THE RESORT
This is The Celtic Manor Resort. This is luxury. And it is luxury on a grand scale. One of Britain’s finest destination resorts, it is nestled in the beautiful Usk Valley in South Wales and offers guests an awe-inspiring two thousand acres of breathing space. This exclusive earthly paradise will offer the world-weary connoisseur an opportunity to relax and indulge, to rest and revive.
There are three exceptional
Perhaps you would prefer to
championship golf courses within
succumb to the creature comforts
the Resort, along with a world-
of our luxurious spas or sample
class Golf Academy recognised as
the gastronomic delights of our
one of Europe’s leading centres of
six restaurants. The Resort offers a
excellence.
myriad of other outdoor pursuits including adventure golf, tennis, mountain biking, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and an exhilarating treetop ropes adventure.
“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.� Coco Chanel
The impressive atrium of the five star Resort Hotel promises our guests a stay in space and comfort. We offer a wide variety of room types with many offering spectacular views over the golf courses and the Severn Estuary.
Those who prefer a little heritage
photos from a time long gone. There
will enjoy a stay at the 19th century
are four-poster beds for the romantics
Manor House. The traditional
among you and deluxe family rooms
period styling has been preserved
are available for guests who require
throughout and its reception area
a little more space to unwind.
is decked with original prints and
Everything we do is done to make
Each bathroom is furnished with
sure your stay is out of the ordinary.
luxurious Elemis toiletries and
The bedrooms at the Resort are
bath products.
spacious and comfortable and all have Italian marble ensuites.
Sweet dreams.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf
Our guests are spoiled when it comes
And for a change of scenery, guests
to dining and eating well.
can choose the gastronomic delights of both The Lodge Brasserie, with
We offer a choice of six extraordinary
its panoramic views overlooking the
culinary experiences to choose from.
18th green of the Roman Road golf course, or award-winning Rafters, the
Within the Resort Hotel there is The
stunning restaurant at The Twenty Ten
Olive Tree and its spectacular buffet,
Clubhouse.
Le Patio with its authentic French cuisine and then Terry M - a fine dining
Just a short distance from the Resort
experience that we’re sure will satisfy
is the Newbridge on Usk, our idyllic
the most demanding of gourmets.
country inn serving modern British country fare.
The 200 year old Newbridge on
Featuring six stylish en-suite
Usk occupies an idyllic rural location
bedrooms, designed with comfort
sitting on the banks of the beautiful
and elegance in mind, each room
river Usk. Only a short distance
has a distinctive design with beautiful
from the Resort itself, this warm and
furnishings, oak and teak pieces and
welcoming ‘restaurant with rooms’
a roll top bath and storm shower.
offers a perfect place to relax and unwind.
The award-winning restaurant combines quaint, old worldly charm with a modern twist. Reflecting the setting, the wholesome country fare is lovingly cooked using fresh, locally sourced produce.
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.� Henry James
Here at Celtic Manor there are many
For the sport fans amongst you,
ways to pass the afternoon and
the Cellar Bar in The Manor House
one of them is afternoon tea in The
provides the perfect retreat to enjoy a
Garden Room. A truly agreeable
pint and some live sport on the many
hour indeed.
widescreen televisions.
“Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.� Ralph Waldo Emerson
Two luxurious spas, The Forum Spa
For the ultimate finishing touch,
and Ocius Treatment Rooms at
complete your pampering experience
Dylans Health and Fitness Club, offer
with a professional hair styling
visitors a sanctuary from the world of
session. Multi award-winning stylist
deadlines, rushing and stress. And
Rhys Giles and his talented team
with the finest treatments from Elemis
use luxurious Kerastase products for
and Leighton Denny, you are assured
a simple restyle or special occasion
of that little bit of nourishment for the
styling.
body and spirit.
Stay in shape or just leave the world behind you in one of our two health clubs - Dylans or The Forum, which include state of the art gymnasiums and spectacular swimming pools complemented by invigorating jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms.
Discover three spectacular courses,
ultimate challenge built specifically to
each with their own character and
test the world’s greatest golfers at The
challenges. The original Roman Road
2010 Ryder Cup.
designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Senior, the challenging
In early June the Resort hosts the
Montgomerie course designed by
annual ISPS Handa Wales Open, a
the Ryder Cup legend himself, or
leading European Tour event.
the dramatic Twenty Ten course, the
There are two clubhouses within the
The Twenty Ten is one of Europe’s finest
manicured grounds of Celtic Manor.
clubhouses and was a fitting environment for the world’s top professionals who
The Lodge has a distinctly Canadian
competed here for The 2010 Ryder Cup.
feel with its open fires, exposed cedar wood beams and hand-cut stone walls.
Today our guests can follow in their
It offers a wonderful space to relax and
footsteps, enjoying the oak panelled
enjoy the panoramic views over the
splendour of the locker rooms or taking
Roman Road course and the Severn
a perch on the balcony overlooking the
Estuary.
course and the Usk Valley beyond.
“The harder you work, the luckier you get.� Gary Player
The state of the art Golf Academy at
Our team of professional coaches will
Celtic Manor is perfect for beginners
provide just the right amount of help
to the game and experienced players
and guidance to improve your game,
alike.
whether that be showing you how to pick up a club for the first time, full analysis of your swing using the latest digital technology, or a few helpful tips to solve that niggling problem.
Children are welcome guests at the
Our outdoor adventure playground is
Resort, and our action-packed schedule
perfect for kids that want to run around
of exciting weekend and school holiday
and enjoy some fresh air, while our
activities offers fun for kids of all ages.
spectacular adventure golf courses and exhilarating Forest Jump treetop ropes
Our family games room is a great
adventure are ideal for families who
place to hang out, with everything from
enjoy a challenge.
table football, air hockey, pool, Xbox Kinect and a funky jukebox for older
There are also dedicated children’s
kids, to an exciting soft play adventure
swim times in The Forum pool, allowing
for younger ones.
families to enjoy a fun time together.
The Resort has two professional
2,000 acres of panoramic parkland
standard floodlit tennis courts, which
on the edge of 23,000 acres of open
have been graced by the likes of
countryside, lends itself perfectly to
Pat Cash, Henri Leconte and Goran
all kinds of outdoor pursuits including
Ivanisevic.
mountain biking and walking along the Resort’s many trails.
A stay at Celtic Manor can also open the door to a whole range of new experiences. Our ideal location, set in
Treetops Shooting School caters for
including the River Usk where anglers
all levels of sportsmen including
can experience some of the best
beginners, experienced marksmen
salmon and trout fishing outside of
and children aged 12 years and over.
Scotland at a picturesque spot close
Our friendly instructors will impart
to the Newbridge on Usk country inn.
their expert knowledge in a safe and well organised environment.
The local area around Celtic Manor also boasts an abundance of
Guests who prefer a more tranquil
historical attractions including Tintern
pastime can choose to fish at one of
Abbey, Chepstow Castle and the
the many local lakes or scenic rivers
Roman town of Caerleon, all within
here in the idyllic Welsh countryside
easy reach of the Resort.
Whether it’s a wedding, conference, exhibition, a small informal meeting or an extravagant gala dinner, we can offer the ideal venue and the perfect backdrop, setting the scene for an unforgettable occasion.
Our Reservations Team are available seven days a week on +44 (0) 1633 410262 They will be delighted to help with bookings or any questions you might have. Or you can book accommodation and learn more online by visiting celtic-manor.com or email bookings@celtic-manor.com
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