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Nestled in the Irish Sea just four miles off the coast of County Dublin, the island is a sqaure mile in extent making it the largest island off the east coast of Ireland and the largest privately owned island in North- West Europe. It is a paradise of fine architecture, birds, flowers, cattle, seals, fallow deer and even a mob of wallabies! Lambay welcomes a limited number of pre-arranged guests between the months of April and September. Visits to Lambay are arranged on a private basis only, and there are set fees for groups of up to six or 12 people. Boat transfers between Malahide and Lambay are organised by Lambay and included as part of part of the tour package. Boat timings are tide dependent and the open sea crossing takes approximately 20 minutes.

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Lambay Island

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Lambay Island is a family run retreat that is close to Dublin City, but far away from any of the hustle and bustle. The island has had importance throughout history, having been occupied since the Neolithic period.

Explore the breath taking landscapes and rich island wildlife, like its famous wallabies. Immerse yourself in the historical architecture of Lambay Castle, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Baring family.

Indulge in boutique Lambay Whiskey, participate in creative and wellness retreats, or simply escape to an off grid private paradise to unplug and rejuvenate with family and friends. From foraging and nutrition, to yoga, writing and painting, to mindfulness, crafts and serenity, Lambay Island has

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Croatia’s stunning coastline calls on this nine-day adventure through historic towns and dazzling Adriatic islands. Explore Dubrovnik from every angle — on foot, by kayak, and from a cable car ride to the mountain's peak. Hop on hydrofoils and high-speed catamarans to discover the islands of Korčula and Hvar, then sail by private boat to the Pakleni Islands for a day of walking, swimming, and sun-soaked bliss. Wander Split’s old town and hike to the breathtaking Krka Waterfalls. With a perfect blend of action, culture, and mouthwatering food, Croatia will capture your heart and leave you craving more.

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Often the best views of the city are actually from outside of it. Put that theory to the test as you paddle a kayak along the historic city walls, exploring hidden caves and stopping to swim and snorkel. Back on dry land, you'll swap the views from the water for views from above as you ride a cable car up nearby Mount Srđ for breathtaking vistas of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.

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Feel the wind on your face and taste the sea in the air as you head out from Hvar to explore some of the nearby islands. You'll spend the day in and out of the water, exploring hidden coves, swimming from the boat and hiking to a secluded beach. If you. could imagine a perfect day actively exploring and island-hopping in the sun and sand, this would be it.

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Back on the mainland, the city of Split is the largest along Croatia's coast, where you'll be immersed in its history and beautiful architecture in the old part of the city. An important maritime transport hub in the region, Split occupies a strategic position on a peninsula that juts out into the Adriatic Sea, and has been inhabited for over 2000 years.

Day 8 Trogir: Krka Waterfalls and National Park

Immerse yourself in Croatia's natural beauty on a hike through a lush forest, following a river until the sight of a breathtaking waterfall comes into view. Enjoy the moment and the sound of the cascading water before re-entering the forest and allowing the sound of the birds to take over. Back in urban civilization, take in more beautiful architecture and historical landmarks in Sibenik on the way back to Trogir.

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• Kayaking excursion along Dubrovnik's old city walls
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• Guided walking tour of Hvar town
• Full-day excursion by private boat to the Pakleni Islands
• Guided Walking tour of the Old Town of Split
• Orientation walk in Trogir
• Hike in Krka National Park to the Skradinski Buk Waterfall
• Guided Walking tour of Sibenik
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8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

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PRIVATE ISLAND

The Great Island-Outdoors

Apart from the farming activity, Lambay is host to a wide variety of wildlife, including fallow deer, wallabies, rabbits, and notably, a large breeding colony of North Atlantic Grey (and Harbour) seals.

The island is also one of the most important sea bird nesting colonies off the coast of Europe and has been designated a Special Protection Area.  Cormorants, shags, guillemots, razorbills, puffins, kittiwakes, curlews and fulmars can be observed at close quarters with ea se.  We also have two herons!

The architectural glories of the island are the 16th-century castle, modified and extended by Edwin Lutyens in 1908-1910, and the terraced gardens, originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll.  Massive rampart walls encircle the castle, together with its gardens and sycamore woods.

In addition to the Castle, Lutyens modified the farm buildings, Bothy, Chapel and Coastguard Cottages, which were built from local stone.  In the 1920’s Lutyens was commissioned to build the Real Tennis Court on the sea front and finally, the Whitehouse in the 1930’s.  Together these buildings form a harmonious architectural complex that beautifully complements the natural landscape. 

The island offers excellent walking with impressive views and, in the harbour, low tide reveals a large sandy beach, rock pools and a swimming area.

What To See on Lambay

Lambay Castle (C16th fort, 1910 Lutyens)

Real tennis court, harbour with sandy beach​, site of bronze age finds and hiberno-roman finds, c13th chapel extended by lutyens​, fosse of norman fort​, coastguard cottages, bothy (club house) and whitehouse, shags, cormorant, promontory fort, promontory fort (another)​, guillemots, fulmars, puffins, kittiwakes, razorbills, wallabies, neolithic tumulus, axe-head site​, kittiwakes, fulmars, shags, tayleur bay, scene of the wreck of rms tayleur, kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, painted by patrick pollen, the original art decorates the whitehouse mantlepiece., island charms.

THE REAL TENNIS COURT

In 1921, at the request of Cecil Baring, Lutyens designed and built the Real Tennis Court on the sea front, forming the striking white facade with arches which greets passing sailors today.  The court is currently in a state of disrepair but it is alleged to be one of just two outdoor courts left in the world, so plans are in place to renovate the court to its former glory and one day hold the Lambay Cup Championships here on the island.

Lutyens did not omit to improve the Chapel throughout his Lambay reign.  Originally a 19th Century structure with white wash walls, Lutyens extended it and stripped it back to its Lambay porphyry base, allowing more light to enter and adding a beautiful stained glass window above the altar which was designed and made by Patrick Pollen (son of Daphne & Arthur and grandson of Cecil and Maude).  He also added a portico of Doric columns over the entrance, adding a sense of occasion to the building as a whole.

THE BEACHES

Beyond the architecture there is yet more to discover.  The Whitehouse beach boasts white sands and clear waters with delightful rock pools full of creatures and seaweeds, and the Harbour itself provides an idyllic and safe swimming area with plenty of space for BBQs and building sand castles.  An early evening walk along the shoreline will often invoke the curiosity of the island's seals, who delight in inspecting us and our guests.  There are also various coves and beaches around the North-West and South-West coasts where the seals can be found basking in the sun, often with their fluffy white newborn pups.

The summit, known as Knockbane, is 127 metres above sea level and marked by an Ordnance Survey pillar atop what is believed to be a Neolithic burial mound. 

It offers a breathtaking view of the island and surrounding sea, with the mainland in the distance giving you an unparalleled sense of seclusion, peace and privacy.

THE NOSE & TAYLEUR BAY

From Knockbane, a walk to the very nose of Lambay takes approximately one hour and will take you past Tayleur Bay, where the R.M.S Tayleur infamously sank in 1854 after hitting Lambay in thick fog, just two hours into her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne, Australia.  Over 300 passengers perished, with just three survivors. One of them was a chef of African-American origin; the story goes that when he finally reached the Coastguard Cottages in search of help, the island occupants had never before seen a person with dark skin and were too afraid to open their doors to him!

THE WILDLIFE

Over the back of the island there is much to explore; Lambay is a Natura 2000 site and protected bird sanctuary - home to puffins, razorbills, kittiwakes, cormorants, black-backed gulls, fulmars, curlews and more - take care not to tread on the eggs during Spring!  Then of course, there are the fallow deer and our famous mob of island wallabies.  Stealth is required to get close to them as they are shy creatures, but there are well over 100 and they can often be spotted sunbathing or hopping along the horizon through the fields, particularly at dusk.  Sometimes they even sneak down to visit the Castle grounds...

And There's More...

There is Croquet, Ping-Pong, Bocce and also the Billiards room if staying in the Castle.  We also have a substantial collection of boardgames, puzzles and family games for indoor entertainment.  In the coming years we hope to revive the Real Tennis Court and eventually the Lawn/Hard Tennis court in its original location next to the Walled Garden.

ORGANISED ACTIVITIES

For those of you with a penchant for more: with advance warning, we can assist in arranging a variety of extra activities, including sea fishing expeditions; a tour around the island by boat; shooting and stalking; scuba diving (the Tayleur wreckage lies 20m below sea level at the back of the island).  There is also the opportunity to arrange more extreme activities through OrangeWorks.ie such as axe-throwing, kayaking, archery, rock-climbing and Bear Grylls survival challenges. ​