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Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8326.6 sq m

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Maynooth, Kildare
  • K Club
    9 min drive
  • Carton House Golf Club
    11 min drive
  • Maynooth University
    11 min drive
  • Dublin (DUB)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Straffan

At this holiday home, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from K Club and 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Maynooth Castle. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 4.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Change of bedsheets is available on request .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Straffan holiday home include Maynooth National Science Museum and Maynooth College Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • K Club - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Maynooth University - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mondello Park - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 28 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Maynooth Station - 14 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The K Club River Room Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roost - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens Sandwich Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village at Lyons Estate - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport

This beautifully appointed home is called “Castán”, translated “Chestnut” from the Gaelic/Irish language. It is located between the villages of Straffan and Rathcoffey, near Maynooth in Co. Kildare, just half an hour from Dublin city Centre and Dublin Airport.

A welcoming gate opens to a long driveway leading through the trees to your new home away from home in this elegant Georgian-style country house. Set well back from the road making it safe for families with children, the house is nestled in rolling, lush green farm land grazing a variety of horses, cattle and sheep! The house was thoughtfully and very stylishly refurbished throughout in early 2024 by the wonderful Elaine Makenzie-Smith from Number 10 Design in Naas, Co. Kildare! https://number10design.ie

Through the front door, you enter into a welcoming foyer lined with Victorian inspired floor tiles, to your right you will find a mud room with built-in cabinets for jackets, shoes and wellies; to your left you will find and a luxurious half-bathroom. From the entry foyer, continue into the central great room with double height windows and a roaring fire in the wood-burning stove with comfortable couches and seating; a great spot for drinks to rehash the days golfing at the nearby K Club or historical Carton House with your friends before dinner.

Off the great room to your left is a spacious main living room with couches, area rug, smart television, another wood burning stove, and a large dining table with seating for ten. This room has French doors leading on to the back patio and the large garden area beyond.

Enter the heart of the house to the right of the great room, the kitchen! Designed and installed by local designer, Kevin Kelly from Kelly Interiors just down the road in Naas, this kitchen showcases Kevin’s passion for excellence in design and installation with superior bespoke crafted cabinetry and a lighting design that will be sure to delight (http://kellyinteriors.ie)

For the cooks amongst you, we have high-end Siemens conduction hob and convection oven appliances. If the weather allows, the large glass wall door can be retracted to bring the outside in; the patio dining area becomes an extension of the kitchen. There is a concealed pantry beyond the kitchen with plenty of food storage for longer stays along with full laundry appliances for your convenience in the back kitchen.

Upstairs...
The double height great room has a staircase and balcony that leads up to the four great bedrooms all accessed off the balcony overlooking the middle Great Room . Three of the bedrooms have full en-suite bathrooms attached and the fourth bedroom is right beside the main bathroom. In here you'll find beautifully modern bathroom fittings throughout with a pressure shower. This bathroom also boasts a newly-glazed extra-large bath that will allow you soak away for hours!

All bedrooms have been renovated with cozy wool carpets and the rooms each use accents of tweeds, mixed wools and leather which will allow you to cozy up for a good night’s rest after a day of country pursuits or after rambling in the streets of Dublin City. Black-out curtains have been installed in each bedroom to provide the best sleep experience ever! Three bedrooms have beautifully luxuriant king sized beds.

The large master bedroom boasts an ultra-luxurious super-king size bed with a full wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the surrounding landscape, great to watch the stars as you fall asleep. Of course, if you prefer darkness, pull across the luxurious black-out tweed curtains for a sound night's sleep! This room also offers a large walk-in closet to accommodate any traveler, whether an efficient packer or not!

The Gardens and Grounds
We should note that the grounds still need a bit of work following the renovations, but this will be finished as soon as the weather allows with upgrades to the patio, driveway and lawns planned for completion soon! In the meantime, this is the perfect place to unwind and recharge in the quiet and peaceful heart of County Kildare.

Ireland's Ancient East
Ireland's Ancient East is the land of myths and legends, and the birthplace of Irish culture. It includes over 5,000 years, from the Celtic times all the way through to the modern age and is filled with a fascinating history spanning the ages.

Welcome to Golfing Country!
Castán House is at the center of one of the most important golfing destinations in Europe. Offering very special golfing experiences with two 5-star golf courses close by; The K-Club is 5 minutes down the road and Carton House is 15 minutes’ drive away. Also close by are Powerscourt, Castleknock, Westmanstown, Blackbush, Portmarknock and quite a few more!
https://www.kclub.ie/golf.html
https://www.cartonhouse.com/golf

Kildare – the Home of the Thoroughbred
Famous for its horses, racing and stud farms, Kildare's three famous racecourses: The Curragh, Punchestown and Naas are all home to exciting racing festivals, while the Irish National Stud is a testament to the county's strong horse breeding tradition; all are within a short driving distance from the house. Since it was established in 1866, Goffs has long been an historical and integral part of the world of Irish horse racing. Today, Goffs is Ireland's leading bloodstock sales company is a 15-minute drive away.
https://naasracecourse.com
https://punchestown.com
https://www.curragh.ie
https://www.goffs.com
https://irishnationalstud.ie

Castán House, Clonagh Lane, Johninstown, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. W23V6H9

Property manager

Eamon J Travers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,516 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport ?

No, Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Gorgeous Kildare Country House just 30 minutes to Dublin City and Airport Reviews

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8/10 Good

Alanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country house
We enjoyed the property very much. Checking was pleasant with Caithriona seeing to everything! The property was recently remodeled from old farm house to modern farm house. The surrounding green fields had sheep, cows and bunny rabbits running around. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
Out in county but close to everything. This home was beautiful, everything we could need was provided! The living spaces were so comfortable we didn't want to leave, the bedrooms were beautiful, it was our own private luxe hotel, but just felt like a peaceful home. Caithriona welcomed us like family and made sure she was always available should we need her, she even gave us some great suggestions on places to visit. We could not ask for a better vacation stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024