Estate Experiences

Reconnect get-togethers

Are you looking for the perfect getaway to reconnect with family and friends?

A four-star haven of relaxed, family-friendly luxury, The Johnstown Estate is perfect for a family break or Reunion. From delicious dining options to lots of relaxing and fun filled activities, we have something to suit every generation of the family for an unforgettable reunion break and to create memories that last a lifetime. After such a long time apart, now is a great time to meet up and reconnect with friends and family for a relaxing getaway.

At The Johnstown Estate, we have a host of activities to suit all ages. Adults can relax and take full advantage of the 30,000 m² Leisure club during their stay, complete with a beautiful 20-metre swimming pool and poolside loungers, jacuzzi, outdoor hot tub and a well-equipped gym. Or visit our newly refurbished Spa offering the finest treatments in Ireland; it boasts a Thermal Suite, Rooftop experience, 15 treatment rooms, including a couple’s room and a Rasul mud and mineral treatment chamber. Little guests won’t be disappointed either, with a kid’s pool, a playground, a kids club, a fairy trail and 120 acres of parkland to discover.

We have two restaurants with different menus and styles; enjoy a fine dining experience at our signature restaurant ‘Fire & Salt’ or feel at home with a hearty classic dish by a roaring fire in The Coach House Brasserie. The airy, spacious atrium is an ideal spot for family catchups over Afternoon Tea or pre-dinner drinks.

When you are not out doing an activity, the hotel has various accommodation options to choose ideally suited to families, from well-appointed family bedrooms and five luxurious suites to on-site self-catering lodges.

The hotel enjoys a great rural location overlooking the river Blackwater in the tranquil and beautiful County Meath. Discover Ireland’s Ancient East and Hidden Heartlands against this backdrop of unforgettable scenery. It is on the doorstep of Ireland’s longest off-road cycle route; The Royal Canal Greenway and bikes are available from the hotel.

The Johnstown Estate is only 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre, making it an ideal base for exploring Dublin’s vibrant city centre or visiting attractions such as The Guinness Storehouse, The Chocolate Warehouse, Dublin Zoo, Tayto Park, and Kildare Village. Guests can enjoy complimentary car parking and Wi-Fi during their stay.

The hotel offers a perfect wish list for all ages for the most amazing family get-together. Create memories that last a lifetime with a family and friends Reunion break at The Johnstown Estate.

The Hotel

The room in which you lay your head is the little piece of the hotel that you call ‘home’ during your stay. All our bedrooms and family rooms have been thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind.

Dine in our Coach House Brasserie and Fire & Salt restaurant where you can spoil yourself with delicious dining experiences in either a relaxed traditional setting or a fine-dining contemporary space.

During your stay why not indulge in a Spa treatment or take a dip in our 20 metre swimming pool and outdoor hot tub.

We are very focused on hygiene practices throughout the hotel, retaining the high standards observed previously, but augmenting them with a number of other effective practices and staff training. Please view our Covid-19 policy should you wish to know more.

Self-Catering Lodges

Whether you’re looking for a family reunion, girlie catch-up or a relaxing retreat to bring your loved ones together, our two-bedroom lodges with separate living/dining area are the perfect option.

Close to all hotel amenities and located on 120 acres of parkland there is nowhere more perfect for your next getaway.

Estate Highlights

Riverside Walk
With its stunning views and fresh crisp air, our woodlands run alongside the Blackwater River.

Estate Parkland
Perfect for your little ones to let off some steam and enjoy the outdoors on our 120 acres of parkland.

Fairy Trail
Some very special guests live in our enchanted woodland. While the fairies welcome visitors into the woodland, they can be shy and may not appear by themselves. Usually, children are the only ones lucky enough to catch a glimpse, so tell them to keep their eyes peeled for the magic.

Leisure Centre
Our Leisure Centre features a 20m swimming pool with separate kids’ pool and outdoor hot tub.

Estate Features

Bike Hire
Enjoy a cycle around The Johnstown Estate with views of the Blackwater River or venture a little further and enjoy the Royal Canal Walkway located close to the hotel.

Playground
Our custom-built play area is ideal for your little ones to have fun in our green located at the centre of our Self-Catering Lodges.

Offsite Highlights

Tayto Park
Tayto Park is a fun-filled park which is one of the first of its kind in Ireland with over 100 attractions. Located 40 minutes from the Estate.

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens
The Irish National Stud, the Japanese Gardens, and the St Fiachra’s commemorative garden all are icons of scenic and panoramic views and continue to amaze the visitors since their opening. Located 45 minutes from the Estate.

Trim Castle
Trim Castle is a Norman castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. It is the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Located 20 minutes from the Estate.
We all need a well-deserved catch-up with our family and friends right now. Whether you’re looking for a family reunion, girlie catch-up, or a relaxing retreat to bring your loved ones together, The Johnstown Estate is the ideal option.

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