| there's a waterfront eatery and a refined, glass-walled restaurant. some cottages offer canal views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the polished rooms have flat-screen tvs and nespresso machines. in a number of enduring stone buildings on 6 hectares of countryside land, this upscale hotel next to the grand canal is 3 km from hazelhatch and celbridge railway station, and 12 km from corkagh park. other amenities include a luxe spa and cooking classes. there are also 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens and living areas, as well as elegant 2- and 3-bedroom cottages with wood-panelled walls and fireplaces. wi-fi is also available; some rooms add 4-poster beds
Dublin Airport 30 min
Kilmainham Gaol (26 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. The Spire (35 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. National Botanic Gardens (32 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Guinness Storehouse (29 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Farmleigh House & Estate (29 min)
Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe. Phoenix Park (27 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Zoo (29 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Ha'penny Bridge (32 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. St Patrick's Cathedral (33 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Trinity College Dublin (41 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. National Gallery of Ireland (37 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Dublin Castle (33 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Christ Church Cathedral (32 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. St Stephens green (37 min)
Park, garden, and monument Jameson Distillery Bow St. (29 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. | 
