Hotels in Wicklow, Ireland

A little about Wicklow...

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin on the east coast of Ireland, it has a population of 6,835 (according to the Census 2006 preliminary report). Including rural population, the figure becomes 12,675. The town lies along the N11 route between Dublin and Wexford. Wicklow is also connected to the rail network with Dublin commuter services now extending to the town. Additional services connect with Arklow, Wexford and Rosslare, a main Ferry Port. There is also a commercial port, mainly importing timber.

County Wicklow is less than one hour south of Dublin City centre with commuter links by rail, dart, bus and motorway. Known as the world famous Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow is one of Ireland's true scenic treasures with its magnificent hills and mountains, long sandy beaches, rivers and lakes. It is the perfect holiday destination, suitable either for a family vacation or a short, romantic weekend break. For the business traveller there is an array of top class accomodation and fabulous restaurants mixed with challenging outdoor activities.

Wicklow Town, although less than one hour from the amenities of Dublin City centre, is surrounded by some of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Country. This is evidenced by the high level of natural attractions within the town and also a short drive away- including Mount Usher Gardens, The National Garden Exhibition Centre, Powerscourt Estate, Avondale House and Forest Park, and the Parnell National Memorial Park in Rathdrum. The mountains, lakes and coastal areas all offer a vast range of leisure options for residents including swimming, diving, climbing, walking, riding, fishing, golfing. The town has a new swimming pool, two football clubs, a GAA Club, a Rugby Club, a Sailing Club and a wide range of high quality restaurants, a nationally significant nature-reserve walk, and in the summer the Harbour is the perfect spot for families to swim and sunbath.

County Wicklow boasts over 25 golf courses, with facilities matching the best international standards to make your golfing holiday an enjoyable and memorable one.

County Wicklow offers every type of golfing terrain, with 30 miles of coastline, thousands of acres of rugged mountains and hills, valleys, forests and woodlands. This varied landscape allows for a wide choice golf courses in Wicklow, offering as it dœs seaside and traditional links courses, inland parkland, and breathtaking hillside courses.