News release

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow, Ireland: For Sale

JLL has been appointed as exclusive selling agents for BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, one of Ireland’s finest and most unique country house resorts.

October 07, 2024

Daniel O'Connor

Executive Vice-President - Hotels & Living
+353(0)860288753

Isobel Horan

Senior Vice President - Hotels
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JLL have been appointed as exclusive selling agents for BrookLodge & Macreddin Village Resort in County Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland.

This expansive and freehold hotel asset is winner of Ireland’s Culinary Hotel of the Year and Ireland’s Luxury Eco-Friendly Hotel. Other recent awards for its famous certified organic The Strawberry Tree Restaurant include titles such as Best Restaurant and Best Organic Restaurant.

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village is located in a spectacular valley in Co Wicklow, less than one hour’s drive from South Dublin. Twice Hotel of the Year, this four-star plus resort’s, country house style and state-of-the-art facilities combine to deliver a unique experience.

Offered for sale with freehold title and being sold as a highly successful going concern, this 86-guestroom resort is set on approx. 16 acres, boasts an established trading history, and offers exciting upside and further development potential.

The resort itself is vast, covering over 85,000 sq. ft of buildings and it includes:

  • The BrookLodge Hotel, itself contains 54 guestrooms, including 20 Suites and Junior Suites, Lounge Bar, the flagship Strawberry Tree Restaurant, The Waterside Lounge, The Garden Room and the award-winning Wells Spa which has 12 Treatment Rooms as well as a Thermal Suite that includes an infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna, floatation room, serail and an outdoor hot tub beside the river.

  • The BrookHall is a separate hotel facility in Macreddin Village and is the resorts dedicated wedding and conferencing venue. It includes the River Room with seated capacity for 200 persons with its own kitchens, a lounge bar and terrace and 24 guestrooms. It also provides the Village with a second indoor swimming pool and sauna, suitable for family use.

  • The RiverMews provides the Village with 4 state of the art conference rooms on the ground floor and 8 guestrooms overhead.

  • The sale includes the whole of Macreddin Village, which is also home to Actons, an old-world country pub, and the Orchard Café. The Village also contains La Taverna Armento, a very popular Italian restaurant, and the unique Macreddin Chapel, which is perfect for weddings and special events.

  • The wider complex also includes stables, which are not currently in use and a converted farmhouse which has staff accommodation and offices.

  • There is car parking for 150 cars and there is also a large walled herb garden and several grow tunnels.

Please note that a Paul McGinley-designed Championship Golf Course adjacent to the property is under separate ownership and is not included in the sale.

Daniel O’Connor, EVP at JLL. "We are excited to present this extraordinary country house resort to the market. Given this assets award winning reputation, wide appeal and its high barrier to entry location in sought after Co. Wicklow, we are expecting significant domestic and international hotel investor interest”. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village is available for sale on a private treaty basis, exclusively through JLL.

For further information, please visit: https://www.projectlewis.ie/

GENERAL NOTES:

After 25 years of dedication and hard work, BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, one of Ireland’s most beloved and unique resorts, is to be sold. The resort, which has grown from a greenfield site into a thriving destination, was guided and developed by three brothers—Bernard, Eoin & Evan Doyle—who have successfully established it as a hallmark of Irish hospitality.

Founded in December 1999, BrookLodge & Macreddin Village was a vision brought to life by the brothers. Their passion and commitment transformed a blank canvas into a vibrant village, celebrated for its eco-friendly ethos, organic food offerings, and luxury accommodations. Over the years, the resort has become a haven for visitors seeking tranquillity, wellness, and an authentic Irish experience.

The decision to sell the resort marks the end of an era but also the beginning of a new chapter. The brothers have decided to pass the torch to a new generation of custodians who will continue to nurture and grow the village. As they look to the future the Doyle brothers are eager to focus on other projects, with Evan expressing a particular desire to continue with projects around his lifelong passion for promoting sustainable Irish food.

“We are immensely proud of everything we've accomplished with BrookLodge & Macreddin Village over the past 25 years,” shared Evan Doyle, one of the founding brothers & Managing Director. “This has truly been a labour of love, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. As we pass the torch to the new owners, we look forward to seeing how they will build on what we've created. I've also been fortunate to work with an incredible team, many of whom have been with us since the beginning, and I trust them completely with the day-to-day running of the hotel. For the last number of years I have been involved in numerous food projects and travelled extensively, and the business has continued to thrive in my absence. So now, it’s time for a new chapter—for both the new owners and for me, as I look to add a few more paragraphs to the next chapter of Irelands fabulous Food Story!”

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village has long been synonymous with relaxation, rejuvenation, and exceptional service. The brothers are confident that the new owners will maintain the high standards they have set and continue to offer guests the unique experiences that have made the village a cherished destination.

As the brothers move on to their next ventures, they leave behind a legacy of innovation and excellence that has set a benchmark in the hospitality industry. The sale represents not just a change of ownership, but the continuation of a dream that started 25 years ago.


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