Saturday, December 31, 2011

Castlemartyr Resort 5 Star Hotels Style: Classic Luxury Castlemartyr County Cork Ireland

Castlemartyr Resort
5 Star Hotels
Style: Classic Luxury
Castlemartyr
County Cork
Ireland







Built: 2007
Rooms: 103
Capella Castlemartyr

Located in Cork, Ireland, the luxurious Castlemartyr Resort consists of a grand 17th century country manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of a 1000-year-old-castle. The 5 star hotel includes an Auriga Spa, a Ron Kirby designed links-style golf course, gourmet dining and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests may take carriage tours of the Castlemartyr Resort's 220-acre estate, which is home to a historic chapel, the tomb of a fourth Earl of Shannon and Mitchell's Woods.

Banquets & Meetings
3 state-of-the-art executive boardrooms seating 10-14 people overlooking the lake and meadow. The Kiltha Room offers stunning views over the lake for a memorable intimate private event or wedding breakfast for 72. Up to 200 people can be catered.
Fine Dining on Site
Lunch and dinner are served in Bell Tower - four connected elegant dining rooms overlooking the formal gardens. Garden Room provides guests breakfast and afternoon tea options. Knights Bar features a carefully restored ornate Rococo ceiling that was once described by the famous English travel chronicler Arthur Young as "the best room in Ireland" and will offer a premier whiskey collection.
Pets Allowed
A trip to the perfect green grounds of Castlemartyr Resort is not complete without man's best friend. Pamper yourself and your precious pet when you stay at Castlemartyr Resort. Castlemartyr Resort offers a range of luxurious and graciously appointed guestrooms to indulge you and your pet. Each room is situated on the ground floor, with an outside entryway and an intimate, private garden area for those impromptu walks, fresh air excursions, and relaxing afternoons with your favourite friend. Doggie baskets of all sizes are available. These baskets and their accompanying toys provide a luxurious spot for a nap or goodnight's rest. Pets are welcome to bring their own food or our wonderful staff can prepare a dish to entice your pet's palate. Feeling lost without your own dog? Our resident Red and White Irish Setters, Earl and Countess, are happy to take walks or play fetch with you during your stay. *Please note, dogs have to be less than 50 lbs in weight.
Spa Facility
The 24,400 sq f / 2,270 sq m Auriga Spa at Capella Castlemartyr houses 10 treatment rooms, Spa & Pool Cafe and 24-hour fitness centre. Also a 65 ft / 20 m Ozone treated indoor swimming pool, vitality pools, saunas, couples and VIP suites and products from The Organic Pharmacy.
Golfing
18 hole inland links golf course designed by Ron Kirby.

Hotel Address:

Castlemartyr Resort
Castlemartyr
County Cork
Ireland

Location Summary
Set in picturesque woodlands, lakes and gardens, Castlemartyr Resort accommodations offer an ideal setting that is truly breathtaking. Only a 20 minute drive from Cork city, 30 minutes from the newly expanded Cork International Airport and 3 hours drive from Dublin, the hotel is ideally situated in Southern Ireland between Midleton and Youghal, 10 minutes from Ballycotton, a fishing harbour and just 5 minutes from Garryvoe Beach.

Directions to Hotel
From Cork International Airport, guests can drive east for 30 minutes to reach the hotel and the village of Castlemartyr in East Cork. Daily flights arrive from the UK, Continental Europe and Dublin. Shannon International Airport is a 2-hour drive from Castlemartyr Resort. Dublin International Airport is a 4-hour drive from Castlemartyr Resort. Kent Train Station in Cork city is a 20-minute drive from Castlemartyr Resort. Castlemartyr is located on the national route N25 linking Rosslare and Cork via Waterford. Castlemartyr can be reached by helicopter at the coordinates N 5154.63, W 00803.76.