"Quiet contemplation restores my soul and gives me the gift of time"
"There was a time when pampering in Ireland consisted of an extra helping of fried bread with your cooked breakfast. That's all changed. These days, the most influential names in the business are falling over themselves to open lavish spas there. So the big question is, where are the best spas - Britain or Ireland? I'd been rubbed, scrubbed, wrapped and reiki'd at just about every top hotel spa in the UK - time to jump on a plane to find out how they measure up across the Irish Sea...
After Dublin I headed south to Dunbrody House in Co. Wexford, Ireland's answer to the UK's plethora of trendy contemporary country-house hotels. Although the spa at Dunbrody is tiny, I loved the supersexy suede-walled treatment rooms, and most of all, its brazen naughtiness. You'll get no lectures about drinking four litres of water a day here. Instead I was treated to strawberries dipped in chocolate and a wicked smoothie in the muslin-draped relaxation room."
by Susan D'Arcy ~ Sunday Times 2nd October 2005 From "Ireland 3 Britain 1 - Victory in the Spa Wars"
"...the spa is modern, decked out in dark walnut, frosted-glass walls, panels of chocolate microsuede, and high-gloss red. While its the smallest spa I visited (4 treatment rooms), it has the most diverse treatment menu. Catherine chose USPA, an Australian line that celebrates plants, herbs and foodstuffs, for its holistic culinary approach; Elemis because she knew the Irish clientele wants the reassurance of an international brand and Savage Beauty, an American skin-care line, to add indie flair. I thought the USPA lymphatic drainage facial with Laura Meyler, whose gentle technique is perfectly suited to the treatment, was excellent.
Be back in time for dinner as Dunbrody Country House is the Chez Panisse of Ireland..."
by Alexia Brue, Luxury Spa Finder Magazine May-June 2008
04/08/08 Karen & Alan Munelly, Dublin "Superb stay again. Laura @ spa fantastic. Thank you so much1"
Located across the courtyard in an original stone building and with a contemporary interior of wood and natural stone, the Dunbrody spa in Ireland will make guests feel cocooned and at ease from the moment they arrive. The treatment area at this spa hotel in Ireland is a luxurious haven complete with Asian styled serail steam & mud room, relaxation room with day beds and individually-styled treatment rooms all having in-room shower facilities.
This luxurious spa in Ireland offers a unique gourmet experience alongside its Elemis and
USPA therapies. Guests can flavour their spa visit
with a new range of delicious delicacies designed to be taken between
treatments: think strawberries and tarragon chilled soups, champagne
and lavender sorbets, citrus salad with toasted pinenuts and exotic
iced fruit. In Winter think chocolate fondues!! Created by Irish
Chef of the Year, Kevin Dundon, these delights are created to deliver
the ultimate sensory experience. The acclaimed restaurant, Harvest
Room, will also serve a distinctive spa menu with local flavours.
From the moment guests enter the calm and serene environment of
the Dunbrody Spa hotel in Ireland, they will be able to enjoy an array of adventurous
therapies designed exclusively by Elemis, USPA and Savage Beauty.
Treatments will be healing and therapeutic, restoring the natural
state and purifying the mind from the clutter of modern living.
The spa environment will give visitors time to drift away and dream,
using elemental ingredients which are both potent and exotic. Star
therapies include: the USPA Eye Contour Wrap, the Elemis Hot Stone
massage to harmonise energy; the lifeforce facial with rosa mosqueta
oil for the ultimate nourished, toned and dewy skin; and the equilibrium
facial for men.
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| Facials - Radiance at Dunbrody |
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| USPA Concept Facial - 1½
Hours |
€120 |
| USPA Clarity Essential Petite
Facial - 1 Hour |
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| USPA Petite Facial - ½
Hour |
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| USPA Eye Contour Wrap - ¾ Hour |
€45 |
| Elemis Quartz Lift
Facial (Anti-Aging) - 1¼ Hours |
€120 |
| Elemis Visible Brilliance
Facial (Anti-Aging) - 1¼ Hours |
€120 |
| Elemis Tri-Enzyme Facial - 1¼ Hours |
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| Elemis Oxygen Skin Calm
(Advanced Performance) Facial - 1¼ Hours |
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| Elemis Skin Specific Facial
(Fruit Active/Exotic Moisture/Lavender) - 1 Hour |
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| Elemis SOS Purifying Facial - 1¼ Hours |
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| Elemis Tester Facial - ½
Hour |
€40 |
| Skin Intelligence for Men |
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| Elemis Skin IQ Men’s Facial -
1 Hour |
€90 |
| Elemis Urban Cleanse Men’s Facial -
1 Hour |
€90 |
| USPA Men’s Facial - 1½
Hours |
€120 |
| Massages at Dunbrody |
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| Dunbrody Signature Massage - 1¼
Hours |
€100 |
| Dunbrody Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage -
¾ Hour |
€65 |
| Dunbrody Deep Tissue Back Massage - ½
Hour |
€50 |
| Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy - 1 Hour |
€135 |
| Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage -
1 Hour |
€90 |
| Mother to Be Massage (16+ weeks) - 1¼ Hours |
€135 |
| USPA Ritual Body Massage and Lymphatic Drainage -
1 Hour |
€80 |
| USPA Indian Head & Shoulder Massage -
¾ Hour |
€65 |
| Body Therapy - Refresh & Nourish
at Dunbrody |
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| USPA Bamboo & Ginseng Body Polish -
1 Hour |
€90 |
| USPA Coffee & Sea Kelp Contour Wraps -
1½ Hours |
€135 |
| Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow -
½ Hour |
€90 |
| Elemis Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap -
1 Hour |
€100 |
| Elemis Aromaspa Ocean Wrap -
(Cellutox/Musclease) 1¼ Hours |
€120 |
| Elemis Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap 1 Hour |
€100 |
| USPA Hot Oil Elixir Wrap & Massage -
1½ Hours |
€135 |
| USPA Aloe Linen Wrap - 1½ Hours |
€135 |
| USPA Rejuvenating Mud Wrap - 1½ Hours |
€135 |
| USPA Herbal Re-Hydration Body Masque -
1½ Hours |
€135 |
| Hands and Feet at Dunbrody |
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| Dunbrody OPI Luxury Manicure -
1 Hour |
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| Elemis Exotic Hand Ritual - ½ Hour |
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| USPA Awakening Hand Ritual - 1¼ Hours |
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| Dunbrody Regular Manicure - ¾ Hour |
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| Dunbrody OPI Luxury Pedicure -
1 Hour |
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| Elemis Sole Delight Foot Therapy -
½ Hour |
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| USPA Awakening Foot Ritual - 1¼ Hours |
€95 |
| Dunbrody Regular Pedicure - ¾ Hour |
€50 |
Dunbrody Signature Packages |
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All Day at Dunbrody (10am - 5pm)
Includes Serail, Dunbrody Signature Massage, Body Wrap or Scrub, Lunch,
OPI Luxury Pedicure & Manicure, USPA Concept Facial |
€395 |
Dunbrody Mother-to-Be - 3½ Hours
Includes Mum-to-Be Massage, Advanced Facial, OPI Luxury Pedicure |
€250 |
Dunbrody Morning Ritual - 3½
Hours (10am to 1.30pm)
Includes Serail, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Indian Head Massage
& USPA Petite Facial & Light Lunch |
€195 |
Dunbrody Deluxe Morning Ritual - 4 Hours (10am - 2pm)
Includes Serail, Dunbrody Signature Massage, USPA Concept Facial,
USPA Eye Contour Wrap & Light Lunch |
€250 |
USPA Absolute Spa Ritual - 3½
Hours
Includes Rejuvenating Herbal Hydration Wrap with China Bark Head Massage, USPA Eye Contour Wrap, Awakening Hand or Foot Ritual |
€250 |
A Taste of Elemis - 3 Hours
Includes Elemis Advanced Performance or Anti-Aging Facial, Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap, Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage |
€225 |
Dunbrody Signature Serail Therapies |
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| Morning Call - 1 Hour |
€50 for one
€75 for two |
| A Good Nights Rest - 1 Hour |
€50 for one
€75 for two |
| Just for Two - 1½
Hours |
€75 |
Spa Etiquette
Our Guidelines are designed to ensure that all of our guests are
able to fully enjoy their spa experience.
We ask that you reserve "time" for yourself rather than
specific therapies when visiting the spa. An important aspect of
relaxation is allowing time to do it properly and thus we recommend
you allow a minimum of two hours for your spa journey.
Your Appointment
- To maximise your experience, we ask you to arrive 20 minutes
before your appointment. This time will be used for your personal
consultation and for you to relax into our surroundings.
- Some of our therapies may not be suitable for all clients; this
will be determined in your pre-appointment consultation.
- Arriving late may interfere with your treatment and in some
cases we may be forced to re-schedule your appointment. All appointments
will end at their scheduled time so that the next guest will not
be delayed. Spa robes, towels and personal lockers will be provided
on arrival.
- Services involving brow or lash tinting will require a patch
test 24 hours prior to the treatment.To preserve a peaceful atmosphere
we request that all cell phones and pagers are switched off before
entering the spa.
- The spa is designed for clients of over 16 years of age so please
refrain from bringing in anyone below this age.
Your Booking
We require a minimum of 24hrs notice should you need to make a cancellation
and a minimum of 48 hours notice for group of 3 or more. Unfortunately,
cancellations made within 48 hours of your appointment will incur
a fee of 50% of the treatment booked; cancellations made within
12 hours will be charged the full price of the treatment. |