Doon House sits within sixty acres of its own land. Many guests find no need to leave the grounds to fill a week — beyond the house and its history, here’s what’s on offer across the estate.
Sixty acres of land and foreshore
The grounds stretch from the shoreline of Cashel Bay up toward Cashel Hill, traversed by old droving roads that make for convenient walking over the land — past early dwellings and ancient remains that have stood since long before the present dwellings were built, and an ornamental lake set within the grounds.
As an alternative to excessive summer heat, pleasant breezes prevail at Doonreagan and the foreshore offers private access to refreshing Atlantic waters — an ideal place for a relaxing coolcation. Down at the water, a natural sea pool sits just above the tideline for calmer bathing when the Atlantic itself is uncooperative.
The wood-burning sauna, heated the old way.
The restored Kelp House holds a wood-fired sauna on its first floor, best enjoyed before a cold swim. As with any coastal property, the shoreline is rocky in places and tides on this stretch of the west coast can vary considerably, so a little care around the water is worth taking.
Next to the Kelp House, a former dressage arena — originally built for training Connemara ponies — is available for training or sporting activities. It doubles, on request, as a helipad for guests arriving by air.
The same arena, doubling as a helipad for guests arriving by air.
Indoors: games, books and group activities
In the courtyard, a large Games and Reading Room holds tables for pool, cards and table tennis. Along the walls, bookshelves add to the volumes held in the house — altogether a collection of some four thousand books. This room can also be used for seminars and retreats, and for conferences or performances, seating up to fifty guests.
See it for yourself
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