Exploring somewhere beautiful on horseback is heaven. You’re high up enough to get great views, and horses are – well – horses… At Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co Kerry, you’ve got the whole package: amazing scenery, quiet ponies, feistier steeds, and expert guides. From leafy riverside trails to forest mountain paths, and a 300 acre estate, it’s hoofing gorgeous. Dismount and head to the Stables . The hotel’s new brasserie and bar, housed in a former stable block, serves an all-day menu.
Featuring modern classics, steaks and seafood in a very relaxed atmosphere, you’re in for unbridled deliciousness. B&B in a classic room from €510 for two; horse riding for adults €45, children €30 per hour;On the banks of the Moy, Mayo’s Ice House takes its name from the actual ice house that once stood here in a pre-freezer era. These days it’s full of chill-out spots, including a thermal suite and a terrace with hot tubs.