Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, a wealth of activities are all within easy reach:

·          RIVER SUIR & MARINA - within 2 minutes walk (tokens for Marina available at Reception).  The Suir is a noted trout river with good salmon runs.  The Salmon & Trout seasons traditionally open on 1st February and 17th March respectively and close on 30th September.  Permits are available locally.

·          Carrick on Suir Golf Course– a challenging 18 hole Golf Course located on the hills overlooking Carrick and the valley —special green fees available for residents. For more details please visit: www.carrickgolfclub.com

·          Ormonde Castle & Tudor Manor House—located in the heart of the town, well worth a visit to step back into history.

·          Heritage Centre—just 2 minutes walk from the hotel, a wealth of local history including documents artifacts & photographs of the town and area.

·          Curraghmore House - magnificent home of the Marquis of Waterford & his ancestors since 1170.  Outstanding Arboretum and a unique shell grotto.  The interior of the house contains exceptionally fine plasterwork and is well worth a visit.

·          Horseracing—Tipperary is the birthplace for some of the world’s most successful bloodstock.   Choose from Clonmel, Thurles, Tipperary Racecourses as well as Gowran Park in Kilkenny & Tramore in County Waterford.

For more details on your visit to Carrick, please visit: www.carrickonsuir.info 

Other interests and activities include:

·          Ahenny High Crosses & Slate Quarries - with Sculptural displays

·          Walking and Car Touring Routes—the Slievenamon Drive, Glen of Aherlow, The East Munster Way

·          Blarney Woollen Mills & Dove Hill Design Centre

·          Waterford & Suir Valley Railway