Activities
The area is ideal for golfers with several excellent courses in the south west of Ireland.
At Longueville guests have the freedom to hike, cycle, stroll throughout the 400 acre property, or take part in fun filled on-site or local outdoor activities.
Watch a local club hurling match, catch a salmon on our river, wakeboard on local Ballyhass lake, fascinating falconry displays on the lawn.. there’s plenty to do!
On-site Amenities, Outdoor
* 400 acres of private grounds to explore
* Private fly-fishing on-site for Salmon & Trout
* 30 Acres of Cider Apple Orchards
* 3 Acre Walled Kitchen Garden for Food & Gardening Enthusiasts
* Lots of Picnic Spots, Rugs, Cushions, Picnic Baskets provided
* South Facing, Deck Chair Strewn Lawn with Spectacular Views
On-site Activities (Supplementary charge applies)
* Fly Fishing Half day with Tuition/Equipment /Picnic lunch
* 90 Minute Falconry Demonstration on the Lawn
* Orchard & Distillery Tours with Tastings of Longueville House Ciders & Apple Brandy & Local Cheese Tasting Board (up to 18 participants)
* 90 Minute Morning Cookery Demonstration by Chef/Owner William
* Hosts at Home pre-dinner drinks reception & historical talk (join William & Aisling at home in their apartment for drinks). Suitable for small groups (8 max)
* Formal Afternoon Tea in the drawing room (up to 18 guests)
* Afternoon Audience with an Expert – Book an expert who presents on such topics: Nature, History, Antiquities, Art, Literature, Georgian Etiquette. With afternoon tea.
On-site Additional Experiences (Supplementary charge applies)
* May–July, Dawn Chorus or Evening Chorus on-site Walks with Ornithologist
* Autumn Mushroom Foray with Mycologist
* Bioblitz of Longueville – Biodiversity of Plants and Lower plants
* Tai Chi workshop
* Yoga Workshop
* Knitting Workshop
* Art Appreciation & Class
* Antiques Appreciation with Expert
Sight Seeing / Excursions– Within an hour’s drive of Longueville House
* Annesgrove Gardens. 30 mins drive.
* Blarney Castle, Blarney House & Grounds. 25 mins drive.
* Charlesfort Kinsale. 1 hour 10 mins drive.
* Cork City Gaol. 30 mins drive.
* Cork English Market. 30 mins drive.
* Nano Nagle Centre, Cork. 30 mins drive.
* Doneraile Court & Park. 20 mins drive.
* Jameson Experience Midleton. 55 mins drive.
* Killarney. 55 mins drive.
* Lough Gur. 50 mins drive.
* Old Head Signal Tower Lusitania Museum 1 hour 15 mins drive.
* Spike Island Trip. One Hours drive.
* Titanic Experience Cobh. 50 mins drive.
Local Activities – Within 25 mins drive of Longueville House
* Ballyhass Activity & Wake Park. 10 mins drive. Ideal for younger members!
* Donkey Sanctuary Liscarroll. 25 mins drive.
* Hike local mountain Mount Hillary. 15 mins drive.
* Island Wood Country Trails. 25 mins drive.
* Downhill cycling / hiking in The Ballyhoura Mountains. 30 mins drive.
* Horse Riding may be pre booked with Eden Hill Riding Farm. 5 mins drive.
Local Pub:
The Railway Bar, Mourne Abbey – 15 mins drive – have a pint with the locals!
Local Restaurant:
Longueville House! Where host/chef William will cook up a storm! William trained at Le Manoir aux Quatres Saisions under the watchful eye of Raymond Blanc, so he’s learned a thing or two!