If you’re in need of some rest and relaxation, this luxury hotel spa should be top of your agenda

Whether it’s to treat yourself or to gift to someone special, a spa day truly is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and the five-star Dromoland Castle Hotel has just reopened The Castle Spa, and it’s every bit as luxurious as you’d expect.

Combining sensory, serenity, history and luxury, The Castle Spa is nestled deep within the historic stone walls of the 16th-century castle estate in County Clare. Working with Dr Barbara Sturm, OSKIA and Seabody — all exclusive to the spa and created entirely by women — they promise restful therapies, soothing treatments and invigorating beauty rituals, all inspired by one of Dromoland Castle’s most revered guardians, Lady Ethel.

Utilising state-of-the-art scientific product houses that take a 360 approach to skincare and wellness, each and every aspect is specifically chosen for a reason and is guaranteed to deliver premium excellence. Cocooning their guests in total luxury, The Castle Spa provides a sanctuary that leaves you feeling relaxed, recharged, and renewed.

Treatments at The Castle Spa focus on anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and skin protection with science and nature. There are six treatment rooms, including a twin suite that’s ideal for couples or friends to share, and there’s even an Amber and Quartz Crystal bed that shapes around your body, helping to release muscle tension and promote a deeper state of relaxation.

The Whisper Room is designed to be the ultimate haven of relaxation, where peace and tranquillity reign supreme. Here, you can lounge on a relaxation bed post-treatment, and the space’s ethereal atmosphere invites you to unwind and let go of the stresses of the outside world.

From sound baths and warm oil massages to elegant robes that are reminiscent of a gown once worn by the illustrious Lady Ethel, The Castle Spa really is opulence at its finest.

Currently running ‘The Sturm Sleepover’ offering, there’s no better time to book into this luxurious realm of tranquillity and indulgence. This package is made up of an overnight stay in one of the Castle’s wonderfully appointed bedrooms, a full Irish breakfast in the morning, and — most importantly — a renowned 60-minute Dr. Barbara StrumGlow Facial.

This rejuvenating treatment harnesses the power of advanced skincare techniques so that you can experience the magic of her signature facial, tailored to your unique skin needs, leaving you feeling revitalised, refreshed and glowing! In addition to this, there will also be a 15-minute Back Massage so that you can feel the tension melt away as skilled hands soothe your muscles. Sounds pretty blissful, right? You can book here.

About the brands

Dr Barbara Sturm

An innovative high-end skin-intensive brand, Dr Barbara Sturm’s skin-healing philosophy delivers non-surgical, anti-ageing and anti-inflammation treatments that rejuvenate stressed skin. These results-driven facials provide hydration, nutrition, and regeneration glow, and the amalgamation of scientifically proven aesthetic medicine reparative contributions rejuvenate tired complexions of all ages to deliver healthy, glowing skin without surgical intervention.

Seabody

A native Irish brand that combines nature with science, Seabody introduces guests to the healing properties of seaweed for skin and muscle. Harvesting ocean plants from the Wild Atlantic Way coastline and combining them with micronutrients to create an award-winning marine-based skincare line, it offers a passive pursuit of wellness for face and body. The Dromoland Seabody Signature treatment combines a deep back massage to ease stress, with a touch facial. Linking body and breath, this treatment offers a soothing experience using Gua Sha stones to massage the face and optimise the skin’s health and vitality.

OSKIA

Offering a unique approach to tailored, sumptuous spa treatments by combining traditional therapies with modern science, OSKIA uses all-natural, bio-identical ingredients that instantly boost skin health while improving tone and texture, delivering a natural luminosity and lasting benefits. The lush, velvet-like texture of these products makes both the OSKIA Bespoke Nurturing Massage and the OSKIA Restoration Massage feel like a literal dream.

To find out more about The Castle Spa at Dromoland, visit their website.