Woodstock House and Gardens

Woodstock House and Gardens

Woodstock House and Gardens
4.5
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Kerstin D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
A very surprising visit, with immensely large trees from all over the world, planted 150 yrs ago. For instance you'll fins the largest sequioa tree in Europe. We were amazed by the Noble fir walk and the rhododendrons which were huge. We had no idea what to expect when we entered the garden and the arboretum, but it turned out to be a real secret garden, hidden in the hills above Inistioge. Well worth a visit, €5 entrance and you get to stroll around as long as you like and enjoy the results of the architectural mind of Lady Louisa Tighe from 150yrs ago
Written 29 July 2023
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Joan C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
We enjoyed a great two night stay in the Woodstock Arms B&B and bar, a wonderful family owned business run by Richard & Annette. The en-suite spotless bedroom was comfortable and a good size for a family of two or three. The breakfast was delicious and included lovely fresh fruit and yogurt followed by a full Irish breakfast with options available. We ate from the short but perfectly pitched evening menu on one of the evenings topped off with pints of Guinness from their lovely bar. The bar has great character and Richard and Annette have done a wonderful job in ensuring that their business is ready to welcome their customers. We look forward to returning again, a great experience in a beautiful part of Ireland.
Written 8 August 2021
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Malone
10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Garden needs more work, and more planting. Entry fee is 5 per car, so pack the family in and take a few hours walking, playing and picnicking there. Impressive trees, like the redwoods, money puzzles, weeping beech.
Written 15 August 2020
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Agnieszka J
Wexford, Ireland1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
What a beautiful place with nasty service. We were on a family walk with the whole family and stopped at the tearoom for coffee, tea and cake. We took 2 tables outside the premises as the only customers at the moment, but no one from the service staff came to serve us, I went inside and ordered. Later my husband joined us and he also had to go inside and order. Employees were not interested in customers sitting at empty tables inside. Suddenly it started to rain a lot, because we were with a 6-month-old baby, we decided to hide inside. Then the staff asked me to show the vaccination card and when I said that I do not have and why she wants now and not when I ordered and paid, I was told that I must leave this place and go out to rain with the neighborhood. I will not even mention the incompetence of the service, i.e. not giving sugar or a teaspoon ... I will definitely not come back and I will advise against it, despite the fact that the place is beautiful.
Written 31 July 2021
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Clem H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Had a wonderful afternoon at Woodstock, fantastic views over the countryside from the formal garden in front of the ruined Manor House.The walled garden is just beginning to come to life after the long winter but the arboretum and rhododendrons were great. Unfortunately the tea room hasn’t opened yet. As we turned to begin the trek back to the car park a lovely man in a golf cart pulled up and offered my elderly father a lift back down the hill. Lenny and his terrier Murphy took us back via the Monkey Puzzle avenue and we had a great chat, he told us that all the maintenance and gardening is handled by only 5 full time employees!!!! I couldn’t come to Kilkenny and not visit Woodstock, it’s such a beautiful and peaceful location
Written 8 April 2023
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Patricia B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
My brother & myself visited today (May 11) & it was a delightful experience enhanced by the member of staff who went way over & above to show us around & give us the history of the estate. Pity it isn't publicised more - we only discovered it by accident. It is really worth a visit.
Written 11 May 2024
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Susan E
Wadhurst, UK19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
We were expecting it to be busy so arrived at opening time i.e. 09.00 today (Saturday) and having driven for an hour needed the loo - it was locked. So we walked up through the gardens to the other conveniences and they were also locked!! Ah well, there are plenty of trees and cover! Lovely grounds which look a bit storm battered (similar to our garden at home) but we loved the avenues of trees. There was plenty of information so we could identify most of them and must say the Redwoods are spectacular. I would love to visit when the rhododendrons are in flower and also the wildflower garden. Shame about the café being closed and we could not wait until 11.30 for the mobile coffee truck. Although there is a contactless exit fee facility at the gate, it did not work, so we fished around and eventually managed to find some change. It's a lovely spot for a morning or afternoon stroll. Oh and the loo in the car park had been unlocked by 11.00 and it was clean!!
Written 5 September 2020
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ashmonman
Monaghan, Ireland250 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
A place you could spend the whole day in of you wanted, some fabulous walks, beautiful gardens, next time we will take a picnic. Their is a tearoom on site that serves small snacks. Toilets in the car park and all this for 5 euro pay on exit at the barrier. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 1 August 2021
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Bobby R
Ireland27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Business
Probably left it a bit late in the day to visit this beautiful spot but next time we will arrive earlier and have our picnic on the grounds here instead. So much to explore and appreciate from beautiful landscape, rambling pathways and a great kids playground. Pop in to the tiny cottage slightly exposed under the vegetation and you will be pleasantly surprised what’s on the other side. Reminds me of Narnia as you walk out into a different world on the other side of the cottage. A magical feeling. Definitely recommend Woodstock for all the family.
Will we return: definitely
Plenty to explore- perfect for picnics
Well worth €5.
Written 8 June 2021
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niamh k
dubelin of course70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
We stumbled across Woodstock Gardens while driving in the area. What a find!
Access to the gardens is €5 per car. We spent an hour walking around the beautiful gardens. If we had planned better we could have stayed much longer.

The gardens are beautiful and there are frequent information points to update you on what you are looking at.

We had tea, coffee and cake in the Tearooms which was fabulous in both terms of the food, service and location.

There are toilets available in the car park and a covered picnic area. We couldn't believe that there weren't more people enjoying the facilities!

We will definitely be back.
Written 30 July 2021
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