Castlemartyr and the surrounding area have a lot to offer during your trip…
Activities
We are very excited to see everyone in August. In order to help ensure we can take advantage of all of the great activities at Castlemartyr Resort and in the surrounding area we have pulled together a list of some of the main ones below.
Activities for Friday, 8/30/2024 (day before ceremony)
On site
Spa
Hotel has a spa with a variety of treatments available for guests. Please see the brochure for treatments and pricing (link).
It is best to book sooner rather than later to ensure availability.
Reservations can be made in advance by emailing:
SPA@CASTLEMARTYRRESORT.IE, or calling: +353 (0)21 421 9060.
We are also happy to assist if questions arise.
[Cost varies by selection for this activity]
Tennis
The hotel's 2 courts will be available to our guests from 12pm - 4pm on 8/30, rackets and balls will be provided. If you desire to use the courts at other times please let us know and we can coordinate with the hotel to accommodate based on availability.
[No cost for this activity]
Kayaking
The hotel has a small lake and a local company offers kayaking in the form of ~60 minute guided excursions. This will be available between 10 am and 2pm on 8/30.
[No cost for this activity]
Cycling
The hotel has a few (2-4) adult bikes and a few children's bikes that can be ridden around the area and will be available to our guests.
[No cost for this activity]
Hiking / nature walks
The hotel has a few recommended walking trails of various distances that are accessible from the property.
Resort map with walking trails (link).
[No cost for this activity]
Nearby
(within 30 min drive from Castlemartyr Resort)
Golf
Although Castlemartyr has a golf course on site, there is a tournament on Friday, 8/30 so we are not able to use the course (it is available to our guests other days).
For Friday 8/30, Castlemartyr has helped organize tee times and transportation for those interested at the nearby Cork Golf Club (link). Tee times are between 12pm and 12:40pm, transportation will depart Castlemartyr Resort at 11 am.
[Transportation is complimentary, the green fees are 144 Euros, which includes a 10% discount for our group off standard pricing. Golf club rental is limited so please let us know if you need clubs in advance and we will do our best to accomdate]
Jameson Midleton Distillery
An Irish Whiskey Museum and visitor center (link) at one of the old Jameson distilleries that operated from 1825 - 1975, located ~10 min by car from Castlemartyr Resort. Offers a whisky museum and a variety of immersive activities / tours.
Available (as of 7/19/24)
Distillery experience tour: 75 min Tours available 10 am - 6pm [26 - 31 euro]
Distillery tour with whisky tasting: 75 min Tours + tasting afterwards available between 10 am - 6pm [56- 61 euro]
There are also other experiences ranging from cocktail making classes to more immersive behind the scenes experiences, see full list here (link)
[If there is group interest complimentary transportation can be provided, entry will require individual tickets]
Cobh
Cobh is an a town 25 minutes from Castlemartyr Resort by car. It is on an island in Cork city's harbor and best known as the Titanic's last port of call in 1912 before its voyage. It was also a key embarkation point for Ireland's mass emigration to the US (inverse of Ellis Island).
Activities in Cobh: Spike Island (a historic island prison), the Titanic Experience (an interactive museum dedicated to the Titanic), Cobh Heritage Centre (a museum dedicated to naval, maritime and emigration history)
[If there is group interest complimentary transportation can be provided, attractions will require individual tickets]
If you are interested in one or more of these activities please populate the linked survey and we can follow-up with the relevant details for the activity and help coordinate transportation, ticket purchases, etc.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCRXMRV
Any questions or if additional help is needed please email or text Paris:
Email: paristdavis@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (510) 409-1388