Once settled, we hopped on the complimentary bicycles and set out on an adventure. Short lived cause I got cold, but we still had a nice little cycle down to the water...and by down I mean big hill. I made it back up without having to walk the bike. Proud moment.
That evening the hotel was hosting a wine and food festival (all Stratfordians will understand how exciting this is). We didn't join in for the whole event, but we did sit in the pub, have a drink, a fantastic meal and listened to the pianist hired for the evening. We then recluded to our room while the hotel was bustling below, to drink wine and watch X-Factor. Yes we like the show.
Morning came to us being one of the first guests to emerge looking for breakfast (reason being that we were not up to all hours of the morning tasting wine...or we just really love our breakfast). And it was worth it, oh it was, loads of fresh fruit, smoked salmon, custom made crepes and omelettes....all the meat Jay could even wish for...pastries, cheeses, yogurts, juices. You get the picture.
Oh and I went for a massage at the spa, I was a bit of a space cadet afterwards. SO relaxed. The spa smelled of Lavender, was cosy warm and the treatments were perfect.
I would love an excuse to go back there on this trip, we will have to see. There are loads of other spots to go to, and possibly warmer ones:) Nevertheless, Lough Eske Castle Hotel is top of my list for Honeymoon destinations. Or in our case, future Anniversary celebration destinations.
Oh! And I did I mention how cool the hotel looks lit up at night? They have all these statues round about (which can kind of give you a fright), but once you are used to them they seem tell a story.
that looks amazing! lucky duckies ;)
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