Castlemartyr is a 20-minute drive from Cork City. Situated in one of the richest historical parts of Ireland, nearby places to visit include Fota Wildlife Park, Old Jameson Distillery and numerous small fishing villages, market towns and sweeping landscapes that East Cork has to offer.

The 18th century classic manor house lies adjacent to the ruins of an 800 year old castle originally built by The Knights Templar under Richard Earl de Clare, known as Strongbow. The Resort is nestled in 220 acres of mature landscape, with meandering streams, parklands and a tranquil lake that is abundant with wildlife and gardens that include a reconstruction of the historical, classical parterre beds.