A gorgeous new suite has now been restored and is available for overnight stays at the stunning Mount Congreve House in Mount Congreve Gardens in County Waterford. In addition, Mount Congreve Gardens is also delighted to announce a new gate lodge accommodation at the nearby Whitfield Court.
The new suite, ‘The Courtyard Suite’ is located in the West Wing of Mount Congreve House. Mount Congreve House is steeped in history and exudes old-world grandeur. The exquisite Courtyard Suite has a separate entrance through the shared house courtyard. With stunning original architectural features including vaulted ceilings and marble flooring, it has been tastefully decorated to a high standard with a unique style all of its own, while at the same time nodding to the era of the property. A cooked-to-order breakfast in the award-winning Stables Café by the Pantry at CLIFF is included for each stay, also included in each stay is access to the magnificent 70 acres of Mount Congreve Gardens which will undoubtedly be a highlight of each stay.
In addition, a wonderful newly restored Gate Lodge is added to the Mount Congreve’s Forest Hotel. A short drive from Mount Congreve Gardens, nestled in the picturesque Waterford countryside, lies Whitfield Court Gate Lodge which sits on the 18th-century Whitfield Court Estate. This luxurious self-catering accommodation option showcases the perfect blend of elegance and comfort.
Guests can indulge in a truly unique experience at the lovingly restored one-bedroom Gate Lodge which is dog-friendly and features a fully fitted open-plan kitchen adorned with elegant marble countertops, a cosy living room equipped with a Smart TV, and a delightful bedroom boasting a comfortable double bed. The bathroom offers a luxurious walk-in shower, complemented by a separate powder room. A stay at the Whitfield Court Gate Lodge enables guests to have easy access to the nearby Mount Congreve Gardens and a ticket to explore the gardens is also included.
These 2 new accommodation options are in addition to the main 2 bedroom gate lodge at Mount Congreve Gardens. Officially opening later this year at Mount Congreve Gardens will be five brand new Forest Eco-Cabins which have been handcrafted to the highest quality, the shingled wood exterior ensures that these beautifully curved roof cabins will blend into their natural forest surroundings with ease. Plus three more gate lodges ‘Rowan’, ‘Oak’ and ‘Acorn’ will receive the same special conservation and restoration treatment as the Main Gate Lodge ‘Damson’ with the outcome expected to result in an ultra-luxe era perfect interior. The Gate Lodges offer adult-only accommodation however three of the new Forest Cabins will offer family-friendly stays.
The variety of new guest accommodation is set to open in staged phases at the Condé Nast tipped Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford in late summer 2024 into early Spring 2025.
The estate’s main Gate Lodge, Damson was renovated and opened to visitors in early 2023 and has been hugely popular with guests and the prestigious international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller describes it as a ‘fairytale gate lodge’.
All of the visitor accommodation (excluding Whitfield Court Lodge) sits inside the majestic 70 acres of gardens at Mount Congreve. A stay at the Mount Congreve Gate Lodge and Cabins also offers guests ‘the keys to the gardens’ where they can explore, relax and enjoy the entirety of Mount Congreve Gardens all to themselves after hours, a pleasure which cannot be underestimated. Guests can also take their four-legged friend to stay in Damson and Rowan and they will also enjoy access to the new wetlands walk on their doorstep which is the dog-friendly route at Mount Congreve Gardens.
A welcome hamper will offer a warm welcome for each couple or group of four who arrive to stay, filled with locally artisanal produce including Mount Congreve Estate honey, Flahavan’s oats, local organic eggs and more.
The luxury accommodations are ideally positioned for guests to enjoy the convenience of visiting and dining at the new purpose-built visitor centre and Stables Café, which overlooks the magnolia treetops at the 18th-century manor house. A plot-to-plate menu at the Stables Café by The Pantry at CLIFF features an abundance of local produce along with flavours and vegetables fresh from the Mount Congreve Kitchen Gardens and is open for breakfast, lunch and a special Mount Congreve signature Afternoon Tea which is served in the ‘Old Tack Room’.
Mount Congreve House is open to visitors for the first time in its history. The house and gardens are open year-round 7 days a week (4 days a week in the Autumn / Winter season). Mount Congreve Gardens was recently tipped by Conde Nast Traveller in their ‘Best Place to Go 2024’ list plus the New York Times includes Mount Congreve Gardens in their ‘52 Places to Go for 2024’, plus the Irish Indpendent’s ‘FAB50 Places to Stay’ and recently awarded the ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards.
Full details can be found along with the opportunity to book a stay at one of the new accommodations in 2024 at https://mountcongreve.com/irelands-forest-hotel/
RATES:
Couples Cabins – Bramble and Hawthorn from €175.00 – €325.00 per night for two people sharing
Family Cabins – Maple, Fern and Beech from €229.00 – €379.00 per night for two adults and two children sharing
Two Bedroom Lodge – Damson from €269.00 – €429.00 per night for up to two people sharing and a charge of €25.00 per additional guest per night.
One Bedroom Lodge – Oak, Acorn and Rowan from €269.00 – €429.00 per night for two adults sharing
There is a possibility to book Oak and Acorn as one unit with interconnecting doors