From the moment you walk through the doors of The K Club Golf and Spa Resort in Kildare, you will experience the highest standards of luxury found only in an AA 5 Red Star hotel - the ultimate accolade for just a handful of hotels in Ireland. Two championship Irish Golf Courses , a luxury spa , 5 star Irish cuisine and an idyllic river setting complete the picturer golfing break in Ireland.
Just 40 minutes from Ireland's capital city and Dublin international airport the atmosphere is opulent yet relaxed, classical surroundings reflect elements of Ireland's history and reveal the best of luxury accommodation. At this 5 Star Hotel you are assured of the warmest of welcomes from the most discretely helpful people you are likely to meet. .
Set amongst 550 acres of County Kildare countryside by the river Liffey, this elegantly restored country house was opened in 1991 as a luxurious hotel and country club and now offers you the highest standards of comfort, service and cuisine.
Indulge in a round of golf on one of the two Arnold Palmer designed golf courses chosen as the venue for that historic Ryder Cup Match in 2006 or simply relax in The K Spa before treating yourself to dinner in the elegant Byerley Turk Restaurant or stylish Legends Restaurant or Monza Restaurant.
The origins of Straffan House go back to the year 550 A.D. After the Anglo - Norman invasion of Ireland, Straffan was granted by Strongbow to Maurice Fitzgerald, whose eldest son passed it to his younger brother Gerald, an ancestor of the Duke of Leinster. Richard the Lionheart's brother, who later became King John Of England and signed the Magna Carta in 1215, subsequently confirmed this grant.
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The Palmer Smurfit Course
Designed by: Arnold Palmer
The K Club has already been described as probably the greatest inland Golf Course to be developed in Ireland. The construction has attracted attention throughout Europe because of its scale and the construction. The philosophy in developing the course was to ensure that a comparison with the existing Palmer Ryder Cup Course would be difficult and that the golfers experience would be completely different.
When this brief was given to Palmer Course Design Company, they came up with a concept, which was radical with regards to golf course developments throughout the World. An Inland Golf Links - The best way to describe The Palmer Smurfit Course at The K Club is that of an inland links. However, its true attributes do not stop there. The Course has many dramatic landscapes with dune type mounding throughout. This assists in making the Course into a true Championship Golf Course with many vantage points for spectators to view the Golf Professional at work.
Coupled with this point, some fourteen acres of water have been worked into the design especially through the final phase of Hole No's: 13 to 18. A watery grave awaits many a golfer on the home stretch. In essence the Course is entirely different from The Palmer Ryder Cup Course located just across the River Liffey. From feedback to date golfers state that it is almost impossible to make a comparison such is the difference in experience. Landscaping - Even with regard to the landscaping there is a significant difference; whereby on The Palmer Ryder Cup Course there are specifically planted areas using cultivated plants presented in a formal fashion as the norm.
On The Palmer Smurfit Course wild species of plants have been used such as gorse, bracken etc. and have been planted in a highly random fashion, more or less as nature would have intended. Also four islands have been created within the lakes to promote the establishment of waterfowl.
The most significant golf hole on The Palmer Smurfit Course is the Par 5 7th measuring some 606 yards. This hole will probably be regarded as the most dramatic in Europe. It has a series of water cascades and water features which are just some factors of this development. In its construction, the fairway was dropped some sixty feet below its original height. A large man made quarry / rockface has been developed along the entire length of the golf hole.
This was done using technologies developed by a company called Rock & Waterscape who are based in California. Whilst their primary work to date has included Golf Courses, their main core business is working with the likes of the Disney organisation, Seaworld, and Universal Studios. The result is entirely unique and has never been attempted before in Europe. This is obviously the signature hole for the golf course.
The Palmer Ryder Cup Course
Designed by: Arnold Palmer
If ever a golf course reflected the personality of its architect, it is surely this Arnold Palmer designed championship golf course at The K Club Golf Resort in Ireland. It may seem odd to describe a golf course as charismatic and cavalier but from the instant you arrive at the first tee, you are enveloped by a unique atmosphere.
You may have been forewarned that Ireland's first Ryder Cup Venue is no ordinary golf course, and that it is widely acknowledged as the country's most challenging inland layout, but still you will be unprepared for the ensuing drama.
The Palmer Ryder Cup Course is, quite simply, one of Europe's most spectacular courses. It charms, it entices and invariably, brings out the very best in your game. It is unlikely that you will be asked to tackle the course from the championship tees, but this should in no way diminish the excitement of pitting your wits against Arnold Palmer, for, in a sense, this is precisely what you are about to do.
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At The K Club five star hotel in Ireland, each of the bedrooms and suites are individually appointed to the highest standard. There are no two rooms alike in terms of size and interior, making it one of the only resorts in Ireland that can boast this unique characteristic.
Each room although unique in style possesses every luxury you would expect of a five star resort in Ireland. And some you would not!
Each guestroom welcomes guests with an inviting foyer, a grand introduction to the sumptuous style mix of Old World and classic European with an eye to modern comfort. Crown molding, quality art, imported silk and damask fabrics accessorize spacious accommodations.
Exquisite furniture includes traditionally elegant beds and bedside tables, and a writing desk and sitting area. High thread count linen sheeting, sumptuous draperies, plush blankets, deluxe mattresses, and hand-painted bathrooms featuring separate glass-enclosed showers and soaking tubs, oversized mirrors, modern lighting, and host of pampering bath and body toiletries, all create luxurious, residential settings.
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The wonders of K Spa await your every whim and they look forward to welcoming you.
Residential Spa Experience
Enjoy a total submersion into all the wonders of The K Club resort with the choice of all inclusive residential spa and golf experiences – something for everyone. All the residential spa experiences include luxurious accommodation, full use of the leisure and fitness facilities, post treatment relaxation room, accommodation in a Superior Room or Courtyard Apartment, cuisine to tempt every taste and palette coupled with a fine selection of carefully chosen specialist spa treatments to relax you to sublime tranquility.
Full Day Spa Experiences
Immerse yourself in a full day of luxury with one of the full day spa experiences, designed to tease every one of your senses – taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. Let the calming views, the sumptuous interiors and a collection of specialist spa treatments take you on a wonderful journey of discovery and relaxation. All the full days include use of K Spa leisure and fitness facilities, post treatment relaxation, spa lunch, complimentary refreshments, comfortable and luxurious spa robes, towels and slippers, all in the unrivalled and unique setting of K Spa.
Part Day Spa Experiences
Designed for guests who will benefit from even a short ‘time-out’, our part day spa experiences offer you a wonderful taste of the K Spa journey – for the morning, the middle of the day, the afternoon or the evening – something to suit even the busiest of schedules.
Leisure & Fitness Facilities
The 16.5 metre, infinity leisure pool, poolside jacuzzi, experience showers, outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam rooms are available to residential hotel guests, members, full and part day spa guests. Gymnasium – a fully equipped LifeFitness cardiovascular and resistance exercise suite are available to all our hotel & day spa guests, golf and spa members over the age of 16.
For those requiring one-to-one fitness training, why not book a personal training session with a member of the specialist fitness team? A variety of personal exercise routines are available to suit your particular requirements, one-to-one personal training is the perfect way to improve your technique and to help you to achieve your fitness goals. Personal training can be booked through spa reception and for your convenience can be charged directly to your room prior to your session.
The Byerley Turk Restaurant
Treat yourself in one of Ireland's finest restaurants - modern Irish cuisine with traditional undertones.
The 'Legends' Bar & Restaurant
With stunning views over the famous Palmer Ryder Course Legends offers an extensive menu of European dishes including light lunches at the bar. River Room Restaurant This elegant brasserie style restaurant situated in the Hotel is one of The K Club's gems overlooking the gardens and the River Liffey.
International Spirits & Liqueurs Spirit
Fine wines and liqueurs from all over the world plus premium champagne and Cuban cigars are show cased in this magnificent rich mahogany bar. The walls are decorated with racing trophies and memorabilia from 'Vintage Crop' and 'Media Puzzle' another Melbourne Gold Cup winner in 2002 from the stables of Dr. Smurfit.
The Vintage Crop Bar
Ideal for that Long Drink in the afternoon, pre-dinner cocktails or that very special after dinner digestive while enjoying a short hotel break in Ireland.Cigar Selection: A very fine selection of Cuban cigars is available from Cohiba to Montecristo to Romeo Y Julieta. The highlight of our cigars is the specially commissioned humidor, a miniature of the hotel created by Viscount Lingley, nephew of the Queen of England, who specialises in miniature reproduction. This masterpiece incorporates woods such as Maple, Holly, Dark Sycamore, Cedar and Mahogany.
Awards include
Best Hotel Bar 2006 (Licensing Bar Awards 2006)
Overall Best Bar 2006 and Best Cocktail Bar 2006 (Hospitality Ireland Awards 2006)
Fishing
Cast a line and relish the familiar tug to prove your fishing prowess. Spin a reel and a story to your envious friends.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Aim true and be rewarded by a flock of clay pigeon shards. Hone your skills with the aid of the experts.
Horse Riding
Trot to the sound of the birds in the hedgerows. Canter to feel the wind in your face. Gallop back to the incomparable charm that is The K Club.
Walking and Cycling
Wander in our extensive gardens. Meander on the impeccable lawns. Ramble through the trees to find some unexpected treasures.
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