Hotel review: This four-star offers a touch of luxury and old world charm

A former stately home, this smart four-star hotel impresses with its contemporary spa

There’s not one, but two open fires in the reception rooms, and this old world warmth is married with modern luxury

Location

Driving through the opulent gates and along the winding driveway, The Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa feels a world away from our busy capital. Yet this 1750s Georgian manor is just a 30-minute drive from Dublin. Overlooking the River Blackwater, it’s set on 120 acres between the villages of Johnstown Bridge and Enfield.