Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel  

On 1,100 private acres of Kildare parkland beside the River Rye, about 25 minutes from Dublin Airport in Maynooth. Steps from Carton House Golf Club and close to Maynooth Castle, the Maynooth National Science Museum and Castletown House, with Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo and the Guinness Storehouse an easy drive away.

A luxury resort set around an 18th‑century Palladian mansion with roughly 165–169 individually decorated rooms, including 18 rooms in The House. Rooms feature refrigerators, Smart TVs, separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries and laptop‑compatible safes. The vibe blends country‑house romance with modern comforts, and the estate pairs manicured lawns and ancient woodlands with an award‑winning spa and an 18‑metre pool.

Standout facilities include an award‑winning spa & wellness centre, indoor 18m pool and Jacuzzi, outdoor tennis courts, a health club/gym, cycling and walking trails, falconry and fishing. Expect concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), a library, picnic and barbecue areas, complimentary wireless internet and free self‑parking. Wake up to river‑breeze mornings and plenty of green space to roam.

A full conference centre with 5,490 sq ft of event space, 14 meeting rooms and capacity for up to 500 delegates. Onsite business centre, express check‑out and free self‑parking make meetings and events straightforward.

Choose from three distinctive eateries including Kathleen's Kitchen, The Morrison Room and The Carriage House, plus two bars and a coffee shop/café for snacks. 24‑hour room service is available and full breakfasts are served on weekdays (fee applies).