CARTON HOUSE
MAYNOOTH,
CO KILDARE
Carton House Kildare enquiries
www.cartonhouse.com
The approach drive to Carton House is breathtaking – mature trees, waterways, woodland, and golf courses and in the distance sits one of Ireland’s oldest historic houses. With incredibly sensitive architectural planning, the addition of over a hundred luxury bedrooms is nestled in behind the old stone walls and connects with the house through light weight glass corridors. The design of this hotel is striking.
ACCOMMODATION AT CARTON HOUSE
We visit so many hotels throughout the country, and sometimes one stands out as being exceptionally beautiful – Carton House did that for us. Space and light and seamless fusion of the interior and exterior are particularly evident from the moment you arrive. We were warmly greeted in the bright open reception area and escorted to our room through corridors of glass and subtle natural tones. We love being escorted to the room rather than just having an elevator pointed out to us!
The room was lovely. Everything we wanted was there. Free broadband, our own iron and ironing board, hairdryer, tea & coffee tray, robes and slippers, separate bath and power shower, lovely bed linen and chocolates! The room has a glass door that opens out to the beautifully maintained gardens. Perfect for a post-dinner stroll.
DINNER AT THE LINDEN TREE IN CARTON HOUSE
This restaurant is designed in such a way that wherever you are sitting you have a view of the majestic Linden trees that were planted for Queen Victoria's first visit to Carton House 150 years ago!
This is altogether an exceptionally fine restaurant, and the food and service are first class. We were faced with choices that were difficult to make, the quality of the dishes beckoned us from the menu pages!
Roast Barbary Duck breast was superb; the Carton House Sheppard's Pie came with seared foie gras; and the sea bass was wild! The dishes were crafted and balanced to ensure that the very best flavours would shine. There is a top-class chef at work here, and Cathal Kavanagh is certainly one of the most talented in the country. Each of the starters was beautifully presented. Seared tuna came with watermelon, rosewater marinated feta cheese & pistachio salad. King sallop salad came with five spice pork belly, stewed rhubarb & pickled ginger froth. What an imagination - and what exciting flavours!
Some fine cooking here indeed.
The next morning, we breakfasted in the same light-filled restaurant and watched squirrels playing among the trees outside. Service was excellent.
Having digested breakfast and strolled around the grounds it was time to check out the spa. While one of us went swimming, the other partook of an energising Shiatswe body massage. This is a fusion of Swedish massage, shiatsu pressure point manipulation and body stretching techniques. Of course as the spa at Carton House is a Molton Brown spa, each of the treatments and products are wonderful. Even the mooted colours are part of the mood and experience.
With valet parking, friendly and attentive service, and standards that showcase the very best of Irish luxury hospitality, Carton House is indicative of the excellent hotels that we at Hotel Reviews Ireland are proud and pleased to highlight.
MAYNOOTH,
CO KILDARE
Carton House Kildare enquiries
www.cartonhouse.com
- Stunning fusion of historic and contemporary design.
- Set in 1100 acres with unspoilt wildlife habitats.
- Championship golf courses and spectacular spa facilities.
The approach drive to Carton House is breathtaking – mature trees, waterways, woodland, and golf courses and in the distance sits one of Ireland’s oldest historic houses. With incredibly sensitive architectural planning, the addition of over a hundred luxury bedrooms is nestled in behind the old stone walls and connects with the house through light weight glass corridors. The design of this hotel is striking.
ACCOMMODATION AT CARTON HOUSE
We visit so many hotels throughout the country, and sometimes one stands out as being exceptionally beautiful – Carton House did that for us. Space and light and seamless fusion of the interior and exterior are particularly evident from the moment you arrive. We were warmly greeted in the bright open reception area and escorted to our room through corridors of glass and subtle natural tones. We love being escorted to the room rather than just having an elevator pointed out to us!
The room was lovely. Everything we wanted was there. Free broadband, our own iron and ironing board, hairdryer, tea & coffee tray, robes and slippers, separate bath and power shower, lovely bed linen and chocolates! The room has a glass door that opens out to the beautifully maintained gardens. Perfect for a post-dinner stroll.
DINNER AT THE LINDEN TREE IN CARTON HOUSE
This restaurant is designed in such a way that wherever you are sitting you have a view of the majestic Linden trees that were planted for Queen Victoria's first visit to Carton House 150 years ago!
This is altogether an exceptionally fine restaurant, and the food and service are first class. We were faced with choices that were difficult to make, the quality of the dishes beckoned us from the menu pages!
Roast Barbary Duck breast was superb; the Carton House Sheppard's Pie came with seared foie gras; and the sea bass was wild! The dishes were crafted and balanced to ensure that the very best flavours would shine. There is a top-class chef at work here, and Cathal Kavanagh is certainly one of the most talented in the country. Each of the starters was beautifully presented. Seared tuna came with watermelon, rosewater marinated feta cheese & pistachio salad. King sallop salad came with five spice pork belly, stewed rhubarb & pickled ginger froth. What an imagination - and what exciting flavours!
Some fine cooking here indeed.
The next morning, we breakfasted in the same light-filled restaurant and watched squirrels playing among the trees outside. Service was excellent.
Having digested breakfast and strolled around the grounds it was time to check out the spa. While one of us went swimming, the other partook of an energising Shiatswe body massage. This is a fusion of Swedish massage, shiatsu pressure point manipulation and body stretching techniques. Of course as the spa at Carton House is a Molton Brown spa, each of the treatments and products are wonderful. Even the mooted colours are part of the mood and experience.
With valet parking, friendly and attentive service, and standards that showcase the very best of Irish luxury hospitality, Carton House is indicative of the excellent hotels that we at Hotel Reviews Ireland are proud and pleased to highlight.