

Awards & Media

Awards
Not only are our gardens beautiful to wander through, they are also internationally recognised, with owner Billy Alexander winning multiple international awards for his work, including two coveted RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals.


Our Awards
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Gold Medal Winner
2023
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Best Exhibit
In the Great Pavilion 2023
RHS Lawrence Medal
Best Exhibit
‘The Ferns of Kells Bay Gardens’
at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Gold Medal Winner
2021
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Gold Medal Winner
2021
Bord Bia Bloom Festival
Gold Medal Winner
2024
In The Media
Watch as BBC’s Gardener’s World takes its viewers on a visit to Kells Bay Gardens, in this classic clip.
Ireland AM 2024
TV show Ireland AM’s Deric meets Kells Bay Garden’s owner Billy Alexander as he discovers what the wonderful location has to offer.
RTÉ Nationwide
Take a look back at this classic clip of Kells Bay House and Gardens on Irish national broadcaster RTÉ




Our Visitors Say...
“A beautiful hotel so relaxing tasty food staff excellent can’t wait to stay again.”
– Mark, Ireland
“Fabulous gardens. Very comfortable and pleasing accommodation. Staff were delightful.”
– Jane, UK
“We loved the beautiful room, helpful staff. We had their Thai dinner and lovely breakfast in the morning. We wish we had more time to enjoy the surroundings than we did.”
– Kelly, Australia
“The very nice, clean and comfortable room. The wonderful Thai dinner and the beautiful and unexpected great gardens, with complimentary entry for guests.”
– Arjan, Netherlands
“A beautiful hotel, so relaxing. Tasty food, staff were excellent. I can’t wait to stay again.”
– Patricia, Ireland
“The property is quiet and so secluded. It overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by absolutely beautiful gardens and waterfalls. The dining service was amazing. The Thai food for dinner was fabulous. The breakfast was excellent, and kudos to the great barista coffee.”
– Marian, Canada
“The food was excellent, during my stay I enjoyed a midday snack , dinner and breakfast. Food was well presented by friendly and helpful staff. Private access to the beach for guests was great!”
– Christine, Ireland