Hi, just on looking for some ideas for a weekend away with the wife. Was toying with the idea of a spa/golf break but am not sure for a variety of reasons.
Anyone done one of these?
Isn't a bit lonely and less enjoyable playing on your own?
Isn't it a bit feminine to have a spa treatment done or are those days behind us?
Also, anybody know of any good deals or can suggest a good deal or alternative? I'd prefer to stay in the north due to the crap exchange rate at the minute but am open to suggestions.
Spent a weekend cruising on the Shannon a few weeks back. Was reasonable enough price wise. You can pick up your boat on a Friday and leave it back on Sunday or Monday. Make some of your meals on board and stop off in the evening for drinks and dinner. Good way to see some places you'd never think of visiting.
Radisson in Limavady is doing great deals at the minute. The golf course is just okay though. Hilton in Templepatrick might be up your street also.
Try The Brooklodge and Spa in Wicklow.
Myself and the woman spent a weekend there,its a bit pricey but total luxury
It would be harder to find hotel without a spa these days. Radisson in Limavady usually has good deals but a few friends have been there over the last few months and have all said it is getting a bit tired looking. It's hard to beat the Killyhevlin in my opinion.
Galgorm Manor, no?
Spa hotels I've been in recently:
Galgorm - gorgeous
Lough Erne - gorgeous
Lough Eske (euro) - absolutely amazing
Slieve Donard - gorgeous
Ballyliffen Lodge (euro) - gorgeous
Couldn't fault any of them but Lough Eske def stands out and apparently there are a few good deals on for wkends.
Quote from: Take Your Points on September 29, 2009, 10:13:26 PM
Did you have any experience or training for the boat, Donagh?
What did you think of sleeping on board?
No training or experience and almost landed in a dangerous situation because of that but that's a story for another time. So long as you keep your wits about you and lifejacket on it's all safe enough. There's not much to handling the river cruisers if you it easy for a few hours and get used to it. Sleeping is grand if you have it well tied-up. Was only the two of use so we had a 'cabin' each in a four berth which was handy as the wife is heavily pregnant.
I was very surprised how popular it all is - must say it's one of Ireland best kept secrets. Beautiful country, gentle pace and lots of friendly fellow travellers only to happy to show you the ropes as you meet them. I realise now how pubs can survive in some of these little sleepy villages - they really come alive at weekends.
How much should I expect to pay? Or does it just depend what package I get?
recently booked a supervalue break for mullaghmore, sligo. thought it was reasonably cheap too. The Pier Head Hotel... any good? hoping there is a few nice wee bars with entertainment on too
The Lough Eske just outside Donegal Town is now doing the Super value deals. Its a fabulous place and the woman will love it. Nearest golf course is Murvagh which is absolutely brilliant but maybe a bit expensive, alternative is Bundoran or Ballybofey/Stranolar which are about 25/30 minutes away but probably half the price. Come to Donegal we need your money and remember"Up here it's different"
Thinking about heading up to Donegal with the wife & kids over Halloween. Can anyone recommend any good hotels, somewhere near a good beach preferably.
You could try the Heritage in Laois - lovely place altogether.
http://www.theheritage.com/
It has the spa experience and the golf course is just there too. It can be pricey at the week-ends but if you ring up they often give a good deal.
Too Right Donegal Danny.
If anyone is thinking for coming up to Donegal from Dublin or Cork, check out these fly break deals, they usually include free car rental
http://www.real-ireland.com/
Ballyliffen Lodge is very popular especially with our Northern Friends.
Lough Eske getting a great name for itself.
Spa breaks are grand for the las too, as long as they have the steam room and jet pool and stuff like that, lots seem to promote a spa in their hotel when in fact it is just treatments they offer which really just suits the ladies.
The Shandon Hotel in Dunfanaghy is a great location, great views, great spa, beach on your door step, good activities locally horse ridding, surffing hiking etc. Just a shame the hotel itself could do with a freshen up from all reports.
Anyone know any gone websites for booking a weekend away? considering heading away next weekend but its not to cheap on the sites im looking!
If it's a weekend in Ireland pick the hotel you'd like and phone them to negotiate a deal including dinner. Hotels are on their knees at the min and you can get super offers if they are not busy.
Quote from: under the bar on February 12, 2011, 08:18:32 PM
If it's a weekend in Ireland pick the hotel you'd like and phone them to negotiate a deal including dinner. Hotels are on their knees at the min and you can get super offers if they are not busy.
I hear the Killyhevlin is busy at the minute...
Never mind that shite lad get booked into the letterkenny court for St Paddy's day €110 for two nights. Pints of Heineken and Cheltenham ffs were would you get it lol
Donagh I considered that boating Craic a few year back as a lads tour of the south but wasn't sure if experience was required you have put it right back into my head. Where did u go from? The one I saw you travelled from Fermanagh and down the shannon
Quote from: Rois on September 29, 2009, 11:32:26 PM
Spa hotels I've been in recently:
Galgorm - gorgeous
Lough Erne - gorgeous
Lough Eske (euro) - absolutely amazing
Slieve Donard - gorgeous
Ballyliffen Lodge (euro) - gorgeous
Couldn't fault any of them but Lough Eske def stands out and apparently there are a few good deals
Would definitely only go to Lough Eske if there were good deals about, over priced in my opinion
Galgorm-going there during the week as they have a good mid week offer on during feb. Also have booked the silver tassie hotel and spa letterkenny with the supervalue offer,70 yoyos for one night b and b.
Quote from: maggie on February 13, 2011, 03:42:36 AM
Galgorm-going there during the week as they have a good mid week offer on during feb. Also have booked the silver tassie hotel and spa letterkenny with the supervalue offer,70 yoyos for one night b and b.
Maggie, they have mid week offers pretty much all during the winter. I would try and get a deal with your dinner included, we didn't and thought the food was pretty pricey and wasn't great for the price of it.
Looking to book a weekend break up north next month, preferably in the Mourne area.
Any advice on a good value Hotel & Spa (maybe 4-star) ?
Burrendale gets good reviews but any other recommendations welcome.
Quote from: The Boy Wonder on August 25, 2019, 06:39:30 PM
Looking to book a weekend break up north next month, preferably in the Mourne area.
Any advice on a good value Hotel & Spa (maybe 4-star) ?
Burrendale gets good reviews but any other recommendations welcome.
Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle has a pretty good spa, maybe a bit more expensive than the Burrendale but it would leave yous closer to the town centre and great views of the Mourne Mountains and coast
Slieve Donard would fit the bill perfectly but too pricey :)
We're hoping to get 2 nights B&B for two plus 1 dinner for €300 - €350.
This is basically our hobby. Go on about 1 break every month. Always do the 5 star. Not in NI but love Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny. Slieve Donald is good but book the better room. Always book the better rooms in the hotel and ask for the best views. That little bit extra money in a 5 star hotel is worth it. We're heading to Westbury in Dublin at end of Sept. Looking forward to it.
Not in exactly the same area and a wee bit of a drive to the foot of the Mournes, but Killeavy Castle looks like lovely - anyone tried it?
Quote from: Rois on August 25, 2019, 10:29:23 PM
Not in exactly the same area and a wee bit of a drive to the foot of the Mournes, but Killeavy Castle looks like lovely - anyone tried it?
Been for food but not stayed. Meal was very good. (Need to book)