The Wicklow Escape

Name

The Wicklow Escape

Legal name

The Wicklow Escape Ltd

Website

https://thewicklowescape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Caterers (722320), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH), Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hospitality
• Exclusive venue hire
• Culinary tourism
• Wedding venue
• Corporate retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Donard, Co. Wicklow, Leinster

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation and All-Inclusive Foodie Packages: Primary revenue stream from all-inclusive staycation packages combining accommodation in garden rooms or cottage with multi-course dining experiences. Two-night/three-day packages include welcome cocktails, multiple dinners (informal wood-fired dining and formal long-table fine dining), breakfast, lunch/picnic, and farewell brunch. The Valentine's Food Lovers 3-Day Experience exemplifies this bundled offering.
2. Private Venue Hire (Exclusive Use): The entire venue is available for exclusive hire to families, friends, wedding parties, and corporate groups seeking private getaways. Revenue generated through venue rental fees for intimate gatherings, celebrations, team retreats, and special occasions.
3. Wedding and Events: Revenue from hosting intimate weddings (18-60 guests) with civil ceremony license. Services include venue hire, catering, and event coordination. The venue holds wedding prices and dates information page indicating dedicated wedding packages.
4. Dinner-only Reservations: Non-resident dining available on Wednesdays and Fridays evenings. Four-course set menu with wine pairings at €89 per person, allowing locals and day visitors to experience the culinary offering without overnight stay.
5. Christmas and Seasonal Events: Festive dining packages and corporate Christmas parties offered during winter season. Dinner-only packages at €159 per head or dinner plus overnight packages from €359 per head.
6. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for stays, dining experiences, and packages. Vouchers valid for 5 years from purchase date per Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Wicklow Escape is a boutique mountain lodge in Donard, Co. Wicklow that operates on an exclusive-hire basis, selling all-inclusive foodie getaway packages, wedding venue hire, corporate retreats, hen party experiences, and standalone dinners. Guests stay in seven en-suite garden rooms and a three-bedroom cottage and are fed from two dining venues (The Long Hall fine-dining room and The Fiery wood-fired kitchen) under a chef-driven, hyperlocally sourced culinary program. The venue holds a civil ceremony license for weddings and accommodates up to 18 guests for gourmet stays (up to 26 for private hire).

Product overview

The Wicklow Escape is a boutique mountain lodge and exclusive hire venue offering a portfolio of hospitality services centered on hyperlocal food experiences and nature-based retreats. The core product combines seven en-suite garden rooms and a three-bedroom Snugborough Cottage (sleeping up to 18 guests) with two distinct dining venues: The Fiery outdoor wood-fired kitchen and The Long Hall fine-dining restaurant. Additional venue spaces include The Pavilion outdoor terrace and a wood-fired hot tub. The property packages these assets into curated experiences including the award-winning Food Lovers Escape (2-3 day all-inclusive culinary packages), intimate weddings (up to 60 guests with civil ceremony license), corporate team events, hen parties, and wellness retreats. The venue operates on a hyperlocal, sustainable ethos with produce sourced within a 3-mile radius and from its own permaculture gardens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food Lovers Escape: Three-day food lovers getaway experience showcasing Ireland's finest local suppliers, featuring hyperlocal dining experiences, woodland walks, and luxury accommodation.
• Snugborough Cottage

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 10/10 for food by Irish Independent reviewer
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ireland's Blue BookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive membership in Ireland's Blue Book 2022, joining 59 selected properties representing finest Irish hospitality, accommodation, and cuisine. Blue Book members selected on strict criteria basis emphasizing individualistic style and character. Partnership provides credibility, booking platform access, and voucher program integration.
• Ridgeway Wagyu BeefcoreOthersPrimary beef supplier providing Waygu and premium beef products. Supplier located within 3-mile radius of venue, supporting hyperlocal sourcing ethos. Featured on menus as signature ingredient in wood-fired and fine dining preparations.
• Castleruddery Organic FarmcoreOthersOrganic produce supplier providing vegetables and farm products for kitchen garden-to-table program. Located within hyperlocal network radius, featured in press coverage as key local supplier.
• Ballyhubbock FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier providing halloumi and other dairy/produce products. Featured in brunch and breakfast menus as signature ingredient.
• Gra Aran BakeryminorOthersArtisan bakery supplier providing bread and baked goods for restaurant service.
• Sustainable Seafood IrelandcoreOthersSeafood supplier providing sustainable fish and seafood products. Supports zero-waste and sustainable sourcing ethos.
• Graces EggsminorOthersLocal egg supplier providing free-range eggs for breakfast and cooking preparations.
• Winetavern Rare Breed Outdoor PorkminorOthersSpecialty pork supplier providing rare breed outdoor pork products for charcuterie and main courses.
• Booking.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel fare aggregator used for property distribution. GDPR-compliant data processing for booking management.
• HostelworldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline hostel-booking platform for accommodation distribution. GDPR-compliant data processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrookLodge & Macreddin Village: Wicklow-based food-focused country house with AA rosette restaurant, organic on-site farm, spa, and wedding/event hosting. Highly comparable in geography (same county), capacity, foodie positioning, and rural Irish luxury target market.
• Ballymaloe House: Iconic Irish country house hotel in East Cork famous for farm-to-table dining and the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Directly comparable as a foodie-focused destination property with strong culinary leadership, on-site sourcing, and curated multi-day foodie experiences targeting similar affluent culinary tourists.
• Roundwood House: Small Georgian country house in Co. Laois renowned for intimate dining experiences and curated hospitality. Comparable in scale (small capacity), foodie focus, and owner-operator character-driven positioning.
• Gregans Castle Hotel: 18th-century castle hotel in the Burren, Co. Clare with Michelin-recommended fine dining and curated food-led hospitality. Comparable as a boutique heritage property with similar small capacity, premium pricing, and destination foodie positioning.
• Cliff at Lyons: Country estate hotel in Co. Kildare with multiple dining venues including a fine-dining restaurant. Comparable as a premium exclusive-hire venue with foodie positioning, located within commuting distance of Dublin like Wicklow Escape.

Broad incumbents

• Ashford Castle: Iconic luxury 5-star castle hotel in Co. Mayo with multiple dining venues, spa, and extensive grounds. Premier Irish luxury hospitality incumbent operating at much larger scale, with comparable wedding, corporate, and exclusive-use offerings.
• Parknasilla Resort & Spa: Luxury Kerry resort with 4-star hotel, spa, and dining. Broader incumbent offering wedding, corporate, and leisure packages across multiple venue spaces at much larger scale, but overlapping customer segments and Irish destination positioning.
• Carton House: Luxury 18th-century estate in Co. Kildare with multiple dining venues, spa, golf, and extensive corporate/wedding facilities. Larger-scaled alternative for premium exclusive-hire events targeting similar corporate and wedding segments.
• Ballyfin Demesne: 5-star Regency estate hotel in Co. Laois recognized among the world's top luxury hotels. Operates at a much higher price point and scale but with comparable exclusive-hire luxury positioning for weddings, corporate retreats, and culinary experiences.
• The Europe Hotel & Resort: 5-star lakeside hotel in Killarney with spa, multiple dining options, and large event capacity. Established Kerry luxury incumbent offering comparable wedding and corporate packages with broader appeal but less exclusive-hire focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thewicklowescape
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewicklowescape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thewicklowescape

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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