Eclipse Outdoor Activity and Equestrian Centre - Kenmare Co. Kerry

mporary design defining a well-appointed living environment whilst maintaining charm and distinction. Each unit accommodates between 4 and 7 people depending on house type. Custom built, the properties are designed to exceed the needs of the modern family and are furnished with all the conveniences of modern life.

All houses are light and airy with porcelain tiled or oak flooring covered with luxuriant rugs. The well equipped large kitchen/dining area features walnut units, oak dining tables and leather dining chairs, with French doors to a private patio. The lovely bright living rooms are beautifully furnished with comfy leather sofas, 26” flat screen TVs with satellite stations, DVD player and hi-fi system.

We offer:

A two bedroom house (sleeping 6) which consists of 2 rooms, each with a double and single bed A three bedroom house (sleeping 7) which consists of 1 double room, 1 twin room, and a room with 1 bunk bed and a single bed. A three bedroom house (sleeping 10) – which consists of 1 room with 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed, 1 twin room (2 bunk beds) - both located upstairs. There is 1 double room located downstairs (1 double bed) – This is the disability access house. It also has a roll-in shower adapted for wheelchair use.

PETS ALLOWED ON REQUEST

KENNELLING FACILITIES AVAILABLE

ONSITE ACTIVITIES

The Eclipse Centre truly is Kerry's one stop activity centre and seeks to deliver a unique and extensive range of outdoor activities to facilitate visitors with diverse interests and abilities whilst ensuring that they are well supervised in a safe, secure and controlled environment.

Equestrian Pursuits:

These include children’s camps, long tours, trail-riding and trekking, hacking, dressage, vaulting, riding tuition for beginners and lectures on stable management.   An eventing course and indoor arena will be available in autumn 2013.

Marine Assault Course:

17 challenges from the 9ft wall to crawling through tunnels and the dreaded mud pit! Fun for everyone! Can you complete the Brain and Brawn Challenge?

Raft Building:

Group and family fun! Build a raft and rescue our Eclipse cat from the island in the middle of our private lake.

Mud Surfing:

We drag you around a field at up to 20KM/hr on a modified surf board with a 650CC Honda ATV Quad Bike… and have you begging for more! Take the test and see who can stay on the board the longest and complete the course.

Cycling:

Rugged Track Safaris, Family Tours, Heritage Trails and Self-Led Tours on local ‘B’ roads and off-road trails (pick-up service available).

Hill Walking:

A to C Categories including:- Carrauntoohil, Peakeen to Windy Gap, Cummeengeera circuit (Beara peninsula), Killaha-Mucksna, Glen Inchaquin, Cloonee circuit and many grade 'C' category walks that explore the many sites of antiquity and local heritage.

Angling:

Try out the Eclipse Lake, stocked with Brown Trout. Instruction and day permits available. Also permits organised in advance for the Kerry Blackwater River, River Laune and Kerry Lakes.

Kayaking

You can take part in tranquil sea and lake kayaking with the only noise the sound of your paddle breaking the water, or there’s river and white water kayaking for the more adventurous.

Orienteering:

'Pin-Point'

For the militarily minded and senior levels - to treasure hunting for small junior groups and families.

Golf:

For the golfers there is a plethora of courses in the area from the picturesque Kenmare Golf Course, the challenging Ring or Kerry Golf course with spectacular views over Kenmare Bay and of course the world famous Waterville Links course

Marine:

For marine enthusiasts - Deep Sea Fishing, Seal Watching Boat trips and Diving can be arranged.

Pony and Activity Camp.

Children from 7 up.  Riding, mud surfing, raft building, bog walking, archery, team building and the Eclipse marine assault course are some of the activity’s which can be on offer  over the week.

Family Activity Days.

Choose a range of 4 Activities and come along for a day to remember.

Horse Riding

Riding for all levels on our lovely scenic off road trails.

Lessons

Vaulting, Gymnastics on Horses for all ages.

Archery

Arrow meets target with the fantastic Eclipse Instructor

Marine Assault Course/Obstacle course

17 challenges to be overcome by helping each other.  Family /Kids Camps/ groups

Orienteering

Compass, Map and Score sheet, challenge yourselves to solving the riddles as you reach each station.

Or Combine The Orienteering and the Assault Course to do the Eclipse Brain and Brawn Challenge

Mud Surfing

Action and Adrenaline with Mud at no extra charge!

Cycling

Cycle around the b roads and off road trails in the area and really get a good look at the Scenery.

Fishing

Fishing on the Eclipse private lake stocked with specimen brown trout, fly and spinner, catch and release.

Team Building

Problem solving team building course.  Family’s/kids camp/groups

CORPORATE INCENTIVE DAYS

To include specialised packages to meet the needs of companies using some, or all of the Centre's facilities, culminating in a lavish barbeque banquet.

COMING SOON!

Indoor Arena/Indoor Activity facilities:

Riding and Dressage Tuition, Climbing Wall, Ropes Course, Mental Agility/Lateral thinking Team Building courses, a variety of indoor activities.

 

High and Low Ropes Course:

High and Low Ropes Courses are not only great fun, but for team development they allow an introduction to individual challenge, addressing all the basic principles of both physical and mental confidence building, leading to group involvement and initiative, with loads of fun.

Barbeque Banqueting:

Scrumptious themed barbecue evenings for corporate and private events and once a week for residents (in high season).