Annual Mushroom Hunt Weekend at Longueville House 2021
This year heralds our 20th Mushroom Hunt in Longueville House and is reserved for our weekend resident guests and includes Two Nights Bed & Breakfast with Dinner each evening plus the Mushroom Hunt followed by a rustic Picnic Lunch laid out in the Courtyard.
The Hunt
With the guidance of experienced mycologists, mushroom experts, you can discover the pleasure of this exciting sport here at Longueville House. You will search for a range of mushroom varieties growing here on the Estate. Hopefully, you will pick up some helpful tips on fungi while enjoying the wonderful outdoors and grounds that surround Longueville.
You'll need to don your boots and wellies for hiking around the property. Play it safe and bring waterproof hats, over coats, even a pair of sunglasses may be useful! You will also need one or two straw or woven baskets, a small knife too will be helpful. The mushroom foray takes place on Saturday and starts at 11am. Meet the experts, brief orientation.
Break into small groups and explore the grounds and mushroom sites within Longueville. Later return to the Courtyard where mushrooms are displayed, dissected, and discussed. A light picnic lunch washed down with Longueville House cider is provided to all.
Afterwards Chef/Proprietor William O’Callaghan will prepare and cook for you a banquet of autumn mushrooms with dinner. A fun day out for all and ideal for beginners!
Your Stay
Afternoon Tea which is laid out in our Drawing Room between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, offering cakes and home bakes so worthwhile arriving early to avail of this special treat!
Dine magnificently - Each evening we offer a four-course, set dinner menu that changes daily and varies according to the season prepared and cooked for you by Chef/Owner and Host William O'Callaghan. This menu style allows William to focus his energy on limited offerings of finely executed dishes, and concentrate on what he does best, cooking exquisite food.
Between 6.45pm-7.00pm Guests are welcome to join William who will briefly discuss the evening's menu with you. It may also be the right time for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner Longueville House Cocktail, alcoholic & non-alcoholic or choose wine or beverage of choice to pair with dinner.
If you will be enjoying a pre-dinner aperitif in the bar, please allow 45 mins ahead of your sitting time.
Dinner is served promptly at 7.30pm and all our guests dine at the same time.
We ask that you arrive on time for dinner - it is really appreciated by everyone, thank you.
Dress Code is smart casual or as glam as you wish! View our Sample Seasonal Chef's Menu: https://www.longuevillehouse.ie/cmsFiles/website_sample_dinner_menu.pdf
In the mornings enjoy a delicious, country house breakfast. Please pre book your preferred breakfast sitting time. Breakfast service is from 8.30am to 10am.
On site enjoy a peaceful stroll around Longueville and enjoy the stunning autumnal colours that surround you. We also have an eager pack of canine pals who would love to accompany you on a walk!
Locally you may enjoy more extended walks at Doneraile Park or take a hike up Mount Hillary, both within easy access of Longueville House.
For the energetic and adventurous, there's hiking or downhill cycling in The Ballyhoura Mountains or some wake boarding at Ballyhass Lakes nearby.
It is all about the outdoors here and there's plenty to see and do in the beautiful Blackwater Valley!
Package Rates for Two-Night Stay Vineyard Suite, Brittas Suite & Manor Double Double Suite €880
Blackwater Junior Suite €860 Deluxe Double or Deluxe Twin €800 Single Rooms €410 - €475
2021 Mushroom Hunt Weekend Package Includes Two Nights Bed & Breakfast with Dinner each evening, Afternoon Tea on Arrival, Mushroom Hunt & Picnic Lunch on Saturday.