Castlemartyr Resort is a 17th Century manor house on the grounds of a 100 year old castle. The 5 star resort offers many luxurious facilities such as Auriga Spa, Ron Kirby designed 18 hole golf course, gourmet dining options and a fitness centre. All guestrooms are designed with comfort and elegance in mind. When staying at the hotel guests can take a carriage tour of the castle’s 220 estate, where you can visit a historic chapel, the tomb of the fourth Earl of Shannon and Mitchell’s woods. Castlemartyr Resort is only 20 minute drive from Cork city and 30 minutes from Cork Airport. The hotel is ideally situated between Midleton and Youghal and only 10 minutes from the quaint fishing harbour of Ballycotton – an ideal base from where to explore all the South East has to offer.
From Cork International Airport, guests can drive east for 30 minutes to reach the hotel and the village of Castlemartyr in East Cork. At Sarsfield Road Roundabout take the 1st exit onto South Ring Road - N28 Jack Lynch Tunnel At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N25 Continue forward, then merge onto the N25 Continue forward onto the N25 Midleton At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N25 Continue forward onto The Heights - N25 Entering Castlemartyr At the traffic lights turn right onto Ladysbridge Road Turn right into the Castlemartyr Resort - here you will see a small sign saying 'Castlemartyr Resort'.
All of Castlemartyr’s guestrooms and suites offer only the very best in luxury and relaxation. Gracious comfortable interiors are evident in all of our guestrooms and suites, 11 of which are in the original Manor House.
Features of the rooms include : · King Sized Beds · Rainforest Showers · LCD Televisions · WiFi internet access · Soft drink refreshment centre · Double vanity · 24 Hour Room Service · Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
As the hotel is located in one of the most well known regions in Ireland for growing organic produce, fresh meats and seafood,only the best ingredients are used here. Dinner is served each evening in the Bell Tower and lunch each Saturday and Sunday - four connected elegant dining rooms overlooking the formal gardens. The chef alters the menu daily using only in season ingredients. The Garden Room provides guests breakfast and afternoon tea options in this bright and airy restaurant with floor to ceiling windows. Here you can sample the home-made jams and marmalades complimenting the chefs daily culinary delights. If the weather is fine guests can choose to dine outdoors on the covered terrace with stunning views overlooking the formal gardens, fountain and Mitchells Lawn. Knights Bar Look up upon entering this bar! The magnificent Rococo ceiling has been fully restored, the bar was once described by the famous English travel chronicler Arthur Young as “the best room in Ireland”. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea here with home-made scones and jam. In the evenings guests can sample the extensive whiskey collection. ClubHouse Open daily for food and drinks between 12 noon and 8pm. Sit, relax and enjoy the amazing views over the 18 hole Castlemartyr Links. Fitness and Wellness Auriga at Castlemartyr Resort is a full service spa with fitness facilities, featuring extensive health, beauty and wellness indulgences. On offer are 10 treatment rooms, vitality pools, a 20m indoor heated ozone-treated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas, a yoga and pilates studio, VIP suites. The high-energy fitness studio is outfitted with Technogym cardiovascular, strength and free weight equipment. Additional Things to do at Castlemartyr Resort: Horse and Carriage €20 for a half hour trip around the estate. If you are a dog lover our two adorable Red and White Irish Setters - Earl and Countess, can be taken for a walk around the estate - just ask at reception. Guests are welcome to play a game of croquet on the lawn. If you feel like a bike ride around the grounds, just hop on one of our hotel bicycles and enjoy the beauty of the Castlemartyr Resort grounds.
While the Castlemartyr Resort will tailor the guests experience to individual needs, all guests will be exposed to the core elements of Irish culture. Whether they are ushered to the local beekeeper to produce honey for tea, or go boating with the local fisherman, all can be arranged at a moments notice. Cork is the cultural centre in Southern Ireland for performing arts such as Jazz, Opera and Theatrical productions as well as all forms of art. With the coastline only 10 minutes away there are many sailing and food festivals throughout the year. From the Knights Templar and Sir Walter Raleigh to the Queenstown Story where the last passangers boarded the Titanic our region is steeped in history and we are happy to arrange privately guided tours to visit nearby towns, national monuments, historical sites and local museums or retrace your steps back through time.