The Original Hug in a Box® | Luxury Gift Hamper
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⚡ Fast & Free Irish Delivery within 1-2 working days!
🎁 Gift-Ready Delivery – No receipts or prices ever included in our hampers!
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Ireland's Best-Selling Care Package
Send a gorgeous gift with our signature Hug in a Box. Perfectly curated for those moments when you can't be there in person, this luxury gift hamper is designed to deliver warmth, comfort, and a much-needed escape. Whether you are searching for a thoughtful sympathy gift, a get well soon care package, or a unique birthday surprise, our boxes are the gold standard for Irish gifting.
What’s Inside Your Hug in a Box?
Each box is hand-packed in our Waterford workshop and includes:
- A Brilliant New Book: A hand-selected title to provide hours of relaxation. ✔️
- Artisan Irish Chocolate: A large bar of delicious Irish chocolate. ✔️
- Polly & Andy Bamboo Socks: Super-soft, seamless socks from the wonderful Polly & Andy in Waterford. ✔️
- The Handmade Soap Company Soap: A fragrant soap bar crafted with natural ingredients. ✔️
- The Handmade Soap Company Hand Cream: Nourishing care for a touch of luxury. ✔️
Supporting Local Irish Suppliers
We believe in the power of Irish craft. Your gift features products from the finest local creators:
Fast & Free Delivery Across Ireland
We provide fast, free delivery in Ireland, reaching doorsteps from Dublin to Cork and everywhere in between within 1-2 working days. Every Hug in a Box arrives beautifully presented in our signature glossy black box, with items carefully wrapped in lovely tissue paper.
No prices or receipts are ever included, making it 100% gift-ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send a Hug in a Box anonymously?
Yes! We never include receipts or price tags. Your gift will include your handwritten message, but if you wish to remain a mystery, simply leave your name off the card note.
How long does delivery take across Ireland?
We offer fast, tracked delivery via An Post. Orders placed before 3pm Monday-Friday are dispatched the same day from Waterford, with most gifts arriving nationwide within 1-2 working days.
What makes this the "Original" Hug in a Box?
The Book Resort's signature Hug in a Box is the gold standard for Irish gifting, featuring our iconic glossy black box, a brand-new hand-picked book, and treats exclusively from award-winning Irish suppliers.
The package came within 2 days as promised and was put together beautifully . It really put a smile on my mom’s face. Thank you so much !
I will definitely order Hug in a Box again. I was amazed how quickly my package arrived, especially during the busy Christmas season. Everything in the box was high quality - and I especially loved that everything was made in Ireland! Even the book selection was perfect. Hug in a Box - what a find!
Great made a lovely christmas gift. It really is a hug in a box
I bought this for a friend recovering, she loved it. Looked lovely and contents exactly as described, thank you
Sent to a friend of mine- she absolutely loved the gift box and it was beautifully presented.