The House
Mark and Emma Hewlett welcome you to Kilmokea, a Georgian house built in 1794. It has been lovingly restored and stands admidst seven acres of heritage gardens. Nestled on the banks of the River Barrow this former Rectory offers the ultimate in relaxation. To complete your relaxation experience, Mark and Emma invite you to enjoy the Patterdale Spa at Kilmokea.

Kilmokea has continued to win awards for hospitality. To add to our 'Best Country House in Leinster 2001' we were awarded the RAC 5 diamond rating and their Little Gem award, the highest accolade given to RAC guest accommodation. The AA has also awarded us with 5 Diamonds and their good dining award. Kilmokea is open from 1st February until 30th November and shall remain open at weekends throughout the winter of 2006/2007. Our self catering options are available all year around and our outdoor leisure facilities remain open for our guests to enjoy.

Kilmokea is a member of Hidden Ireland – a unique collection of historic private houses offering the very best and most stylish Irish country house accommodation.

Kilmokea had been recommended as 'magical, glorious and elegant with wonderful food' by Alastair Sawday's Special places to stay in Ireland, Karen Brown's Ireland Charming Inns & Itineraries, Georgina Campbell's guide to Ireland and The Hidden places of Ireland.

The guest bedrooms, which have been lavishly decorated, include a four-poster and a Bateau Lit. All have wonderful views over the formal walled garden in which planting began in 1947 with rare and tender species from around the world. In 1963 the woodland garden was created, with its host of winding paths it provides an exciting display of exotic plants, which are a delight to the keen amateur and the more serious horticulturist. Organically home grown produce, private trout fishing and Aromatherapy massage treatments offer guests a very special stay indeed.