Mount Juliet Estate

Mount Juliet Estate is one of Ireland’s most distinguished country estates, set across 500 acres of rolling parkland, ancient woodland and the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the Kilkenny countryside.

At its centre lies the newly restored Manor, a magnificent Georgian residence thoughtfully reimagined to honour its rich heritage while introducing a renewed sense of contemporary comfort and understated luxury. Alongside it sits Hunter’s Yard, a relaxed and stylish five-star retreat inspired by the estate’s original stable yard buildings. Together, both residences offer a deeply personal and immersive estate experience shaped by warmth, hospitality and a true sense of place.

Mount Juliet Estate is home to the Michelin-starred Lady Helen, where Executive Chef John Kelly and his team celebrate the finest seasonal Irish produce through elegant, ingredient-led cooking. The estate also offers championship golf on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, regarded among the finest parkland courses in Europe, alongside an exceptional range of country pursuits including equestrian, fishing, archery, cycling and scenic riverside walks.

Whether visiting for relaxation, gastronomy, golf or outdoor adventure, Mount Juliet Estate invites guests to experience Irish country life at its most refined, where heritage, nature and contemporary luxury come together effortlessly.

Recent Awards & Recognition

• Michelin Star Retained — The Lady Helen
  • Ireland’s Five-Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant — Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards 2024
  • Best Luxury Resort in Ireland 2025 — Luxury Lifestyle Awards
  • Five-Star Hotel of the Year 2025 — Irish Hotel Awards
  • Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant in Leinster 2025 — Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards
  • Best Chef in Leinster 2025 — John Kelly, Irish Restaurant Awards
  • Featured in Lucinda O’Sullivan’s Great Places to Stay 2025
  • Best Workplace in Hospitality in Ireland 2025 — Great Place to Work

General Manager: Mark Dunne