클리프 앳 리옹(Cliff at Lyons)

We enjoyed a lovely stay. Everything was on hand and any promises made were fulfilled without question. The little village is beautiful and the rooms did not disappoint. Evening menu is for the foodie and while we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, we were delighted that the chef went above and beyond to accommodate us. Well done to all the staff. They are running a good show.

We stayed two nights at the Cliff at Lyons in January. This is a beautiful resort, not your conventional hotel. I will be honest I was disappointed when we arrived to discover the reception in one building, the bar and restaurant in another and the rooms were located in various other buildings on the grounds. So, you had to walk in the dark and rain to go to the bar for a drink or for dinner. Sometimes it is nice to be contained in the one building. The rooms were clean and beautiful. While I felt there was something lacking with the “hotel”, the staff made up for it. Every staff member was absolutely lovely. When I made the reservation, I was asked if we had any dietary requirements. I stated I was a vegetarian and my other half could not have anything to spicy. I was disappointed to discover at dinner there was only one option for Vegetarians. They did agree to make me a salad for starter as I didn’t want soup and I had the risotto for main course which was delicious. On our second night the menu was unchanged from the previous evening and they obliging made a beetroot salad with goats’ cheese and Gnocchi for main course. Breakfast was spectacular plenty of choice for everyone. My argument is - in this current climate when there are more people than ever eating plant-based diets why does it always feel we are an afterthought. (I was in Mount Juliet two years ago and I was stunned to see they had a separate menu book for vegetarians and a tasting menu – best food I have ever had in my life). The spa was lovely. Again disappointing. We had a 30-minute treatment included in our package and they had to squeeze us in as they had no appointments. We were hoping to have a number of treatments but that wasn’t to be. Seemingly the spa is not open on Monday or Tuesday. So, for anyone planning spa break book well in advance. Would I stay again – I don’t think so. I prefer the traditional hotel where you can walk downstairs or down the hall to the bar for a drink. The redeeming qualities of the Cliff at Lyons are the staff. So, if you like something different then this may be the place for you.

Went for a night over Easter. Tried dinner bed and breakfast package and used the spa. Started with a check in was for 4pm but arrived early and room was ready 1 hr early. This was good but evidence the room wasn’t actually clean appeared later. Room was a good size but few things were off. We started with a trip to the spa it was just the hot tub and sauna area but 4 couples were there it was a bit overcrowded certainly too many for the hot tubs. Bathrobes were not clean pockets were hanging off and pockets had the last users belongings inside!! Back to the room went to clean up before dinner. No shower gel…evidence again room wasn’t properly cleaned and I. General had that feel overall. Room had multiple windows but worryingly 1 did not close on ground level (and can’t it’s built wrong) so if you are ok with that while you sleep. Safe also was dead and didn’t work. Went for a pint in the side bar away from main restaurant. Aimsir was closed unfortunately though not advertised as closed. Drinks were ok service was slow as bar was in another room. Dinner was much better than expected had nice steak main. End of night tried to sleep but the ceiling is so paper thin heard every movement from upstairs until 2am. Really poor construction. The whole room was tired interior for that matter. Scuffs everywhere tired carpet broken blinds. You cannot control the heating in the room either so it’s either freezing or boiling and not when you decide! Had breakfast next day was ok. On check out wasn’t even asked ‘how was your stay?’! Overall was ok for the price but not the breakaway night we hoped for. Would be very upset if we paid the €399 per night rate we paid €199. Overall this cost €400 for additional drinks etc. As I’ve come to expect from Ireland being your wallet and lower expectations

Beautiful spot for romantic getaway. So quiet and peaceful with beautiful grounds to wander around. On check-in received upgrade to beautiful two bedroomed cottage. Would be great for family self-catering break. So we'll equipped and spacious. Dinner in The Mill Restaurant was just perfect. Breakfast in The Orangery though a little disappointing mainly due to bad service. Overall a lovely stay.

Fantastic stay with my friends from start to finish. There is a magic within the Cliff of Lyons estate from spectacular lilly pond views from the 'love one room' to prestigiously groomed gardens. The house we stay in was beautifully decorated which gave a warm, romantic, unique feeling of living in the country side.. It had small touch such as lavender bath salts, robes and slippers all to enjoy. Our dinner in the mill restaurant was excellent. From the professional service of the staff who were attentive, friendly and created a unique ambience and dining experience. The well spa was a lovely experience too the following morning with a gorgeous relaxation room, outdoor jacuzzi and sauna.. It didn't take long to relax and enjoy this little peace of heaven. We finished up with a lovely lunch in the fabulous coffee shop which is well worth a visit. It had freshly baked breads which I took advance of. Lovely cakes and fresh sandwiches. Overall our cliff of Lyons experience was exceptional from engaging staff, comfort a priority and meals were of an exceptional high standard with excellent attention to detail and ambience. The only negative is having to leave. Thank you to all the staff at Cliff. I will be back.

What an amazing place to stay with family and kids. Always something for everyone to do. Food and service was amazing in the Mill. Breakfast was also so so good. I’ll definitely come back and stay again.

A wonderful oasis of calm and relaxation. Last minute decision for our wedding anniversary. Excellent staff, friendly and interested in having a chat with folks. My wife had great time in the spa, hearing her talking about it maybe I shouldn't of given her my spa slot! Had a wonderful meal in the The Mill, fabulous breakfast. Not the best time of year to enjoy the gardens and grounds so we'll have to go back!

Spectacular comfort professionalism and uniqueness in ambience and dining experience -the magic of the place just keeps on giving.Walks along the canal after an exceptional nights sleep in a sumptuous bed and the amazing breakfasts. Staff were engaging -comfort a priority and meals of the highest standard Tje Well was of an exceptional high standard with excellent treatments and ambience. It doesn’t take long to relax and slow down. The only negative is having to leave!

Really lovely place, restored beautifully. Our bedroom overlooking the lily pond was lovely. However, I was quite shocked at the lack of 5 star service from staff. We only stayed one night and there were at least 6 or 7 examples of poor guest relations, from checking in to the spa (totally rushed), to turn down service and dining. I don’t blame staff as they are only as good as they are trained and they were nice people, but it needs to come up a few notches to meet the standard you would expect for the price level of this hotel. It really does have great potential so hopefully this will taken constructively.