Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel

ICONIC AFTERNOON TEA

Name: Iconic Afternoon Tea
Address: KILDARE, W23TD98, Ireland
Telephone: +353 15052000
Rating: 4.4

Restaurant

Afternoon Tea set for Icons

Through the centuries Carton House has been synonymous with luxury and hospitality, welcoming famous guests. This inspired us to create a truly bespoke experience, with our delicious Afternoon Tea focused around iconic guests that have stayed here at Carton House, Fairmont.

Irish European

Upscale

Reservations Required

OPENING HOURS

Thursdays through Sundays.

1.00pm - 3.00pm

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LOCATION

Address

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland, W23TD98, KILDARE, Ireland

CONTACT

Telephone

+353 15052000

cartonhouse.reservations@fairmont.com

Afternoon Tea

Family-friendly

Award-winning Dining

Accessible

Good for groups

Why you'll love it

The ingredients include delicacies specifically curated around the icons who were also guests here at Carton House, Fairmont.

THE BACKSTORY

A story-telling tea with the option of a history tour of the resort before or afterwards, Iconic Afternoon Tea playfully pays tribute to a distinctive selection of iconic guests who have stayed over the years and have made a mark on both history and culture.

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Fairmont Family

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Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Located in the scenic and stunning surroundings. Fairmont, Carton House is the perfect place to indulge with your family and loved ones. With 1,100 acres of natural woodlands and magnificent landscape, we have created a unique family experience to ensure that everyone leaves with wonderful memories. Choose from a number of our unique and exciting resort activities from our picturesque self-guided walking trails, resort bicycles for hire, and much more. Why not delight the children and your family with an escape to Carton House, Fairmont. Experience includes: Two night's luxurious accommodation in a Fairmont Family Room in The Garden Wing or upgrade to the House Breakfast the following morning in The Carriage House Three course evening meal on an evening of your choice in Kathleen's Kitchen for two adults - children under 5 years dine complimentary Complimentary onsite activity, choose from Bike Hire, Tennis & Walking Trails

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Iconic Afternoon Tea Overnight

Luxurious accommodations

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Through the centuries Carton House has been synonymous with luxury and hospitality, welcoming famous guests. This inspired us to create a truly bespoke experience, with our delicious Afternoon Tea focused around iconic guests that have stayed here at Carton House, Fairmont. Experience includes: One night's luxurious accommodation in a Fairmont guest room in The Garden Wing or upgrade to The House Breakfast the following morning Iconic Afternoon Tea As guests of the hotel enjoy complimentary access to our wellness facilities including swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, walking trails, bicycles and tennis courts

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It Takes Two Golf Experience

Golf on both championship golf courses

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Two nights of luxurious accommodation to include breakfast each morning, and a round of golf on both of our championship golf courses. Experience includes: Two nights overnight accommodation in a Fairmont King guest bedroom in The Garden wing of the hotel or upgrade to The House Suite or State Room, our 18th century Palladian style mansion Carton House breakfast included each morning One round of golf on each course *pre booking essential Complimentary access to Carton Wellness facilities to include an 18m indoor heated swimming pool, thermal facilities and gymnasium suite Full access to our 1,100 acre resort featuring several self-guided walking and cycling trails, tennis courts, fishing and so much more

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Spa & Wellness Overnight

Spa treament

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Check out from the chaos of everyday life with a Carton House Spa & Wellness experience. Nestled in the historic heart of our 1,100-acre fully walled estate, break free from reality with a premium spa retreat and a breath-taking view. Surrender your stress and choose from a carefully curated menu of treatments delivered by the hotel’s highly skilled therapists in serene surroundings. Experience includes: Overnight accommodation in a Fairmont King bedroom in The Garden Wing or upgrade to ultimate luxury in one of our suites or state rooms of The House. Breakfast in Kathleen's Kitchen Choose a relaxing 55-minute spa treatment per guest at Carton House Spa & Wellness Dinner in Kathleen's Kitchen Complimentary access to Carton House Wellness facilities to include an 18m swimming pool, gymnasium suite and thermal facilities Full access of the extensive 1,100 acre resort, comprising of numerous self-guided walking/cycling trails, tennis courts, fishing, 2 championship golf courses and much more.

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Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

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