Mount Juliet
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Kilkenny, Ireland
Mount Juliet is a large estate where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor vacation activities in style. The resort is known for its 18 hole signature golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the Golf Academy. Mount Juliet also offers tennis, croquet, horseback riding, fishing, clay target shooting and archery. The resort is located on the banks of the River Nore, 75 miles south of Dublin, Ireland.
Minimalist in design, the Spa at Mount Juliet offers a number of treatments for both men and women. One can choose from day-long packages as well as individual treatments. The health club offers a 15-meter swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium.
The 1,500-acre Mount Juliet estate features formal gardens and numerous trails that can be explored on foot or by bike.
The estate provides several different types of accommodations. The 32 rooms and suites in the Mount Juliet House are the most elegant and individually furnished. The Rose Garden Lodges and the Courtyard Rooms are more informal.
Dining
The formal Lady Helen Dining Room at Mount Juliet House serves international cuisine. Dishes are prepared using fresh produce and herbs from the estate's own herb and vegetable gardens.
Kendals Restaurant and the President's Bar serve healthy cuisine as well as contemporary Irish dishes.
Plan this Vacation
Mount Juliet is located 75 miles south of Dublin, Ireland. Major international airlines fly to Dublin daily.
Room rates in Mount Juliet House start at € 175 per night. Green fees start from € 90 per round of golf. The hotel participates in the Hilton HHonors program. For reservations, call the resort at +35-3-567-3000, or book online.
Mount Juliet, Thomastown Co., Kilkenny, Ireland, +35-3-567-3000, www.mountjuliet.com
