armagh

Autumnal Amble Midweek 2-Night Break

Take a proper 2-night break away, relaxing with time to explore this great part of Ireland and enjoy the colours of autumn.
Check-in Tuesday or Wednesday
(available during Sept, Oct, Nov 2011)
• 2 night’s Bed & Breakfast
• Tea/coffee & homemade shortbread on arrival & following afternoon
• 3-Course Dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates each evening
• Hot Lunch basket on the second day
• Pre-dinner drink & canapes on the first night

Autumnal Amble Midweek Break

2 nights x 2 guests

Superior Room

£420.00

Classic Room

£380.00

Standard Room

£340.00

Rates are per room (based on 2 sharing) for number of nights indicated.

 

Harvester Weekend 2-Night Break

Enjoy 2 days and nights away from any hustle and bustle. Great food with time to enjoy it!

Check-in Friday, depart Sunday. 

Available during Sep, Oct, Nov 2011

• 2 night’s Bed & Breakfast
• Tea/coffee & homemade shortbread on arrival & on Saturday afternoon
• 3-Course Dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates each evening
• Hot Lunch basket on Saturday
• Pre-dinner canapes on Saturday evening

Harvester 2-night Break

2 nights x 2 guests

Superior Room

£440.00

Classic Room

£400.00

Standard Room

£360.00

Rates are per room (based on 2 sharing) for number of nights indicated.

 

Autumn Midweek Mini-Break

Available Tues–Thurs during Sep, Oct, Nov 2011

• 1 night’s Bed & Breakfast
• Tea/coffee & homemade shortbread on arrival

  • • Pre-dinner drink & canapes
    • 3-Course Dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates

 Autumn Midweek Mini-Break

1 night x 2 guests

Superior Room

£220.00

Classic Room

£200.00

Standard Room

£180.00

Rates are per room (based on 2 sharing) for number of nights indicated.

For further information visit the Newforge Website

Email enquiries@newforgehouse.com

Tel: +44 28 92611255

Cashel House- Connemara, Co. Galway

Halloween Night Without The Fright - October Bank Holiday

Ghouls, gremlins and ghosts. Witches, wizards and werewolves. Broomsticks, bats and Bram Stoker. There are none of these at Cashel House Hotel. But there is hospitality, fine food and comfort in this truly exceptional Irish Country House. Forget the demons, vampires, zombies and mother-in-law and head for Connemara. We look forward to welcoming you to Cashel and we promise there will be not be a jack-o-lantern which derived it’s name from farmer Stingy Jack who tricked the devil.

3 nights room & breakfast with dinner on 1 evening. From €274.00 per person.

2 nights room & breakfast with dinner on 1 evening. From €199.00 per person.

Suites also available.

For further information visit Cashel House website or Email res@cashel-house-hotel.com

You may perfer to call Cashel House on 095 3100

Halloween Family Offer - Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork

Enjoy a little luxury this Halloween with a spooky break at Hayfield Manor. This offer includes two night’s accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each morning and Dinner on one evening in the popular Perrotts Garden Bistro for 2 adults and 2 children.  Adults enjoy a 4 course meal with full choice from the Perrotts Garden Bistro menu and children choose 3 courses from our healthy options Children’s Menu.  

At Hayfield Manor we take special care of your children with little touches like milk and cookies at bedtime and throughout Halloween weekend Hayfield Manor’s famous doorman, Bart Bambury, will be telling scary stories by the fire before bedtime. Babysitters can be arranged so you can enjoy time at The Beautique Spa, The Manor Bar and in Orchids Gourmet Restaurant. 

This package rate is based on a family of 2 adults & up to 2 children (under 12 years of age), sharing a family room.  For families with more than 2 children, please contact us directly to discuss your accommodation options.   

Price: €680 2 Nights & Dinner

Booking is recommend all spa treatments in advance of arrival directly with the hotel on 353 (0)21 4845900 or enquiries@hayfieldmanor.ie to avoid disappointment. 

For further information visit the Hayfield Manor website

Email enquiries@hayfieldmanor.ie

Tel: 021-4845900

Wineport Lodge - Co. Westmeath

Mid-Term Family Break - 10% off on departure

Dates:from: 15-Oct-2011 until: 16-Nov-2011
Description: Escape with the kids for a fun-filled fuss-free break! Enjoy three nights luxurious accommodation in a family suite (decorated with a Halloween Theme), breakfast each morning & dinner with the family on two evenings. Children's accommodation, dinner & breakfast is complimentary.

In your room on arrival, children will be greeted with personalised cookies. For entertainment we have a Wii Room, DVDs & board games. For some alone time - complimentary babysitting. We also have children's cots, high chairs, room service & restaurant menus.

Locally there is also a Multiplex Cinema, Leisure World, Sports Centre, Crazy Kids - Indoor play centre, Glendeer Pet Farm, Lough Key Forest Park (1hr drive). For the bigger kids, on site we have a Treatment Suite & cedar hot tub on the roof. Locally, there is a great selection of golf courses, country walks, pitch & putt, power boating, paint balling, clay pigeon shooting & karting.


Specific Terms: Children up to the age of 12 years are included in package, up to three children per room. Complimentary babysitting is available on one evening of your choice from 7 - 11pm.

No. of Nights: 3

Prices from €325 per person sharing

For further information visit the Wineport Lodgewebsite

Email lodge@wineport.ie

Tel: 0906-439010

Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork

Stay at Ballymaloe House for the October Bank Holiday Weekend

Come to the Country side and enjoy a two night stay in Ballymaloe House over the Bank Holiday weekend. Dine well, sleep sound and snooze by the blazing fire as Autumn moves into Winter.

Two nights bed and breakfast with one evening meal from €240.00 per person.

Also included is complimentary afternoon tea during your stay and a delicious loaf of Ballymaloe brown bread to take home with you.

For further information visit the Ballymaloe House website

Email res@ballymaloe.ie

Tel: 021-4652531

Aherne's Townhouse, Youghal, Co. Cork

Aherne's Autumn Tasting Menu

Chef David FitzGibbon has designed a tasting menu bringing together the sense of tradition and history that is so inportant in Aherne's with the freshest of local produce including the finest fish from the day's catch in Youghal harbour, locally reared beef and lamb, seasonal vegetables, local artisan produce and a delicious array of home baked goods.

1 nights bed & breakfast + tasting menu from €130 per person sharing.

All offers are subject to availability.

Aherne's Two Night Last Minute Break

Decided to get away! Visit the beautiful south, come to Youghal, lots to see and do, go to the Dogs, Golfing, Swimming, Fishing, Horse Riding, Walking and much more!

This offer is available from 29th August 2011 to 31st October 2011, 2 nights bed & breakfast + 1 evening meal (Table D'hote) @ €140.00 per person sharing (Sunday to Thursday) (upgrade to a Junior Suite €159pps) and €160.00 per person sharing (Friday & Saturday) (upgrade to a Junior Suite €179pps) 

All offers are subject to availability

For further information visit the Aherne's website

Email ahernes@eircom.net

Tel: 024-92424

Rosleague Manor, Co. Galway

October Bank Holiday - Two Night Special

Enjoy the long weekend with two night's bed & breakfast and dinner on one evening in a room of your choice at Rosleague Manor in beautiful Connemara.

Prices from €195 per person sharing

October Bank Holiday - Three Night Stay

Enjoy three night's bed & breakfast with two 5 Course Gourmet Evening Meal, in a Superior Room. Offer includes complimentary tickets to visit Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens, located just 5 mins drive from the Rosleague.

Prices from €295 per person sharing

For further information visit the Rosleague Manor website

Email info@rosleague.com

Tel: 095-41101

Dunbrody House, Co. Wexford

A Taste of Dunbrody

Description:Calling all lovers of food & wine with only a short amount of time to spend - get away for a night this Bank Holiday Weekend for the Dunbrody "TASTE" package which includes: 
- Champagne on Arrival
- Dinner for Two from the Seasonal Summer Menu
- Personalised Signed Copy of Kevin's newest Book RECIPIES THAT WORK 
- Accommodation in a Superior or Deluxe Room 
- Breakfast til Noon next day


Specific Terms: - Prices are per person sharing based on double occupancy 
- must be pre-booked and confirmed by hotel 
- subject to availability 
- Dinner from the Summer Seasonal Menu (upgrade to the Tasting menu for €15 pp by prior booking)

For further information visit the Dunbrody House website

Email info@dunbrodyhouse.com

Tel: 051-389600

Halloween Midterm at the Ice House Hotel, Co. Mayo

Sugar and spice and all things nice

Enjoy the Halloween break with the kids and enjoy the spacious family rooms (sleeps 2 adults 2 kids). Kids Stay and Eat for Free. Mum & Dad also enjoy Dinner on one evening of your choice in the Pier Restaurant from the Table d`Hote Menu.

Special Halloween Treats for the kids in your room on arrival, with Personalised Cookies, Slippers, Bathrobes, DVDs and Bed Time Books. For Entertainment visit the Revamped Games Room with Nintendo Wii, Foosball, Board Games ,Free Movies for the Duration of your Stay & enjoy a Movie Night Pack on one evening with Popcorn, Lemonade, Sweets & Selection of Fruit. We also have children's Cots, High chairs, Room Service & Restaurant Menus. Supervised Kids Club from 3 – 5pm daily in our kid’s room so you can Escape to Chill Spa together.

Locally there is also a Cineplex Cinema, Tumble Jungle Play centre & Water Point Water Park.

Add additional night’s midweek for an extra €70 per adult sharing.

No. of Nights: 2

Prices from €230 per adult

Spooktacular Midterm 3 Nights for 2

As the days of Autumn get cooler snuggled up in the warmth of your goose-down duvet. Relax over a lazy Breakfast in Bed each morning and dine one evening in Pier Restaurant from the Table d`Hote Menu. Enjoy a 30 minute Spa Treatment of your choice each and unwind with Unlimited Time in the Thermal Area in Chill Spa including Steam Room, Laconium, and Rain Shower.Plus, stay a 3rd night FREE. Why not bring the kids along and stay in a family room for an extra €60pps (sleeps 2 adults 2 kids).

Dates: from: 30-Oct-2011 until: 11-Nov-2011

€220.00 EUR total Per Adult - for 3 night(s)

For further information visit the Ice House website

Email chill@theicehouse.ie

Tel: 096-23500

October Bank Holiday at Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway

3 Night & 2 Dinner Break

This October Bank Holiday Weekend take a break at the 5 star Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Glenlo Abbey is the perfect place for either relaxation or an activity based holiday. The wildness of Connemara is right on their doorstep and the vibrancy of Galway City is only minutes away. Enjoy 3 nights bed & breakfast and two dinners for €325 per person sharing.

Arrive on Thursday, Friday between: 27 Oct 2011 - 06 Nov 2011

No. of Nights: 3

For further information visit the Glenlo Abbey website

Email info@glenloabbey.ie

Tel: 091-526666

Halloween Weekend at Ardtara Country House, Co. L'Derry

Autumnal Dinner Evening with Live Music

Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a nostalgia trip back to the music from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s”

Come enjoy local professionals "Johnny Burns & The Rockabillies", playing timeless music on Friday October 28th.

£39.50 or stay over with dinner and full Irish breakfast for £95 per person sharing

Arrive on Friday 28 Oct 2011

For further information visit the Ardtara House website

Email info@ardtara.com

Tel: 0044-28 79644490

October Bank Holiday at Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry

The warmth of the Park Hotel Kenmare awaits your arrival for fun and activities over the October Bank Holiday Weekend.

Pumpkin Lanterns, Ghost Walks, and a Saturday morning hike on the Kerry Way are just some of the activities one can partake in.

Enjoy  luxurious accommodation with full Irish Breakfast each morning and dinner on one or two evenings evenings.

Two nights from €395 per person sharing

Three nights from €545 per person sharing

For children's prices please the Park Hotel directly.

For further information visit the Park Hotel Kenmare website

Email info@parkkenmare.com

Tel: 064-6641200

Bushmills Inn Halloween Weekend Break

Enjoy a 2 night stay in a luxurious room with full Irish breakfast, dinner for two on one evening, Saturday Afternoon Cream Tea and matinee spooky movie in our Still Room private cinema.

Visit the secret library, if you can find it, and try and catch sight of our resident ghost.

Breaks start from £158 per person sharing weekend break and £128pp sharing a midweek break

For further information visit the Bushmills Inn website

Email mail@bushmillsinn.com

Tel: 0044 (0)28 20733000

October Bank Holiday Break in Castle Leslie, Co. Monaghan

Escape to a rural retreat for some rejuvenation this October bank holiday and stay at one of Ireland's last great estates. Meander down ancient walks and bridleways, idle by the glittering lakes and explore our 1,000 acres of Autumnal colour.

This package includes 2 nights’ accommodation in the Castle with hearty breakfast each morning. Also included is a relaxing dinner on an evening of your choice in the award winning Snaffles Restaurant.


Specific Terms: Guests are advised to reserve dinner in advance of arrival.
Treatments in our Victorian Treatment Rooms or Equestrian activities can be booked by contacting the Spa or Equestrian Centre directly.

Rates from €190.00 per person sharing based on 2 people sharing

For further information visit the Castle Leslie website

Email info@castleleslie.com

Tel: 047 88100

 

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