Who owns Celtic Manor?

Celtic Manor is owned by Sir Terry Matthews, a Welsh-Canadian business magnate and serial entrepreneur, who bought the resort in 1980.

How do you get to Celtic Manor?

Celtic Manor is in Newport, South East Wales, set within the picturesque Usk Valley. It's just off the M4, a 90-minute drive from London Heathrow as well as 45-minutes from Cardiff Airport and Bristol Airport. The nearest train station is Newport, which has direct trains from Cardiff, London Paddington, and Birmingham.

What is included in a Celtic Manor spa day?

Celtic Manor has a vast array of facilities that can be enjoyed on a spa day, as well as a collection of spa treatments from Elemis including a unique Elemis Herbal Steam in a chamber. The spa facilities in the Forum Spa include a 20-metre pool overlooking the Rooftop Garden, a gym, enormous Jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and multiple plunge pools.

What is near Celtic Manor?

The resort is surrounded by 1400 acres of parkland and has three golf courses on site, but is also just a short distance from Cardiff for days out. Local attractions include the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Millennium Stadium, Newport Westlands and the Roman towns of Caerwent and Caerleon.

When was Celtic Manor built?

Originally known as Coldra House, the main building at Celtic Manor (now the Manor House) dates to the early 1860. The current hotel however opened in 1982.

What amenities does Celtic Manor have?

Across the entire resort, Celtic Manor has a vast array of amenities including three golf courses, two spas, meeting and event rooms, a golf academy, multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, fishing, shooting, forest jump ropes, adventure golf, laser combat and seven restaurants and bars.

What are the food and drink options at Celtic Manor?

There are seven restaurants and bars to choose from at Celtic Manor including The Olive Tree & Garden Room, Steak On Six, The Grill, Rafters Restaurant, The Rib, Smokehouse & Grill, PAD, Newbridge On Usk, Dulse, Sawyers Bar & Grill, Court Bar At, Coldra Court Hotel, Forum Cafe, Merlins Bar, Mulberry Bar and Cellar Bar.

How many treatment rooms are there at Celtic Manor?

There are two spas at Celtic Manor, the Forum Spa and the Ocius Spa. In total there are 16 treatment rooms.

What time is check in/check out?

Check in at Celtic Manor hotel is 4.00pm and check out is 11.00am, but they welcome your arrival before then to use the facilities.

How much did Celtic Manor cost?

In 2012 Sir Terry Matthews revealed plans for a £160m expansion at Celtic Manor.

Does Celtic Manor have a dress code?

The dress code at Celtic Manor depends on which part of the vast resort you're spending time in. The golf course and facilities require full length trousers or tailored shorts with sports socks for men, and golf skirts or mid-length trousers and sleeveless shirts for women, all with golf shoes must be worn. In restaurants guests are asked to wear smart casual clothing.

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Celtic Manor

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EXCLUSIVE TO SPABREAKS.COM. With so many world-class facilities to indulge in at Celtic Manor, you’ll struggle to fit everything into one day, making it the ideal weekend getaway, especially for a special occasion. Alongside its three golf courses and choice of restaurants, the spa is sizeable so make sure you take the time to enjoy all that’s on offer. The herbal steam chamber is a must, as are the treatments of which there are many to choose from, all of the highest luxury standard.

Spa and hotel facilities

Pool
Hot Tub
Sauna
Steam Room
Relax Room
Plunge Pool

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Spa breaks for any nights

5 packages found

Up to 15% off

Relax and Retreat

from £184.40 £158 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Glass of prosecco on arrival
Choice of booking 2x 45 minute swim sessions per person per night. These can be booked as two separate 45 minute sessions or a combined 90 minute session.
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 per person towards dinner in any restaurant

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Revitaliser
Forum Facial
Elemis Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub: Lime and Ginger Frangipani
Elemis Frangipani Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap

Sunday Spa

from £176 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person to be taken on Monday
Complimentary Elemis gift set worth £45
Choice of booking 2x 45 minute swim sessions per person per night. These can be booked as two separate 45 minute sessions or a combined 90 minute session.
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance towards dinner in any resort restaurant

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Massage
Forum Revitaliser (Massage and Facial)
Forum Facial
Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Frangipani Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
ELEMIS Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub: Lime and Ginger or Frangipani

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Essentials Residential Spa

from £176 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Choice of booking 2x 45 minute swim sessions per person per night. These can be booked as two separate 45 minute sessions or a combined 90 minute session.
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance towards dinner in any resort restaurant

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Revitaliser (Massage and Facial)
Forum Facial
ELEMIS Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap - Frangipani
ELEMIS Cleansing Salt Scrub - Frangipani or Lime and Ginger
Forum Massage

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Arrivals on Thursdays spa treatments must be taken on Thursdays and arrivals on Sundays spa treatments must be taken on Monday

Indulgence Residential Spa

from £194 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Choice of booking 2x 45 minute swim sessions per person per night. These can be booked as two separate 45 minute sessions or a combined 90 minute session.
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance towards dinner in any resort restaurant

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Massage
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
Forum Facial
Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Frangipani Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap
ELEMIS Cleansing Salt Scrub - Lime and Ginger or Frangipani

Arrivals on Thursdays spa treatments must be taken on Thursdays and arrivals on Sundays spa treatments must be taken on Monday

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Two Night Indulgence Residential Spa

from £256 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

Two nights bed and breakfast
Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Choice of booking 2x 45 minute swim sessions per person per night. These can be booked as two separate 45 minute sessions or a combined 90 minute session.
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 per adult allowance towards dinner on one night in any of the resort's restaurant

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Revitaliser
ELEMIS Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap - Frangipani
Pro-Glow Renewal Facial
ELEMIS Cleansing Salt Scrub - Frangipani or Lime and Ginger
ELEMIS High Performance Skin Energiser (for men)
ELEMIS Biotec Super-Charger (for men)

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
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Spa days

5 packages found

Tea Time, Me Time

from £62 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

Afternoon Tea in The Olive Tree Garden Room
90 minutes use of the spa facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Afternoon Tranquili-Tea

from £79.50 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

Afternoon Tea in The Olive Tree Restaurant
45 minute Forum Herbal Steam Temple spa treatment (Mud spa treatment for groups of 2 - 4 to share)
Robe, towel and slippers provided

10% OFF Elemis products at the time of treatment

In order to book a table in Steak on Six for dinner a Signature room or Suite accommodation are required

Up to 10% off

Warming Winter Ritual

from £101.30 £92 per person

Welcome and spa familiarisation with a member of the Forum Team
Lunch
Use of the Forum health club and spa facilities
Pre-booked session for the Technogym and fitness classes
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Essentials Day Spa

from £103 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the spa facilities from 10am - 6pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Forum Revitaliser (Massage and Facial)
Forum Facial
ELEMIS Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap - Frangipani
ELEMIS Cleansing Salt Scrub - Frangipani or Lime and Ginger
Forum Massage

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Indulgence Day Spa

from £121 per person

Exclusive to Spabreaks.com

Choice of one Forum spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the spa facilities from 10am - 6pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Any Forum Massage spa treatment
Any Forum Facial spa treatment
Any Forum spa treatment

10% OFF Elemis products purchased at the time of treatment

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
Schedule eVoucher

Enhance your experience

Here are some upgrades you can add when selecting a package above. More can be found during checkout.

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Bottle of Prosecco
Bottle of Champagne
Bottle of House Red Wine
Bottle of House White Wine
American Doughnuts
Macaron Selection

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Why people visit here

Golf Resort

Having hosted the Ryder Cup in 2010, the three golf courses at Celtic Manor are amongst the favourites of devotees.
Hen Friendly

With so many activities on offer, Celtic Manor is an ideal treat for hen parties.
Accessible Spa

The bars, restaurants, spa and treatment rooms are wheelchair accessible; Dylan's Gym has equipment suitable for wheelchair users and special access to pool areas can be arranged. There are hard of hearing induction loop facilities and vibrating pillows, and 12 accessible bedrooms.
Location

The resort is conveniently situated just off Junction 24 of the M4, only 30 minutes east of Cardiff and 2 hours from London, Celtic Manor is easily accessible from all major UK towns and cities. Car Parking available on site at a cost.

Celtic Manor frequently asked questions

Who owns Celtic Manor?: Celtic Manor is owned by Sir Terry Matthews, a Welsh-Canadian business magnate and serial entrepreneur, who bought the resort in 1980.
How do you get to Celtic Manor?: Celtic Manor is in Newport, South East Wales, set within the picturesque Usk Valley. It's just off the M4, a 90-minute drive from London Heathrow as well as 45-minutes from Cardiff Airport and Bristol Airport. The nearest train station is Newport, which has direct trains from Cardiff, London Paddington, and Birmingham.
What is included in a Celtic Manor spa day?: Celtic Manor has a vast array of facilities that can be enjoyed on a spa day, as well as a collection of spa treatments from Elemis including a unique Elemis Herbal Steam in a chamber. The spa facilities in the Forum Spa include a 20-metre pool overlooking the Rooftop Garden, a gym, enormous Jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and multiple plunge pools.
What is near Celtic Manor?: The resort is surrounded by 1400 acres of parkland and has three golf courses on site, but is also just a short distance from Cardiff for days out. Local attractions include the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Millennium Stadium, Newport Westlands and the Roman towns of Caerwent and Caerleon.
When was Celtic Manor built?: Originally known as Coldra House, the main building at Celtic Manor (now the Manor House) dates to the early 1860. The current hotel however opened in 1982.
What amenities does Celtic Manor have?: Across the entire resort, Celtic Manor has a vast array of amenities including three golf courses, two spas, meeting and event rooms, a golf academy, multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, fishing, shooting, forest jump ropes, adventure golf, laser combat and seven restaurants and bars.
What are the food and drink options at Celtic Manor?: There are seven restaurants and bars to choose from at Celtic Manor including The Olive Tree & Garden Room, Steak On Six, The Grill, Rafters Restaurant, The Rib, Smokehouse & Grill, PAD, Newbridge On Usk, Dulse, Sawyers Bar & Grill, Court Bar At, Coldra Court Hotel, Forum Cafe, Merlins Bar, Mulberry Bar and Cellar Bar.
How many treatment rooms are there at Celtic Manor?: There are two spas at Celtic Manor, the Forum Spa and the Ocius Spa. In total there are 16 treatment rooms.
What time is check in/check out?: Check in at Celtic Manor hotel is 4.00pm and check out is 11.00am, but they welcome your arrival before then to use the facilities.
How much did Celtic Manor cost?: In 2012 Sir Terry Matthews revealed plans for a £160m expansion at Celtic Manor.
Does Celtic Manor have a dress code?: The dress code at Celtic Manor depends on which part of the vast resort you're spending time in. The golf course and facilities require full length trousers or tailored shorts with sports socks for men, and golf skirts or mid-length trousers and sleeveless shirts for women, all with golf shoes must be worn. In restaurants guests are asked to wear smart casual clothing.

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