PICTURESQUE ISLAND GETAWAY

Check into a Thermal Suite or Tee-Off on a Championship Golf Course

The Sheraton Fota Island Golf Resort and Spa, Ireland’s latest luxury destination lies in a 780 acre estate of picturesque surroundings, nestled in the heart of a peaceful island and only a stones throw from Cork city. The resort combines a stylish hotel and spa, championship golf courses with a world class golf academy, residential lodges and a proposed marina, located along the scenic coastline of County Cork.

Revitalise

The Sheraton Fota Island Golf Resort and Spa has 131 luxurious guest rooms and suites, incorporating the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, each offering superb views of the woodland or golf course. Each room is designed with relaxation and indulgence in mind, instilled through a cutting edge décor evident throughout the resort. The Fota Island Spa is designed to concentrate on the guest’s well-being, offering devotees of pampering the complete spa experience.

The spa is available to both residential and nonresidential guests. There are over 60 treatments available spread throughout 18 treatment rooms. The hydrotherapy suite incorporates the first ‘walking river’ a revitalising form of reflexology using water currents. There are designated couple’s suites, a thermal suite, as well as three luxurious beauty rooms, numerous water therapies including affusion showers, sea crystal and floatation baths, a thalaxion room and a post treatment relaxation conservatory. Among the beauty and massage techniques on offer at the Sheraton are specialised sport massages, maternity and men’s treatments.

Rejuvenate

The state of the art facilities ensure that guests are left feeling completely rejuvenated after their choice of treatments. The spa also has a fully equipped and spacious fitness gym, including a full-size swimming pool and a relaxation area, as well as a juice bar. Sheraton Fota Island is the only spa in Ireland which features Comfort Zone, an Italian spa product line. Many of the resort’s signature treatments draw their inspiration from a number of age-old rituals, including the ancient Tui Na Oriental therapy and Indian Ayurveda, including the well-known Indian head massage technique. All the Comfort Zone treatments are preceded by the Tranquility welcome ritual, enabling the guest to relax and soothe their senses. These, plus many other options are available through tailored choices of full and half day spa and beauty treatment packages on offer at the Sheraton.

All Day Dining

There are a tempting selection of restaurants with an array of menus to choose from, including The Cove, a gourmet grill room which specialises in freshly caught seafood from the locality, as well as specialised meats and organic produce. Fota is an allday dining venue with an outdoor terrace for those warmer days, while in the relaxed surroundings of the Amber Lounge, guests have the chance to sample one of over 75 whiskeys, and is an ideal setting for a coffee or tea break during the day.

State of the Art

The resort offers distinctively challenging golf courses including The Deerpark, the original golf course, designed by Irish golfing legend Christy O'Connor, Jr. and redesigned by Jeff Howes Golf Design in 1998. More recently an additional nine holes have been added, and are due to be opened this summer. The par 71 championship course, host to the Irish Open on two occasions, has undulating putting surfaces and strategically placed bunkers, offering a challenge for even the most competitive of golfers. The newly refurbished Clubhouse has the added advantage of housing its very own Turkish bath, enticing golfers after a demanding round of precise putting. Sheraton Fota Island also incorporates Ireland’s newest golf academy, housing two large teaching rooms with the latest high-tech video systems with state-of-the-art computerised analysis, as well as a full array of teaching aids. The Spike Bar is perfect for light snacks before venturing onto the green as well as providing excellent après golf cuisine, over looking the unique 18th island green, a picturesque end to your round. The Pro Shop, features the world’s leading brands of golf clothing and equipment, and is perfect for a spot of retail therapy after your day of club swinging.

Sheraton Fota Island Golf Resort and Spa presents the ultimate get away experience set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. So whether you’re an avid golfer, eager to practice your driving technique, a spa enthusiast or just looking for a quiet break away; Sheraton Fota Island can offer you a tailored package to meet your desires

Published in the July/August 2007 Issue of Irish Entrepreneur