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The K Club is a stylish country resort, tucked away in the Kildare countryside but just on Dublin’s doorstep, firmly anchored in old-school Irish hospitality in a delightfully relaxed and unfussy way. Located in the pretty village of Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre. Set in lush countryside, overlooking formal gardens and its own pair of championship golf courses, The K Club has a wide choice of bars and restaurants, handsome drawing rooms and magnificent interiors with elegantly classic furnishings. The 130 spacious bedrooms are each individually designed with great attention to detail, with bathrooms that feature hand-painted murals. A visit to The K Club begins with a journey down the winding avenue to the beautiful country house at the centre of the resort, the original Straffan House, built by the renowned wine-making family of the Bartons in 1832. The Bartons also laid out the original formal gardens and planted some of the wealth of specimen trees now reaching their gorgeous maturity.

Dromoland Castle, one of Europe’s finest castle hotels, offers Guest’s the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by luxury, beauty, and service. The castle, a magnificent Renaissance structure built in the 16th century, was once the royal seat of the O’Brien clan. Refurbished and transformed into a luxury hotel in 1962, it retains priceless reminders of the Castle’s historic past. Splendid woodcarvings and stone statuary, hand-carved paneling, fine antique furnishings surround guests. Relax and unwind in any one of our 99 rooms choose from a state room or suite, Queen Anne or Deluxe room, we promise luxury and comfort no matter what you choose. Come Dine with us in one of our many outlets- The Earl of Thomond is an award-winning restaurant in Clare of international renown. Under the careful guidance of Executive Chef David McCann, we offer an elegant dining experience. If you are loking for something more casual why not try our signature experience Mrs. White's Afternoon Tea or choose from the snack menu served in the Gallery through out the day. Located in the Golf and Country Club The Figtree offers a wide variety of dishes also. On the Castle’s 410-acre estate, guests can hunt, fish, play tennis and championship golf or alternatively The Spa at Dromoland Castle is a perfect haven to enjoy the tranquility of Dromoland Castle. Dromoland Castle is situated in the Heart of the beautiful County Clare on the outskirts of New Market on Fergus, just 8 miles from Shannon Airport makes it an ideal location for those of whom are travelling from overseas. A short drive will take you to the incredible Cliffs of Moher which is one of Irelands most visited attraction in the west of Ireland. South of Dromoland Castle, Bunratty Castle rests. Renowned for its spectacular 15th Century Castle which houses famed mediaeval banquets amidst sumptuous surrounds, Bunratty is one of the finest surviving examples of an Irish Tower House.

Known as the hidden gem in the village of Straffan, Co. Kildare Barberstown Castle is a Four-Star Country House Hotel & Historic 13th Century Castle, only 30 minutes from Dublin City or Dublin Airport and centrally located between four major motorway links in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East. We are a proud member of Ireland’s Blue Book and The Historic Hotels of Europe. This property is one of the first great Irish country houses to display its splendour to the outside world when it opened as a small guesthouse in 1971. It has maintained the elegance of design over eight Centuries by sympathetically blending its Victorian and Elizabethan extensions with the original Medieval Castle Keep of 1288. It was a former home of the acclaimed Musician Mr. Eric Clapton from 1979 - 1987 where famous rock stars came to stay and played music into the early hours in our Green Room & Castle Keep. The Castle is now privately owned & managed and has been carefully upgraded from a 10 bedroom property to a 55 Bedroom Failte Ireland Approved Hotel. We thrive on Special Occasions and our guarantee of a personal service teamed with our offering of crackling open log fires, spacious bedrooms, delicious food and a warm Irish welcome. Take a look at everything we have to offer at Barberstown Castle, from Leisure Breaks, Exclusive Weddings or Gala Dinners hosted in our stunning 16th Century Banquet Hall. Conference events, Corporate groups or Private Dining & Parties in our Medieval Castle Keep and Irish pub.