A forest break for foodies
Gourmet two- and one-night stays
Your luxury gourmet break is a fully immersive dining experience enjoyed over two or three days in the Wicklow Mountains. Curated by Head Chef Mark Ahessy and venue owner Lisa Wilkinson, be prepared to be pampered and taste wondrous seasonal delights.
Three-day guests, start with welcome drinks and nibbles your first night is a three-course forest inspired feast with a hot tub under the stars. On your second day enjoy a gorgeous continental breakfast in slumbering in your bed or in the historic long hall. Lunch is a flexible affair with a freshly prepared deluxe picnic which you can take on the grounds, in the woods or we can pack in a rucksack for you to take on a hike or a local excursion. A finale five-course long table dining with wine pairings finishes off a perfect day. A sumptuous breakfast completes your foodie stay. All produce grown by us or locally sourced and seasonal.
Let us give you the treat you deserve on your three-day or two-day exclusive getaway. Your foodie break is set in secluded woodlands deep in the west Wicklow mountains.
Curated by our head chef each day brings dining delights.
Day one - A three-course forest-inspired menu.
Day two - A continental Breakfast, lunch or picnic. An evening dining experience with our seasonal and locally sourced five-course menu in the long hall with wine pairings.
Day three - A sumptuous breakfast to remember.
Escape for a Luxury Midweek Getaway in the Wicklow Mountains.
The west Wicklow mountains have an abundance of activities for every season, so you will never be left short of ways to make the most of your time.
Curated by our head chef each day brings dining delights.
Day one - A three-course forest-inspired menu.
Day two - A continental Breakfast, lunch or picnic. An evening dining experience with our seasonal and locally sourced five-course menu in the long hall with wine pairings.
Day three - A sumptuous breakfast to remember.
The Wicklow Escape has everything you need for a three-day getaway with your girlfriends, filled with delicious gourmet meals, this is the ideal location for those who like a treat.
A Dream Getaway for you and the Girls!
Learn moreChose from our three-course with breakfast, or five courses with breakfast midweek overnight getaways.
Wednesdays is a forest-inspired four-course tasting menu with breakfast. Thursdays are a five-course tasting menu with breakfast. Thursday evening meals are served with selected wine pairings.
Learn moreMark Ahessy takes up his position as Head chef at The Wicklow Escape in 2022. Coming from a pedigree of working alongside some of Ireland’s finest chefs Mark has worked in fine dining for many years in some of Ireland's best restaurants including Chapter One, L'Ecrivain and Pichet.
Working as sous chef alongside the late Michael Clifford he later returned as head chef in the newly opened Stonehouse restaurant, which under his capable hands gained entry into the Michelin Guide and received glowing reviews. Mark was nominated for Best Chef in both Leinster and Munster by the Restaurant Association of Ireland.
Starting his career as a chef over 20 years ago, Mark’s cooking in a small country house hotel in Tipperary was influenced by Ballymaloe style cooking. He then spent numerous years living and working in Kenmare at Mulcahy’s and the luxury Sheen Falls Lodge. Mark expanded his knowledge of ethnic and fusion in Taste at Bonsai by Dylan Mcgrath as well as 777, Hang Dai and Tiller and Grain. While Mark’s international travels and experiences have deeply influenced his cooking, he is passionate about Ireland's food produce and bringing out the best of quality local produce. Ultimately Mark is all about utilising the finest local Irish produce and cooking it with love and care.
Book Now!Imagine landing in the garden of Ireland surrounded by the most amazing farmers and suppliers. With sustainability and zero waste at our heart, we have created both an abundant kitchen garden and a network of hyper-local produce for our menus.
Picked within minutes of eating, our permaculture gardens and glasshouse fill our plate with bursts of unimaginable taste. Our neighbours and farming friends include Ridgeway Wagyu beef, Castleruddery organic farm, Ballyhubbock Farm, Graces eggs, Winetavern rare breed outdoor pork, Gra Aran Bakery, Sustainable Seafood Ireland and more.
This love, care and dedication are reflected on your plate with unsurpassed flavour and taste.
Book Now!It's not a coincidence that over 20 of our guests have gone on to buy our beds. "The best sleep in Ireland", can be found in our Garden Rooms. Styled with handmade furniture designed by the owner, the interiors feel luxurious and comforting.
Enjoy down and crisp cotton bedding in our ensuite garden rooms. Individually styled, each step straight out into an acre of landscaped gardens surrounded by miles of forest and mountains.
Learn MoreBuilt in the 1800s and renovated with handcrafted local materials by the owner, The Wicklow Escape is set on an acre of gardens.
Guests enjoy relaxing in the long hall, extensive landscaped kitchen gardens, permaculture and flower gardens, the Fiery our outdoor kitchen with an Argentinian BBQ, the Pavilion, and a wood-fired hot tub under a canopy of oak trees.
The west Wicklow mountains have an abundance of activities for every season, so you will never be left short of ways to make the most of your time.
Guests can enjoy a lovely forest walk trail in our surroundings with maps in the rooms to help them.
From the slopes of Lugnaquilla and the Sugarloaf to miles of forests, there are plenty of opportunities for your family and friends to breathe in the fresh air. Paddle in the Slaney or visit the many local attractions in the local area.
Take time to sink into our lounge chairs, sleep up the sun in the hammocks or soak away in the hot spring water wood-fired hot tub. Any way you want to spend your break is our pleasure.
A good book and your feet up might just be the ticket!
For your special treat, we have all you need to keep you cosy and comfortable during your stay. From alpaca blankets, artisan tea, and coffee in your rooms to fluffy robes to wander around in, all the little luxuries are at hand.
Closed for arrivals on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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