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The K Club Hotel & Resort

"Simply one of the most luxurious Resorts in Ireland."

Staffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland

The K Club Hotel & Resort is located in the village of Straffan in Co. Kildare, and was Ireland’s first ever AA Red Star Hotel. Located only 30 minutes from Dublin the original property is steeped in history, having been the former home of the Barton & Guestier family, the famous French wine producers. The K Club hotel and resort combines old-world elegance and charm with indulgent luxury so that guests are treated to beautiful accommodations and incredible dining experiences. In 1988, the estate was purchased by Sir Michael Smurfit who set about restoring it to its former glory, and for the past 25 years, it has firmly established itself as the ultimate country escape for discerning guests and their families.

Each of the hotel’s luxurious bedrooms in the original part of the house is individual in design, with no two the same. Each room houses original paintings and antiques, as well as hand, painted murals in the bathrooms adding to a feeling of rare opulence. All rooms also include flat screen TVs, 24-hour room service, Nespresso coffee machines, separate bath & shower, aromatherapy toiletries and an in-room safe.

You can choose from Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Woodland View, Deluxe River View, Liffey Suites, Barton Suites, Presidential Suites, The Viceroy Suite and The Imperial Suite.

The Barton Suite includes a king size bed and has two bathrooms. You will also be treated to beautiful views across the River Liffey as well as a spacious living room and a luxury pull out sofa. The Imperial Suite is the ultimate country escape with two bedrooms, the master housing a four-poster bed, hand-painted bathroom, lavish drawing room, private dining room, and a separate kitchen all adding up to a beautiful home from home experience. Enjoy an abundance of space with breathtaking views of the gardens and river; there is even an in-room sauna.

In 2015 the property added 70 fabulous new bedrooms called the Liffey Deluxe rooms. These are beautifully designed in keeping with the original part of the hotel, but the furnishings and fittings are modern day luxury. The décor is vibrant and colorful, but not out of step with the original house, and the views from each room are beautiful, taking in the grounds of the estate and the River Liffey which flows through it.

For fine dining, guests can indulge in The Byerley Turk Restaurant, named after the legendary thoroughbred stallion. The restaurant is well known for its award-winning cuisine and equally healthy wine menu from around the world. The menu is created from the best locally sourced Irish ingredients with many grown in the K Club’s kitchen gardens. There is also the stunning River Room situated along the banks of the River Liffey. This is the breakfast room and is flooded with natural light bringing a lovely sense of calm to your morning. Breakfast is a treat. Indulge in the full Irish experience or something more traditional such as Eggs Benedict or a tantalizing continental selection.

It would be fair to say there is a multitude of activities to avail of on the property. These include fishing, falconry, kayaking, air rifle shooting, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, garden walks & cycling, archery, art & history tours, whiskey tasting, wine tasting, wine cellar tours, and tennis.

Perhaps you are after a more relaxing time when not on the golf course and would like to indulge at The K Spa. Every detail has been covered here with the spirit, sound, and fragrance all creating an oasis of calm for your experience. There is also a sublime swimming pool jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub for you to relax in and enjoy. For a more intense time, a gym with all the equipment you could ask for and a collection of personal trainers are available

The main attraction of this beautiful 5* Resort is the Golf Courses. Home of the 2006 Ryder Cup, the 2016 Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open, and 13 European Opens, playing here is a beautiful experience. You have the choice of 2 great tracks – The Ryder Cup Course and the Smurfit Course. The Arnold Palmer designed Ryder Cup Course is regularly ranked in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland and is said to bring out the best in your game, while Smurfit Course is a dramatic inland course with dune style mounding throughout.

The K-Club is simply one of the most luxurious Resorts in Ireland and is a fabulous base for those people looking for some downtime in a peaceful environment, but with the city right on your doorstep.