A forest break for foodies
All inclusive two night stays
Your two-night staycation is a fully immersive foodie experience.
Starting with welcome drinks and nibbles your first night is a three-course wood-fired meal at The Fiery our outdoor kitchen and pavilion. On your second day enjoy a gorgeous continental breakfast and lunch or picnic with a finale five-course long table dining at The escape Kitchen. A sumptuous brunch completes your foodie stay. All produce grown by us or locally sourced and seasonal. Opening in mid-July.
Your foodie break includes:
Day one - a three-course wood-fired menu at The fiery wood-fired kitchen with craft beer pairings.
Day two - A continental Breakfast, lunch or picnic. An evening dining experience with our seasonal and locally sourced five-course menu at the long table in The escape Kitchen Restaurant with wine pairings.
Day 3 - A classic brunch.
Buil in the 1800s and renovated with handcrafted local wood by the owners, The Wicklow escape is set on an acre of gardens. Guests enjoy our lodge hall, a larch chalet for breakfast and dining, landscaped kitchen, permaculture and flower gardens, an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and a wood-fired hot tub.
Read MoreThe 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. 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.
Book Now! Read MoreFor 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.
Book Now!Take time to sink into giant bean bags, rest on the "most comfortable beds in Ireland", 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!
With a super king-sized bed, and possibly the most comfortable Five Star mattresses in Ireland, there is plenty of room lie back and sleep easy. Snuggle in Alpaca blankets for the ultimate cosiness. Hand made tea tables with ceramics made on our onsite pottery studio are at hand for warming brews.
Twin ensuite rooms to share with a friend. Chose from Dulux or Superior Delux rooms. Add in a bunk for a family or close group of friends. All of our rooms are en-suite with Italian tiled bathrooms and massive rain head showers. Our water comes from a mountain spring so be prepared to feel soft and shiny.
Handmade with local spalted beech, our four-bed group rooms are the perfect way to share with friends or family. Curtains and individual reading lamps help you relax into a slumber of dreams. Kids adore these rooms as do groups of friends who like a good nights sleep. Cots available.
Nestled in the magnificent Glen of Imaal, this venue offers a sanctuary of elegance, tranquillity and serenity. Stunning views, immersion in nature and the sheer magnificence of the Wicklow mountains will make event unforgettable.
There is plenty to do locally with hiking, boating, horseriding and paddling in the Slaney and much more. The Wicklow escape is perfectly located to enjoy the best of Wicklow has to offer. We can help you with booking any of the wonderful local activities on offer to help you create memories you’ll never forget.
Our 18th Century lodge is perfect for dining with a traditional long table setting. This five-course evening menu is accompanied by wine pairings. In front of a wood-burning stove, this is the ideal setting for a friendly group dining experience.
Rustic yet stylish, our all-weather outdoor kitchen with Argentinian BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven is the backdrop to flavourful shared dining. Enjoy great food in great company under the backdrop of the Wicklow mountains.
There is nothing like a long hot soak in mountain spring water. Couple these fluffy robes and an oak or star gazed canopy, and feel your stresses melting away. Wood-fired and nestled in nature, your hot tub experience is the ultimate in relaxation. The hot tub can be booked exclusively for €200 for the evening.
Made from locally sourced spruce and cedar, our larch chalet is perfect for dining and entertaining. Our Gin bar can be stocked for guests who would like to try a few tipples in the evening.
Grab a drink or snack from our honesty bar. Stocked with Irish craft beers, Gins with mixers and other delights.
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas or a BBQ from The Fiery with your three-course meal. Paired with Irish Craft beers all ingredients are sourced from our local farmers.
The Wicklow escape was built in the 1800s as a mountain residence before opening in 1934 to An Óige venue for hillwalkers and children. Bought by the current owner in 2016, it has been extensively renovated and landscaped. The Wicklow escape hosts many weddings, gatherings and corporate events as well as being open for staycations.
Continental breakfast is seved in the larch cabin or in your bed. Yoghurts, fruits, bread, cereals and preserves there to help you start your day. Cooked breakfasts and brunches too!
With an acre of landscaped gardens, there is all year round beauty and abundance. Here is Rosie modelling some pretty Christmas Roses's still blooming in May. She can also be found gifting stones to anyone who chances her a look.
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