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As you step through the doors of our magnificent hotel where the old and new blend seamlessly together, you are taking a step back in time to experience the lives of the Irish aristocracy who once resided here. The original period details of the manor house merge harmoniously with the contemporary luxury touches one would expect to find from a luxury resort, perfectly paired with a warm Irish welcome to create an unforgettable guest experience. This timeless Palladian mansion is set on 1,100 acres of sweeping Kildare parkland waiting for you to explore its history and heritage, its nature and wildlife, its flora and fauna. At Carton there is space. Whether you have come to indulge in spectacular cuisine, relax in the spa or celebrate one of life's special moments, you will leave with memories to last a lifetime or until your next visit.

The Arnold Palmer designed South Course at The K Club is one of the best parkland courses in Europe. The Palmer South course is a Championship Golf Course and has played host to some of golf’s most prestigious events including the European Open. The course has many dramatic landscapes with dune style mounding throughout which gives it an inland links feel coupled with the most spectacular surroundings.

Kilkea Golf Course has been developed in a magnificent setting, beneath the shadows of a 12th century Castle (the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Ireland). It allows the splendour of the Castle to be viewed from every fairway. In constructing this championship course, the designers have cleverly used the River Griese as a natural hazard flowing through the Castle grounds and estate. The combination of this water and a variety of other hazards and interesting greens ensures the golfer playing the course has a considered challenge on his or her hands. You will encounter the River at almost every hole. Two lakes have also been included in the course design, adding to the overall difficulty of the challenge of this royal and ancient game.