Located just 19 km (12 miles) from Dublin, Cliff at Lyons is a beautiful series of old mill buildings, set in its own estate almost like a village. Guests can make use of complimentary bicycles to ride along the canal or to nearby Celbridge, relax in the spa or take part in a cookery class in the onsite cookery school. There are 25 cottages dotted about the estate, in addition to 14 rooms in two manor houses overlooking a grand lily pond.
The restaurant, bar, caf茅, reception and shop are in original mill buildings crawling with foliage set around a central courtyard, with the cottages situated across a stream, on the other side of a beautiful display vegetable garden. The Orangery restaurant serves delicious cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients under a domed glass ceiling, while a fig tree grows up the side of an exposed stone wall.
The Lyon’s Den bar has a wonderfully traditional feel with wooden floors and walls, a roaring fire, comfortable leather furniture and a tapestry on the wall, while the bar itself is made of wine boxes. For those who fancy something more casual, The Trellis caf茅 serves refreshments and light meals throughout the day.
OUR OPINION:
We love the luxury country style of this property, in particular the individual comforts of the beautiful cottages.
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Rooms
Cliff at Lyons has 14 rooms located in two manor houses, and 25 separate cottages interspersed around the estate. These cottages are furnished to a high standard in a country cottage style with exposed stone walls and wooden beams abound, while the rooms are more contemporary, using gray, white, black and sage green in the decor.
Location
Situated just west of Dublin, both the heart of Dublin and the airport can be reached in just over half an hour鈥檚 drive. The surrounding countryside is green and leafy, and the lively nearby town of Celbridge is around a five-minute drive away. The Grand Canal runs through the hotel grounds and continues into Dublin.
Food and drink
The Orangery, set beneath a sloped glass ceiling and walls, features stone slab floors and a fig tree climbing up one wall. The exquisite menu here is seasonal and beautifully presented. A more casual option is Trellis, a courtyard brasserie which is open all day. The Lyon鈥檚 Den bar offers a traditional grand pub setting.
Facilities and activities
The hotel鈥檚 wellness spa offers treatments and massages in a peaceful haven amid whitewashed stone walls. There is also an onsite cookery school offering cookery demonstrations as well as more in-depth courses. Additionally, guests can hire bicycles and cycle along the canal, or indulge in wine tasting in the Lyon鈥檚 Den bar.
Tour ideas in Dublin
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Cliff at Lyons as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Cliff Townhouse
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Number 31
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The Davenport
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Behind-the-scenes tour of Saint Patrick鈥檚 Cathedral ![St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin]()
Behind-the-scenes tour of Saint Patrick鈥檚 Cathedral
Behind-the-scenes tour of Saint Patrick鈥檚 Cathedral
Explore behind the scenes at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin's most celebrated church. Learn about the history and legends of this monumental structure, see where Jonathon Swift once preached and walk along the roof for sweeping views over the city.
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Explore Newgrange & the Boyne Valley ![Newgrange]()
Explore Newgrange & the Boyne Valley
Explore Newgrange & the Boyne Valley
Join a full-day guided tour to explore the ancient history and rich heritage of the Boyne Valley, just north of Dublin. Visit the Neolithic passage grave at Newgrange, an early Christian church at Monasterboice, and the mythical Hill of Slane.
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Fabulous food trail ![Dublin bakery]()
Fabulous food trail
Fabulous food trail
A chance to enjoy incredible food and a lively cultural experience, this food trail through Dublin's streets takes you off the beaten track to meet artisan bakers, cheesemongers and chocolatiers on a quest to learn about the contemporary Irish food scene.
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Dublin and nearby places
- Newgrange and the Boyne Valley 44 kilometers away
- Kilkenny 87 kilometers away
- County Wexford 109 kilometers away
- Waterford 123 kilometers away
- Belfast 150 kilometers away
- Enniskillen 137 kilometers away
- Northern Ireland 162 kilometers away
- Limerick 157 kilometers away
- Sligo 166 kilometers away
- Galway 168 kilometers away