Carton House in

We spent two nights here over February midterm. I must say it was a very enjoyable experience. The staff in the carriage house for both dinner and breakfast were extremely kind and helpful and so polite and engaging. The views were lovely and the various quiet places throughout the hotel to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere were lovely. The staff in Kathleen kitchen were very helpful and gave great advice on what yummy dessert to pick. The pool was lovely and warm and very clean. It really was a very enjoyable experience.

Our stay at Carton House for my birthday trip was nothing short of magical and tranquil. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were stepping into a grand castle mansion rather than a hotel. The property is absolutely breathtaking — elegant, timeless, and impeccably maintained — with a perfect balance of historic charm and modern, clean luxury. What truly sets this place apart is that it doesn’t feel corporate at all. You don’t feel like just another guest passing through. Instead, you feel genuinely cared for and noticed. Everyone at Carton House treats you as if you’re being welcomed into their home. The staff were warm, attentive, and sincerely kind — always helpful, always smiling, and clearly passionate about creating a special experience. Being set back in the countryside was incredibly refreshing. It allowed us to completely disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and just enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are so many beautiful areas to walk and explore, making it such a cozy and romantic getaway. We especially loved the adorable pantry coffee and pastry shop that opens early — the coffee was fantastic; it was the perfect way to start our mornings before heading out to explore the stunning grounds. While it is a bit of a drive from Dublin, it is absolutely worth it. Just keep in mind that taxis back and forth can be a bit pricey — but that’s simply the trade-off for staying somewhere so peaceful and picturesque outside the city. This hotel was truly one of the highlights of our trip and made my birthday celebration feel incredibly special. We left feeling relaxed, cared for, and already dreaming about coming back. We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic, elegant escape.

Beautiful setting and brilliant staff, unfortunately let down by crazy prices for basic drinks (vodka, gin, soft drinks) and poor location for breakfast (based in golf club and not the hotel) where the space is too small for the amount guests.

Very nice property with associated F&B

A very well located resort hotel with a great entrance drive through the 2 golf courses. Great welcome and check-in to a very well furnished room. The food was excellent albeit a long walk from my room.

An incredible place to stay. Wonderful views & wildlife. Great for golfers, but loads to do for non golfers. A fantastic stay for anyone. The service is incredible too. You are made feel like a vip.

Super service and fantastic location and rooms!!!

We had a fabulous 2 night stay, grounds and hotel are so nice, the highlight of our stay was the historical tour given by Brian Sutton, his knowledge is amazing and his delivery was very entertaining and so informative. This aspect of the stay needs to be highlighted more as we luckily were told by Maria a member staff, when she met us in the bell room chatting about the bells, had we not met her we would have missed the best part of our stay.

Bar snacks were disgraceful, drinks offering was poor, breakfast was shocking, service charge on everything was ridiculous, the walking from one end of the hotel to the other was far too much

Amazing beautiful old castle with old fashioned rooms and great history. Breakfasts are excellent.