Things to Do

Experience the hotel’s Spa Garden Sanctuary, complete with sauna, hot tubs and ice bath for a refreshing wellness ritual of heat, cool and renew. The current page notes that the Sauna Experience is €15 per person for a 45-minute session.

Guests can also enjoy access to a swimming pool and gym at K Leisure Athy, located approximately 1.5km from the hotel. The current page states that this nearby facility is complimentary for all hotel guests.

Clanard Court is a proud member of Horse Country, celebrating the rich equine heritage of Kildare and beyond. Guests can discover the people, stories, horses and destinations that make this part of Ireland so special, with experiences suited to solo travellers, couples, families, groups and team-building stays.

Guests can enjoy cycling during their stay with Clanard Court adult bikes available for hire on a half-day or full-day basis. The page advises pre-booking through reception. It also notes that additional bikes, including children’s bikes, can be hired through Barrow Way Bikes in Vicarstown, where special guest rates are available. An on-site bike station shelter is also provided in the hotel car park.

The hotel recommends a selection of local walking routes, ideal for taking in the surrounding countryside and nearby town scenery. These include a 3km loop on the outskirts of Athy, a 4km loop starting in Athy Town along the Barrow Track, along with routes on the Barrow Way and the Tow Path Trails of Kildare.

There are several excellent golf options nearby, with the current page highlighting Athy Golf Club and Kilkea Castle Golf Club, along with Kildare’s championship courses such as The K Club and Carton House. The page also notes that special golf rates are available for guests.

For a more leisurely outdoor activity, guests can enjoy narrowboat or barge experiences along the Grand Canal and River Barrow in nearby Vicarstown. The current page references Barrowline Cruisers for daily boat hire.

For guests looking to try something different, the page recommends the facilities at Harbour House Sports Club in Athy. Activities mentioned include archery, clay pigeon shooting and rifle ranges, along with an on-site clubhouse and training centre.