Your holiday with a horse
Take to the road with a friendly horse.
To experience Ireland’s Ancient East at its very best why not try Tour 2, a lovely combination of one day of travel with the horse drawn caravan and the following day, discover the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the beauty of Glendalough with complimentary taxi transfer.
Clip clopping along, your horse caravan tour will take you on a loop towards the village of Moneystown with wide open views of the Wicklow Hills, grass pastures and green hedgerows full of wildlife.
The following day, our local taxi driver will drive you to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. Stop by the informative visitor centre and explore the fascinating early Christian settlement founded by Saint Kevin in the 6th century.
Positioned in a glaciated valley with two lakes and a huge selection of marked walks, it is the perfect place to soak up the spectacular scenery of County Wicklow.
Prices
Arrival days Wednesday or Saturday
Low season: (29.04.23 – 23.06.23) (26.08.23 – 02.09.23)
€635 per caravan
High season: (24.06.23 – 25.08.23)
€755 per caravan
Additional night accommodation (no horse)
€95 per caravan
Taxi Transfer Dublin city/airport
€130 per journey
Refundable Damage Deposit paid on arrival
€250
Hear from some previous holidaymakers
“We loved it all”
A family of 2 adults and 2 children enjoyed the space for 3 nights. Our wagon was the cutest little thing, fully equipped with everything we needed. The peace & quiet, the horses, donkeys, wild deer, surrounded by the scent of fern trees and wild flowers, toasting marshmallows under the stars… we loved it all. Would love to go back some day !!
Imelda, July 2018
“Will definitely visit again!”
The host, Neasa, is darling and kind and will help you with whatever you need. John was an outstanding instructor, making sure everyone is well informed and available for anything at anytime. Glendalough is an easy day trip and can be done with a taxi ride to and from the property. The horses are so well cared for, sweet, gorgeous and big! A walk around the property will bring you to the cutest donkeys ever.
Baker, October 2019
“Paradise”
Paradise still exists. That’s what we experienced at Clissmann. What a wonderful environment and what wonderful sweet owners. Completely back to basic and enjoying. We recommend everyone to go here. We will definitely be back
Lana, September 2019
Your Itinerary
Fairytale slow travel with one horse power
Wednesday or Saturday
Arrival at our farm at Cronybyrne:
Our family farm at Cronybyrne is located just 1 ½ hours from Dublin airport and 1 hour from Dublin city. Visitors can travel to us by an excellent bus link direct from Dublin airport/city to our local village at Ashford which runs on an hourly basis followed by a short taxi journey. We can also organise taxi transfers direct from the airport for our visitors, which stop en route to allow you to do some shopping for food supplies. We provide free parking for those with a rental car.
On arrival on our farm we will show you in to your caravan, give you a short tour of the farm and give you some time to settle in. Depending on your arrival time, we can do a map marking session with you later that day or the following morning, where we provide detailed information on the route and local attractions and mark you a map to follow for the trip.
Our 100 acre farm lies next to some beautiful forestry and a nature reserve with well-marked walks and once you are settled in to the caravan you are welcome to explore the farm, visit the horses and donkeys and collect firewood for you campfire.
Thursday or Sunday
Horse Training and Caravan Roadtrip
On the morning after your arrival, we do the ‘horse instruction’. This consists of your learning and practicing how to catch, look after, harness, yoke and drive a horse. Before you start on the comprehensive ‘horse instruction’, we will have talked with you and will match you with a horse suitable for your route and for your horse experience or lack of it. Following the instruction we introduce you to your horse and get you set on your looped tour.
Travel “The Loop”
This is one of the most scenic routes from our farm and brings you on a looped circuit to the tiny village of Moneystown with great views of green pastureland and Trooperstown Hill before returning to our farm to set up camp again for the night.
On returning to the farm you unharness the horse, give him a nice cooling shower and release him in to the field with all his friends.
Enjoy an evening under the stars with a campfire or BBQ in the field and share tales of your horse adventures or relax and unwind in your cosy caravan with a good book and a hot chocolate.
We are also happy to help organize a taxi to bring you for a meal or to visit a traditional Irish pub.
Friday or Monday
Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Discover Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wicklow Mountains National Park with a visit to Glendalough, just a short drive from the farm. We will provide a complimentary transfer to and from Glendalough and full info pack and hiking maps.
Glendalough or Gleann Dá Loch, meaning the valley of the two lakes is home to the remarkable remains of an early Christian monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century as well as spectacular scenery and an abundance of wildlife.
Follow the pilgrims’ footsteps, climb the steep wooded slopes, explore the ruins of miner’s village and discover the refreshing tranquillity that drew St. Kevin. Glendalough is a remarkable place that will still your mind, inspire your heart and fill your soul.
Treat yourself to dinner at the famous Wicklow Heather Restaurant, shop for cooking supplies at McCoys shop or enjoy a local craft beer at Lynham’s pub before returning to the farm for your last evening.
Saturday or Thursday
Checkout is at 11.00
