Punchestown Festival 2011
The Home of Irish National Hunt Racing since 1827 Punchestown Racecourse is set amidst 450 acres of magnificent Irish country side in the heart of Ireland's thoroughbred county. The Irish National Hunt Festival which is nowerdays simply referred to as 'Punchestown' has become one of the most popular racing Festivals in the British Isles.
Today the state of the art facilities at Punchestown play host to approximately eighteen race meetings annually as well as the undoubted highlight, the five day Irish National Hunt Festival held at the end of April every year.
Punchestown Racecourse is a wonderful venue and you will experience the palpably vibrant atmosphere that is unique to Punchestown and has captivated generations of Irish and international racegoers.
At Tailormade Racing Breaks, we have a range of 3*, 4* and 5* packages for the Irish National Hunt Festival at Punchestown. The details of each package are described below.
Kilashee House Hotel PackageKilashee House Hotel is located just three miles from Punchestown Racecourse and is the hotel of choice for the majority of Owner and Trainers during the Festival, making it a wonderful base for any racing enthusiast.
Located just outside the town of Naas, just 30 miles from Dublin and just 3 miles from Punchestown Racecourse, Killashee House Hotel and Villa Spa is set amidst over 200 acres of manicured gardens, with magnificent views over the Wicklow mountains and Kildare countryside.
With spacious bedrooms and a choice of restaurants and bars, Kilashee House is simply the best choice of hotel for the Punchestown Festival.
Your package at Kilashee House will include:
- Private return Airport Transfers from Dublin Airport to the Hotel
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Tickets to the Punchestown Festival on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April
- Services of Racing Breaks event staff throughout
Osprey Hotel Package
The Osprey complex, located in Naas, is only 3miles from Punchestown Racecourse and just 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre. The Osprey complex includes the 4* Osprey Hotel, Osprey Spa, and the life: health + leisure and time: bar + venue.
Rooms at the Osprey Hotel have been designed with their guests in mind, and feature everything you should ever need. From tea/coffee making facilities to complimentary WiFi. Most of our rooms have separate showers and baths have neck & shoulder support for extra deep soaking
The time: bar + venue provides the most spectacular setting with a unique 4 storey high atrium with 9 bars. The full height of the venue is decorated in opulent baroque style with arched balconies overlooking the dance floor on each level, giving guests a panoramic view of the show area.
Your package at the Osprey Hotel will include:
- Private Dublin Airport - Hotel Transfers
- Three nights hotel accommodation from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th April
- Breakfast each morning
- Tickets to Punchestown Races on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April
- Services of Tailormade Racing Breaks staff throughout
Four Seasons Hotel DublinLocated a short drive from Dublin City Centre and 28 miles from Punchestown, the Four Seasons Dublin, captures the magical character of Dublin.
Offering some of the city’s most spacious accommodations, rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin blends elegance and comfort, they feature expansive views of the city, the Hotel’s courtyard, the historical Royal Dublin Society’s grounds or the handsome residences of residential Ballsbridge.
Incorporating the latest in technology, amenities include multi-line speakerphones, voice mail and data port for high-speed Internet access, international satellite television and a DVD/CD player. Signature Four Seasons marble bathrooms include a deep soaking tub, separate glass-walled shower and a WC with a telephone in a separate alcove.
The Four Seasons hotel also offer complimentary transfers between the hotel and the city centre.
Your package at the Four Seasons Hotel will include:
- Return private airport transfers between Dublin Airport and the hotel
- 3 nights hotel accommodation from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th April
- Breakfast each morning
- Tickets to Punchestown on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April
- Private transfers to and from Punchestown each day
- Services of Tailormade Racing Breaks staff throughout
Academy Plaza Hotel Package
The Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel is located, in the heart of Dublin city. It is just a short stroll from the very best of international shopping and Temple bar, making it an ideal choice for Racegoers who want to enjoy all of the nightlife that Dublin has to offer.
Rated as the 8th Best Hotel in Dublin on Tripadvisor, rooms at the Academy Plaza Hotel are spacious and comfortable and feature comfort beds with black leather headboards and solid wood bedside units with reading lamps and streamline telephone. The contemporary en suites have been decorated in high quality beige coloured tiles throughout and a silk feel cream coloured shower curtain in baths and glass door in the walk-in showers. The white sink unit has a solid black marble surround.
Your package at the Academy Plaza Hotel will include:
- Three nights hotel accommodation from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th April
- Breakfast each morning
- Tickets to Punchestown on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April
- Services of Tailormade Racing Breaks staff throughout
The price per person for all of these packages is as follows:
|
Hotel
|
Hotel
Class
|
Distance to Punchestown
|
Price Per Person
|
Single
Supplement
|
|
Kilashee House
|
4*
|
3 miles
|
£815
|
£495
|
|
Osprey Hotel
|
4*
|
3 miles
|
£795
|
£495
|
|
Four Seasons
|
5*
|
28 miles
|
£1115
|
£850
|
|
Academy Hotel
|
3*
|
30 miles
|
£395
|
£230
|
Please note that all of the packages listed above can be upgraded to include any of the following elements:
- Return Flights to Dublin
- Hotel Room Upgrades
- Official Hospitality at Punchestown Racecourse
- Private Racecourse transfers
- Helicopter transfers
For more information, or to create a bespoke package, please complete the form below or feel free to call us on 0800 011 2072.
