Luxury, relaxation and adventure: just what we need after months of hibernation …
Chancery Hotel, Dublin
The Chancery is celebrating its first birthday this month, having established itself as a serene urban escape just a few minutes from Grafton Street, behind Dublin Castle. Its Spring Escape Package offers an overnight stay, a buffet breakfast in Fawn Restaurant, and complimentary access to the Wellness Hub. Options for early check-in and late check-out are available, with discount car parking beside the hotel. Prices start from €218 until April 26. @thechanceryhoteldublin
Barberstown Castle, Co Kildare
Formerly the home of Eric Clapton, Barberstown Castle is a relaxing and welcoming experience where great food, wine, open log fires and exceptional service prevail. It’s a handy spot for a quick spring break, a short drive from Dublin. Its Spring Special includes an overnight stay with breakfast, in addition to a three-course meal in the Garden Bar restaurant. Guests are also treated to a range of discount cards for nearby attractions: Kildare Village, Newbridge Silverware, the Irish National Stud and Gardens, and at Straffan Design. From €275 per person. @barberstowncastlehotel
The Club Hotel at Goffs, Co Kildare
This boutique hotel, 20 minutes’ drive from Kildare Village and Dublin city, currently has a Mother’s Day getaway offer from €295. This includes an overnight stay in a deluxe room, with access to The Deck outdoor spa (including sauna and hot tubs on a complimentary basis), and a choice of dining options: either an afternoon tea or a la carte dinner. Bubbles and other treats are part of the offer, in addition to discount cards at local attractions. @theclubhotelatgoffs
BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co Wicklow
With seasonal menus, spring is the perfect time to enjoy dinner created by chef Jeff Gillick in The Strawberry Tree restaurant. Don’t leave without picking up an edible souvenir from The Wild Foods Pantry, packed with foraged and preserved treasures to bring a taste of BrookLodge home with you. From €154 per person. @macreddin
Johnstown Estate, Co Meath
The Lodge Retreat is a spacious self-catering two-bedroom lodge, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas, and a terrace. The midweek escape, €516, begins with a bottle of Prosecco and light bites in your lodge, two-course lunch at The Spa Café, and access to the Rooftop and Indoor Thermal Suite. Guests can choose to book extras like a treatment at The Spa, or afternoon tea, while dining options include Fire & Salt Restaurant or The Coach House Brasserie. All guests enjoy complimentary access to the leisure club. @the.johnstown.estate
Faithlegg, Co Waterford
There’s an enticing Escape the Ordinary offer, bound to reset and invigorate. Starting from €460, this overnight stay includes accommodation in one of the hotel’s elegant rooms with breakfast, pre-dinner cocktails in Bar 1783, a 30-minute spa treatment, horse trekking (from Laketour Stables, Tramore), shopping vouchers for Carraig Dunne and Indi Waterford, plus the opportunity to drive a swish Mazda MX-5 along Waterford’s coastal routes. @faithlegghouse
Bagenal Harvey Cottage in Tomhaggard, Co Wexford
Airbnb reveals that properties in Wexford, Limerick, Clare, Sligo and Mayo are in demand to enjoy the great outdoors. Why not try Bagenal Harvey Cottage adjacent to Butlerstown Castle, complete with lavender and herb gardens, and large lawn area. Sleeping seven people, it’s surrounded by beaches for wild swimming just 15 minutes away.
Mount Juliet Estate, Co Kilkenny
On offer at the moment, an overnight stay here would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Prices start from €205 per person based on two sharing, and includes breakfast and spa treatment for each guest, with full access to the health club and pool. Also enjoy the private cinema and posh hotel bicycles to explore the estate. @mountjulietestate
Dromoland Castle, Co Clare
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of forest bathing, part of an overnight stay on this estate, set within 500 acres of parklands and woodlands. At 10am each Thursday morning, the luxury resort’s resident yoga instructor takes guests on a Forest Bathing & Mindful Movement experience based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku. This slow, mindful, hour-long walk is an excuse to switch off and connect with your surroundings. Accommodation with breakfast starts from €399. @dromolandcastlehotel
Killarney Park Hotel, Co Kerry
From April, stay in the reimagined suites designed by Irish firm McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects. Drawing inspiration from Kerry’s rich history, rooms are adorned with soft textiles and scenic wallpaper, produced from preserved watercolours in the National Gallery of Ireland showcasing views of the Killarney Lakes, creating an immersive guest experience. In the bathroom, find posh Wildsmith Skin amenities from horticulturist William Walker, inspired by the landscapes of Heckfield Place in Hampshire. Book the Ultimate Overnighter, from €269 per person sharing, which includes Champagne and dinner at The Garden Bar, breakfast and late checkout, with full use of the leisure suite. @killarneypark
Ard na Sidhe Country House, Co Kerry
Set within 32 acres of woodland, stroll through manicured gardens, or take advantage of complimentary access to a rowing boat for a picturesque trip on Caragh Lake. You can also try your hand at fishing! To elevate the experience for lakeside outings or woodland adventures, order one of the hotel’s picnic baskets filled with gourmet treats. If this sounds idyllic, you’ll love the Share the Dream offer, available from April. It includes two nights’ accommodation with Champagne on arrival, breakfast, a picnic for two or afternoon tea for two on a day of your choice, and dinner for two in the dining room on an evening of your choice. From €1,080, based on two people sharing. @ardnasidhecountryhouse
Ballygally Castle, Co Antrim
Northern Ireland’s only 17th-century building still in use as a residence is marking its 400th anniversary with a major investment of almost half a million euro in refurbishment, due for completion later this month. Built in 1625 by Scottish settler James Shaw, Ballygally Castle has stood for four centuries as a coastal stronghold, family home, and now a distinguished hotel. It’s an ideal location to visit many of the bucket list sights such as the Causeway Coastal Route, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle, and Bushmills distillery. Its Relax, Dine and Stay overnight escape includes breakfast and three-course dinner in its award-winning Garden Restaurant. A garden room costs from €125 per person sharing, with coastal rooms boasting views of Ballygally Bay and the Antrim Coastline. If you’ve been inspired by the latest Agatha Christie mystery on BBC, the hotel is also organising a Murder Mystery overnight on April 5, just one of many events planned in this anniversary year. @ballygally_castle_official
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