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To visit Ashbrooke is to experience the same joys that the Brooke family have known for hundreds of years. The activities on offer have evolved organically over time and showcase the full magic of the estate and its surroundings. Explore the rivers and hill loughs that are teeming with wildlife, with or without a rod. Discover the spellbinding beauty of our woodland, either on foot or a bicycle. And enjoy absolute privacy as you recline in the hot tub under a carpet of stars. Ashbrooke is a place of endless possibilities, where nature will be your guide.
NO STAY AT ASHBROOKE IS EVER AS OUR GUESTS EXPECT – INVARIABLY, IT EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
Explore the diversity of the estate while enjoying a country sport or join us for a painting course and discover something about yourself. We can supply horses – or you can bring your own horse or dog to truly immerse yourself in our way of life.
The parkland is home to hundreds of native species – badgers, otters, red squirrels and kingfishers. Majestic Japanese Sika deer, introduced by Sir Victor Brooke in the late 19th century, graze serenely amongst sheep, cattle and indigenous red deer. The Brookes have a strong connection with the land and the family remains dedicated to sharing their knowledge of the estate and its surroundings.
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“Amanda and the team were incredibly attentive, professional, and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our stay was perfect, from recommending local suppliers and activities to meeting the beautiful horses at Ashbrooke. Their love for the house is clear and they make you feel like part of the family.”
~ LAURA AND COLM ~
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Across the private courtyard is a huge first-floor studio and games room with a ping pong table and pool table. A large, light-filled space, the tack room is perfect for easels, pottery wheels or yoga mats, making it a great space to host an event.
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Engage, challenge and surprise yourself by learning a new craft or honing an old one. Every year, Ashbrooke hosts a select number of makers and thinkers who want to use their expertise to inspire others. Check the Tack Room page for the latest offerings and get in touch if you’re interested in hosting a course or event – we would love to hear from you.
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Ashbrooke was once a renowned riding school that produced some of the finest three-day eventers in Northern Ireland’s equestrian history. We can supply two horses or, alternatively, guests are invited to bring their own horses or ponies on holiday with them. For an extra fee they will get stabling, haylage, bedding, turnout, use of the indoor arena and 1,000 acres of private hacking. Please inquire to find out more.
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Almost a third of County Fermanagh is covered by lakes and watercourses, making it a paradise for wildlife. The Colebrooke River, which meanders beside Ashbrooke, is home to trout, roach and pike. The many loughs, a haven for many more species, are fringed by wetland vegetation and framed by spectacular hills.
Ashbrooke’s guests get full access to the river and stocked lake for fly fishing (only) included in their booking fee; all fishing is catch and release.If you would like to learn to fly fish, please get in touch and we can book you in for a lesson with our Ghillie.
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Whether you are an experienced shot and want to hone your skills or a beginner looking to try out a new and exciting sport, our shooting partners AA shooting can offer expert private tuition or a thrilling and demanding simulated game clay pigeon day.
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Relax and rejuvenate in the most picturesque surroundings while your body is soothed by gently bubbling water. Ashbrooke’s spectacularly located hot-tub is available year-round; terms and conditions apply.
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Energise or unwind with our expert beautician and massage therapist, Rebecca Elliot. Treatments are offered in the Tack Room or in private bedrooms. Contact Rebecca directly to deepen your sense of wellbeing while staying with us. A minimum spend applies.
+44 (0) 7597 267012
We had autumn colour, sunshine and showers, the games room and hot tub filled many fun hours
We walked to the standing stone, cycled the lanes, followed a treasure hunt, dodged the brief rains
We spent a quiet evening with this and with that, a quiz, a game, or just laughter and chat
After shooting clay pigeons, we’d a Halloween ‘do’, with ghosties and ghoulies, and dressing up, too
Then time to go off to our own homes apace, with thanks to the Brookes for this wonderful place.
~ THE GREER FAMILY, ASHBROOKE GUEST BOOK ~
ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY
In 2013, two dozen scientists met at Colebrooke Park in the grounds of Ashbrooke and, in 24 hours, sampled over a thousand different species – a tally that saw the park crowned all-Ireland champions for biodiversity. With its grasslands, forestry, bogs, watercourses and lakes, the park is a beautifully managed yet authentic showcase of the natural world. Rare, single-species trees proliferate. The precious peat bogs on the estate contain millions of ancient bacteria, providing a wealth of oxygen and nutrition for the surrounding soil, and storing vast amounts of carbon.
