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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 fourteen
hundred 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 tennis, mountain biking,
fishing and clay pigeon shooting.

“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, Le

Clubhouse.

Patio with its authentic French cuisine
and then The Crown - a fine dining

Just a stone’s throw from the Resort

experience that we’re sure will satisfy

Hotel is the Newbridge on Usk,

the most demanding of gourmets.

our traditional country pub serving
wholesome country fare.

The Newbridge on Usk, a 200-year-

and elegance in mind, each room

old country inn, occupies an idyllic

has a distinctive design with beautiful

rural location sitting on the banks of

furnishings, oak and teak pieces and

the beautiful river Usk. Only a short

a roll top bath and storm shower.

distance from the Resort itself, it is the
perfect location for Resort residents to

The stunning gastro pub combines

relax and unwind.

quaint, old worldly charm with a
modern twist. Reflecting the setting,

Featuring six stylish en-suite

the wholesome country fare is

bedrooms, designed with comfort

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

Comfortable sofas, blazing fires, and

For the sport fans amongst you,

afternoon tea; what could be better?

the Cellar Bar in The Manor House
provides the perfect retreat to enjoy a

Here at Celtic Manor there are many

pint and some live sport on the many

ways to pass the afternoon and one

widescreen televisions.

of them is afternoon tea in Merlins. A
truly agreeable hour indeed.

“Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Two luxurious spas, The Forum Spa

For the ultimate finishing touch,

and spa at Dylans Health and Fitness

complete your pampering experience

Club, offer visitors a sanctuary from

with a professional hair styling

the world of deadlines, rushing and

session. Multi award-winning stylist

stress. And with the finest treatments

Rhys Giles and his talented team

from Elemis and Leighton Denny,

use luxurious Kerastase products for

you are assured of that little bit of

a simple restyle or special occasion

nourishment for the body and spirit.

styling.

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 Celtic Manor 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 a fitting environment for
the world’s top professionals who will

The Lodge has a distinctly Canadian

compete for The 2010 Ryder Cup.

feel with its open fires, exposed cedar
wood beams and hand-cut stone walls.

Until then our guests can enjoy the

It offers a wonderful space to relax and

oak panelled splendour of the locker

enjoy the panoramic views over the

rooms or take a perch on the balcony

Roman Road course and the Severn

overlooking the course and the Usk

Estuary.

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

everything from swings, slides and a

Resort, and an action-packed schedule

sandpit.

of exciting weekend and school holiday
activities are perfect for kids of any age.

The Hideaway Club and crèche cater
for children from birth to eleven years

There’s guaranteed fun for all kids with

of age, ensuring our younger guests

a super cool games room to hang out

never get bored.

in where they can play lots of great
games including air hockey, table

There are also dedicated children’s

tennis, table football and pool, plus

swim times in The Forum pool, allowing

an outdoor adventure playground has

families to enjoy a fun time together.

The Resort has two professional

1,400 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

here in the idyllic Welsh countryside

all levels of sportsmen including

including the River Wye, popular for

beginners, experienced marksmen

salmon, or the River Usk for a spot of

and children aged 12 years and over.

fly fishing.

Our friendly instructors will impart
their expert knowledge in a safe and

The local area around Celtic Manor

well organised environment.

also boasts an abundance of
historical attractions including Tintern

Guests who prefer a more tranquil

Abbey, Chepstow Castle and the

pastime can choose to fish at one of

Roman town of Caerleon, all within

the many local lakes or scenic rivers

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

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, 2008 & 2009

Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley
Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom, NP18 1HQ
T: +44 (0) 1633 413000
F: +44 (0) 1633 412910

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