Staycation - summer starts in Munster Vales

It has been a long few months but now summer is starting in the wondrous Munster Vales meaning that you can experience exactly what Ireland’s most diverse region has to offer. 

A visit to Munster Vales is the ideal way to shake off the cabin fever that has built up over the previous few months. The 1,100 kilometre stretch of olden routes and timeworn trails through the counties of Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick and across five mountain ranges is the perfect setting for your summer staycation. You can stay at Nire Valley Glamping in Co Waterford in bell tents or a vintage horse lorry for self catering breaks. Each is set in its own area of land with stunning views and all have their own kitchens and bbq areas. Contact nirevalleyglamping@gmail.com or visit https://nirevalleyglamping.com  for longer stays. 

 
You can stay at Mary Kate's Farmhouse in Co Tipperary (3 bedroom, sleeps 6) for 3 nights or at John's Dairy (2 bedroom, sleeps 4).  These two luxurious Failte Ireland approved homesteads are ideal for your perfect holiday and between them share over 200 years of Lonergan family history. Visit: boolakennedy.irish/ 
 
Start your journey in Waterford with a tour of Tourin House & Gardens in Cappoquin. Situated on the banks of the river Blackwater, Tourin is surrounded by a fifteen acre garden with mature trees and a fine collection of shrubs and plants. http://tourin.ie/ While you’re in the area you can also call in to Cappoquin House and Gardens – the house itself is an 18th-century Georgian mansion built on the site of an old Fitzgerald castle. www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com Then, complete your time in Waterford with a visit to Dromana House and Gardens to experience the 600 acre estate and its numerous woodlands and garden walks. https://dromanahouse.com/ 

 
You can then experience Tipperary. Among the many attractions there is the Fethard Horse Country Experience. Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, the Experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover the rich culture, heritage and history of the region. This interactive experience examines the relationship between the people, the land and the horse revealing how they are all inextricably linked.  http://fhcexperience.ie 
 
There are plenty of options for cyclists in Munster Vales including the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails in Co. Limerick. You can rent a mountain bike and then explore the many routes. The trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland and provides many options for off-road cycling in the mountains. The trails range from a moderate 6 kilometre Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop that is over 50 kilometres in length! www.trailriders.ie 
 
Of course, no trip through Munster Vales would be complete without stopping in Cork for a visit to Ballyhass Lakes. Visitors can discover up to 20 different outdoor activities set in acres of natural landscapes and watersport lakes including wakeboarding, kayaking and raft building. www.ballyhass.ie 

 

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Exploring Munster Vales is an exhilarating adventure, where history and heritage blend seamlessly with modern Irish life in an unforgettable travel experience. What are you waiting for? Visit www.munstervales.com