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Dromore Old | Blackwater Bridge, Kenmare, Ireland
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5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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paddykaren
dublin
1 review
“10 out of 10”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2010

Thats what how my daughters described their five day and five night residential pony camp, 10 out of 10. They came all the way from Dublin, at 12 and10 years of age. I was a little worried about them. I was not sure if they would be a little home sick . Anyway as soon as we arrived Anita, Athos , their 3 lovely boys, Maggy ( Anita's Mum), Shelly (Anita's sister) and Judy (their riding instructor) helped them settled in very well. There were also other lovely kids residing there for the week. They did lots of other activities. We dropped in to see them during the week but they were to interested in what was going on around them to pay us any attention , which was a reassuring sign. They were not spoilt for the week. They were made clean up after themselves and keep everything tidy. Athos gave them little quizzes and if they got their question wrong they had to make Athos a cup of tea. Thanks to Athos I am enjoying a lot of lovely cups of tea. Maggy and Shelly cooked lovely healthy meals for them. Anita cared for them so well and the boys kept them entertained with their funny faces and jokes. They made some lovely friends. The 2 girls cant wait to go back. So I think I will get a lot out of them as a trade off. If your thinking of sending your kids here don,t hesitate, they will have lots of adventure and great fun. enjoy.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RonanK
Galway
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
“We'll be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010

We're a family with 3 kids aged 10,8 and 2. We stumbled upon this place looking for somewhere to occupy a few hours during an easter break on the area. We were all very impressed by the welcome we received and the facilities, drive and imagination of our host Athos and his team. We had 4 hours with archery, pony trecking lunch and the kids got a spin on the back of a quad bike. Alot of attention to safety but also lots of freedom and that sense of a little danger which kids love. They even persuaded our 2 year old to get up on a horse. They have plans to develop the place further and it will hopefully be expanded to include an indoor arena and also zip wires and climbing facilities. We will definitely be back and would recommend it for all ages.

  • Stayed April 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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scorpiomallow
Mallow
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
“What a fantastic place and the people brillant with children !!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2010

We visited last Saturday 13th March. What a fantastc place my children aged 6 and 12 had a brillant time.The little touches made such a difference... feeding a carrott to Sparkie and Fr. Ted, allowed to groom the horses after their treking.The staff are fantastic with children especially Judy what a lady !!!!! The place is so welcoming and spotless. The highlight had to be trotting in the areana. Concidering returning for a pony camp in the summer. Paula

Stayed March 2010, travelled with family
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Maggiemay_10
Kanturk, Co. Cork
1 review
“Great Start to our Hen Party”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2010

What a day, we had so much fun, we hadn't laughed so much in years!! Athos was our host for the day, he made us all feel so welcome and relaxed, he was very funny and we all had a good laugh with him and he never rushed us from one activity to the next, we could have stayed there all day. We had a beautiful lunch and the scenery around the centre was breath taking. Will definately recommend it to all my friend and will definately go back again soon.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kildaregirl
Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“The Best Place Ever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2010
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This has been our third time to Eclipse Centre since last August and only illness kept us from going more. We bring our 10 year old (horse mad girl) and usually one of her friends. For our daughter (who cries every time she has to leave) it is the best place on earth and to her friends the same. There is so much to do not only for the children but for the adults it is a beautiful place with lots of walks (duly supervised by Athos... who likes you to feel challenged!). For the lazy of us (me included) Go into the town of Kenmare and have the best fish and chips you have ever had, grab a coffee in Parknasilla and then chill in the jacuzzi in Eclipse after a long stressful day!!. It makes it all the better knowing that your child is safe and is having the best time of their lives be it mucking out, horse riding, raft building or the infamous by now, "white knuckle quad ride", and trust me this has to be seen to be believed! The heartfelt welcome and professionalism of the place has to be experienced. They are SO SO generous with thier time and everything is turned into a game. Judy, who runs the stables, will make even the most nervous riding at ease (even putting on the Bobby and Tonto show), again it has to be seen to be believed. To finish off as my daughter said "how come they are all so happy here"! I told her its cos they get to stay and we have to go home!. We'll be back at Easter and I'm giving the archery a go who knows I might even try rock climbing. To coin a phrase from three 10 year olds "Its just the best place ever"

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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