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, archery, laser clays 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 will There are four-poster beds for the enjoy a stay at the 19th century Manor romantics among you and deluxe House. The traditional period styling family rooms are available for guests has been preserved and its reception who require a little more space to area is decked with original prints and unwind. photos from a time long gone. 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. Want to escape the city? Seek out time in your schedule for fun, fresh air and five star relaxation in the sumptuous surroundings of our luxurious Hunter Lodges. Nestled in the peaceful tranquility of the beautiful Usk Valley with breathtaking views over The Twenty Ten golf course, chill out in the Kooky Kestrel, pamper and luxuriate in the Plucky Pheasant, or live it up in the Swanky Swallow. All come made for sharing with four fabulously luxurious en-suite bedrooms, and a decadent outdoor hot tub with views to die for. “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 Grill with its panoramic We offer a choice of six extraordinary views overlooking the 18th green culinary experiences to choose from. 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 relaxed 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, the Ryder Cup legend himself, or each with their own character and the dramatic Twenty Ten course, the challenges. The original Roman Road ultimate challenge built specifically to designed by the legendary Robert test the world’s greatest golfers at The Trent Jones Senior, the challenging 2010 Ryder Cup. Montgomerie course designed by 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 Celtic Manor Golf Club has a competed here for The 2010 Ryder Cup. distinctly Canadian feel with its open fires, exposed cedar wood beams Today our guests can follow in their and hand-cut stone walls. It offers a footsteps, enjoying the oak panelled wonderful space to relax and enjoy the splendour of the locker rooms or taking panoramic views over the Roman Road a perch on the balcony overlooking the course and the Severn 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 Our outdoor adventure playground is the Resort, and our action-packed perfect for kids that want to run around schedule of exciting weekend and and enjoy some fresh air, while our school holiday activities offers fun for spectacular adventure golf courses, kids of all ages. archery, laser clays, laser combat and exhilarating Forest Jump treetop ropes Our kids’ club is a great place to adventure are ideal for families who hang out, with everything from table enjoy a challenge. football, air hockey, pool, Xbox Kinect and a funky jukebox for older kids, There are also dedicated children’s to an exciting soft play adventure for swim times in The Forum pool, allowing 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. In 2014, Celtic Manor played host to international leaders, presidents and prime ministers during the NATO Summit. 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 The Celtic Manor Resort is committed to preserving our natural environment and this booklet is printed on elemental chlorine-free paper made with timber from well-managed sustainable forests. The mills have ISO 14001 and certified chain of custody. VOTED NUMBER 1 UK CONFERENCE HOTEL 2007 - 2011 BE ST UK H OT E L 2011 & 2014 Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom, NP18 1HQ T: +44 (0) 1633 413000 E: bookings@celtic-manor.com celtic-manor.com