I don’t quite know how I managed it, but I convinced Husband to go to the Celtic Manor for his birthday this year. We visited a lot last year – it felt like every time they emailed with a special offer, we booked up, and we even spent our anniversary there. To say I’ve become obsessed is a bit of an understatement.
We had planned to continue the visits this year, but time has got away from us and we found ourselves in August without having made a trip into Wales. Fortunately, we managed to find some time in amongst Husband’s many overseas business trips and spent another wonderful afternoon, evening, and morning in one of their signature rooms.
You can’t go wrong with a signature room – gorgeous huge bed, marbled bathroom, Elemis toiletries, and turn down service. I wouldn’t want to stay in any other room.
We booked afternoon tea as treat – another great reason to visit. Last year, we had winter themed tea, so it was fantastic to try the summer version with inventive and tasty sandwiches, savouries, and cakes.
The Prosecco was an added bonus.
After tea, I managed to fit in a 50 minute Elemis facial at the Forum Spa which came with a shoulder, arm, hand, and scalp massage. I love the treatment rooms at the Forum Spa as you can truly relax without noise coming from other rooms.
A stay on the signature floor gives you access to a lounge with yet more free Prosecco, and also delicious cocktails like my Raspberry Swizzle. It was so good, it gave me an instant hangover.
We decided to order in room service because we didn’t feel like putting fancy clothes on, although there are so many restaurants to choose from. We ate burgers and fries as the sun went down, followed by a lovely bath with the Elemis products, before falling asleep in front of the Hunger Games on TV. We had a blissful sleep, and woke in plenty of time for the delicious signature breakfast.
And they’ve already sent another discount code for a return stay. Can’t wait to go back.
Onto my second hotel stay of July – a conference trip and overnight stay at the 
