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Escape Into The Mountains
Explore our piece of heaven in the Wicklow Mountains
The lodge, our seven-bedroom mountain haven and Snugborough cottage, a three-bedroom VIP residence are situated at the foothill of the West Wicklow Sugar loaf in the Glen of Imaal. Our permaculture garden restaurant with an immersive dining experience celebrates growers and farmers pursuing a sustainable future | Open to non-residents.
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.
The three-day food lovers experience, as seen on John Torode’s Ireland, is available in 2026:
Dates to be announced
3-Day Food Lovers Escape
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve opened bookings for Valentine’s Food Lovers 3-Day Experience, taking place from Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February 2026.
This award-winning weekend experience is the perfect way to embrace the beauty of late autumn — three days of hyperlocal food, crisp air, and peaceful time in nature.
Whether you’re after a cosy weekend for two, a food-filled getaway with friends, or simply a chance to slow down before winter, this is the perfect place to relax in comfort and style.
Book NowFood Lovers Delight
Your stay includes:
- 3.00pm Friday arrival
- Welcome drinks & light nibbles
- 3-course Feast
- Wood-fired hot tub under the oak canopy
- Saturday continental breakfast
- Picnic lunch & woodland walk among the blooms
- 5-course hyperlocal fine dining, supporting our local farmers
- Sunday early brunch
- 11.00am checkout
Deluxe Accomodation
Chose from one of our seven garden rooms which step out into nature. All beds are super king and can be configured into twins. Group rooms available for friends and family staying together. Complete with ensuite bathroom and rain head shower from our spring.
Book NowVIP Cottage
Snugborough cottage is beautifully designed traditional irish cottage comprising of kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom, and three double bedrooms sleeping up to six.
Book NowOur Ethos
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 NowUnique Venue
Built 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, the Pavilion, and a wood-fired hot tub under a canopy of oak trees.
The Great Outdoors
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.
