Festive Dublin &Treasures Of The Irish Countryside
Festive Dublin &Treasures Of The Irish Countryside
Book NowJoin us as we head to the Emerald Isle to enjoy a slice of luxury in the lead up to Christmas at the beautiful 4-star Bloomfield House and Spa. Located on the shores of Lough Ennell, the hotel makes for a perfect country escape with spectacular views and walks from the front door yet just an hour from the centre of Dublin. Festive Dublin and Treasures of the Irish Countryside is a wonderful new tour for the 2027 festive season allowing you the best of both worlds. Admire the festive displays and lights of Dublin, browse the Christmas Markets and enjoy the merriment of famous Dublin hospitality in the lively bars and shops. Step back in time and discover what Christmas was like in the Victorian era on a guided tour of historic Strokestown Park House. Learn how Newbridge Silverware is manufactured on a factory tour and visit the centre’s Museum of Style Icons. Soak up the festive atmosphere of Kildare Shopping Village and enjoy a tipple at Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery, uniquely situated in a former 18th century church. This tour has something for everyone, book early to avoid disappointment.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Return ferry crossings Holyhead/Dublin/Holyhead (please note passports are essential; from Sept. 2026 no other forms of ID are accepted)
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Victorian Christmas at Strokestown Park House
Guided tour Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
Guided tour Newbridge Silverware Factory
Entrance to Museum of Style Icons
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£120.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.30hrs for our journey to Holyhead to board the afternoon ferry to Dublin. Re-join the coach as we disembark to continue our journey to the banks of Lough Ennell and the Bloomfield House Hotel and Spa, our beautiful Irish home for the next four nights.
Tuesday
Following a leisurely breakfast, we journey to Strokestown Park House where we enjoy a guided tour of the grand Georgian Palladian mansion decorated as it would have been in the Victorian Era. This magnificent house is filled with original furnishings and fabrics offering a glimpse into the past. In contrast there will be time for free-flow access into the gardens and the National Famine Museum within the grounds where the museum brings to life the struggles of the famine period.
Wednesday
Today following breakfast we travel into Dublin, Ireland's capital where we enjoy free time to explore and obtain lunch. Admire the wonderful Christmas lights that brighten the city during the festive season. Experience traditional Irish hospitality with a pint of Guinness in one of the lively pubs of Temple Bar or head to the Christmas Market on Smithfield Square, where you will find a wide selection of festive stalls offering gifts, crafts and seasonal treats. Perhaps head to Grafton Street in search of that special gift or to admire the beautiful window displays and take in this vibrant city from the comfort of a cosy café, the choice is yours. Later this afternoon we make our way to a beautifully restored 18th century church, home to the Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery where we enjoy a guided tour and tasting.
Thursday
This morning we visit the famous Newbridge Silverware for a guided tour of the factory. Experience first-hand how quality silver is crafted into jewellery, tableware and gift items. Following the tour, you will have time to visit the centre's Museum of Style Icons, which houses collections relating to Princess Diana, Marilyn Munroe, Audery Hepburn and many more. Later this afternoon we journey the short distance to Kildare Shopping Village for some festive, retail therapy with charming, fairy-lit streets and elegant storefronts, the village offers a variety of boutique and popup stores to browse amongst.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home. Re-trace our steps to Dublin ferry port for our sailing to Holyhead and continued journey home with fond memories of our time in Ireland.
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| SRS | £120.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 HP8E, Ireland |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | +353 44 934 0894 |
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| About the hotel | Bloomfield House Hotel is a wonderful 4-star hotel surrounded by magnificent parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell where you can expect traditional Irish hospitality, elegant décor and modern facilities. Guest bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms, a wonderful space in which to relax following a busy day travelling. The impressive leisure centre has a 20-metre pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, air-conditioned gym and Bloomfield Spa. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Not in all room types, valuables can be left with reception FOC |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Lymm Moto-Services | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
