Avoca hotels

On Rathdrum’s main street offering free parking, the award-winning Stirabout Lane B&B provides spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi, and home-cooked breakfasts. The famous monastery of Glendalough is just 15 minutes’ drive away. Every bright and warmly furnished room at Stirabout Lane has a TV to relax with, and guests can make use a hairdryer, clock radio, and en suite bathroom in the room. Including hot porridge with cream and honey, blueberry and hazelnut pancakes, and hearty full Irish breakfasts, there is a wide choice of fresh breakfasts every morning. Guests can also enjoy omelettes, eggs, or vegetarian options. The cosy sitting room features an open log fire and free tea and coffee, and guests can relax in the pretty rear garden. Free pick-up is available from the local bus and train station, which is located 10 minutes away on foot. Avondale House and Forest Park can be reached in 10 minutes by car, while the famous Wicklow Gaol is 20 minutes’ drive from the B&B.

This 400-year old hotel is nestled in the beautiful Vale of Avoca, overlooking Woodenbridge Golf Club. Its modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, while its AA Rosette restaurant serves full Irish breakfasts. The traditional Gold Mines Bar has live music every night during summer months, including traditional Irish nights. The award-winning Redmond Restaurant serves both modern and traditional Irish cuisine alongside an extensive range of wines. There are beautiful hiking trails throughout the Vale of Avoca and along the riverbank.

Overlooking the sea and just a short walk from Arklow town, the hotel offers tasty food, an impressive leisure club and 91 rooms, some with spectacular sea views. Arklow is a charming and historic town surrounded by hills and beautifully located by the sea. The very heart of the town is just a quick stroll from the hotel. The Arklow Bay Hotel’s impressive leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a gymnasium. Delicious food is available in the award-winning Pottery Restaurant and also in the Ferrybank Lounge, which offers live music on selected nights. The comprehensive wine list offers a selection of expertly selected wines to complement your meal.

Set in a Designated Area of Natural Beauty, the award winning BrookLodge & Macreddin Village has elegant modern rooms and extensive facilities which include an indoor-to-outdoor pool, Hammam massage centre and sauna. Free WiFi is available throughout. Many rooms feature four poster or sleigh beds and most have views of the surrounding countryside. Strawberry Tree, a Certified Organic restaurant, is onsite along with La Taverna Armento, which serves Italian cuisine, and The Orchard Cafe. Wells Spa has an extensive range of treatments on offer. Facilities include a Finnish baths, a vitality pool, sauna and outdoor hot tub. BrookLodge is part of Macreddin Village which offers a range of activities around the site including a swimming pool, golf and horse riding. Adult bikes can be hired from the hotel.

Abhainn Mor House is a peaceful bed and breakfast ideally located on the outskirts of Rathdrum, County Wicklow. All bedrooms are clean and comfortable with en-suite bathrooms and views of the surrounding countryside. The host, Gerry, is very friendly and on hand to offer advice and information on the surrounding area. A hearty breakfast is served in the country style dining room each morning.