The Mount Juliet Hotel is set within 1,500 acres of lush gardens, walks and woodlands in the beautiful countryside of County Kilkenny. Boasting the finest sporting estate in the county, Mount Juliet is an award-winning luxury hotel that blends grace and charm with exceptional style and service. Mount Juliet was recently voted No. 8 in the "Top 25 European Resorts" in the Conde Naste Travelers 2010 Resorts award. The hotel has been voted Ireland's Best Parkland Golf Course in 2008/2009 & 2010. And in the Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards 2009 - the hotel was listed in the "Top 10 Resorts in Europe". The hotel provides the highest international standards in food and service, in a wonderfully relaxed and welcoming way.
There are 31 bedrooms at Mount Juliet House, including two presidential suites. Each hotel room is individually designed, in keeping with the concept of a private, family home. Each room is also named, drawing inspiration from the history of the estate. To compliment all of the services provided by the staff of the house, in the evening as you prepare for dinner, the beds are turned down, the lamps are lit and the drapes drawn.
Dining at Mount Juliet
The epitome of gracious living, Mount Juliet Conrad is the perfect spot to experience Irish cuisine in all its forms.
The Lady Helen Dining Room
The formal and grand setting at Lady Helen Restaurant is the perfect spot for classic country house Irish cuisine. Every dish on the menu is dictated by the season and prepared with fresh and Irish ingredients only. A superb service is complemented by an extensive list of fine wines and spirits. Awarded two AA rosettes.
Kendal's Restaurant
Situated in the Hunters Yard, the appeal of Kendals is to be found not only in our attentive, friendly crew, but also in the spacious, yet intimate interior with its panoramic views of the golf course. The philosophy here is simple; good food, comfortable surroundings with friendly and attentive staff. We serve modern Irish cuisine with international twists in a warm, informal environment.
The President's Bar
Dining at the Hunters Yard is a very relaxed affair. The Presidents Bar is a lively venue, and as well our sole all day dining option on the Estate. Light dishes, snacks and main courses from the “Around the world” and “President’s bar Grill” sections are served throughout the day. Here you can enjoy views of the golf course & practice putting greens from the veranda terrasse.
The Finest Sporting Estate in Ireland
Pass through the gates of Mount Juliet Estate and you are in a different world. 1500 acres of lush, rolling fields and woodland take you to Mount Juliet House, a magnificent Georgian Mansion, named by the Earl of Carrick after his wife Juliet. Their home set on a hill overlooking the River Nore, evokes a feeling of old fashioned graciousness .... a haven of peace so rarely found in today's busy world.
Close to the house are the Rose Garden Lodges and the Hunters Yard, the original hunting stables of the old estate. Here guests are warmly welcomed to spend time relaxing or to enjoy world class sporting activities.
Outstanding service, charming staff, sublime cuisine and superb accommodation all contribute to make a stay at the Mount Juliet Conrad a most memorable experience.
The following locations are in close proximity to Mount Juliet
Kilkenny City (20 minutes)
Kilkenny, or the Marble City as it is known, is one of Ireland's oldest cities, and proud of it. Its array of ancient buildings is unrivalled. It is renowned for being a vibrant cultural center, devoted to the musical and visual arts. Its two most impressive landmarks are Kilkenny Castle, founded in 1172 and privately owned until 1967, and St. Canice's Cathedral. The current structure of the cathedral dates from the 13th century, though this is nowhere near the beginning of its story, which is rich in folklore and legend. There is no shortage of pubs to explore and enjoy in Kilkenny and during the summer the city is always full of life. The summer also sees the city host an Arts Festival and a very highly regarded Comedy Festival called the Cat Laughs.
Waterford City (30 minutes)
Waterford City is the capital of the Sunny South East of Ireland. Waterford City was established in Viking times and it has an exciting medieval flavour and riverside bustle. The City is the home of Waterford Crystal, a lifestyle product of exquisite craftsmanship. Waterford county offers a dazzling coastline, beautiful river valleys and two dramatic ranges of very accessible mountains. A natural playground, Waterford offers the complete holiday experience.
The Rock of Cashel (1 hour)
If you approach Cashel from the north on the main Dublin-Cork road, you will round a 21st century bend and suddenly be transported back 1,500 years. There, standing proud on the plains, is the great 4th century fortification of Cashel - the stone fort. This was the seat of kings and medieval bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century. Indeed there was a settlement here from pre-Christian times, traces of which have long since vanished. Brú Ború - the palace of Ború - is a national heritage centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. This cultural and interpretative village is designed around a village green and is home to the study and celebration of native Irish music, song, dance, story telling, theatre and Celtic studies. Cashel itself is a busy little market town
Glendalough Monastic Site (1.5 hours)
An hour south of Dublin nestled among the Wicklow Mountains lies Glendalough ("The Glen of the Two Lakes"), the site where St. Kevin founded a unique monastic settlement in the 6th century. Most of what remains of the settlement is in ruins but the Round Tower at Glendalough, built as a refuge from marauding Vikings, is over a 1000 years old and is remarkably well preserved. The site itself is set next to two clear water lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep glacial valley. It is one of the most serene and beautiful places in all Ireland and it is easy to see why the monks picked it for a place of prayer and contemplation. There are a myriad of walking trails throughout the area making it a truly invigorating place to spend the day.
Avoca Village (1.5 hours)
The village of Avoca lies in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. It is here in Avoca where you will find the "Meeting of the Waters", the point at which the Avonmore and Avonbeg Rivers come together to form the Avoca River. Avoca is home to Ireland's oldest woolen mill, Avoca Handweavers, established in 1723. This family-owned craft design company began at the Old Mill where weavers produced the beautifully woven fabrics which became Avoca's hallmark. Recently Avoca has become most famous for being the setting of the popular BBC soap opera "Ballykissangel".
Golf at Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet Golf Club is set in a world of its own, on lush parkland in the south east of Ireland, and only 20 minutes from Kilkenny; The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at Mount Juliet is a centerpiece of one of Ireland's finest golf courses. Blessed with this unique setting, Nicklaus has created a challenging championship golf course and is presented in excellent condition throughout the year.
Ireland has long being known as one of the top golf destinations in the world, with a variety of parkland golf courses available. Mount Juliet has recently been voted Best Parkland Golf Course in Ireland by Backspin Golf Magazine, March 2008. This is not the first time that Mount Juliet Golf Club has been given such high praise, as Mount Juliet Golf Club won Irish Golf Tour Operators Association Golf Course of the year for 2003. Mount Juliet Golf Club also received international recognition and acclaim for it's hosting of the 2002 and 2004 American Express World Golf Championships, which were won by Tiger Woods and Ernie Els. Mount Juliet has also held 3 Irish Open Championships.
Mount Juliet Golf Club is open to visitors all year round, and run a series of Open Golf Competitions, in our Winter and Summer Series. Booking of golf at Mount Juliet Golf Club is available on-line and Mount Juliet welcomes golfing groups and golf societies, with special rates for golfing groups which have more than 16 in their party.
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