Ovoca Manor

Whether you are planning time away for your church, parish, youth or students, Ovoca Manor and its facilities has all of the ingredients for an unforgettable retreat experience.

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  • CAPACITY
    The Manor itself offers superb quality accommodation for up to 96 guests. There are 35 beds in ensuite rooms and 61 beds in non-ensuite rooms. There is a lift across all 4 floors of the Manor and there are two disabled access ensuite bedrooms on the 1st floor accommodating up to 7 guests.

    Minimum number: 50
    Maximum number : 96


    FACILITIES

    • Conference room with full AV facilities which comfortably seats 120 people.

    • Bright and spacious dining room with balcony overlooking the valley.

    • Fully equipped catering kitchen.

    • Comfortable sitting rooms and seating areas.

    • Log-burning stove with wood provided.

    • Games room with AV facilities, table tennis, pool table and fuse-ball table as well as an adjoining kitchenette.

    • Self-service coffee dock and Tuck Shop (stock not included).

    • Please note the use of the annex is no longer available.

    EXTRAS (Select on your self service)

    • Bonfire area - wood provided.

    • Indoor Sportshall.

    • Large field for games / sports.

    View Ovoca Manor Bedroom Layout

    View Ovoca Manor Lower and Ground Floor Layout

  • CAPACITY
    Densmore Lodge is a comfy, self-contained unit with group accommodation for up to 32 in eight 4 bed ensuite rooms, plus an overflow bedsit containing 6 beds.

    Minimum number: 20
    Maximum number: 38


    FACILITIES

    • Large meeting / conference room with AV facilities.

    • Comfortable seating areas.

    • Dining room with stunning views down the valley.

    • Fully equipped catering kitchen.

    • Disabled access ensuite bedroom on the 1st floor with two single beds and one bunkbed.

    EXTRAS (Select on your self service)

    • Bonfire area - wood provided.

    • Indoor Sportshall.

    • Large field for games / sports.

    View Densmore Lodge Bedroom Layout

  • CAPACITY
    We have a campsite available. Electric hook-ups outside of the Sports Hall for up to 6 caravans.


    FACILITIES
    Camp site wash-block with hot showers and an enclosed kitchen area including fridge, cooker and oven.

    EXTRAS (Select on your self service)

    • Bonfire area - wood provided.

    • Indoor Sportshall.

    • Large field for games / sports.

    RIVER WALK
    There is a 2/3km walk around the site that meanders down to the river by the stream, along the banks of the River Avoca and back up to the Manor through the woods. A map of the site can be provided from the office.

Activities

Ovoca Manor has a wide variety of outdoor activities aimed at all ages and abilities. From adrenaline to adventure, nature to never-tried-before, there’s something for everyone.

Instructor Led Activities

All activities are guided by our instructors. Each session is minimum 3hrs. A waiver is necessary for each participant. Please contact our office for pricing and further details.

We require booking 3–4 months in advance.
We cannot guarantee availability as it is dependent on the schedules of our external instructors. For everyone’s safety, activities may be canceled if weather conditions are unfavourable.

  • Climbing Wall

    Approx 10 meters high. With our experienced instructors you will be safely guided up and down the climbing wall. All equipment is provided.

    For ages 8yrs+
    Max 10 people

  • Jacobs Ladder

    A fun and challenging team task where up to four climbers at a time scale ever dizzying heights and ever-widening ladder rungs to reach the top. The rest of the group assist in the belaying of the climbers.

    For ages 8yrs+
    Max 12 people
    2 Instructors Required

  • Archery

    Focus your mind and hone your coordination skills for a shot at our all-weather flood-lit archery range. Our trained instructors will help you hit the bulls eyes consistently.

    For ages 5yrs+
    Max 12 people
    (Booked Separately - Please specify is required.)

  • Crate Stacking

    Test your balance, bravery and head for heights in this exciting team activity as you all race to build a tower of crates beneath you.

    For ages 8yrs+
    Max 12 people
    2 Instructors Required

  • Leap of Faith

    Climb a pole to a tiny platform 8 meters above the ground, before taking a leap of faith and launching yourself out into thin air to grab hold of the trapeze bar. An exhilarating challenge for the brave and daring!

    For ages 8yrs+
    Max 10 people

Self Led Activities

All self led activities are included in your booking - request in advance or select on your self service portal. Instructions will be provided on arrival by the Duty Manager. Please contact the office for more details.

All self-led activities must be supervised by a group leader / adult.

  • Tube Slide

    With your helmet on, jump into a sack and experience the thrill of plunging down the hillside in our 120ft enclosed tube slide!

    This activity must be supervised by a group leader.

    For ages 7yrs+

  • Low Ropes

    Our purpose built low ropes challenge course is a brilliant team building facility.

    Working together your group will swing, balance, climb and problem solve in order to complete the course, without falling off. This activity must be supervised by a group leader.

    For ages 7yrs+

  • Orienteering

    Discover the secrets of basic navigation and map-reading skills through a series of engaging games. Then set off with your team to race against time and complete our on-site orienteering course. Choose from a Short, Medium or Long Course.

    For all ages

Team Challenges

  • Spiders Web

    The object of the challenge is to get the whole team, without touching the ropes, through holes in the spider's web to finish on the far side.

    This team challenge lasts about 20/40 minutes and is intended for 6-15ppl.

  • Holey Pole

    This fun and WET team challenge is located beside the stream and lasts 15/30mins and is designed for groups of 6–12 ppl. As a team retrieve the table tennis ball from the bottom of the pole using the stream water and the equipment available.

    The team must work out for themselves how to use the equipment available to achieve their goal.

  • Team Skis

    The object of the challenge is to work together in unison. 6 people stand one foot on each plank with rope handles and have to move in unison, 2 sets of skis race to the finish line.

    This team challenge lasts about 15mins and is intended for 6-12ppl.

  • Walk the plank

    The whole team must make it from one side to the other without touching the ground. The team crosses by placing the planks in the slots in the posts and walking across them. In order to reach the far side the planks need to be lifted and passed along the team to be reused.

    This team challenge lasts about 20/40mins and works best with 6-12 ppl.

 FAQs

Watch this video outlining all you need to know about bringing your group to Ovoca Manor!

  • Please get in touch with Jo in the office: ovocamanor@scriptureunion.ie‍ ‍OR +353 (0402) 353 69

  • For everyone’s safety, instructor led activities may be cancelled if weather conditions are unfavourable. We will inform you and you will not be charged.

  • You’ll be required to pay a deposit in advance and the remaining balance after the event has taken place.

  • No, if you have booked the manor you are responsible for providing your own first aider as well as first aid supplies.

  • Guests

    • Towels

    • Toiletries

    • Hair Dryer

    • Torch

    • Ran gear and outdoor footwear.

    For Self Catering:
    The duty manager will give you an intro to the kitchen and machines on arrival.

    Kitchen

    • Tea Towels

    • Dish Cloths and sponges

    • Cleaning products: sprays and washing up liquid (Food safe)

    • Food storage containers

    • Cling film, foil, baking parchment

    • Bin bags

    • Napkins (if needed)

    • Matches or lighter

    • Torch

    Please note the washing machine is for staff use only.

    Rubbish, recycling, glass and food bin available.