The majestic Mount Congreve Gardens in County Waterford, tipped by Condé Nast Traveller and The New York Times earlier this year, have the perfect gift this Christmas – a Mount Congreve Gift card is a gorgeous gift for your loved ones to enjoy at the multi-award-winning gardens, Stables Cafe, FOXFORD shop and the Forest Hotel at Mount Congreve.

Gift cards are available online at www.mountcongreve.com from 50.00 and can be used to explore the seasonal beauty of the world-class gardens; for an overnight stay at one of Mount Congreve’s forest eco-cabins, off-grid bell tents, Courtyard Suite or historic Gate Lodges; enjoy delicious dining at The Stables Cafe, shop for exquisite Irish crafts and goods at FOXFORD – voted as one of ‘Best 100 Shops 2024’ by The Gloss or indulge in a sublime Afternoon Tea experience in the main house while you look out over gardens – the options are endless.

 

 

The Gift of Membership

Escape the ordinary this Christmas and surprise your loved ones with the magic of Mount Congreve Gardens. A gift of access to the stunning 70-acre gardens at Mount Congreve in county Waterford is the gift that keeps on giving.

Mount Congreve’s 70 acres of woodland gardens roll downhill from the elegant 18th-century mansion to the River Suir. They are home to one of the world’s largest private collections of plants, and are particularly renowned for their rhododendron, magnolia and camellia collections. 16 km of meandering walking trails through the woodland offer a wonderful escape to nature, with scenic and peaceful places to sit and relax along the way. The perfect place for many peaceful days out in 2025.

Mount Congreve House and Gardens are located just 10 minutes from Waterford City. The gardens, The Stables cafe and FOXFORD Shop are open from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive until the 5th of January 2025. They reopen on the 1st of February 2025 and move to a 7-day per week opening from late spring to autumn. For further details, visit www.mountcongreve.com.

Memberships offer unlimited access to the gardens, priority booking for special events, exclusive members-only perks, a 10% discount at Stables Café and FOXFORD shop, and more. Plus, each membership lasts for 13 months.

Membership can be purchased at any time of year and is available at 70.00 per person, 100.00 for a family of 4 (children aged 4 to 15) under 4 can enjoy free access. See www.mountcongreve.com