GNI MAG ISSUE 59 - Christmas 2023

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REVIEW KINGFISHER COUNTRY ESTATE

KINGFISHER Country Estate On Sunday past I was invited to stay/review the Kingfisher Country Estate - Previously Hilton Templepatrick, in the past I have been at the hotel for meetings though never stayed so this is another new experience for me to share with our readers. It couldn’t have come at a better time either as the hotel has been undergoing a refurbishment and rebrand. Here are a few words from the Kingfishers website ahead of my review. ____________________ ‘The recent acquisition of Hilton Belfast Templepatrick by Loughview Leisure Group sets the stage for the development of Northern Ireland’s preeminent Resort and Golf Hotel. Kingfisher Country Estate will feature world class facilities including the luxurious Double Tree Resort Hotel, modern, immersive hydrotherapy area and spa, health club with indoor pool, sauna and fitness centre, award winning Parkland golf course, outdoor activities and accommodation pods bringing you closer to nature.’

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Completion of the initial program of redevelopment includes the refurbishment of guest room accommodation, providing luxury, quality, comfort and memorable experiences in the wooded surrounds of the County Antrim countryside. Every one of the hotel’s 129 rooms has been styled to induce calm and restfulness while a natural colour palette of soft sage, heritage teals and nudes is accentuated by rich walnut fixtures and finished with premium textiles. This stunning composition, elevated by views of our handsome parkland and golf course, makes a sleepover at Kingfisher Country Estate an indulgent experience to remember. Set among 220 acres of wooded parkland on the Kingfisher Country Estate, our hotel has access to the championship Templepatrick Golf Course. We’re within a 15-minute drive of Belfast Airport and 13 miles from the City Center. _____ Approx 2 weeks before my stay I knew I was

in for something special - I received the most elegant emerald green presentation box in the post, it contained a voucher which detailed everything that was planned for my stay - I thought this was a wonderful touch which really got me excited. I have stayed in many hotels and establishments over the years reviewing and as a regular guest and I do not recall receiving anything similar. Needless to say we are already off to a more than promising start OK let’s relax into my review! I had planned to check in early, but due to work commitments it was around 5pm before I arrived, I was immediately taken back on the drive in. It was so scenic with lush greenery which set the tone for quality and the experience that was ahead of me. The reception staff were so friendly, they checked me in promptly , explained the location of the bar, restaurant, spa and fitness suite before advising me of my room and confirming details around my dinner plans.


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MAKING MAGICAL MOMENTS Christmas

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KINGFISHERCountry Estate

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pages 112-114

BREDA LODGE

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pages 110-111

FITNESS THE COUNTDOWN IS ON...

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page 109

CASTING COUCH Martin Kearney

1min
page 108

TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY Martin Murray

3min
pages 106-107

Gnostic REVIEW

1min
page 105

REAL LIFEPaul

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pages 101-105

TRAVEL Zurich

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pages 97-100

TIPS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HUMANIST WEDDING

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pages 95-96

OUR BIG DAY Lee & Loan

11min
pages 89-94

OUR BIG DAY Becky & Ciara

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pages 81-88

THE LORD BAGENAL INN

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pages 79-80

THE LODGE

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page 74

YOUR CELEBRANT

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pages 72-73

FOR LOVERS OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT

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THE OUTING

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pages 62-63

SPENDING CHRISTMAS ALONE Xand

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pages 60-61

SURVIVING AND THRIVING THE WORK CHRISTMAS PARTY

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pages 54-56

LOTS OF CHEER, LITTLE CASH

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JEAN CHRISTOPHE NOVELLI BRINGS MICHELIN STARS CHRISTMAS TO AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT

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EVERY WOMAN WANTS TO BE HER!

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pages 29-30

THE RETURN OF PARRALOX

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