How Sweet It Is: The Irish Honeymoon Package from The Dromoland Collection

July 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Resplendent romance awaits the newly wed at Dromoland Castle and Castlemartyr Resort

Newmarket-on-Fergus and Castlemartyr, IRE.  -- With their bespoke accommodations, gourmet cuisine, elegant estates, and superlative service, the five star resorts of The Dromoland Collection make any visit memorable. As settings for a honeymoon, however, they are simply exquisite.

Ever attentive and eager to please, the staff of Castlemartyr Resort and Dromoland Castle are never happier than when welcoming newlyweds to two of the most spectacular destination resorts in Ireland. To mark this most special of sojourns, they’ve selected some of the most romantic activities at each locale to create the bespoke four-night “How Sweet It Is” honeymoon package.  (Guests are welcome to spend all four nights at one resort or to split their stay between the two if they so choose.)  

Dromoland Castle in County Clare, one of Ireland’s finest castle resorts, offers an unforgettable couples experience in a setting rich in Irish history and tradition.  The Dromoland Castle segment of the “How Sweet It Is” package includes the following:
•   Two nights’ luxury accommodation with full Irish breakfast on both mornings;
•   Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries delivered on arrival to the couple’s room;
•   A candlelit gourmet dinner in The Earl of Thomond restaurant on an evening of the couple’s choice;
•   A private chauffeured visit to The Cliffs of Moher, complete with delectable picnic and a tour of the majestic landscape of The Burren;
•   A choice among the following activities: a couples’ golf lesson at the award-winning 18 hole parkland course; a treatment in the luxurious and intimate Couples Room at The Spa at Dromoland; or a thrilling Hawk Walk on the grounds of the estate; and
•   A framed memento photograph taken by a professional photographer.

County Cork is the bucolic setting for Castlemartyr Resort.  Seamlessly blending classic elegance and contemporary style, it’s a honeymoon destination of opulent yet unpretentious luxury.  The Castlemartyr Resort segment of the “How Sweet It Is” package includes the following:  
•   Two nights’ accommodation in a Manor House Stateroom with full Irish breakfast each morning;
•   Champagne and a box of handmade chocolate truffles delivered on arrival to the couple’s room;
•   A gourmet dinner in The Bell Tower restaurant on an evening of the couple’s choice;
•   A private chauffeured trip to Blarney Castle (home of the famed Blarney Stone), followed by a private walking tour of Cork City (last stop for many Irish emigrants before beginning a new life in America) and lunch at Farmgate Restaurant in Cork’s English Market, complete with a stop off and guided tour of the Old Midleton Distillery followed by a Jameson Whisky sampling;
•   A romantic carriage ride around the Castlemartyr Resort estate; and
•   His-and-hers treatments in the stunning setting of The Spa at Castlemartyr.
   
The rate (minimum four night stay), per person sharing, is €1340.00 from May 1 to August 17, 2011, €1585.00 from August 18, 2011 to April 30, 2012, and €1340.00 from May 1 to August 17, 2012 (service charge and VAT included).

The Dromoland Collection Honeymoon: where priceless memories and sterling values go hand in hand.


The Dromoland Collection comprises Dromoland Castle and Castlemartyr Resort, two of Ireland’s finest and most celebrated hotels.  The hotels in this collection embody the legendary Dromoland tradition of incomparable hospitality complemented by exquisite surroundings, yet each possesses a distinctive style, character and charm all its own.  

About Castlemartyr Resort:
Nestled in the unspoiled rolling countryside of East Cork near the ruins of an 800-year-old castle, Castlemartyr Resort’s crowning jewel is a classic 18th century manor house. The Manor has been magnificently restored and elegantly enhanced to offer 109 deluxe guest rooms, gourmet dining, an expansive world-class spa and welcoming, impeccably styled interiors.  Opportunities for outdoor pursuits abound both on the estate, which includes an inland-links-style golf course designed by the renowned Ron Kirby, and in the surrounding region.

Castlemartyr Resort is located in Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, Ireland. The hotel can be contacted at 011 353 21 4219000; website: www.castlemartyrresort.ie.  Reservations can be made through the hotel (reception@castlemartyrresort.ie); through The Dromoland Collection at www.dromolandcollection.ie; or through Preferred Hotels & Resort at 1.800.323.7500 or www.preferredhotels.com.

About Dromoland Castle:
Dromoland Castle, located in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, was built in the 16th century.  Majestically set on the shores of Lough Dromoland, it is surrounded by over 410 acres of breathtaking scenery, including a championship parkland golf course.  Lavish interiors, fine food and superb wines complement the deluxe accommodations of the Castle’s 99 guest rooms, while Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club, an intimate spa and traditional outdoor recreational opportunities ensure a unique guest experience.  

Dromoland Castle is located at Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland. The hotel can be contacted at 011 353 61 368144 or 1-800-346-7007; website www.dromoland.ie.  Reservations can be made through the hotel (sales@dromoland.ie); through The Dromoland Collection at www.dromolandcollection.ie; or through Preferred Hotels & Resort at 1.800.323.7500 or www.preferredhotels.com.   


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