‘Tis the season to be jolly, true enough – but by New Year’s Eve, dedicated revelers of every vintage could do with a bit of pampering. Castlemartyr Resort, nestled in bucolic County Cork, Ireland, offers guests and their wee ones an effortless New Year’s celebration ensconced in the elegant intimacy of its restored seventeenth century manor house. The package, on offer for €295 per person sharing, includes overnight accommodation in the resort’s luxurious and spacious Deluxe guestrooms. Ever accommodating to families, the resort is pleased to offer an interconnecting second Deluxe room for the children (maximum of two) at the rate of €170 for the room, per night. (Packages are also offered for a rate of €690 for a Manor State Room and €900 for a Grand Suite.) In addition to the bespoke accommodations, the New Year’s Eve package also includes the following:

• Afternoon Tea upon arrival, complete with finger sandwiches, elegant pastries, and homemade scones with clotted cream and jam. For the children, there will be a special afternoon buffet high tea, perfectly timed to allow for an early bed! Even better: babysitting can be arranged in advance at rates of €15 per hour (one or two children) or €20 per hour (three or more children).
• Pre-dinner champagne-and-canapés reception in the magnificent manor house lobby.
• The Gala Black Tie Dinner & Ball. To be served in the breathtakingly beautiful Capel Suite, the dinner-and-dance festivities include a five course gourmet dinner, wine pairings par excellence, and the timeless ambience of Castlemartyr Resort.

Replete and refreshed for the night ahead, revelers will enjoy the rhythms of “The Roaring 40s” swing band, as well as a festive complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Not to be forgotten – as with old acquaintances – is the indulgent New Year’s Day brunch that completes the package.
Guests who wish to extend their stay for another day – perhaps to luxuriate in the sybaritic pleasures of The Spa at Castlemartyr, experience the unique inland links-style golf course and stylish Clubhouse, roam the gentle contours of the estate with the family, or simply lounge by the fire – will enjoy a rate of €200 per person sharing a Deluxe guestroom, full Irish breakfast included, the night of January 1, 2011.