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Hotel review: This Kildare five-star blends history with a trendy dining experience

A grand Palladian estate reimagined for the modern traveller, this lavish five-star delivers historic splendour and exceptional dining
Hotel review: This Kildare five-star blends history with a trendy dining experience

Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on a sweeping 1,100-acre parkland estate in Co Kildare

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 - 17:03
Esther N McCarthy

Carton House Fairmont Demesne, Maynooth, Co Kildare

Our overall rating: 9/10

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