Ireland: Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny
A 500-Acre Estate on the Banks of the River Nore
Mount Juliet Estate spreads across 500 acres of parkland, ancient woodland, and riverbank along the Nore in the heart of Kilkenny, offering two distinct ways to stay: the elegant 32-bedroom Georgian Manor and the more contemporary 93-bedroom Hunter's Yard, set in restored estate outbuildings with exposed stone and timber beams.
Lady Helen, the estate's Michelin-starred restaurant, is set inside a 260-year-old manor room and built around chef John Kelly's modern Irish menus, while The Hound in Hunter's Yard offers a more relaxed alternative. Golfers come for the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, one of the world's top parkland layouts and host of the Horizon Irish Open in 2021 and 2022, and the wider estate rounds out with a spa, archery, falconry, salmon fishing on the Nore, and fishing across three private lakes.
Life at Mount Juliet Estate
Two distinct stays: the 32-bedroom Georgian Manor and the 93-bedroom Hunter's Yard
Lady Helen, the estate's Michelin-starred restaurant, set in a 260-year-old manor room
The Hound, a more casual restaurant inside Hunter's Yard
A Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, host of the Horizon Irish Open
A spa, pool, and gym
Archery, falconry, salmon fishing, and access to three private lakes
Dedicated kids’ club during school holidays with programming like archery, falconry, equestrian, baking, arts & crafts ,and evening activities like movies and karaoke
Why Mount Juliet Estate, Why Kilkenny
One of Ireland's most complete country estates, golf, dining, and wellness together
Michelin-starred dining inside a genuine 18th-century manor room
A world-class golf course with real tournament pedigree
A Southeast Ireland location often overlooked in favor of the southwest castle circuit
Ideal For: Golf travelers chasing a tournament-caliber Jack Nicklaus course, families wanting a country estate with activities beyond the hotel itself, and food-focused guests seeking Michelin-starred dining in a historic setting.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
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Complimentary daily breakfast
Complimentary champagne afternoon tea for two guests, once per stay
Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
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