elebrating its fifth birthday in 2012, Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Tipperary has become a leading wedding and family break hotel. The resort prides itself on being a key part of the local community.
Set in the shadow of the Galtee Mountains, the Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort is the perfect venue for your breakaway. This luxurious hotel is adjacent to the renowned Tipperary Racecourse, Limerick Junction Railway Station, and the Glen of Aherlow.
Accommodation
The hotel offers well appointed, modern, and spacious hotel rooms which all overlook either the golf resort or the Tipperary Racecourse. For a more extravagant break, why not book and stay in one of the four junior suites. The resort has 45 two-bedroom self-catering lodges, some of which face on to the 10th fairway, a favourite with many of the keen golfers who frequently stay.
Family holidays
With plenty of space for the children, it is hard to beat the luxury self catering accommodation that Ballykisteen Lodges offers. Self catering accommodation comes with full access to hotel, leisure and spa facilities, and not to forget the BallyK Kidz Club.
Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort is a family friendly hotel, with the BallyK Kidz Club during the summer holidays and mid-term breaks making it one of the best locations for family holidays in Ireland. Relax in the Serenity Day Spa or enjoy a round of golf while the children have the time of their lives. For competitive family packages contact the hotel on (062 ) 33333 or visit www.ballykisteen hotel.com
Golf course
Complementing the Ballykisteen Hotel, the golf resort includes a superb 18 hole, 72 par Des Smyth-designed championship golf course which was opened in 1993; it was formerly the famous Ballykisteen Stud. The clever design and suitability to all handicaps makes the Ballykisteen golf course an ideal venue for any golf outing. The golf course is set only minutes from Limerick Junction, County Tipperary, in sylvan surroundings against a backdrop of the Galtee Mountains. The golf course is constructed to the highest of standards and is distinguished by the superb quality of the putting surfaces. Smyth laid out each hole using the natural contours of the land where possible and incorporated an abundance of bunkers and water hazards which feature on 11 holes.
Smyth himself puts forward the 15th as one of the signature holes at Ballykisteen — “Probably the most difficult in the country; 230 yards from the back elevated tee to a green surrounded by water on three sides and out of bounds on the left, nothing but a perfect golf shot will do.”
Talk to the golf shop about the very competitive golf society packages available, or if you just fancy a night away and to play a round of golf at your own leisure call (062 ) 33333 for the hotel’s special golf packages, or visit www.ballykisteenhotel.com
Serenity Day Spa
The Serenity Day Spa is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Let the aroma of candles, gentle music, and soothing essential oils transport you into a haven of calm and serenity for the perfect chance to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.
A trip to the day spa is a must for any woman looking for a breakaway, or hen parties looking for something a little different.
Group packages are available by calling Serenity Day Spa directly on (062 ) 32101 or preview the list of treatments on www.ballykisteen hotel.com
