SPRINGFORT HALL country house hotel

ACTIVITES LIST

Whether you’re eight or eighty. Whether you’re with friends & family or work associates. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush or simply a relaxing stroll through the woodlands. Springfort Hall Hotel and the surrounding area offers guests an incredible variety of activities in Mallow so you can have the time of your life! Our staff are available 24/7 if you have any queries about things to do in Cork during your stay. Just ask! We can incorporate any activities into a tailored package.

SPRINGFORT HALL | Mallow, Co.Cork | web springfort-hall.com | telephone +353 22 21278 Greetings From Springfort Hall Hotel,

With the greatest pleasure, we are delighted to extend our hospitality to you, our guests, to our hotel. Our property will surprise you with its central location, the high comfort, the friendly and professional service you will experience.

At Springfort Hall you will be Welcomed by smiling faces and cheerful greetings. Every employee whether a Accommodation Assistant, Front Desk Receptionist or Waiter/Waitress will please you with kindness, smiles and good service.

Springfort Hall is dedicated to you, our guest, by demonstrating our policy of 100% guest satisfaction and consistently improving our services and amenities.

We look forward to Welcoming you to Springfort Hall Hotel for an enjoyable stay.

Yours Sincerely,

The Walsh Family. Ballyhass Lakes Ballyhass Lakes is Ireland’s best known still spring water trout fishery, an activity centre for groups and schools, sports clubs and teams, and corporate team building. Located 20 minutes from Springfort Hall. Ballyhass Lakes is a must when in the area for the whole family. website www.ballyhasslakes.ie telephone +353 22 27773

Doneraile Park The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the ‘Capability Brown’ style. There is guided walks available throught Park and into the Ballyhoura area. The pathways are generally accessible for people with special needs. Located 5km from Springfort Hall. Perfect for a lesiurely walk with a playground to keep the kids entertained. website www.heritageireland.ie telephone +353 87 251 5965

Ballyhoura Heritage Ballyhoura Heritage where you can discover past cultures with every step you take. Learn how prehistoric man farmed the shores of Lough Gur or how the walled town of was fortified. Or Ballyhoura offers a variety of outdoor activities from walking or biking in the woodlands and mountains. There is also fishing, paragliding, kayaking, orienteering and horse riding to enjoy. Located 30-40 minutes from Springfort Hall. Enjoy a revitalising break full of activities in Ballhoura from walking along the landscape or bringing the kids mountain biking. website www.visitballyhoura.com telephone +353 63 91300 The Donkey Sanctuary The Sanctuary is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of just outside the village of in Ireland. They have taken in over 2,850 donkeys rescued from all parts of the country. These donkeys love attention so come and bring the whole family for a day trip. Located 15 minutes from Springfort Hall. Just ask at reception and we can set up a tailor made package. website www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie/visit telephone +353 (0) 22 48398

Grenagh Farm The Farm at Grenagh which is nothing like you have experienced before! It is a vibrant place to learn about the history and heritage of Irish Farming and encourages interaction with everyone who comes thought the gate. Located 15 minutes from Springfort Hall. Make a weekend of it and bring the family to Grenagh Farm where there is something for both adults and children. website visitthefarm.ie telephone +353 21 462 9816

Blarney Castle Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the , the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. is a 25 minute drive from Springfort Hall. website www.blarneycastle.ie telephone +353 21 438 5252 Blarney Woollen Mills Blarney Woollen Mills has everything from Aran Jumpers to latest fashion. The perfect place to find a traditional Irish gift as it caters for everyone and every style. Blarney is steeped in history, rich in folklore and is located just 25 minutes from Springfort Hall. Stop off on the way back from Blarney Castle for a wander and a browse. website www.blarney.com telephone +353 21 451 6100

Annes Grove Gardens Annes Grove has many blessings, among them a long history in which generations of the Annesley family have enhanced the gardens plus a happy freak of nature which offers both lime and acid conditions in the sublime location by the . The earliest element within 30 acres of ‘pleasure grounds’ is the walled garden. Annes Grove Gardens is located 20 minutes from Springfort Hall and is perfect for a romantic stroll or relaxing break. website telephone +353 22 26145

Mallow Swimming Pool Mallow Swimming Pool is located in Mallow Town and is a local amenity which is used and supported by the public. They have a full 25m pool, kiddies pool, steam room, male and female changing rooms, canteen, large viewing area and tea/coffee facilities are available. Services include public swimming sessions, Adult and Child swimming lessons, pool parties and are also available for group bookings. Located 10 minutes from Springfort Hall. Contact reception to include this in your package. website www.blarneycastle.ie telephone +353 22 21863 Whiskey Distillery The Jameson Experience is located in Midleton, Co. Cork in the old Cork Distilleries Company distillery. This distillery operated for 150 years, from 1825 until 1975, A tour of the Jameson Experience is a journey through the story and making of Irish whiskey. Guided tours are available throughout the year and all tours commence with an audio- visual presentation, retracing the history of whiskey in Ireland. Guests are then guided through the old distillery, where they can admire the old kilns, mills, maltings, water wheel, still house,distiller’s cottage, cooperage and warehouses. Located an hour from Springfort Hall. website www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/tours/ telephone +353 21 4613594

Cobh Heritage Centre Explore the conditions on board the early emigrant vessels, including the dreaded “coffin ships” Experience life on board a convict ship leaving Cove for Australia in 1801. Discover Queenstown’s special connections with the ill-fated Titanic which sank on her maiden voyage – was her last port of call. Witness the tragic story of the Lusitania, which sank off Cork Harbour. Learn about Annie Moore the 1st immigrant ever to be processed in Ellis Island.Find out about your Irish ancestry with our Genealogy Recordfinder Service. Located an hour from Springfort Hall. website www.cobhheritage.com telephone +353 21 4813591

Golf Springfort Hall Hotel Mallow is an ideal base for Golf Breaks Cork, with a great selection of golf courses to choose from all within a short distance of our hotel. • Mallow Driving Range - only 2 minute drive from Springfort Hall • Mallow Golf Club - approx 10 minutes drive from Springfort Hall, 18 hole course. • Charleville Golf Club - approx 20 minutes drive from Springfort Hall, 27 hole course • Golf Club - Approx 35 minutes from Springfort Hall • Doneraile Golf Club - Five minutes from Springfort Hall, located on the Northern side of the village. Delightful 9 hole parkland course Map of Activites & Surrounding Area

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A - Ballyhass Lakes B B - Doneraile Park Doneraile C C - Ballyhoura Heritage W E Springfort Hall D - The Donkey Sanctuary A Hotel H E - Grenagh Farm I F - Blarney Castle N72 Mallow S G - Blarney Woollen Mills H - Annes Grove Gardens I - Mallow Pool J - Midleton Whiskey Distillery K - Cobh Heritage Centre N20

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