Mount Juliet Estate

Frommer's Review

A private 3km (2-mile) lane wends its way beside the pastures of the Ballylinch Stud Farm to this exclusive hotel, an 18th-century manor house set on a hillside overlooking the River Nore and surrounded by 600 walled hectares (1,482 acres) of parkland. Mount Juliet is most famous for its Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, and is also the home of Ireland's oldest cricket club. Unsurprisingly, it's hugely popular with the affluent sporting set, drawn by the luxurious accommodations and extensive leisure possibilities. Guests can choose between the manor house, the Hunters Yard, and the Rose Garden lodges. Rooms are individually and sumptuously decorated with mahogany antiques and designer fabrics, and public areas are full of period pieces and original art.

The Paddocks, a cluster of 12 self-catering luxury lodges located between the 10th and 16th fairways, are also available. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, an elegantly furnished lounge/dining room, and bedrooms en suite. Weekly rentals start at €2,400 ($3,120) for a two-bedroom lodge.

Facilities: 3 restaurants (international, bistro, Alpine); bar; indoor swimming pool; 18-hole golf course; tennis courts; gym; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; beauty and spa treatments; room service; valet and laundry service; badminton; fox hunting; pheasant shooting; riding stables; salmon and trout fishing on exclusive 2.4km (1 1/2-mile) stretch of River Nore; squash.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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