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jet set 28 AFFLUENT MAGAZINE of the manicured grounds. Dress to impress when you head down for dinner, though, as in these surroundings, you definitely don’t want to feel underdressed. There’s a fashionable bar where you can enjoy an aperitif and the grand piano in the hall can be heard over the early evening chatter. For more casual dining, the contemporary Clubhouse offers tempting dishes and a fantastic kids’ menu in a less formal setting, with stunning views over the golf course from the huge panoramic window. Castlemartyr Resort is a perfect base from which to explore the delights of Cork City and the beautiful southeast of Ireland. You’ll find ten Blue Flag beaches in the area, as well as quaint fishing villages and harbors which are famed hotspots for whale-watching. The vibrant city centre offers the best of designer shopping and boasts the only Brown Thomas — Ireland’s leading department store — outside of Dublin. There are a host of not-to- be-missed sights as well, including the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, The Titanic Trail at Cobh where the famous ship last docked and whiskey tasting at the Jameson Distillery. With easy international access via Cork Airport, as well as great motorway links from Dublin, Castlemartyr Resort is ideally positioned for discovering this breathtaking region of Ireland. There are also direct ferries to Cork from the UK for those on a touring holiday. he charming 18th century manor house hotel at the five-star Castlemartyr Resort is just a twenty-minute drive from the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cork, yet it nestles amid 220 acres of breathtaking countryside; with woodland, rolling meadows and a glistening lake providing the idyllic backdrop for this heavenly retreat. Steeped in history, the magnificent hotel stands adjacent to 800-year-old castle ruins, originally built by knights under Richard Earl de Clare. The charming manor house has been beautifully restored and enhanced to offer 103 elegant rooms and suites, boasting luxurious furnishings, Italian linens and high-tech flourishes such as touch-panel control for lighting and drapes. With an inland links-style golf course designed by Ron Kirby, fabulous wining and dining, a host of resort activities and an incredible spa, the resort is popular with couples, families and groups alike. Its combination of innovative interior design and world-class facilities has attracted celebrities including Beyoncé and Jay-Z who, I’m told, enjoyed the most opulent of all the suites — the Presidential — with its silk-lined bedroom walls, private sauna and sumptuous living areas. There’s something for everyone at this Irish gem; with a host of activities including clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, strolls through the woodland trails with the adorable resort dogs Earl and Countess, boating on the lake and pony and trap rides around the vast estate. Weekend visitors can step back in time and trace the steps of Sir Walter Raleigh with a tour around the ancient castle ruins and manicured gardens, while children are treated like little lords and ladies of the manor, with their own Kids Zone packed full of activities. For adventure-seekers, outdoor pursuits — including fishing, sailing, nature tours and quad biking — are all available nearby and the concierge team are only too happy to assist in making arrangements for you. Spa enthusiasts will be in seventh heaven in the peaceful surroundings of The Spa at Castlemartyr; a 24,400-square foot state-of-the-art wellness center. If you’re after a pampering sojourn, choose from the extensive range of treatments, such as the signature Gaelic Escape massage, which uses the exclusive Anne Sémonin product range. The stylish treatment rooms induce total relaxation, with two being designed especially for couples to enjoy a massage together — the perfect prop for rekindling the romance in your relationship! Guests can also enjoy swimming in the ozone-treated pool, relaxing in the sauna and steam room, taking yoga or Pilates classes or simply soaking up the views from the comfort of a poolside day bed. Gourmets will adore the elegant Bell Tower restaurant with its exquisite, locally-sourced seasonal menu, impressive wine list and breathtaking views T 1. The idyllic Castlemartyr Resort is nestled within 220 acres of breathtaking County Cork countryside, with castle ruins and a charming manor house hotel offering an idyllic country retreat. 2. The hotel reception rooms present an air of style and sophistication. 3. The Manor House State Room offers luxurious accommodation, spacious interiors and deluxe furnishings throughout for a sumptuous look and a cosy home-away-from-home feel. 4. Indulge in gourmet dining at its finest in The Bell Tower with its divine locally-sourced seasonal menu and incredible wine list. 5. Enjoy acres of stunning countryside. 6. Tee off on the estate’s 18-hole inland links-style golf course and enjoy the sensational views of the surrounding meadows, woodland and lake. 7. Make friends with the estate dogs, Earl and Countess, who love a walk with visiting guests. 8. Experience The Spa at Castlemartyr and treat yourself to a signature treatment such as the divine Gaelic Escape. 9. Locally sourced produce and seasonal menus will delight guests. 10. Warm yourself by the firepit by the ancient castle ruins. 29 JET SET CASTLEMARTYR RESORT Escape to an Elegant Manor House Retreat in County Cork, Ireland By Madison Freeman For reservations or more information, please visit www.castlemartyrresort.ie, or call +00 353 214 219000. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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of the manicured grounds. Dress to impress when you head down fordinner, though, as in these surroundings, you definitely don’t want to feelunderdressed. There’s a fashionable bar where you can enjoy an aperitifand the grand piano in the hall can be heard over the early evening chatter.For more casual dining, the contemporary Clubhouse offers temptingdishes and a fantastic kids’ menu in a less formal setting, with stunningviews over the golf course from the huge panoramic window.
Castlemartyr Resort is a perfect base from which to explore the delights ofCork City and the beautiful southeast of Ireland. You’ll find ten Blue Flagbeaches in the area, as well as quaint fishing villages and harbors whichare famed hotspots for whale-watching. The vibrant city centre offers thebest of designer shopping and boasts the only Brown Thomas — Ireland’sleading department store — outside of Dublin. There are a host of not-to-be-missed sights as well, including the legendary Blarney Stone at BlarneyCastle, The Titanic Trail at Cobh where the famous ship last docked andwhiskey tasting at the Jameson Distillery.
With easy international access via Cork Airport, as well as great motorwaylinks from Dublin, Castlemartyr Resort is ideally positioned for discoveringthis breathtaking region of Ireland. There are also direct ferries to Corkfrom the UK for those on a touring holiday.
he charming 18th century manor house hotel at the five-starCastlemartyr Resort is just a twenty-minute drive from thevibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cork, yet it nestles amid 220
acres of breathtaking countryside; with woodland, rolling meadows and aglistening lake providing the idyllic backdrop for this heavenly retreat.
Steeped in history, the magnificent hotel stands adjacent to 800-year-oldcastle ruins, originally built by knights under Richard Earl de Clare. Thecharming manor house has been beautifully restored and enhanced to offer103 elegant rooms and suites, boasting luxurious furnishings, Italian linensand high-tech flourishes such as touch-panel control for lighting anddrapes.
With an inland links-style golf course designed by Ron Kirby, fabulouswining and dining, a host of resort activities and an incredible spa, theresort is popular with couples, families and groups alike. Its combination ofinnovative interior design and world-class facilities has attracted celebritiesincluding Beyoncé and Jay-Z who, I’m told, enjoyed the most opulent ofall the suites — the Presidential — with its silk-lined bedroom walls, privatesauna and sumptuous living areas.
There’s something for everyone at this Irish gem; with a host of activitiesincluding clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, strolls through thewoodland trails with the adorable resort dogs Earl and Countess, boatingon the lake and pony and trap rides around the vast estate. Weekendvisitors can step back in time and trace the steps of Sir Walter Raleigh witha tour around the ancient castle ruins and manicured gardens, while
children are treated like little lords and ladies of the manor, with their ownKids Zone packed full of activities. For adventure-seekers, outdoor pursuits— including fishing, sailing, nature tours and quad biking — are allavailable nearby and the concierge team are only too happy to assist inmaking arrangements for you.
Spa enthusiasts will be in seventh heaven in the peaceful surroundings ofThe Spa at Castlemartyr; a 24,400-square foot state-of-the-art wellnesscenter. If you’re after a pampering sojourn, choose from the extensive rangeof treatments, such as the signature Gaelic Escape massage, which uses the exclusive Anne Sémonin product range. The stylish treatmentrooms induce total relaxation, with two being designed especially forcouples to enjoy a massage together — the perfect prop for rekindling theromance in your relationship! Guests can also enjoy swimming in theozone-treated pool, relaxing in the sauna and steam room, taking yoga orPilates classes or simply soaking up the views from the comfort of apoolside day bed.
Gourmets will adore the elegant Bell Tower restaurant with its exquisite,locally-sourced seasonal menu, impressive wine list and breathtaking views
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1. The idyllic Castlemartyr Resort is nestled within 220 acres of breathtaking County Corkcountryside, with castle ruins and a charming manor house hotel offering an idyllic countryretreat.
2. The hotel reception rooms present an air of style and sophistication.
3. The Manor House State Room offers luxurious accommodation, spacious interiors anddeluxe furnishings throughout for a sumptuous look and a cosy home-away-from-home feel.
4. Indulge in gourmet dining at its finest in The Bell Tower with its divine locally-sourcedseasonal menu and incredible wine list.
5. Enjoy acres of stunning countryside.
6. Tee off on the estate’s 18-hole inland links-style golf course and enjoy the sensational viewsof the surrounding meadows, woodland and lake.
7. Make friends with the estate dogs, Earl and Countess, who love a walk with visiting guests.
8. Experience The Spa at Castlemartyr and treat yourself to a signature treatment such as thedivine Gaelic Escape.
9. Locally sourced produce and seasonal menus will delight guests.
10. Warm yourself by the firepit by the ancient castle ruins.
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Escape to an Elegant Manor House Retreat in
County Cork, IrelandBy Madison Freeman
For reservations or more information, please visitwww.castlemartyrresort.ie, or call +00 353 214 219000.
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