Mount Usher Gardens - Bed & Breakfast in Co. Wicklow
Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Leinster,
Irlanda
This is very much a family home and Katherine throws open her doors to guests with much generosity of spirit. You're surrounded by what is considered amongst the greatest surviving wild romantic Robinsonian gardens, described by Monty Don as one of his favourites anywhere in the world. 22 acres are yours to explore with the river Vartry running through, bridges to cross, plenty of places to sit and contemplate, a rare collection of over 4,000 species of mature trees, flowers and shrubs including rhododendrons and azaleas blazing with colour in early summer, and a glorious maple walk for autumn. Wildlife abounds and there are herons, dippers and kingfishers to spot.
Katherine gives you mostly organic ingredients at breakfast including homemade muesli, granola and jams, home-baked bread, scrambled eggs with mushrooms and the full Irish, or a veggie version. Sit in the big sunroom after breakfast – you'll find books to read and comfy sofas with large glass doors so you can watch the wildlife even if the weather isn't playing. Stroll 10 minutes to The Chester Beatty Inn or the Avoca cafe, deli and bakery in the grounds.
Hire bikes for wonderful cycling in the mountains, visit other good gardens, walk through glorious countryside. Return to traditional bedrooms with lovely views over the gardens and river. You'll feel very peaceful here.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Katherine Jay:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Katherine Jay:
- There are other fabulous gardens within an hours drive from Mount Usher. They include Kilmacurragh Botanical Gardens, Powerscourt, Altamont, and Jimi Blake's garden 'Hunting Brook (shown on Gardner's World).
- 20 minutes away is Brittas Bay, a 5km stretch of sandy beach, wonderful for swimming and walking, surrounded by 100 hectares of dunes, ferns and grassland. It has been awarded a blue flag for its pristine environment and water quality.
- There are many great golf courses within an hours drive. Druids Glen, which hosted the Irish Open for 4 years in a row. Wicklow Golf course, Tulfarris golf club, Arklow Golf Links, Delgany and Powerscourt to name but a few.
- The Wicklow Mountains National Park covers 20,000 hectares perfect for hiking and hill walking. Here you can access the Wicklow Way, visit the 6th Century Monastic site of Glendalough, or just take a picnic and explore the area.
- Dublin City attractions include Trinity College, holding the 9th C manuscript the Book of Kells, the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery, the James Joyce Centre, Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library.
- There is a very good pub in the village called The Chester Beatty, a good fish restaurant in Wicklow called the Lighthouse, and many others in Greystones 15 mins from Mount Usher.
Details
- 2 Doubles
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Christmas & New Year.
Ashford, Co. Wicklow
