€7.4 million invested at Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Blessington Co. Wicklow boasts 90-luxurious bedrooms, an award winning 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, conference centre, banqueting suites, a restaurant & bar, self-catering holiday homes and an 18th century Manor House. We initially purchased in 2016, and by the end of 2019 over €6 million was invested into the property to return it to its former glory.
Initial works saw the addition of a contemporary clubhouse, bunkers refurbished, two new championship tee boxes added and all of the greens reseeded. Internally, 16 bedrooms were built while the original bedrooms were upgraded. Meanwhile, a new lobby and new hotel bar were added while several grand reception rooms in the original Manor House were restored.
2020 marked the completion of the second phase of the renovation project, bringing the total investment figure in the property to €7.4 million. The spectacular new restaurant, ‘Fia Rua,’ a stylish and effortlessly chic bistro-style eatery overlooking the 18th green was created. The work on the restaurant was completed by interior designer, Julie Goggin.
AA Rosette award winning Fia Rua restaurant ensures that visitors enjoy the finest cuisine served up by Executive Head Chef, Eddie McDermott.
The hotel ballroom, the ‘Russborough Suite’, has also been completely redesigned and renovated by Julie who sought to create a bright, contemporary and elegant space which could be used for weddings, gala dinners or events.
“We wanted the space to feel light, luxurious and timeless and created bespoke panelling with inset mirrors to reflect light and add luxury to the room. The panelling takes its inspiration from the Manor House at Tulfarris and from the nearby, Palladian mansion Russborough House. Essentially, the design is a modern interpretation of a classical ballroom”, said Julie. “The colours throughout have been kept very pale and soft. Warm white provides the main backdrop for the scheme while tones of blue provide the accent colours.”
The Russborough Suite, styled with cool, neutral tones, chandeliers and flooded with natural light, eludes a sense of understated elegance. The adjacent reception area and bar, which can be partitioned off from the ballroom or left entirely open, provides the ideal multi-functional space for an array of catering options or pre-dinner drinks. Here there is a balance between comfortable sofa seating with stone topped cocktail tables, high bar tables paired with leather clad stools and a crystal ceiling.
From here, meander to the stunning gardens and courtyard to host a barbecue and gaze out across the lakes. Perfect for a summer evening cocktail reception, family occasions and weddings.
The new ballroom can comfortably hold 250 guests for dinner on round tables or 320 people theatre style. A movable stage offers more flexibility for guests.
The Russborough Suite, located on the ground floor of the conference centre, can accommodate 250 dinner guests or 320 people theatre style.
Darren Byrne, General Manager of Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, said, “We are delighted with all of the works that have taken place here to date. The aim is to continually innovate, renovate and improve our offering so that our discerning guests and wedding couples can have a memorable experience. The new ballroom is very elegant, and we are looking forward to hosting many special days here in the coming months and years. We can also host civil ceremonies and humanist celebrations on the resort. The exterior grounds of the resort provide plenty of great locations for outdoor weddings and blessings.”
Jim Murphy, our CEO said, “Although 2020 has been a challenging year for our industry we are committed to our plans to redevelop and add to the facilities at Tulfarris. In 2021 we plan to add a light filled atrium lounge which will connect the original Manor House to the banqueting and conference areas. We already completely redesigned the Bridal Suite in the Manor House and plan to redesign the remaining bedrooms in the early part of the next year.”
Located on the banks of the picturesque Blessington Lakes and shadowed by the Wicklow mountains, a mere 45 minute drive from Dublin opens the gates to this 4 star retreat offering delicious food, relaxed bars and deluxe guest accommodation in the heart of a 220 acre resort.
The extensive renovation work on their award-winning championship golf course, ensures guests are welcomed to playing surfaces, bunkers and facilities in top class condition – the perfect choice for a socially distanced corporate day or team building activity.
Guests can experience the one AA Rosette award-winning Fia Rua restaurant, served up by Executive Head Chef, Eddie McDermott. All ingredients are sourced locally from Irish farmers and suppliers where possible.
To make an appointment to view the latest facilities at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort call (045) 867 600 or see www.tulfarrishotel.com