Bellinter House

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Bellinter House Hotel and Spa is a country-house hotel and spa in a Georgian mansion beside the River Boyne near Navan, in Ireland’s Boyne Valley.

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Why go

  • Richard Castle’s last commission, designed in 1750 for Dublin brewer John Preston.
  • A thermal suite with a 10-metre infinity pool, hot tubs, saunas, a cold plunge pool and heated relaxation areas.
  • Accommodation in the Main House, Boyne Valley Suites, Bellinter Express, The Stables and The Schoolhouse.
  • Views of the Hill of Tara from the hotel.

Good to know

Family roomsAccessible roomsBridal suiteAllergy-free roomNon-smoking roomsMid-rangeBusinessSafeRoom serviceComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockFlatscreen TVHair dryerBath / showerFree parkingIndoor parkingElectric vehicle charging stationSecured parkingFree internetPublic wifiExpress check-in / check-outBaggage storage

Good for

  • Families Kids’ meals are available.
  • Business Meeting rooms and conference facilities are available.
  • Spa breaks Spa experiences can be booked with lunch at the café.

Rooms

Room options
Bridal suite · allergy-free rooms · non-smoking rooms
Guestrooms
Some rooms have exposed wooden beams.
Bathroom
Bath or shower · complimentary toiletries · hair dryer · bathrobes
In-room features
Safe · flatscreen TV · telephone · iron · bottled water · wake-up service

Amenities

  • Parking Free, indoor and secured parking; electric vehicle charging station.
  • Pets Dogs and other pets allowed.
  • Breakfast Available as a buffet or in the room.
  • Spa Massages, facial treatments and body wraps.
  • Internet Free internet and public Wi-Fi.
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Baggage storage
  • Outdoor area Sun terrace with outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The café serves lunch to hotel guests and spa-day visitors.
  • A restaurant, bar/lounge and snack bar are available, along with an outdoor dining area.
  • Special-diet menus are available.

Location

  • On the south bank of the River Boyne, about 7 km from Navan town centre.

What you see

  • Some guestrooms overlook the Boyne Valley countryside.

With kids

  • Family rooms in the East Wing and Stables Courtyard sleep up to four guests.
  • Stables Courtyard family rooms have two double beds and suit two adults and two children under 12.
  • Deluxe family rooms in the East Wing or Stables Courtyard have one double bed and two single beds.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 600 acres

    The estate once covered about 600 acres of grazing land and woodland.

    Bellinter House - Wikipedia
  2. 19 horses

    The grounds once included a nine-hole golf course, stabling for 19 horses, duck shooting and racehorse training gallops.

    History of Bellinter House | 4* Bellinter House Hotel Meath

History

The Preston family held the estate for nearly two centuries.

  1. 1743The Preston family appears to have acquired the estate.
  2. LaterThe estate passed to John Preston, 1st Baron Tara, who represented Navan in Parliament for 17 years.
  3. 1892John Joseph Preston bequeathed the property to family friend Gustavus Briscoe.
  4. 1965The Sisters of Sion bought the house and 12 acres; they moved in the following year.
  5. 2004Jay Bourke and John Reynolds bought the house and refurbished it as a hotel.
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  1. Late 2006The hotel opened after a reported €16 million renovation.

Shorts

How to get there

  • 5 minCarLess than five minutes from the M3 motorway.
  • 30 minCarAbout 30 minutes from Dublin city centre.
  • 40 minCarAbout 40 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Hidden gems nearby

  • Bellinter nameThe house takes its name from the townland of Ballinter; Bellinter derives from “Balle an tSaoir”, meaning “home of the stonemason”.
  • Gustavus Briscoe’s horse storyBriscoe once rode a horse up the stairs; it had to be winched down three weeks later.
  • Ice houseThe estate outbuildings include an ice house.
  • Vaulted stablesThe vaulted stables once contained oat lofts and a crusher house, with separate gates leading to the stableyard and farmyard.

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Where
Navan, Navan, Meath, Ie, Dublin Ireland

Questions and answers

How do I get to Bellinter House Hotel and Spa from the M3?

The hotel is less than five minutes from the M3 motorway.

Does Bellinter House Hotel and Spa have family rooms for children?

Yes. Family rooms sleep up to four guests. Stables Courtyard family rooms suit two adults and two children under 12.

Is private check-in and check-out available?

Yes.

Does the hotel have a salon?

Yes.

Is there a banquet room?

Yes.

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