Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park is accredited as the 1st British Horse Society, Horse Welcomeapproved establishment in Ireland. Bring your horse on holiday with you with a new seven stable block within a secure court courtyard, post and rail fenced sand arena. Livery services are available and all horse requirements are catered for at Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park as well.

The park is in the heart of the Clogher Valley making it a welcome respite for a weary traveller with their horse lorry, or trailer, tent, caravan, or motorhome. Situated half-way between Clogher and Fivemiletown, 400 yards off the main A4 route to the heart of the Lakes and the West of Northern Ireland. With a FULL 12 Month Licence you can come and go, or stay all year long!

This West side of Northern Ireland is an area of remarkable scenic beauty with winding lanes, forests, lakes, and areas untouched by modern society. There are towns and villages both modern and historical where you can explore the Irish heritage and way of life or take dander around the wide selection of shops in the larger towns such as Dungannon, Enniskillen or Omagh. You can also take a drive across the border into Monaghan in Southern Ireland and have the best of both worlds.

The park is nestled in 18 acres of parkland, it abounds in tree varieties that provide an amazing array of changing colour in Autumn.

The woodlands also conceal an assortment of wildlife including squirrels, deer, ducks and other wild birds. The park is a short distance from Fardross Forest with forest walks and trails.

Neil and Sandra Somerville with Lynda Bryans at the launch of the Clogher Country Caravan Park residential homes.

The Somerville family put particular emphasis on welcoming the unexpected tourers who turn up at the caravan park. A peaceful family environment where children can explore and play while their parents relax or join in, where couples can spend quality time together in the sanctuary of the park or forest, or just a place you can retire to and enjoy your twilight years.

If you love the peace and freedom of the countryside follow your dreams and move or retire here, free more of your money to enjoy life. Are you just starting out, a first time buyer looking for your first home? Why not come and talk to us about living on-site and enjoy the benefits of a slower pace of life, living in the healthy environment of the park all year round. Join our close-nit friendly community, live your life be free, life is for living so now’s the time to start enjoying living instead of slogging the years away.

The Clogher Valley Country Park has so much to offer, the best way to find out about us is come along and see for yourself, experience the atmosphere live the dream enjoy the freedom and let us take the weight from your shoulders be it a short break, holiday or a life changing move you are sure to enjoy your time with us.

LOG CABIN – HOLIDAY HIRE
Our 2 bedroom Log Cabin (sleeps 7) is now available to hire. With double glazing and central heating the Log Cabin can be hired anytime throughout the season (March – November)

Fully furnished, 1 double room and a Trio Bunk room comprising of a Double bed with a single bunk above, bedding and bedlinen are supplied. The trio bunk room also has a television video combi to keep the children entertained!! There is an open plan living dining area with colour plasma television and the sitee converts into a double bed. The spacious interior will provide you excellent accommodation with the comforts of home making life easy for a stress free holiday. The Touring, Camping Area of Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park has room for 33 tourers and over 80 pitches. Level grass and hard standing pitches with electric and water points close by. With a 12 month licence you can enjoy all seasons: come and go all throughout

the year.

The new shower and toilet block incorporating laundry and dish-washing facilities is now up and running.

We are a Four Star Northern Ireland Tourist Board Hoilday Park. We have a large campsite on the edge of Fardross Forest Park. For a friendly, clean and modern campsite, touring site or holiday in Ireland.

Local Area 
The respected Necarne International Equestrian Centre at Irvingstown, and the Ecclesville Equestrian Centre at Fintona and our own Forest Stables at Fivemiletown provide excellent facilities for the riding enthusiast or novice.Clogher Valley Country Park is an ideal centre for your holiday activities with facilities nearby for angling (course or fly), cycling, golf riding or just taking an invigorating walk. Day licenses for trout fishing on the Blackwater River are available on request as are arrangements for golfing with three golf courses within ten miles of Clogher at Fivemiletown, Fintona and Aughnacloy and another two slightly further a field at Enniskillen and Omagh.Among many places of interest for the cyclist or walker are Knockmany Cairn with its view of seven counties, Lumford’s Glen with its waterfall is one of Tyrone’s best kept secrets; Augher Castle and lake, Clogher Cathedral and hillfort, Carleton’s Cottage, Fardross Forest Park, and St
Patrick’s Chair and well where many a wish is made Or why not stroll by the Blackwater River or in the Slieve Beagh Hills? Two small museums at near by Fivemiletown provide an insight into the areas past.

Each year the Clogher Valley plays host to two significant events which attract visitors from all over Ireland and further afield. The Clogher Valley Agricultural Show held at Augher on the last Wednesday of July is now the largest one day show in Ireland. About 10 days later, in early August, the William Carleton Summer School takes place in Clogher. This five day event brings together writers, poets and Carleton scholars for a programme of lectures, poetry, music and drama with local tours. Clogher Community Festival and the Spoilan Fair provide an added attraction for visitors during the Carleton Week.

 

Pictured right: Sandra and Zoe Somerville competing at this years annual Clogher Show, not far from their own Clogher Country Caravan Park.

Why not visit the lovely Castle Leslie Estate and Equestrian Centre where the famous wedding took place of Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills at Glaslough Church, only 15 miles away. For visitors wishing to travel a little further the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh is less than 20 miles north, the historic City of Armagh. With its two St Patrick’s Cathedrals. Planetarium, Mall and Train Centre lies approximately one hour’s drive to the east, The beautiful Lakes of Fermanagh to the west include many attractions such as the Marble Arch Caves, two National Trust properties at Castlecoole and Florencecourt the world famous Belleek Pottery and Enniskillen Castle Museum.

 

Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park

9 Fardross Road
Clougher
County Tyrone
BT76 0HG
UK

Please click on the link below to submit an e-mail enquiry

Email: info@cloghervalley.co.uk

Tel: 028 8554 8932

www.cloghervalley.co.uk

The Castle, at the heart of the Estate, offers authentic original interiors and old-style hospitality and is a complete respite from the world. The Lodge is the social hub of the Estate and brings locals and guests together in an atmosphere of conviviality and comfort. The Old Stable Mews and Village Houses are the perfect spot for groups that want the convenience of hotel living combined with private self catering.

The Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. It is the perfect place to discover the thrill of exploring the beautiful Irish countryside on horseback. We welcome riders of all ability and offer expert tuition, gentle hacks and exhilarating cross-country rides. The Equestrian Centre combines the authentic charm of a country estate with all the amenities you’d expect from one of Ireland’s best horse-riding locations:

* Over 300 cross country jumps including water complex
*1,000 acre private estate
* 100 new cross-country jumps from knee high to knee tremblers built by Willis Bros. of Badminton Horse Trials fame
* 21 miles of meandering bridleways
* Mile-long all-weather gallop
* 56 stables
* Virtual horse for beginners
* 50×30 meter indoor arena with indoor cross-country fences
* Tiered seating for 200 plus private dining/viewing room

As one of Europe’s finest equestrian playgrounds, Castle Leslie Estate offers memorable horse riding holiday experiences for riding enthusiasts of all levels. So whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, Castle Leslie Estate is the place for you.

EQUESTRIAN PACKAGES
‘Hotel for Horses’
As a BHS-approved ‘Hotel for Horses’ we’ve created a very special overnight package for both you and your horse! Join us for overnight bed and full Irish breakfast with full overnight livery for your horse and enjoy a complimentary ride on the Estate as part of any organized group ride.
Price €210 per room.
‘You and Your Horse’
Enjoy a two-night stay in a four-bedroom Village House with a hearty full Irish breakfast, a gourmet lunch including – Soup, Sandwich and Tea or Coffee, full overnight Livery for your horse and enjoy a complimentary ride on the Estate as part of any organized group ride.
Please note this package is based on a minimum of a two-night stay and a minimum of four guests per house.
Price €310 per person sharing.
‘Horse Sport’ – 3 or 5 days
For the more experienced rider looking to improve their riding skills. This package incorporates a mix of show jumping, cross country, dressage and estate rides. This is a 3 or a 5 day programme, 3 hours riding per day, 3 or 5 nights bed & breakfast and a 2 course meal each night in Conor’s Bar. Activity will be part of a group session.
Price €648 per person sharing

Giddy Up Girls!
Getaway with your girlfriends for a fun filled 2 days at Castle Leslie Estate. Stay overnight in a luxurious 4 or 5 bedroom Village House. On arrival take a peek inside your fridge, home treats such as a welcome breakfast basket including yogurt, juice, milk, sliced bread and butter, three 6 packs of premier beer, three bottles of wine, three pizzas & three tubs of ice cream. And that’s not all … proceed to the living room, where all the ingredients for the perfect Girls Night In awaits you! An open fire and a box of treats to include – chocolate, popcorn, snacks and a variety of legendary chic flicks such as – Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, PS I Love You or Sex in the City. On the second day, enjoy a 1 hour gentle hack/horseback ride around the estate with a delicious 2 course lunch in Conor’s bar accompanied by a perfectly chilled glass of bubbly. Finally, relax on an evening of your choice with a 4 course dinner in the 2 AA Rosette award winning Snaffles Restaurant at The Lodge.

Price: €235 per person sharing

All riding must be booked prior to arrival
Above packages valid from July-Oct 2012 except ‘Giddy Up Girls’ which is valid until Dec 2012.
All packages are subject to availability.

Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan
Tel: +353 (0) 47 88100 Email: info@castleleslie.com Web: www.castleleslie.com

What fun we all had – both horses and riders!!!!.

The first of the camps at Kildalton College, Co Kilkenny Camp at the end of May may have been small but it was superb and everyone left feeling really happy.  Faith Ponsonby BHSI, Trish Lalor BHSII, T, SM and Rosemary Gaffney BHSI were brilliant and all had a good time.

The new venue was superb for the seven BHS Ireland Adult Summer Camps at Enniskillen Campus, Co Fermanagh during June.

The facilities included a newly surfaced indoor school of 25m X 40m, a large outdoor of 50m X 70m which was divided in two and a large sand arena.  Everyone was pleased with the arenas and with the compactness and ease of use of the Enniskillen Campus site.  Stabling was large and airy in two blocks and good hay and haylage was provided.

The view of the lake, with lakeside irises and wildlife, which included ducks and swans was really spectacular and added to the feeling of country.  Whilst the circular wood chip “walk and trot track” or circular gallop was a great favourite for both warming up and cooling down and of course a small amount of safe hacking was also available on site.
The programme of events included lectures on “Equestrian Terminology”, “The Anatomy of the Horse” and “The Basics of Lateral Work”, which was followed up by a ridden demonstration of lateral work by Mandi King BHS II SM. Thanks to our lecturers Alison Mastin Moore BHSI, Jo Winfield FBHS and Laura Smyth.

Two lessons a day were offered consisting of a mixture of flatwork, jumping and cross-country.  And of course the instructors were all brilliant and included Mandi King BHS II SM, Bergie Prakken BHSI, Alison Mastin Moore BHS I, Jo Winfield FBHS, Patrick Print FBHS, Donald Kear BHSI, Colwyn Griffiths BHSAI (Int T).

Campers were able to avail of yoga stretching, with Gabriele Tottenham of Innishbeg Cottages, Blaney Spa and Yoga Centre, on two mornings of each camp which helped with aches and pains and assisted with the development of a good riding position.

The entertainment on the evening of day two was mainly music and singing with a bit of dancing thrown in.  We had some very talented people and many good tryers!!!

But of course the highlight for all was viewing the superb photographs taken by Andrew Towe of Parkway Photography (www.parkwayphotography.co.uk) and the action video by Susan Irwin on the evening of day three.

Comments from happy campers showed just how much fun was had by all:-

• Just home from an amazing camp at Enniskillen College. Excellent instruction and company -and an amazing pony !!!  Many thanks to all involved – including the photographer- Andrew Towe of Parkway photography. Roll on camp number 2. — with Mandi King, Jo Winfield and Susan Irwin
• Well done Susan for the amazing 2012 BHS summer adult camps – nearly a month of activity – fantastic to teach along with so many great instructors and to meet old and new friends
• Thanks Susan for a brill weekend. Had a ball and cannot wait until next year, if I ever recover from this one
• Thanks Susan for a brilliant weekend at camp – it was our first time and didn’t have a clue in what to expect and I have to say it was 100% times better than what we thought it would be – had a ball, met new friends, instructors were brilliant, horses were well behaved and most of all the craic was fantastic – can’t wait until next year
• Thanks to Susan and the rest of the team for a lovely break at Enniskillen Campus with my horse. Had a lovely time, especially the irish dancing!!
• Fab fab fab-cant wait for next year! Huge thanks to Susan and the team for a wonderful time both on and off the horse!
• Many thanks Susan for a fabulous camp. It was priceless.
• Just back from camp – had an absolute ball! Met loads of new friends and the instructors were brilliant – thanks to everyone for organising it. Xx
• Thank you very much for organising such a good camp for us.  It was well worth waiting for!! My third attempt to join.  The instructors were excellent, facilities superb and I enjoyed meeting many new people.

You still have one more chance this year to attend a BHS Ireland Adult Summer Camp – the last one of the year is from 23 to 26 August at Gurteen College, Co Tipperary.
(Please remember you must be a BHS Gold Member to attend!)

To discuss further please contact Susan Irwin, BHS Development Officer for Ireland. 
Email: s.irwin@bhs.org.uk, Phone: 0044(0)2892683801, 
Mobile: 0044(0)7808141079
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