Kilmokea - Hidden Ireland - Exclusive Rental Accommodation

Kilmokea is a former Georgian rectory, in a quiet, rural location where the Three Sister Rivers, the Suir, Nore and Barrow meet before flowing out into Waterford Harbour. It’s rightly renowned for its seven acres of award-winning gardens, with a wide range of unusual sub-tropical plants and wonderful organic vegetables. Nearby is beautiful Hook Peninsula, with excellent coastal walks and magnificent Blue Flag beaches, or you can stay at home and relax in our private indoor pool or with a soothing aromatherapy or Chakra Balancing treatment.

Kilmokea in County Wexford, was originally a late Georgian Church of Ireland rectory built in 1794 and bought by Colonel and Mrs. David Price, who planned and planted a seven-acre garden between 1950 and the mid-1980s with determination and taste. The mild, frost-free climate allowed them to plant a wide range of unusual plants from all around the world, including a number of sub-tropical species. These all flourished at Kilmokea and the garden became justly famous.

Kilmokea was purchased by Mark and Emma Hewlett in 1997 and together with their three boys they have transformed Kilmokea into a stunning location to visit & stay in. The gardens have been extended to accommodate a fruit & vegetable pottage and the Hewlett's creative energy is constantly coming up with innovative ways to improve the gardens. Kilmokea has been thoroughly refurbished which provides luxurious country house accommodation for visitors. It is decorated with warm colours and some of the bedrooms have four poster beds or bateau-lits with wonderful views over the garden. Throughout the gardens you will find storyboards which highlight much of the history of the area.

New offerings at Kilmokea include Retreats in the Spring & Autumn, outdoor and indoor conservatory dining for lunch from 12 to 3pm & home baked cakes and Flapjacks & Scones from 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. Their new ‘Forest Bathing’ Japanese Forest Therapy known as “Shinrin-Yoku” offers the opportunity for garden visitors to lift the spirit and calm the mind. In Japanese ‘Shinrin’ means forest and ‘Yoku’ stands for bathing. Broadly it means taking in all of one’s senses in the woodland atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the woodland around you, spending quiet, mindful time in nature to improve your wellbeing. This relaxation practice asks you to take notice of the natural world, breathe deeply and calm your mind. Through immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, you use your senses to achieve a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

Kilmokea has exceptional facilities for a private country house. An indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a gym and a croquet lawn and all weather tennis court, all for the exclusive use of their guests who can also avail of a complimentary exclusive hour daily in the indoor swimming pool. Aromatherapy & massage or a unique Chakra balancing treatment may be booked to further aid relaxation.

"My wife and I and our dog enjoyed a lovely stay at Kilmokea. Emma, Mark and staff could not have been more accommodating to our needs and were always offering helpful advice of sights to see in the locality. As a pet friendly residence they accommodated our dog with open arms and this heightened our experience. Plenty of choice on offer from the breakfast menu, which was pre-ordered and delivered to the table. Dinner was beautiful - the freshest of foods, generous portions and catering for all dietary requirements. The room was spacious and clean, however the wi-fi was hit and miss. From our experience we would highly recommend a visit."

Captainfaithful, Tripadvisor, July 2022

"We spent 3 nights in this country manor set amongst the most beautiful gardens and just a few hours from Dublin. You get a real feel for what it must have been like to live in a grand manor. Price includes breakfast which was top quality and plenty of selection. Dinner is extra and must be booked in advanced. Make sure you let them know in advance if you are vegetarian, vegan. The owners are very charming and the staff are polite pleasant. A true treasure and well worth a visit. Not to mention there is an indoor pool and a tennis court."

Linda H, Tripadvisor, Aug 2020