other amenities include a restaurant, a lounge and a conference room. . there's also a bar dating back to 1776 with weekly live music and a daily carvery. the cosy rooms offer flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. full breakfast is complimentary. this relaxed family-run hotel in a rural area off road r755 is 2 km from glendalough monastic site and 4 km from glendalough upper lake Dublin Airport 1 hr 1
Great Sugar Loaf (23 min) This iconic 501-m. mountain made up of Cambrian quartzite features steep slopes & scenic views. Avoca Mount Usher Gardens (22 min) Romantic riverside gardens on the site of a mill, with seasonal flowers, a cafe and shopping area. Poulaphouca Reservoir (31 min) Manmade, active reservoir begun in 1937 offering walking, swimming, fishing & birdwatching. Powerscourt Waterfall (27 min) 398-ft. waterfall in mountain foothill area with ancient trees, sika deer & rich birdlife. Glendalough Upper Lake (18 min) Picturesque glacial lake with a church accessible by boat, hiking & serene views. Avondale Forest (16 min) Woodland of sequoia & eucalyptus with riverside walks, plus cycling routes & picnic tables. Lugnaquilla (36 min) 3,035-ft. mountain peak with a plateau & cliffs, offering views as far as Wales in clear conditions. Lough Dan (15 min) Compact, secluded lake cradled amid mountains, with hiking trails & small sandy beaches. Lough Tay (21 min) A popular view destination for hikers, this scenic, privately owned lake is surrounded by mountains. Wicklow Mountains National Park (30 min) Mountainous national park of 50,000 acres with lakes, forest and well-maintained walking trails. Luggala (23 min) Mountain, lake, and climbing Glenmacnass Waterfall (10 min) Waterfall and river Glendalough Cathedral (3 min) Stone ruins of a monastic settlement originally built in the 6th century by St. Kevin. Djouce (45 min) Mountain and climbing Clara Lara FunPark (5 min) Amusement park with family-friendly canoeing, water slides & rafting, plus zip lining & mini golf. |