With so much to choose from right here at Dunbrody House it can be difficult to drag yourself away but we have a multitude of places to visit, ruins to explore, coastal adventures and 14 beaches to discover here on the Hook Peninsula. These are the Top 10 as compiled by your Hostess Catherine Dundon:

1. Wine & Dine at Dunbrody - Definitely treat yourself to some of Kevin Dundon’s fabulous food in the Harvest Room Restaurant but remember too to try Dundons Champagne Seafood Bar for some amazing fish from all around the Hook Peninsula; The Local Gastropub in the grounds also offers a more relaxed family-friendly dining option.

2. Walk the Dunbrody Coastal Loop around the perimetre of the Dunbrody Park estate you will find the 4km Coastal loop walk where the stunning views across the estuary and down the length of the Hook Peninsula will have your jaws dropping! There's even a pretty private cove where you can indulge in some wild swimming. Beach towels available from Reception.

3. Join our Morning Bake  Bread is freshly baked twice a day at Dunbrody - guests are very welcome to join the Kitchen crew from 7am each morning to learn the secrets behind our fabulous freshly-baked scones, brown and soda breads, numbers are limited.

4. Indulge in our Irish Coffee Masterclass guests are invited every Sunday after dinner to join Restaurant Manager Debbie Feitosa to discover the perfect recipe for our Classic Irish Coffee and also discover one of her unique Seasonal Cocktails.

5. Visit The Hook Lighthouse – Dating back to the 5th Century this is the oldest lighthouse in Europe and a fantastic place to blow away the cobwebs. You will feel totally energised after a visit to the tip of the Peninsula where the sea air is like Nature’s Spa. The tour of the lighthouse provides not only fabulous views but a great interactive visitor experience too. All ages are intrigued by the amazing history of the lighthouse - from the origianl monks to William Marshall (the Greatest Knight) to our more recent lighthouse keepers.   The cliff walk from the Lighthouse to Slade Castle is wonderful too. Try to fit in their sunrise or sunset tour if you’re looking for some amazing photos. It’s a great spot for star gazing as well.

6. Trail in Tintern Abbey – Founded around 1200 by William Marshal, the Greatest Knight, the abbey and grounds provide not only a spectacular backdrop but some fabulous woodland trails and a fully restored Colclough Walled Garden where you can discover all the heirloom varieties of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Not to mention their excellent Apple Cider! There’s a couple of different trails 2km, 5km and 8km. By offering a donation in the Walled Garden Barbara will give you a bag of whatever fruit/vegetables has been harvested that day.

7. Beaches of the Hook Peninsula – we love our little fishing villages and great choice of beaches & coves where you can explore wide sandy beaches, dramatic coves & sea caves surrounded by cliffs, whale & dolphin watching … year round. For a more leisurely river experience why not try the Barrow Princess River, a unique trip through Irish history amid the panoramic landscape.

8. Carve your own chair or wood spirit at Bevel Woodworking School A truely unique experience for all ages and abilities.  Dunbrody is proud owner of two of the Adirondack chairs which we happily displays in front of Kevin Dundon's cookery studio (small groups of 4/5 can book this privately too) Contact Tommy Kelly 086 823 2180

9. Design your own rug at Ceadogan Owners Colm Kenny and Martina Navratilova prides themselves in the quality and craftsmanship of their designer rugs using only the finest materials for his product. From the favourite 100% pure New Zealand wool, to luscious silks and exotic bamboos, they have a vast and diverse selection of raw materials for creating a unique texture. Every Ceadogán rug is individually tailored to suit our clients’ personal specifications; from design and materials to colour choices and dimensions (as seen here at Dunbrody House too!) but you can create your very own design as well.

10. Sea Cave Kayaking - with the Irish Experience in Fethard-on-Sea - 3 hours of a truly magical experience discovering the Hook Peninsula's hidden sea caves and arches - Immerse yourself in our amazingly diverse geological Hook Peninsula where you will see beautiful marine wildlife such as Dolphins, Basking Sharks and an Impressive Variety of Coastal Birds using the same Habitat.  Top it all with our guides' epic stories of battles and invasions in this very location where The Normans derailed Irish History Forever!