Dog-friendly Cliff at Lyons Cottages, Ireland

Overview

For the ultimate dog-friendly retreat, stay in one of the luxury cottages at Cliff at Lyons, situated just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre in Ireland. The superb two-bedroom cottages immerse couples and families in the rural idyll of Irish country living while retaining all the features and services of a luxury hotel. Many of the bedrooms feature four-posters, with silk, chintz, wooden panelling, wood floors and soft carpets throughout, offering a spacious hideaway for those seeking a relaxing break with their canine companion. All cottages have an exceptional garden, potager or lily-pond views, with some bedrooms looking towards the Grand Canal. An impressive collection of historic rose-clad buildings including a mill and former dovecote, dog-friendly Cliff at Lyons is a glorious eighteenth-century village in an idyllic rural setting. On the edge of Lyons Demesne, which is considered one of the great historic houses of Ireland, Cliff at Lyons is dotted through orchards and lawned gardens on the banks of the Grand Canal, where barges still ply the waters. With miles of countryside walks on your doorstep, Cliff at Lyon makes the perfect base from which to explore with your canine companion.

At Cliff at Lyons your dog will be in seventh heaven with miles of countryside to tire out their little legs. Take a relaxing stroll through the estate or follow the canal at your leisure.

Bedrooms & Suites

There is a collection of six two-bedroom cottages to choose from, perfect for families seeking a private, luxury hideaway with the benefit of the hotel facilities nearby. Each cottage has retained its character from the days when it was part of the 19th century Lyons Village. The warmth emanating from the chic range-style ovens mean these are the rooms guests flock to after breezy autumnal walks, before pulling off their shoes and heading to the comfy sitting room. Whether it’s the forge-style fireplace and part timber-clad walls in La Forge or the stone flagged floors and finely carved marble mantelpiece in the Jolly Angler, every Cliff at Lyons cottage provides a unique dwelling place for a holiday or short getaway in County Kildare.

Dine with Your Dog

Dining at Cliff at Lyons maximises the benefits of its rural location, with a kitchen garden adjacent to both the main restaurant, The Orangery, and the casual Trellis. There is a lavish afternoon tea available in The Orangery on the last Sunday of most months and Sunday lunch, perfect for a family gathering, is to be had in Shackleton Mill on selected Sundays throughout the year. From the fresh snip of verbena in your morning tea, to the crushed mint in juices, to the French radishes sliced at your dinner table, the connection to the green surroundings is real and emphasised throughout the dining experience. A courtyard dining menu is also available for furry friends. Each cottage comes with a kitchenette, perfect for preparing home-cooked meals for the family.