Dunadry Hotel and Gardens, in Co. Antrim, has unveiled the new thermal Spa Garden, after a £600,000 (€723,444) investment by the McKeever Hotel Group.
The private, adult-only retreat was built in Dunadry’s former courtyard, which was completely renovated into a secluded haven for a maximum of 20 guests.
The owners claim that the early response to the Spa Garden, which opened on 2 December, has been hugely positive, with online bookings and sales of gift vouchers surpassing all initial targets.
“We’re quite upfront about the Spa Garden and what this means for the guest experience – it is not therapy for the masses,” said Bridgene McKeever, company secretary and director of sales and marketing. “This is a premium, private retreat, offering peace, relaxation and tranquillity for those who need time to rejuvenate by escaping the everyday.”
Situated beside the Six-Mile Water and with direct access from ten specially designed bedrooms, the Spa Garden is complete with hot tubs, a sauna, a plunge pool and lounging areas, including a temperature-controlled glasshouse.
According to the owners, every aspect of the space has been designed to feel intimate, serene and restorative.
The unveiling of the new wellness facility coincides with the restoration and recent launch of the Cellar, a private wine- and whiskey-tasting venue located in the hotel.
“Just like the Cellar, the Spa Garden is all about creating high-end, bespoke, memorable experiences for our guests – those from Ireland and those travelling from overseas,” added McKeever.
“Of course, each experience is backed by the warm welcome and our famous ‘we do more’ culture, which we aim to deliver across every hotel in our group.”
