Looking for a blissful break close to home this summer? Get The Johnstown Estate, a luxury four-star hotel and spa located in Enfield, Co Meath, just 35 minutes from Dublin, on your radar.
This summer sees the hotel offer a great value getaway, the Summer Bliss Experience, available Sunday – Thursday, €260 for two. On arrival you’ll be welcomed with your choice of a summer cocktail or cold beer that you can enjoy al fresco on one of the hotel’s sun-soaked terraces. That afternoon, take a stroll in the hotel’s magnificent grounds, spanning 120 acres of parkland and walled gardens, or grab one of the hotel’s bikes and take a cycle along the Royal Canal Greenway.
Guests also have access to the Leisure Club, home to a fully-equipped gym and a 20-metre swimming pool along with steam, sauna and jacuzzi facilities, or can choose to relax in the outdoor Canadian Hot Tub before retiring to a hammock in the lush outdoor lounge. There’s also the option to add extras to your stay, for example by pre-booking a treatment at The Spa, The Johnstown Estate’s luxurious, award-winning destination spa. Summer favourites include time spent in the Rooftop and Indoor Thermal Suites and relaxing spa treatments like The Spa’s Signature Full Body Ritual, a Hawaiian-style massage that’s sure to transport you to tropical shores.
Accommodation is in one of The Johnstown Estate’s chic deluxe rooms, complete with signature room amenities like super king size beds, Dyson hair dryers, Nespresso machines and a wide-screen TV, while breakfast the next morning consists of a lavish buffet served in elegant surrounds of Fire & Salt restaurant. The package also includes a summer-inspired two-course evening meal at The Coach House Brasserie, known for casual, modern dining complemented by a full drinks menu and an extensive cocktail and wine list.
The Summer Bliss Experience at The Johnstown Estate, €260 for two people, is available from June to August, Sunday – Thursday. For bookings, call 00 353 (0)46 954 0000 or email reservations@thejohnstownestate.com.
The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co Meath, thejohnstownestate.com.