Famous for its horses, racing and stud farms, Kildare’s famous racecourses – The Curragh – Punchestown and Naas are the home to exciting racing festivals, while the Irish National Stud is testament to the county’s strong horse breeding tradition. The county offers a range of special interests in addition to horse racing and horse riding such as golf, motor racing, fishing and ecology, cruising and walking.
County Kildare’s many heritage attractions are of great importance and provide much to interest the visitor. Note the heritage towns of Athy and Kildare, Leixlip where ‘Guinness’ was first brewed and the University town of Maynooth. Visit the many houses and gardens such as the magnificent Castletown or experience Peatland World Visitor Centre that interprets the wilderness of the Bog of Allen.
The Abbey C Spa is the Carlton Abbey's Spa centre located at the hotel. The Spa has become known as a premier Spa within the area offering a range of treatments. There are 9 relaxing treatment rooms covering over 2 floors. The Spa has a choice of relaxation rooms serving light refreshments or a herbal tea during your spa visit. There is a wide range of relaxing treatments to suit both men and women. These range from C Spa signature treatments such as Rassul, Vichy and Algotherapy to light massage. C Spa also offer over 50 treatments such as dry floatation and body wraps along with the Carlton Executive Treatment and C Spa Cleansing Ritual. The Abbey C Spa looks to relax the body but also the mind and spirit for overall well being. Allow the strains of life evaporate in the Spa's pool area before or after your treatment. The Spa also caters for body polishes, pedicures, manicures and tints. All products used at the Spa are from the Elemis range which have strong anti-ageing properties. There is a team of professional Spa staff who can advise on the ideal treatment for you. There is a treatment for any guest and the Spa is well worth a visit durig your stay.
Guests at The Abbey C Spa can use the pool facilities and, to receive the best results from your treatments, it is suggested to use this facility prior to your spa treatment. The Abbey C Spa……‘A Unique Spa Experience’ Opening Times Mon - Wed: 10.00 - 18.00 Thurs - Fri: 11.00 - 20.00 Sat: 09.30 - 19.30 Sun: 9.30 - 17.00