C H R I S T M A S AT C L I F F
Welcome to CHRISTMAS at
CLIFF
This Christmas we are looking forward to sharing exceptional experiences with you that celebrate the heart, soul and passion of Irish culture, heritage and gastronomy. From coast to country to city, we provide something special whether you’re entertaining friends and family, colleagues or clients or simply indulging yourself. Each of our locations, in Ardmore, Kildare and Dublin, offers its own unique combination of locally sourced cuisine, superlative accommodation and countless ways to restore mind and body. In addition, our growing range of CLIFF gift products and vouchers mean you can continue to enjoy the experience at home.
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HOST
Luxury Coastal Gatherings
Party in the Countryside
Regarded as one of the finest small luxury five-star hotels in Ireland, Cliff House Hotel is located under an hour from Cork and Waterford and just over two hours from Dublin.
Cliff at Lyons, located just 30 minutes from Dublin, transforms to a Winter wonderland for Christmas. Dine under the stars in the Orangery Restaurant, with stunning seasonal menus and views into our twinkling gardens. Available for small tables and exclusive groups up to 50 persons, this setting coupled with the cuisine makes for a perfect festive occasion.
Great food and great fun go hand in hand, making it the perfect venue for a special festive gathering with colleagues, friends or family this Christmas. The Cliff Bar Restaurant is popular with guests and locals alike. For a really special Christmas celebration, book the Michelin starred House Restaurant. Private parties can also be arranged in our Pavilion rooms, in the far north end of the hotel. Stay over and wake each morning to the sound of the waves crashing in Ardmore Bay below your room with a view, deciding which comes first, a relaxing spa visit or a bracing cliff walk or let us arrange some superb creative activities from your group, all available in our local area.
To book, click here or call 024 87800
Private parties can be booked in our many cottages, dotted around the estate. From groups of 8 – 60, these are steeped in old world charm and allow you to work with our team to create a once off event. For larger parties, The Mill is a spectacular split-level ballroom for 60 - 200 guests. Enjoy a Champagne snow cone and roasted chestnuts on arrival and let the night commence. To book, click here or call 01 6303500
City Celebrations Cliff Townhouse is located right in the heart of Dublin on St. Stephen’s Green. Serving brilliantly executed Dublin classics, the Cliff Townhouse restaurant is equally suited to a three-course festive celebration or a light bite with friends in the middle of a busy shopping day. The main restaurant with its elegant high ceilings and chandeliers offers dining for groups of 2 – 100 persons and is available for both small gatherings and exclusive uses. Our first floor private dining room offers the choice of a sit down meal or a fun cocktail party. In the lower ground floor, you will find some of the best cocktails in Dublin and a superb outdoor terrace area. To book click here or call 01 6383939
Host your own roast Start a new tradition and Host your own Roast in Cliff at Lyons. Steeped in old world charm, our Cottages are perfect for a festive family catch up. Let our team do the Lyons share of the work, leaving you to be the perfect host. Designed for groups from 10 – 60, our Host your own Roast allows you to take over one of old stone cottages with warm and cosy furnishings and many have real fireplaces. The room will be set like a home with the food coming from our kitchen to yours. No need to wash up either, so you can focus all your time on catching up with your guests. Contact us for details on sales@cliffatlyons.ie
ESCAPE
Escape to the Seaside
Christmas in the Countryside
Wake up to stunning sea views across the magnificent Ardmore Bay. Most of our rooms have balconies where you can enjoy the fresh sea air. We also offer preferential rates to any of our guests who dine with us or celebrate the festive season in our company.
If you’re dreaming of a country Christmas, why not enjoy a fantastic getaway at the majestic Cliff at Lyons? This vast rural estate becomes a wonderland during the holiday season. From the stunning Lily Pond and Estate rooms to our luxurious suites and country cottages, you’ll find our unique blend of old-world charm and modern edge makes it a Christmas to remember.
Just steps away from the Cliff House Hotel, Cliff Cottage is ideal for small groups or families. The cottage accommodates up to six adults and has additional sleeping space for children. It’s the perfect spot for a private party or get-together. It is also a great base for those on a yoga retreat or planning a trip along the Waterford Greenway. Click here for special offers
So, bring the kids, your friends, your dogs – and don’t forget the wellies. There are acres of outdoor space to explore on this ultimate country escape. Click here for special offers
Cheer in the City Make the most of the season with a city break at the Cliff Townhouse. Overlooking Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green, our nine elegantly furnished bedrooms are located above our superb restaurant and combine Georgian-style with contemporary furnishings. From this location shopping and entertainment options abound. Cliff Townhouse is located just minutes walk from great shopping and from all the attractions of the city centre. Dublin city is magical at Christmas and with an escape to Cliff Townhouse, you are right in the centre of it. Click here for special offers
Ring in the New Year overlooking Ardmore Bay A magnificent choice for those who wish to celebrate the New Year in blissful luxury. Get away from it all post-Christmas and let the bracing sea air and clifftop walks blow away the stresses of everyday life. Check into your seaview room and indulge in a celebratory gastronomic experience in our Michelin starred House Restaurant. Enjoy some bubbly overlooking Ardmore Bay, followed by a lazy breakfast on New Year’s Day served until noon. Email reservations@cliffhousehotel.ie or call 024 87800 to book
TA S T E
Festive Dining on the Cliff
Festive Dining in the country
Our relaxed three-course celebration menu kicks off with mulled wine on arrival in our cosy, cliff-side Bar Restaurant. €45 per person. Available from 30th Nov – 22nd Dec.
Bowls of hearty homemade soups, home baked breads, fresh roast coffees and sweet puddings are waiting for you in our Trellis Café. Or choose to dine under the stars in The Orangery restaurant. Our Orangery menu celebrates the freshest produce from our estate gardens, small organic farms and local fishermen’s hauls.
To get you in the Christmas spirit, our Festive Afternoon Tea is a great way to bring friends or family together – and it’s packed full of holiday treats. Sunday 2nd, 9th & 16th December at €35 per person. Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience in our Michelin starred House Restaurant, overlooking Ardmore Bay, or choose our stunning private dining room. Enjoy a variety of seasonal menus designed by our expert culinary team, including an incredible gourmet tasting menu with paired wines and Champagnes. Seasonal menu €85 per person for four courses. Click here for sample menus
Festive Afternoon Tea in the Orangery makes for a very special day out with loved ones or old friends. Enjoy a sumptuous selection of sandwiches, sweet treats, speciality teas and coffees. Festive Afternoon Tea costs just €35 per person. 2pm – 5pm December 9th & 16th. Reservations are advised. Christmas parties available from €99 per person Click here to book
Festive Dining on the Green ‘Tis the season for festive dining on the Green. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients, cooked with simplicity and elegance. From brilliantly executed classics to Irish seafood and fish, to meat courses and desserts, there’s something to tempt every tastebud. Lunch menus are €45 per person. Dinner menus are €59 per person for a three course meal, for parties of up to 15 people. Group set menus are available for larger groups. Our bar in our lower ground floor offers great cocktails and drinks, ideal for a night on the town. Click here for information and booking
Festive Cocktails Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with festive inspired cocktails and spirits in our bar located in the basement of the Cliff Townhouse. It is an inviting and contemporary space. Open late, it is available to book for groups or as a venue for your exclusive use. For more details, please email info@clifftownhouse.ie
RESTORE
Restore your mind
Restore your body
Take holiday pampering to new heights and treat yourself or someone you love to the delights of our Well by the Sea spa. Using our custom-made ‘The Well at CLIFF’ spa range, we offer a range of therapy options, with a relaxing pool and spectacular hot tub. Just the thing to make you feel merry and bright this Christmas.
Set in the beautifully refurbished Carriage House, The Well in the Garden is our luxury spa. Reflecting the natural surroundings, our treatment offering was crafted to provide one-of-a-kind relaxing and nourishing experiences using our custom-made, all-natural spa range.
Alternatively, get active with a whale-spotting Cliff Walk. Enjoy kayaking, orienteering or take on the Waterford Greenway cycle. Then, if you need a breather, go painting with a local artist or try a wine master class. Click here for special offers
If it’s the great outdoors that lifts your spirits, pull on the wellies and enjoy long walks across the Cliff’s demesne and along the picturesque canal way. If you’d like to go further afield, it’s just a 30-minute drive to Kildare Village – the home of some quite exceptional retail therapy. For those of you looking for a well-earned rest after the festivities, register your interest for our Nollaig na mBan wellness retreat 5th & 6th January. Click here for special offers
Restore your self A break to Cliff Townhouse provides a break from real life. Directly overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, peaceful walks are close by. An oasis of green calm, St. Stephen’s Green hosts a large number of important monuments as well as many species of birds and plants. Restoring retail opportunities are never far from Cliff Townhouse. It is just a few short steps from Grafton Street shopping with all its well-known shops including Brown Thomas department store. If you are staying over with us, then perhaps select one of our custom made, all-natural The Well at CLIFF products and nourish your skin and body from the comfort of your parkview bedroom. Click here for special offers
Cliff Home
Take a piece of CLIFF home with you in the form of a gift voucher for one of our unique three properties or a gift, specially selected by our team to remind you of your visit to us. In addition, our Pantry at CLIFF offers beautiful collections of gift ideas brought to you by the CLIFF team. Shop online or in our properties for CLIFF gifts – a compilation of glassware, crockery, gifts, food items and our signature spa collection ‘The Well at CLIFF’. Click here for Gift Ideas
HOME
CLIFF Gift Vouchers Give the gift that everyone loves this Christmas and buy a luxury gift voucher for Cliff House Hotel, Cliff at Lyons or Cliff Townhouse. We have vouchers to suit all budgets and tastes. For the food lover, spa lover, connoisseur, adventurer or the great escapist. Our team have selected their top experiences and packaged them up so that you can gift them to your loved ones. Buy online or if you prefer a voucher to be mailed to you or your recipient, please call (024) 87800. Reduced corporate rates are also available for bulk purchases. Buy Voucher
THE SPA LOVER
THE ESCAPIST
Spa packages available at both The Well in the Garden and by the Sea.
Treat them to a weekend away at the sea, country or city.
THE FOODIE
THE CONNOISSEUR
THE ADVENTURER
Suit their taste with cookery demos, tasting menus or Afternoon Sea.
Wine-master class, craft cocktails and sommelier selections.
Paddleboarding on the canal, cliff jumping by the sea or gentle yoga on the green.
CLIFF Shop With a focus on local and Irish design, CLIFF provides a range of gifts with goods from handmade glass to artworks to wooden crafts and ornaments. The luxury range of signature CLIFF Home gifts is now available to purchase both in The Pantry at CLIFF on Dove Square at Cliff at Lyons and smaller collections are available at both Cliff Townhouse and Cliff House Hotel. You can also shop online at www.cliffhome.ie Click here to buy
FOR HIM
FOR HER
PET PRESENTS
HOME TREASURES
GOURMET GIFTS
CLIFF HOUSE HOTEL
CLIFF AT LYONS
CLIFF TOWNHOUSE
Middle Road, Ardmore, Co Waterford P36 DK38 T: +353 24 87800 www.cliffhousehotel.ie
Lyons Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 H3NP T: +353 1 630 3500 www.cliffatlyons.ie
22 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 DO2H W54 T: +353 1 638 3939 www.clifftownhouse.ie