Mount Juliet Estate

The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful. Go for tea if you can't afford to stay

Beautiful Hotel with amazing staff and service.

Mount Juliet, with its beautiful rolling hills, thoroughbreds on pastureland; warm, welcoming staff with unaffected country style and impeccable taste; was the perfect respite for travelers in search of peace and tranquility. It was like coming home. Our room "The Black Pearl", located in the Manor House (delightful), was overlooking verdant pastures where mares and foals grazed. (The thoroughbred race horse history for this property deeply resonated with this traveler.) The River Nore and exquisite English gardens grace this property with natural and transformed beauty unparalleled. The food was fresh, flavorful; created with exceptional care. Our falconry experience with John, a nationally respected falconer, was educational and beyond our expectations. Des gave us a delight informative historic property. We took advantage of the fly fishing and equestrian experiences. Sigh. It was our first stop in Ireland and we are certain the best place we possibly could have landed.

First Impression: Grounds and surrounding area are breathtaking. Second Impression: Hotel is badly in need of renovation and/or reconstruction. Upon arrival we discovered that all the nice rooms are on the second or third floor. There are no elevators. To reach the second floor requires climbing 29 steps. This becomes tedious when done several times per day. Third Impression: Antiquated room, no A/C, doors that do not shut, bathroom door that has large gaps all the way around the frame. The room is generally run down. Because of lack of A/C, would not advise a summer stay. Fourth Impression: Air quality, owing to the fireplaces used on ground floor for heat, was very poor. The smoke permeated our room on the second floor. Staff: Although friendly, not awfully attentive. We had to wait for a ride to our dinner reservation until a staff member 'finished his break'. Overall: Grounds and activities are 5 star. Hotel facility, rooms, etc. are 2 star at best.

Picturesque place to stay with great staff and accommodations

Very lovly place.

Our stay at this estate was very nice. we were there during a busy weekend with a wedding and reception in full swing and i'm afraid the estate may have been shorthanded-but every one of the staff members were polite and did everything possible to make it a very nice stay.

I will recommend all my friends stay at Mount Juliet Estate on their next trip to Ireland. Gorgeous grounds, luxurious rooms, excellent staff, and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in!

Great property located closed to Kilkenny with good restaurants, good service and a nice parkland golf course and horse stables. Beautiful setting and iconic manor house.

Our stay was simply divine! We met a local Historian Sean who graciously taught us about the most interesting parts of Irish history including that of Mt Juliet- our Host Jimmy was second to none - best in the business! We went Fly Fishing (my first time) and saw the resident Bee Hutch and Pheasant pen - We also dined well and the staff was great!

A fantastic experience in rural Ireland! We enjoyed every minute! Our room was wonderful, the free breakfast had many options and was simply delicious, the property was expansive and absolutely gorgeous! We took advantage of the restaurants (including the opportunity to enjoy a Michelin Star meal, on property) and the golf course! It would be a shame to not mention the amazing staff! We felt very welcome and appreciated during every moment of our stay!! Thank you! Would definitely recommend this location and really hope to come back again someday! With respect, Debhav

The Mount Juliet Estate is beautiful with its gardens, river and golf course. We enjoyed walking the grounds, visiting the manor house and playing golf. We stayed at Hunter's Yard which is very nice, but we would love to stay at the Manor House next time.

This was our first stay outside of Dublin and it set a very high bar for the rest of our trip. The estate is incredible - the history, idyllic setting, facilities, and quiet luxury were all amazing. What sets this place apart, though, are the staff and cuisine. The staff is gracious, attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable, and very well-trained. And the food - wow! From breakfast to tea service to dinners, all were exceptional. The Lady Helen experience with Chef John Kelly was incredible. We travel quite a bit and love fine dining. Chef Kelly and Lady Helen truly stand out as some of our favorites worldwide. Highly, highly recommend!!

This hotel was fine but not spectacular. The grounds were really nice and I think would be a good choice for families, golfers, or equestrians. But there were several minor things awry in our room, and service was just not at the level of the other 5-star hotels we stayed at. This was the only place where we felt like (some, not all!) of the staff didn't have time for us, whereas everywhere else, folks were incredibly kind and going above and beyond to offer assistance. Ultimately we just felt like this hotel was overpriced for what we got.

Mount Juliet was lovely, with great facilities, especially during a heat wave. The restaurants were great and grounds beautiful

This was definitely a 5-star experience and since my whole family plays golf, it was a dream come true. A gorgeous historical property and a course to die for. 10/10