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Mount Wolseley Hotel, Resort
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t’s hard to believe such a peaceful and rich oasis lies only an hour from Dublin.The four-star Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort is set on over 200 acres of beautiful Carlow countryside, boasting a dazzling array of facilities: an awardwinning restaurant; tennis courts; a leisure centre with a 20-metre pool and state-of-theart gym; exceptional conference and events facilities; and a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Christy O’Connor Jr. This is a top spot for family breaks, with specially designed children’s menus and a children’s playroom and games room, and even a babysitting service. The spa Down in the lower levels of the hotel, however, rests the crown jewel of this idyllic location:The Sanctuary Spa. Soft lighting, warm colours, calming aromas and quiet piano music greet you as you enter: you are already in another world.The plunge pool is the centrepiece here, allowing the soothing sound of water to trickle into the 14
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impressive treatment rooms. Space is a key feature: space to let the mind and body unwind and recover. Finding time for ourselves is essential, Preesha Bhogal, the spa manager, tells me.A full day or a half day in a spa is a wonderful way to recharge, “especially in times of recession when a holiday or a full weekend away may not necessarily suit everybody’s pocket.” Sanctuary Spa uses the renowned Elemis products, a completely organic range full of active ingredients to benefit the body.The treatment rooms include a Rasul Chamber, Double Hammam, Hydrojet and unique Sabia-Med Light Therapy – lie on warm sand and feel all the benefits of the sun from a relaxing private room. There’s a spa restaurant so your day can include a tasty lunch, and great value packages are available to suit everyone, from expectant mothers to teens – and even the reluctant man!
Accommodation For those considering a stay, each bedroom at Mount Wolseley is luxurious, spacious and bright, decorated in an individual style.The
Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort Tullow Co Carlow t: (059) 918 0100 f: (059) 915 2123 e: info@mountwolseley.ie w: www.mountwolseley.ie majority also offer stunning countryside views. The finest wood, fabrics and marble have been used and every facility you could want is here, including broadband internet. Executive suites and opulent self-catering cottages are also available, all at great rates. Wining and dining Frederick’s Restaurant, winner of a prestigious AA Rosette for fine dining, offers mouthwatering cuisine with an imaginative twist. The large windows and terrace make this a terrifically bright and fresh spot for breakfast, and of course superb dinners are also served, accompanied by an extensive wine list.
Midweek Spa Offers Body Soothe Combines the invigorating Balneotherapy Hydro Treatment, to stimulate circulation to the muscles and joints for complete muscle relaxation, with a traditional Swedish Back Massage to gently relax the achy, tired muscles in the neck and shoulder area, €75 Get Ready for Summer Silk Skin Hammam Exfoliation, Deluxe Manicure, Deluxe Pedicure all for €115 Special Hotel Offer From €179 pps to include two nights’ accommodation in a deluxe room with dinner on one evening in Frederick’s Restaurant and a choice of a round of golf or a luxury spa treatment. For further details on special offers see www.mountwolseley.ie. Book any special offer and receive a €50.00 complimentary voucher on departure towards your next stay.
In the area Carlow, with its two teeming rivers, rolling mountains and untouched terrain, is something of an underrated paradise for outdoors-lovers. Air rifle shooting, archery and quad biking are all available on the grounds of Mount Wolseley. Outdoor fun parks, fishing, three national walking routes, horse riding and cycling trails are nearby, and the hotel is close to some of Ireland’s fine gardens, including Altamont Gardens and Ducketts Grove. Mount Wolseley is the perfect base for a quick, rejuvenating treat or a longer break. So, head to Tullow, spoil yourself, relax and recoup – you know you deserve it!
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