Southern comfort

LOCATED on the edge of Castlemartyr village, Co Cork, on the site of a former Carmelite Monastery, Castlemartyr Resort incorporates a five-star hotel, spa and links-style golf course set in spacious grounds.

Driving in from the village you pass the ruins of a castle, built in 1210 by The Knights Templar under the leadership of Strongbow, before swinging around to the imposing Georgian front entrance of the Manor House. Inside we are ushered to our rooms with cheerful professionalism, a feature of the hotel throughout the weekend.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS