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Quintessentially British

Step into our polished marble lobby and immediately notice the warm and personalised service that defines The Chesterfield.

Cosy Double

Stay in one of our cosy double rooms, perfect for a comfortable night's stay in Central London, and choose from a collection of stylish decorative schemes.

  • 24-hour room service
  • Luxury toiletries and plush bathrobes
  • 12 square metres
Guest zip-lining in the woods

Zip-lining

Zipline adventure

Your journey will take you through trees such as Beech, Oak, Monterey pines, Scots pine and European fir trees. We have up to 20 different obstacles and seven ziplines, split between three courses for an aerial adventure to remember.

Suitable for both adults and younger adventurers alike.

The flying fox course

The course is made up of a series of tree-fixed platforms linked by zip-lines. There are five zip-lines throughout the course combined to total 500 metres. It’s a magnificent way to hang out in the treetops come rain or shine!

Guest zip-lining in the woods

Zip-lining prices

Suitable for adults and older children with a reach of at least 1.4 metres. (Fingertips can reach this height).

Maximum weight is 19 stone (120 kg).

Prices

€80 per person for up to 2 people, additional participants priced at €30 for 1 - 1.5 hour duration.

Booking in advance is essential for this activity.

Tree Climbing

Conquer the tallest tree climb in Ireland! ‘Monty’ is over 110 years old, standing at 50 metres and is one of the largest Monterey Pine trees on the Ashford Estate. Tree climbing is an enjoyable outdoor experience.

Experience beautiful surroundings and enjoy the views from the treetop. There are four different climbing routes to choose from, suitable for adults and children. You can go all the way to the top or as high as you feel comfortable. Before you start the course, you will be fitted in a safety harness and receive a safety briefing by one of our experienced qualified instructors.

Prices

€80 per person for up to 2 people, additional persons at €30 for 1 hour duration.

Minimum age of 4 years and a maximum weight of 19 stone/120 kg.

Advance bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Guest climbing trees

Tree Hoppers

Designed for younger adventurers, here you will be traversing, climbing, zipping and tunnelling your way around the forest, with 20 obstacles and two zips. The course duration is approximately 1.5 hours including a safety briefing.

Who is it for?

Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, though older children and adults are welcome. We can occasionally progress from the confidence building Tree Hoppers to the Flying Fox if the instructor approves.

Minimum age: 5 years
Minimum height: 1 metre
Max weight: 19 stone (120kg)
Supervision: 5 to 9 years require a participating adult. Ratio 1:2
Supervision: 9 to 12 years require a participating adult. Ratio 1:5

Guest climbing trees

Tree hoppers prices

Duration

The course takes approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours including a safety briefing and the session. It also depends on how speedy you are, how busy the course is and who you have got in your party.

Safety

Before you start the course, you'll be given a safety briefing by an experienced instructors and fitted in a secure harness safety system. A continuous belay safety system keeps participants safely attached so they can focus on zipping and flying through the forest.

Price

€80 per person for up to 2 people, additional participants priced at €30 per person for 1 - 1.5 hour duration.

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Clay Shooting & Archery

Test your shooting skills in our clay shooting range, or enjoy our dedicated Archery range.

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