Mount Juliet Estate
Certification: Green Tourism County: Kilkenny (Thomastown) Type: 5-star country estate hotel, 1,500 acres
Mount Juliet Estate holds Green Tourism certification and operates a formal sustainability programme focused on the management of its 1,500-acre estate and its impact on the surrounding River Nore landscape. The hotel’s sustainability work encompasses energy management, water conservation, biodiversity, and the ecological stewardship of its historic parkland.
The Certification
Green Tourism is an internationally recognised certification programme for the hospitality sector, aligned with GSTC global sustainable tourism criteria. Independent auditors assess hotel performance across energy, water, waste, biodiversity, and community engagement before certification is awarded.
The Estate
Mount Juliet Estate is a 5-star country estate hotel and spa set in 1,500 acres of parkland along the River Nore in Thomastown, County Kilkenny. The property includes the Georgian mansion house hotel, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, equestrian centre, spa, and self-catering lodges.
The estate’s natural landscape, including the River Nore and its protected riparian habitat, forms the ecological context for its sustainability programme. The hotel’s food programme draws on kitchen gardens and the estate’s own produce, connecting the dining experience to the land it occupies.
Practical Information
Location: Thomastown, County Kilkenny Distance from Kilkenny City: 15km Distance from Dublin: 120km Booking: Book via Booking.com or directly
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