A national treasure
South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean & the iconic lighthouse.
The Palace Lounge
The Palace Lounge, adjoining the bar, is a magnificent bright open space with panoramic views of The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, the Queen's stables. It’s the perfect place to start your day with a morning coffee and delicious pastries.
Enjoy a Royal Afternoon Tea experience from 12 noon. In the evening, the Palace Lounge is the ideal place to enjoy a light meal, or for private drinks receptions for up to 80 people.
Clay shooting
The Ashford sporting clay range features targets that simulate the game typical of this region. Beginners enjoy a pleasant introduction to the sport and a thorough grounding in the safety and etiquette of shooting in general.
You’ll meet at the Equestrian Centre to meet your instructor who will then direct you to the shooting range. Clay shooting participants must be over 16 years of age.
Clay shooting prices
Instruction from €75 per person, includes 25 clays (€20 per 25 shots thereafter)
Guinness' Shooting Experience: €125 per person, includes 75 clays (2 people minimum)
The Ardilaun Challenge: €150 per person, featuring prizes
Private lesson: €220 for one-on-one expert tuition, includes 100 shots and clays
Archery
Enjoy this ancient sport played by kings and lords for centuries. All the family can participate simultaneously from ages seven upwards, and find out who is the champion! We use our 50m indoor centre when necessary so this activity is not weather dependent but please bring warm outdoor clothing, rain jacket and comfortable footwear.
Set up according to the National British Grand Championship guidelines with rubber 3D targets and using arrows that are the only ones of their kind in Ireland, this activity takes place at the Equestrian Centre, and participants are required to be as tall as the bow.
Archery prices
60 minutes from €75 for one or two people
(€25 per extra person thereafter)
90-minute Sporting Archery from €150 per participant for one or two people
(€30 per extra person thereafter)
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Fishing
From fly fishing lessons to half and full-day trips, Frank will tailor your experience to suit your ability and preferences.
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