Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells (Meath)
About the Hotel
Rooms: Old and New
The Headfort Arms Hotel has 45 rooms with options ranging from old-world charm to modern design. All rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi, comfort orthopaedic beds, and a flat-screen TV. Modern rooms feature clean lines, fresh white linen, writing desks, and power experience showers. Executive Old World rooms offer original features, which include fireplaces and free-standing bathtubs. Family rooms accommodate up to 5 guests, with a double bed, single beds, and space for mobile beds. Rooms also include ironing facilities, tea and coffee facilities, sitting areas, terraces, and garden furniture. Bathrooms have free toiletries and electric kettles are available.
Dining: Local Boyne Valley
The Headfort Arms Hotel sources produce from local Boyne Valley producers, showcased in seasonal menus. The Vanilla Pod Restaurant is a self-contained contemporary restaurant. Café Therese offers casual French-style dining from 7:30 AM to 10 PM daily, featuring fresh breakfast options, home-made breads, and a traditional Carvery lunch. The Evening Grill Menu, available in the Café and Lounge, offers char-grilled steaks and fresh salads. The Kelltic Bar offers a gourmet 'Pub Grub' experience. The Courtyard is available for parties and barbecues. Afternoon Tea is served in Headfort Garden or by the Lounge fireplace.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Headfort Arms Hotel offers live entertainment in the Kelltic Bar from Thursday to Sunday. The Headfort Spa Rooms provide treatments using Irish-based products. Signature treatments include customized facials and body rituals. The spa features maternity treatments and cancer care sessions. Additional leisure options include guided nature trails and nearby attractions in the Boyne Valley. Golfers have access to the Headfort 36 Hole Golfing complex.
Location and Transportation
The Headfort Arms Hotel is located in the heritage town of Kells, in the heart of the Boyne Valley and Ireland's Ancient East. Dublin is 70 km away and Dublin Airport is a 35-minute drive. Nearby landmarks include Kells Monastic Site (0.5 km), the Spire of Lloyd (2 km), and Loughcrew Historic Gardens & Grounds (1 km). The hotel is near St Colmcille's Church and House, and the Market Cross.
Services: The Duff family
The Headfort Arms Hotel, run by the Duff family, provides personal hospitality. The Lounge serves as a meeting spot for social and business encounters. The hotel offers wedding planning services, private party packages, and group packages for golf outings and hen parties. Sustainable practices include solar panels, local sourcing (e.g., Willow), and partnerships with organizations such as WillowWarm and Euro Water Solutions. The hotel combats food waste through a partnership with FSM, using anaerobic digestion to create bioenergy.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
