A Winter’s Tale
Step back in time to experience the magic of a traditional Christmas.
A Christmas to remember
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
Open:
•1st–23rd December
•24th December **Stables Café & FOXFORD only – closes 2:00pm**
•27th–31st December
•2nd–4th JanuaryClosed:
• 25th–26th December
• 1st January
• 5th–29th JanuaryReopening for 2026 season: 30th January
Daily Hours:
• Gardens: 10am–4pm
• Stables Café: 9am–5pm
• FOXFORD: 10am–5pm
• Greenway Entrance: 10am–3pm
Step back in time and experience the Christmases of days past at Mount Congreve. Imagine an enchanting Christmas setting, filled with the scents of mulled wine and cookies, the sounds of festive carols, and the romance of an enchanted forest. This Christmas, enjoy time at Mount Congreve where there is a festive event for everybody, showcase your creativity this festive season and enjoy connecting with nature.
DISCOVER EVERYTHING WE HAVE TO OFFER THIS CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT CONGREVE
Looking for the perfect Christmas experience? Look no further than Mount Congreve Gardens. This Christmas, we’re inviting you to enjoy a large number of festive events such as our Christmas wreath making workshops, festive candle making workshops, and Christmas calligraphy workshops! While you’re here why not treat yourself to a festive afternoon tea or a magical visit to the man in red himself, Santa Claus?
Extend the magic by staying overnight in our beautifully decorated lodges and charming eco-cabins, where you can relax by the fire and wake up surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the gardens.
At Mount Congreve, there is something for everybody this Christmas.
A Winter Stay at Mount Congreve Gardens
There are places that seem made for winter. Where the air feels sharper, the light softer, and every detail invites you to pause. Mount Congreve is one of those places.
Here, a stay is more than a retreat – it’s a rhythm. Mornings begin with slow walks through gardens etched in frost, the hush of nature all around. Afternoons linger over warming lunches, a glass raised, conversation unhurried. Evenings draw you back to your private lodge, cabin or suite warmed by the glow of candlelight, where the quiet feels like luxury itself.
The season is reflected everywhere – in textures, in flavours, in the subtle beauty of a landscape pared back to its essentials. It is a time to gather, to savour, to restore.
This winter, let Mount Congreve be your backdrop – timeless, atmospheric, and quietly unforgettable.
Family Christmas Stay
Where Memories Take Root
Christmas at Mount Congreve is about more than presents — it’s about presence. Days begin with frosted walks through the gardens, children racing to spot the scurrying red squirrels among the trees. Afternoons are for markets under canvas, warm drinks in hand, and evenings for gathering in your Forest Eco-Cabin – the Christmas tree lit, stockings hung, and space enough for laughter to echo late into the night.
Our Family Christmas Stay includes:
- Two nights in a Forest Eco-Cabin, complete with festive décor and a tree of your own
- A Christmas hamper on arrival with local treats for sharing
- Daily access to the gardens, and visitor centre alive with light and festive display.
The kind of Christmas that feels simple, joyful, and lasting.
Please note: Tickets for the Santa Experience are not included with any accommodation bookings and must be booked separately. The Santa Experience runs on specific days – mainly weekends, except for Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December, when it will also be available.
Dates Available
12th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Arrival Days & Minimum Stays
Tuesday arrivals: 2-night minimum
(Stay Tuesday–Thursday)
Weekend stays
Friday arrivals: 2-night minimum
(Stay Friday–Sunday)
Christmas period
Tuesday 23rd December arrivals only:
4-night minimum (Tuesday–Saturday)
Late Christmas / New Year period
Sunday 28th December: 1-night stay available
Selected arrivals between 30th December – 2nd January
(Cabins are closed to arrivals outside of these days.)
Prices start from €195 per night based on two adults and two children under 16 years in a Family Cabin
Booking tip!
– 12th–14th Dec: Weekend stay (2 nights)
– 16th–18th Dec: Midweek stay (2 nights)
– 19th–21st Dec: Weekend stay (2 nights)
– 23rd–27th Dec: Christmas stay (4 nights)
– 28th Dec: 1-night stay available
– 30th Dec–2nd Jan: New Year period (selected arrival days)
Couples Christmas Stay
The Season, Shared
Christmas pares life back to its essence: time, warmth, and each other. At Mount Congreve, your days unfold gently – a winter walk through gardens dressed in lights, a slow festive lunch with a glass raised, and an evening retreat to your private lodge. Inside, a tree glows, FOXFORD throws invite you closer, and the quiet outside feels like luxury itself.
Our Couples Christmas Stay includes:
- Stay in a Gate Lodge, Courtyard Suite, or Forest Eco-Cabin, each styled with seasonal touches and soft festive lighting
- A chilled bottle of prosecco and handmade chocolates on arrival
- Unlimited garden access, and Silver Exhibition in the Large Drawing Room
A Christmas stay not about the rush – but about the stillness, the season, and the two of you.
Arrival Days & Minimum Stays
Dates Available
Cabins
Arrivals & Minimum Stays
Tuesday arrivals: 2-night minimum
(Stay Tuesday–Thursday)
Weekend stays
Friday arrivals: 2-night minimum
(Stay Friday–Sunday)
Christmas period
Tuesday 23rd December arrivals only:
4-night minimum (Tuesday–Saturday)
Late Christmas / New Year period
Sunday 28th December: 1-night stay available
Selected arrivals between 30th December – 2nd January
(Cabins are closed to arrivals outside of these days.)
Prices start from €195 per night based on two adults and two children under 16 years in a Family Cabin
Lodges
Arrivals & Minimum Stays
- Mon–Thu: 1 night
- Fridays: 2 nights
- Sundays: 1 night
- Christmas (23 Dec): 4 nights
- 28 Dec: 1 night available
- 30 Dec – 2 Jan: Selected arrival days only
Closed to arrivals outside these days.
Prices start from €285 per night for a lodge.
Savour the Season
Afternoon Tea
Discover a festive treat this season at Mount Congreve Gardens. Enjoy our Festive Afternoon Tea — served every Saturday and Sunday in November and December, with sittings at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Expect a beautifully curated selection of savoury bites (think Ballyhack smoked salmon, Feighcullen chicken) alongside festive sweets like mulled‑wine chocolate tart, mince pies and warm orange‑peel scones — all served in the elegant surroundings of the House.
Book online or call 051 348 075 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Festive Group Lunches
Groups of eight or more can also now book a festive group lunch — the perfect way to celebrate with friends or family this holiday season.
Suitable for groups of 8 people or more.
To book call 051 348 075 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Visit Santa at Mount Congreve
This Christmas, bring the magic to life at Mount Congreve with a visit to Santa Claus in an enchanting setting. Each ticket includes a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Santa, a special gift, and a festive family photo to cherish. It’s the perfect festive outing for children, grandchildren, and the young at heart.
Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Dates:
Friday 28 Nov – Tuesday 23rd Dec
Ticket Prices:
Child (€35): Includes visit with Santa, festive gift, one printed family photo, and Christmas treat
Adult (€10): Includes complimentary hot beverage & festive treat
Baby (€20): Includes “My First Christmas” keepsake decoration & gift
Optional Photo Pack (€15): Digital link to additional photos
Please note: Tickets for the Santa Experience are not included with any accommodation bookings and must be booked separately. The Santa Experience runs on specific days – mainly weekends, except for Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December, when it will also be available.
SOAK UP THE CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
