Cliff at Lyons is the top choice for a luxury Irish countryside vacation, just 30 minutes from Dublin.

Cliff at Lyons is a privately owned luxury hotel occupying an unusual collection of historic rose-clad buildings, including a mill and former dovecote, in rural Kildare.

Home to the Mill restaurant, The Pantry at CLIFF fine foods store and take-out, and the multi-award winning The Well in the Garden spa, with 22 luxury Estate and Lily pond rooms, Cliff at Lyons is a haven for food and luxury lovers alike.

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Set in 22 acres of lush green surroundings, Cliff at Lyons is a true escape to nature. Wake to the sounds of birds singing and take in the natural beauty of the grounds from the window of your Estate or Lily pond room. Featuring magnificent views, all bedrooms are individually designed and include all the in-room amenities are as you would expect of a luxury hotel.

The Well in the Garden spa mirrors it’s lush green countryside setting with a botanically focused treatment menu which encourages guests to reconnect with nature and relax the body, mind and soul.

Our signature treatments reflecting the naturally sourced oils, salts and scrubs, and was crafted to provide one-of-a-kind relaxing and nourishing experiences like Peat for the Feet, and our Botanical Facials.

As a luxury country hotel in Ireland, just 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin, we make the most of our rural location by encouraging guests to engage with the great outdoors and the various leisure activities nearby.

Relax, unwind and enjoy the slow and easy pace of a Grand Canal cruise. Join any of the scheduled private cruises departing from Sallins Harbour or, The M.V. Amo Barge is available to charter from www.bargetrip.ie for family groups for an afternoon cruise from Cliff at Lyons to Sallins Harbour.

Cycle along the Grand Canal towpath, taking in the beautiful backdrop and the idyllic rural setting. Residents of Cliff at Lyons can avail of the CLIFF fleet of cycles and take a refreshing canal bike adventure.

Paddle and Picnic with us! We offer a unique package called Picnic and a Paddle. Our tandem paddle board is especially made for two and even has space for one person to stretch out while the other does all the hard work. Take a break when it suits you on the grassy verge to enjoy your Pantry Picnic full of sweet and savoury treats, dangle your feet over the edge and watch the world go by.

Cliff at Lyons occupies an important historical site on the banks of Kildare’s Grand Canal, consisting of a collection of historic village houses, a barracks, forge and mill. The big house nearby was an important Irish estate, Lyons Demesne, belonging to an old Kildare dynasty, which was then bought by Tony Ryan, co-founder of Ryanair.

With the conversion of cottages, and their interior decoration, you will recognise the original architectural bones, while the landscaping remains true to the original gardens, orchards and water features.

The highlight is the atmospheric watermill and the mill race, which thunders along one side of The Village’s oldest building.

Arthur’s Way is a heritage trail across northeast County Kildare that follows in the footsteps of Arthur Guinness.

In just 16 km, it links many of the historic sites associated with Ireland’s most famous brewers – the Guinness family. Visitors are invited to explore Celbridge – where Arthur spent his childhood, Leixlip – the site of his first brewery and Oughterard graveyard, a 20 minute walk from Cliff at Lyons – Arthur’s final resting place near his ancestral home.