Named after the historic crossroads village in which it gallantly stands, The Horse Jockey Hotel spurs on relaxation with Elemis spa facilities and four stars from the AA guide. Giddy up to Tipperary with today’s Groupon from The Horse Jockey • €99 for a two night stay for two Up to 60% off In an en suite double room with breakfast and late checkout The Hotel Saddled up with a 2012 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, The Horse Jockey makes hay with many a facility. Modern luxuries make a splash, including an Elemis spa, hair salon, and leisure centre with an indoor heated swimming pool and gym. Foodwise, traditional dishes nourish a seasonal menu in the Silks restaurant, an inhouse bakery and coffee bar wafts pleasant aromas each morning, while the Enclosure bar welcomes in guests and locals alike with open fires, ales, and live music sessions.  Groupon Recommends Stay on the stable theme and visit the nearby farms or equestrian centres and tackup for a hack through the rolling Slieveardagh Hills. Alternatively, keep things on the turf and have a day out at the races with three courses to choose from in the surrounding area, including Thurles. For a touch of history, head to The Rock of Cashel and be guided through the castle that was once the seat of the High Kings of Munster. The Stay • En suite superior double room • Satellite TV, WiFi, hairdryer, and Elemis toiletries • Complimentary mineral water and tea and coffee making facilities • Breakfast each morning • Late checkout by 2pm • 10% off spa treatments Transport Rail Thurles train station is approximately 9km, or around a 15minute drive, from the hotel, and routes run to Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Road The Horse Jockey is located where the N62 meets the M8 at junction 6, around a 90minute drive from Dublin. Reviews The Horse and Jockey earns a super 4/5 stars from both AA and TripAdvisors. Reviewers comment on the wellmaintained rooms, quality of leisure facilities and value for money. Beautiful and clean room. Amazing resort. Swimming pool lovely. Gym very nice too. Definitely would love to go back to this hotel. – 276David, TripAdvisor, Jun 2012 Just spent 3 nights in this fab hotel. The hotel, luxurious bedroom, superb leisure facilities, food and wonderful friendly staff made it a great weekend. I highly reccomend this hotel to anyone who is looking for that special treat. – Maura07, TripAdvisor, Mar 2012