Read what the media have had to say about Farnham ....
A winding 90-minute drive from Dublin through Irish hamlets, past quaint public houses, misty lanes and star-spangled skies leads to the Radisson Farnham Estate Hotel, Cavan. I arrive late at night but can’t fail to be uplifted by my stylish room…first thing in the morning, I pull back the dramatic velvet curtains with glee - the view overlooks a ‘storybook path’ leading toward mysterious woodlands.
THE ESCAPE GUIDE – The Observer
October 2007
Looks to love: Radisson SAS Farnham Estate Hotel, Cavan – sophisticated, luxurious and very,very stylish.
Irish Interiors
The soft hills, lakes, prairies and woods of Farnham Estate constitute an exclusive oasis where nature, luxury, tradition, design and rest are combined in the Radisson SAS Style. For serenity two floors are dedicated to beauty and well-being – it sends you floating away above the daily stress.
Catherine Peyre, ARTRAVEL Magazine, France
Nov 2007
I loved the ambience of the spa, the treatments rooms were larger than the norm; they were spacious and bright. One of my regular treatments is reflexology, I love it and I believe in it and I am quite opinionated about it. I had an hour with Wissam, a charming Syrian; he handpicked a reviving oil mix of rosemary, pine and sweet orange, he slowly and methodically worked through my feet and he was spot on when he diagnosed a blockage in my shoulder, a blockage in my mouth and inability to relax- absolutely right – I was very impressed by him!
Terry Keane, “Aphro and Dite”, Social & Personal
Dec 2007/Jan 2008
The hotel boasts 150 stylish bedrooms ( the contemporary style fused with the 700 year old house is amazing!), and some seriously decadent treatments including a caviar facial. Not to be missed.
U Magazine
Oct 2007
The moment you enter the driveway of Farnham Estate in County Cavan, Ireland, you are greeted by acres of rolling countryside and a peaceful haven that cannot fail to capture the spirit of relaxation.
Liane Voisey, Brand New You Magazine, UK
Nov 2007
The entire effect was a perfect blend of the minimalist and luxurious; cool and deep comfort, with no excess clutter. The spa … truly the highlight. Devilishly cunning design was everywhere evident, and most polite and pleasant attendants promptly appeared and disappeared as needed along the way. One feels that Lord Farnham, God bless him, would have approved and appreciated.
Dr. Brendan O’Shea, Irish Medical News
Oct 2007
Tatler, July 2007 - 50 Hot Hotels
"Elegant and stately, Farnham Estate is the perfect place to spend a spa break simply because of its size. As the biggest spa in Ireland, Farnham takes the idea of a hotel spa to a whole new level, offering a huge range of treatments to suit anyone who is looking to get away from it all. Try the Moroccan Rose Oil foot polish to usher your tooties into the Summer season"
Cara Aer Lingus - 7 of the best Spas, June 2007
"A 16th century estate that has fused a 700-year old Georgian House with a sleek modern wing that now caters for 150 seriously stylish bedrooms and a 40,000 square foot spa. The spa is an exceptional space...."
"If the image of having Opalescent fish eggs smeared over your face is enough to have you hiding under your treatment bed, well think again. The caviar facial is the rolls royce of facials and just about as decadent as they come..."
Conde Nast Traveler - 2007 Hot List
World’s Top New 138 Hotels
“At first glance, this comely country house appears not to have changed in the 300 years it has stood on this site. Its presence however, is a bit of trompe l’oeil: Behind the façade is a bright, thoroughly modern lobby and a newly constructed wing. The focus here is on health and relaxation, centred around the 40,000 sq ft state-of-the-art spa, including a stimulating menthol aromatherapy chamber. The 150 rooms in the new wing are compact, comfortable and handsomely appointed in natural woods, while the eight in the original house are gloriously large, quiet and decorated with a tastefully restrained hand. An 18 hole golf course is set to open next year; until then guests can get their fill of Ireland’s green on the estate’s four miles of walking trails. When to go: Year round. Mild Winters allow golf throughout most of the year. Which room to book: Any in the original house for the best views, the most space and a stately feel”
World’s Top New 75 Spas
“The Farnham Estate Health Spa is a 40,000 sq ft oasis of natural light, bamboo, stone, silence and pampering that offers a mind-boggling array of body and beauty treatments. Guests can freely sample the spa’s beautifully tiled amethyst salt grotto, sauna, indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool, herbal steam bath and other indulgent diversions, or book a gentlemen’s specialized Prescription Facial, a relaxing cleansing with Aromatherapy Associates and Kerstin Florian products…”
Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
May 2007
Cavan Cool
“Farnham is a mixture of classic and funky, a grand drawing room gives way to a hot pink lounge with a swirl of a sofa that seems to invite a little mischief. The rooms in the new part of the hotel are contemporary – with little twists and touches…… The best rooms, however are in the old house and if you’re planning to indulge, it’s really worth upgrading to one of the suites, such as The Farnham or The Bedell, where fireplaces, magnificent bathtubs and opulent beds await…….
Leaving the next day. I realized that while I say I want to live in the countryside, like many people, my life is in the city – and that’s why places like Farnham are so wonderful, little interludes to rebalance and restore us mind, body and soul.”
Connections Magazine
April/May 2007
“…. Come here midweek to create your own retreat, or be a weekender and indulge. … This is an hotel spa, but it’s no afterthought. The treatments are consistently excellent, from facials to therapeutic sports massages. Alongside gorgeous-smelling Aromatherapy Associates products, it uses a botanical range by Swedish company Kirstin Florian, which devised Farnham’s signature treatment, The Farnham Cure, a two-hour total relaxation ritual involving steam, hydrotherapy, wild flower bath, mineral mud wrap, mini facial and full body massage. .. Hotel interiors are contemporary and effectively decked out with giant photographs of the flora, fauna, forests and lakes of the estate taken during different seasons. In the evenings, the lounge bar area makes a more cosy and inspiring eating space …”
Body & Soul Escapes Book
May 2007
Estate of Bliss
“Although a relative newcomer to the hotel scene, the Radisson SAS Farnham Estate Hotel has quickly established itself as one of the best hotels in the country, not least because of its spa, which is unlike anything else in Ireland. The spa is vast at over 40,000 sq ft but it manages to remain intimate and cosy. Its certainly one of the most beautiful spas we’ve ever seen. The waiting room is luxurious but understated, with a beautiful open fire, couches to sink into and muted décor, inspired by natural tones. The spa’s interior is genius – managing to feel modern, calming and health-inducing without resorting to the usual blonde woods and clinical white … your could easily spend an entire weekend in this spa and never run out of things to do….. Take your bridesmaids for girly fun or your fiancé for a romantic escape – either way, you’ll never want to leave.”
Wedding Belle Magazine
Summer 07
“Farnham Estate boasts an impressive spa resume with a unique health and wellness facility that provides a holistic approach. The Spa is huge and the offer world class. Don’t leave without visiting the indoor-to-outdoor infinity pool (taking a dip in the rain is an experience, trust us!)”
Irish Tatler Magazine
Jan/Feb 07 Issue
“Romantic, luxurious, its stunning mix of contemporary design fused with traditional architecture will take you and your guests breath away”
Wedding Belles Magazine
Autumn 06 Issue
Calm down in Cavan
“Farnham has been designed for the tourist who seeks quiet repose and it has a somewhat eco slant, with a liberal sprinkling of health on top ….. “
Business & Finance Magazine
6 April 2007
“ Why stay here? Chic design meets rural luxury in this historic house turned luxury spa resort. Luckily for us, it’s not as formidably trendy as all that though. Here, you really can sit back and relax – there is a lovely mix of people, both clientele and international staff – and set as it is in 1,300 acres of parkland, the whole vibe is seriously chilled and self-spoiling.”
Irish Examiner
5 March 2007
“Worth getting out of bed for: With every suite done differently, the chain-feel has been banished completely at the boutiquey Farnham…..Think low key glamour in a warm, convivial atmosphere … In the evening join in the house party feel at the in-house Wine Goose Cellar Bar.”
Sunday Tribune
4 February 2007
Treat Yourself to The Lavender Dreams
“Breathe deep. Inhale the calming and balancing benefits of wild lavender in this totally uplifting spa experience which includes a two-step invigorating full body scrub, a warm wrap and a full body massage”
Irish Independent
26 Feb 2007
Weekend Pass
“Fusing old-world grandeur and 20th century cool, suites come complete with roaring fires and old sash windows and are so vast they seem like Park Avenue apartments….. This spectacular sanctuary was made for relaxation.”
Image Magazine
February 2007
Old meets new in high style glamour at Ireland’s largest Spa
“What we love? Everything. This hotel is really heaven on earth, the design, the ambience and the stunning surroundings are all to die for.”
House and Home Magazine
July 2006
A Little Luxury
“For those that like their adventures with a luxurious lining, the newly opened Farnham Estate in Cavan blends timeless beauty of a 300-year old mansion with a high-tech health spa and high-octane outdoor activity centre …”
Cara Magazine
June 2006
Ireland’s largest hotel spa marries past and present in beauty of old estate home
“Imagine sweeping up a two mile driveway, through acres of parkland, wild flowers and herbs, shaded by ancient specimen trees and coming to rest in front of the beautiful classical building that survives today as Farnham House, and which is now the centerpiece of a stunning new hotel resort. Dream no longer ….”
Daily Ireland
May 2006
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“It’s hard to keep up with the number of spas opening around Ireland these days, but one to watch has to be Farnham Estate Health Spa in Cavan. Definitely for the jet set”
Prudence Magazine
May 2006 |
