Updated 12.05pm on Oct 1, 2019.

WITH THE SUMMER months well and truly behind us and long-awaited-for holidays nothing more than a distant memory, what better time than the present to hit the road for a weekend break?

If heading to the countryside for two days of relaxation sounds like exactly what you need, you’re in luck as we’ve teamed up with Volkswagen to help.

We’re giving away a two-night weekend escape to the luxury Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork, plus a round of golf and lunch for two, and dinner on two evenings at the hotel’s elegant Bell Tower restaurant. 

What’s more, you’ll arrive in style as we’ll give you use of a brand new Volkswagen Passat GTE for the weekend.

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With plug-in hybrid technology, the Passat GTE is ultra-economical on fuel, with a smooth high-performance drive making your trip to Cork a breeze.

Adaptive cruise control will give you peace of mind on any long journey, and with Volkswagen’s Mobile Key technology and a compatible smartphone, you’ll be able to use your smartphone to open and start the car. The Passat GTE’s sleek exterior, combined with its stylish high-end interior, is sure to make for a luxury weekend. 

After soaking up the views on the drive to Castlemartyr Resort, the winner and a guest will be faced with 220 acres of beautiful grounds to enjoy, including the resort’s world renowned 18 hole golf course. If you fancy heading further afield, Cork city is just a 20 minute drive away.

For your chance to win, email us at competitions@thejournal.ie with your name and contact details, putting ‘Volkswagen Passat Road Trip’ in the subject line.

Expect more, get more and do more with the brand new Volkswagen Passat GTE. With its convenient electrical range and stylish exterior and interior, it’s a visionary, conscious mode of transport. Find out more about the Passat GTE here.

Terms and conditions: You must be over 25 and hold a full clean driver’s licence to win. Prize is two nights B&B, a round of golf with lunch and two nights’ dinner for two people. Non-transferable. Booking subject to hotel availability. Full Journal Media terms and conditions can be found here.