Luxury Estate in Kildare

Boutique Country Retreat

Cliff at Lyons, a luxury country retreat occupies an unique collection of historic rose-clad buildings, providing an array of contemporary luxuries in an idyllic rural setting.
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Accommodation

Cosy Country Classic Bedrooms and Cottages

Every one of our 32 rooms, apartments and cottages are individually designed to be drenched in natural light. They follow a contemporary, pattern-free design and are tastefully accented with reproduction and period antiques.
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Gifts from CLIFF

Luxury Gift Vouchers

CLIFF offers a delightful selection of experiential gift vouchers, tailored to all tastes. Surprise the escapists, foodies, and spa lovers in your life with the gift of ultimate luxury.
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Conferences and Events

Making Every Event Memorable

Steeped in country charm, our curated selection of meeting rooms and fine dining venues guarantee to make every event a grand affair
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Cliff Bed and Breakfast
Enjoy luxurious accommodation and begin your morning with a freshly prepared breakfast to set the tone for a perfect day.


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Lyons Midweek Escape Experience
Unwind midweek at Cliff at Lyons with a serene overnight stay, prosecco on arrival, access to the Village Thermal, a three-course dinner at the Mill Restaurant, and a freshly cooked breakfast in The Orangery.


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Cliff Haven - Luxurious 2 Night Stay with Dinner & Breakfast
Delight in a two-night escape at Cliff at Lyons, with luxurious accommodation, exquisite dining, and serene surroundings to restore the spirit.


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KILDARE COUNTRY RETREAT

Cliff at Lyons is a luxury countryside retreat in Kildare, that originally served as busy milling village along the Grand Canal. Today the walled estate comprises a beautifully restored collection of rooms and cottages in historic, stone buildings, surrounding the former mill, courtyard and dovecote. Located just 30 minutes from Dublin city and Dublin Airport, the estate offers countryside tranquillity and period character in equal measure.

Our boutique Kildare hotel features 39 elegant bedrooms, and is home to both The Well in the Garden Spa and to our outdoor wellness retreat, Village Thermal, situated in the heart of the village’s extensive gardens.

 

SHACKLETON MILL RESTAURANT AND TERRACE

At the heart of the Cliff at Lyons, Shackleton Mill Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in a spectacular setting. With a soaring vaulted ceiling, a welcoming open fire and terrace overing the mill’s race and waterfall, it is an exceptional place to enjoy lunch or dinner in Kildare with colleagues, family or friends. Here you’ll enjoy refined seasonal food, much sourced directly from the estates bountiful gardens.

Opening Hours

Lunch: Wednesday – Friday from 12pm, weekends from 11am

Sunday Lunch: Traditional Sunday Lunch with beef carving station and dessert trolley

Dinner: Wednesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 6pm

 

THE WELL IN THE GARDEN SPA

The Well in the Garden is a luxury award-winning spa set in the beautifully restored Carriage House building. Signature spa treatments include Peat for the Feet, Botanical Facial  and CLIFF Body Care. The Well in The Garden was awarded ‘Most Innovative Spa Brand’ for The Well at CLIFF at the Image Business of Beauty Awards.

Opening Hours

The Well in the Garden Spa is open from 10am – 6pm

Wednesday – Sunday, and on Bank Holiday Mondays

THE PANTRY AT CLIFF

Located in the central courtyard where the gates open onto the Grand Canal walk is The Pantry at CLIFF. Our popular café with  tempting takeaways of seasonal soups, deli sandwiches, delightful patisserie, coffee and light lunch options.

Opening Hours

Open from 9:30am – 5:30pm

Wednesday – Sunday, and on Bank Holiday Mondays

The Orangery, a light-filled glass conservatory decked for Christmas in fairy lights and wreaths of holly at Cliff at Lyons, a boutique hotel and country retreat located just 30 minutes from Dublin

A FESTIVE HAVEN, JUST 30 MINUTES OUTSIDE DUBLIN

At Cliff at Lyons, the festive season unfolds in storybook splendour. Once an 18th-century village, the estate glimmers with fairy lights, garlands of holly, and the warmth of crackling fires. Celebrate with seasonal dining in our historic Shackleton Mill restaurant, or gather in private period-styled dining rooms for a Christmas filled with charm and indulgence.

Between rose-clad cottages, quaint courtyards, and our canal-side setting, Cliff at Lyons provides a cosy holiday hideaway, ideal for a midweek escape or a weekend in the countryside. Whether for a romantic winter escape or a joyful family gathering, Christmas here feels like stepping into a magical world all your own.

The Gift of CLIFF

Bestow the perfect gift with a CLIFF Gift Voucher, choose from monetary vouchers or curated experience packages, ideal for spa days, dining and overnight stays at Cliff at Lyons or at Cliff House Hotel Ardmore and at Cliff Residences.

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