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Short Breaks

Selection of Short Breaks available at
Ballyknocken Cookery School

Total Indulgence
Total Indulgence
A Treat for Two
A Treat for Two!
Girls just wanna get away
Girls just want to have fun!
Guesthouse Foodie / Cookery Shortbreak
Guesthouse Foodie Shortbreak
Cookery Getaway
Cookery Getaway
Relax and let Us do the cooking
Ballyknocken Weekend Break
Mountain Top Picnic
Mountain Top Picnic
Moonlight Madness!
Moonlight Madness!
Wine, Dine and Romance!
Wine, Dine and Romance!
Bring Your Bike To Ballyknocken!
Bring Your Bike To Ballyknocken!
Wicklow Film Trail Weekend!
Wicklow Film Trail Weekend!
Wicklow Garden’s Package!
Wicklow Garden’s Package!
Optional Upgrades
Optional Upgrades
Optional Upgrades
Bed, Breakfast & Baking
Optional Upgrades
Ballyknocken Midweek Escape

Total Indulgence

Brighten up those winter days at Ballyknocken House with our total indulgence package! Arrive to the charming Ballyknocken House to enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate, followed by 80 minutes of pure indulgence with an Indian head massage, reflexology and a Swedish massage by Jo Treacy in the privacy of your own bedroom.

Your package includes:

  • 1 Nights accommodation
  • Hot chocolate on arrival
  • 80 mins of pure indulgence!
  • 1 Award wining Irish Breakfast
  • Taxes

Rate: Midweek €125 per person sharing
Rate: Weekend €135 per person sharing
Would you like to have dinner at Ballyknocken House? If so see our upgrade options.

A Treat for Two!

Delight in a warm welcome at Ballyknocken House with an afternoon treat of tea/coffee and delectable homemade cake. Relax and get your taste buds flowing with a predinner sherry in front of our log fire followed by a delicious 4 course dinner made with the finest and freshest local and organic ingredients.

Enjoy a champagne breakfast in bed on Saturday morning followed by an Indian head massage by Jo Treacy in the privacy of your own bedroom. Then why not take a stroll in the beautiful Carrick Forest before returning to Ballyknocken House to toast by the fire.
Your package includes:

  • 2 Nights Accommodation on Friday and Saturday Evening
  • A champagne breakfast in bed on Saturday Morning
  • A four course set dinner served at 7.30pm on Friday Evening
  • A Pre dinner Sherry at 7.15pm
  • Tea/Coffee and homemade cake on arrival
  • Indian head Massage
  • Taxes

Rate: €238 per person sharing
Would you like a delicious picnic to enjoy on your forest walk? If so see our optional upgrades.

Girls just want to have fun!

Arrive to the charming Ballyknocken House to taste our recipe for fun of delicious food and wine, cookery classes and leisurely strolls in our forest. The perfect ingredients for a girlie weekend!

Your package includes;

  • Welcome tea/coffee and homemade cake on arrival
  • A Pre dinner Sherry at 7.15pm in front of our log fire
  • A four course set dinner served at 7.30pm on Friday Evening
  • Friday Nights accommodation
  • 2 Award wining Irish Breakfasts
  • 1 x ½ day cookery class to include lunch/dinner/tastings
  • Complimentary use of guide books and maps
  • Taxes

Rate: €220 per person sharing

Why not indulge yourself a little further with an Indian head massage or reflexology? See our upgrade options.

Ballyknocken Guesthouse Foodie Shortbreak

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Arrive at Ballyknocken, Co. Wicklow on the Friday evening to be welcomed with a pre-dinner sherry followed by a 4 course meal with tea / coffee.

After a Ballyknocken Breakfast on the Saturday morning, we gather in Ballyknocken Cookery School for a cookery course (hands on or demonstration – select from programme) with morning coffee and lunch.

Your Foodie Shortbreak package includes:

  • Welcome tea / coffee and homemade Ballyknocken Guesthouse cake on arrival.
  • Complimentary pre dinner sherry, served at 7.15pm
  • A 4 course set dinner produced with the best of Ballyknocken herbs, soft fruits and local ingredients.  Tea / coffee to follow
  • Friday night Accommodation
  • Award winning Irish breakfast
  • A cookery class, suite of recipes, morning coffee and lunch...
  • Taxes
Rate:
€215 per person sharing
€105 for non-cooking partner pps







Cookery Getaway

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Arrive at Ballyknocken, Co. Wicklow on the Friday evening to be welcomed with Welcome tea / coffee and homemade cake on arrival before settling in for the night. After an award winning Ballyknocken Breakfast on the Saturday morning, we gather in Ballyknocken Cookery School for a cookery course (hands on or demonstration – select from programme) with morning coffee and lunch.

Your Foodie Shortbreak package includes:

  • Welcome tea / coffee and homemade Ballyknocken Guesthouse cake on arrival
  • Friday night Accommodation
  • Award winning Irish breakfast
  • A cookery class, suite of recipes, morning coffee and lunch...
  • Taxes
Rate:
€169 per person sharing
€59 for non-cooking partner pps







Ballyknocken Weekend Break

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Relax & Let us do the cooking while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Ballyknocken House..

Carrick Forest and Mountain behind Ballyknocken is ideal for seasonal strolls (or hikes!) – Complimentary use of guide book and maps at Ballyknocken.

If you feel like touring, Ballyknocken is located near Glendalough, Powerscourt, Mount Usher Gardens, Wicklow Town and the beautiful beach at Brittas… And lots more

Your Relax & Let Us Cook package includes:

  • Welcome tea / coffee and homemade Ballyknocken Guesthouse cake on arrival
  • Complimentary pre dinner sherry, served at 7.15pm
  • A 4 course set dinner produced with the best of Ballyknocken herbs, soft fruits and local ingredients.  Tea / coffee to follow
  • 2 Nights Accommodation
  • Award winning Irish breakfast each morning
  • Taxes
Rate:
€160 per person sharing
€320 in total for 2 persons sharing







Mountain Top Picnic Package

Mountain Top Picnic

Enjoy a romantic stroll through Carrick forest to enjoy a hilltop picnic with your loved one. Marvel at the view of the Garden county from you prime hilltop location. After your afternoon amble through the forest arrive back to Ballyknocken House to enjoy a delicious romantic candle lit dinner!

Your Romantic Retreat package includes:

  • 1 Nights accommodation in Ballyknocken House
  • A romantic candle lit four course dinner
  • A predinner sherry in front of our log fire
  • Award Winning Irish Breakfast
  • 1 delicious picnic complete with Blanket for your hilltop picnic
Rate:
€112 per person sharing
€224 in total for 2 persons sharing







Moonlight Madness!

Enjoy a leisurely evening amble through the beautiful Carrick forest. Enjoy a tasty picnic as you watch the summer sun setting over the garden county from your prime hilltop location.

Your moonlight madness package includes:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • Tea/coffee and homemade cake on arrival
  • 1 delicious moonlight picnic complete with picnic blanket
  • 1 carafe of wine to enjoy on your picnic
  • Complementary use of guidebooks for your forest walk (and torch!)

Rate: €145 per person sharing

P.S. Don’t worry, it does stay bright in the summer until 10pm. But if you need a torch we have one!

Why not have dinner on one evening? See our optional extras.

Wine, Dine and Romance!

Great Birthday or Anniversary weekend package.

Spoil your loved one on this special occasion! Whisk them away to the beautiful Wicklow countryside to enjoy a weekend of delicious food, warm hospitality and little surprises along the way!

  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • A four course set dinner served at 7.30pm on one evening
  • A pre dinner sherry
  • Champagne breakfast in bed on one morning
  • Tea/coffee and homemade cake on arrival
  • Wicklow strawberries and chocolate fondue served in your room on arrival

Rate: €185 per person sharing

Why not add a cookery class to your stay? See our optional extras.

Bring Your Bike To Ballyknocken!

If mountain biking is on your summer to do list – it doesn’t get any better than this!

Take your mountain bike through the spectacular Carrick Mountain directly behind Ballyknocken House before returning to enjoy great food and a peaceful nights’ accommodation!

So grab your gear and let us provide you with a great summer escape!

Your biking at Ballyknocken package includes:

  • 1 night accommodation
  • 1 award winning Irish Breakfast
  • 1 delicious picnic lunch
  • Complementary use of guidebooks and maps
  • Welcome tea/coffee and homemade cake on arrival

Rate:
Midweek: €70 per person sharing
Weekends: €75 per person sharing

Why not enjoy dinner at Ballyknocken House? See our optional extras.

Please note Ballyknocken House does not provide bikes for this package.

Wicklow Film Trail Weekend!

County Wicklow is not only the garden of Ireland but can also be called the film capital of Ireland! Hundreds of films have been made in different locations around Wicklow including Braveheart, Leap Year, PS I love you, Michael Collins and Excalibur to name but a few!

Enjoy a weekend travelling along the renowned film trails before returning back to your base for the weekend, 4 star Ballyknocken House!

Your Wicklow Film Trail weekend package includes:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 award winning breakfasts
  • 1 picnic to enjoy on your drive
  • A 4 course set dinner with a predinner sherry
  • Maps and directions for the film trail drive, chose from:
    • Excalibur Drive takes in the North East Coast, the dramatic Sally Gap in the Wicklow Mountains, as well as the charming bustling seaside towns of Bray and Greystones.
    • Braveheart Drive shows off some of the highlights of the unspoilt rural countryside found around the Blessington Lakes and Hollywood, and also takes in the stunning monastic city of Glendalough. This visually stimulating trail offers one of the best vistas over the mountains and lakes.
    • Michael Collins Drive links the towns of Rathdrum and Avoca which can better be termed the film capitals of Ireland beccause of the long tradition of filming here. Avoca is now better known as Ballykissangel after the BBC series that was shot here from 1995 to 2000.

Rate:
€179 per person sharing

Why not book a picnic for your second day? See our optional extras.

*Please note this is a self dive package.

Wicklow Garden’s Package!

County Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland. With dozens of gardens and magnificent scenery it’s not hard to wonder why. Enjoy a weekend in the beautiful Wicklow countryside and visit Kilmacurragh arboretum (5 minutes drive from Ballyknocken House) famous for its rhododendron’s and enjoy the 52 acres of wild Robinsonian gardens abundant with rare trees and shrubs, the perfect location for a relaxing summer picnic. Other gardens to visit nearby include Mount Usher, Avondale and Devil’s Glen.

Your Wicklow Gardens package includes:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 award winning breakfasts
  • Map of Kilmacurragh Gardens (Entry is free)
  • 1 delicious picnic to enjoy

Rate:
Weekend: €134 per person sharing
Midweek: €126 per person sharing

Why not enjoy dinner at Ballyknocken House during your stay? See our optional extras.

Optional Upgrades

Make your break at Ballyknocken even more special with our optional upgrades:

  • Flowers in your room on arrival €48
  • Partake in a Cookery Class during your stay €110pp
  • Ballyknocken Cookery School Monogrammed Apron €24
  • Enjoy a bottle of Prosseco on arrival to your room €22
  • Enjoy a bottle of Champagne on arrival to your room €49
  • Enjoy a bottle of House wine on arrival to your room €22.50
  • Take a delicious picnic for two to enjoy on your forest stroll €16pp
  • Dinner on Friday or Saturday evening €45pp
  • Additional Nights Stay €59pp
  • Upgrade your Indian head massage to our pure indulgence package – Indian head massage, reflexology and Swedish massage €85pp
  • Champagne Breakfast in Bed €17pp

If you would like anything which we have not listed above please do let use know and we will strive to make it available for you during your stay.

 

Bed, Breakfast & Baking

Ballyknocken “Bed, Breakfast & Baking!” Midweek Break

Enjoy a relaxing two night midweek break at 4 star award winning Ballyknocken House in Wicklow which is renowned for its food and owned by celebrity TV Chef Catherine Fulvio. Catherine’s cooking has been featured by many international TV and Food Magazines including Discovery Channel.
The location of Ballyknocken is ideal for touring the county of Wicklow, Day Tripping to Dublin and walking in the mountains.
Your two night midweek package includes

  • Welcome tea / coffee and homemade Ballyknocken Guesthouse cake on arrival
  • 2 Nights Accommodation
  • Award winning Irish breakfast each morning
  • A one-hour personal baking demonstration in Ballyknocken Cookery School featuring traditional Irish brown soda bread, homemade herb bread and scones and few nice treats for the sweet tooth…. and tastings, of course!
  • Picnic to take away
  • Complimentary use of guidebooks for your local forest walks
  • Taxes

Carrick Forest and Mountain behind Ballyknocken is ideal for seasonal strolls (or hikes!)
And if you feel like touring, Ballyknocken is located near Glendalough, Powerscourt, Mount Usher Gardens, Wicklow Town and the beautiful beach at Brittas… And lots more

Rate:
€152 per person sharing
This package is availbale Sunday to Thursday inclusive from 1st May to 30th September

 

Ballyknocken Midweek Escape

Ballyknocken Midweek Escape

Ideally located between the mountains and the sea Ballyknocken House offers a perfect choice for a midweek break this summer…

You can take a hike in the Wicklow mountains or a picnic to Brittas Bay beach while enjoying the comfort of our 4 star award winning guesthouse.

Your Ballyknocken Midweek Escape package includes:

  • Welcome tea / coffee and homemade Ballyknocken Guesthouse cake on arrival
  • 3 Nights Accommodation or 5 Nights Accommodation
  • Award winning Irish breakfast each morning
  • Complimentary use of guidebooks for your local forest walks
  • Taxes

Rate:

€159 per person sharing for 3 nights
€245 per person sharing for 5 nights
This package is availbale Sunday to Thursday inclusive from 1st May to 30th September

Why not take a delicious Ballyknocken Picnic for two to enjoy on your forest walk only €16pp

Special add on for our Midweek Escape is a 1 hour traditional baking class for €55 person (minimum 2 people)

A one-hour personal baking demonstration in Ballyknocken Cookery School featuring traditional Irish brown soda bread, homemade herb bread and scones and few nice treats for the sweet tooth…. and tastings, of course!

Click here to see all of our optional extras.