EAMONN ELLIOTT Eamonn is chief executive at Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth, near Darlington. He joined the resort hotel in December after a career that started as a professional footballer Eamonn has worked at a number of prestigious venues across the UK and Ireland, including the Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, the AA Irish Hotel of the Year, and The Grand Jersey. Eamonn is the current holder of the Institute of Directors’ Young Director of the Year 2013-2014. Eammon trained as a professional footballer and played for Carlisle United before moving into spa management and gaining an honours degree in management from the University of York. LUXE PEOPLE >> My family and my girlfriend, Kirsten. But the apple of my eye is my daughter Erin. LUXE PLACES >> For a weekend > Barcelona: Camp Nou, great atmosphere. A long holiday > Vancouver. I’ve heard some great things and I’m fascinated with killer whales which I hear you can get up close to while you’re there! A treat > As much as I love the North East, I love going back to Belfast and relaxing at home with my family, Kirsten and Erin. LUXE RELAX >> Best food > Richard Allen, The Orangery. I’ve worked with him for many years and his food constantly astounds me. It’s definitely something completely new for the North East. Best wine > No one believes me but I have never tasted wine! I’m teetotal – I have been all my life. Favourite restaurant > The Orangery – I’m very lucky to get to eat there regularly – for work purposes of course! Perfect weekend > If I am in Ireland, I’d get up and go to my mother’s for an Irish fry and then back home to indulge in sport all day. I’ll then no doubt go to Trampoline Land with kids and have a go myself as well! Then it’s home to relax for the evening as I usually work most evenings when I am at Rockliffe. On Sunday, my girlfriend will usually try and get pay-back for Saturday’s full-on sport day by getting me to do a few jobs and then I might go and play golf followed by a lovely dinner with family. Downtime means > At home in Belfast with family. Best telly > Sky Sports Best book > One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Best sounds > The Band LUXE SHOP >> Best shopping city > Are you serious? I hate shopping! Favourite shop > If I had to pick one, any sports shop Luxe retail treat > New golf clubs Best buy > My house in Belfast LUXE PARTY >> A memorable night out > A night out in Harrogate with my old footy friends – always a laugh and plenty of tales to tell! Perfect party > Anything involving my daughter and all my nephews and nieces. Best dress > I’m normally suited and booted for work so I like to dress down and relax on a weekend if I can. Dinner date > Kirsten – and maybe Kelly Brook!
A memorable night out would be one in Harrogate with my old footy friends - always a laugh and plenty of tales to tell!–
YOUR LUXE THING IN LIFE >> My family, my iPad, Rockliffe Hall and Belfast.
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