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The K Club, Kildare, Ireland
The K Club boasts 69 rooms, a grand Irish country
retreat, set amid 550 acres of pristine parkland on a
mile long private stretch of the River Liffey.
An elegantly restored 19th Century Georgian
mansion estate. The K Club is set on the former
site of Straffan House, which was originally modelled
after a French chateau by Hugh Barton in 1832, the
grandson of legendary winemaker Thomas Barton.
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Golf
The K Club is home to 2 Championship Golf Courses. The Palmer Course, venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup, hailed among Europe’s greatest courses, and The Smurfit Course, host to the European Open from 1995 to 2007, a challenging Links inspired course. In addition to two 18-hole championship golf courses. |
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The Spa
The K Club also hosts the luxurious 20,000 sq ft K Spa that is hailed among the finest spas in Europe and certainly the best in Ireland. Located approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) drive from Dublin City and just 38 Kilometres (24 miles) from Dublin Airport, The K Club combines old-world charm, service and ambiance with modern comforts in a luxurious residential setting. Opulent, classical surroundings reflect elements of Ireland’s history and reveal the best of luxury accommodation.
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Dining
The K Club and its two golf clubhouses offer a range of dining options from casual fare to cuisine on a grand scale, all served under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Finbarr Higgins. “Smart casual” is the recommended dress code at all of the restaurants, however, gentlemen are required to wear jacket and tie after 7:00 p.m. in the Byerley Turk.
Leisure Activities
Leisure activities include golf (The Palmer Course was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup while the Smurfit Course is home of the Smurfit European Open), fishing, clay target shooting and horseback riding. Whether a simple walk or cycle on estate grounds, The K Club offers sports to suit all tastes and skill levels. For those seeking less energetic entertainment there are wine cellar tours, irish coffee making
demonstrations, art and history tours, target shooting, falconry and archery. |
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