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ARKLOW charm of a bygone era, with the modern comforts and fine food and
This lively town in the southern corner of County Wicklow was one of service expected by the discerning guest. Situated in the picturesque
the busiest ports in Ireland and a renowned centre for boat building, as award-winning village of Aughrim, nestling in the heart of the Wicklow
well as having a tradition in the pottery industry. The town is a good Hills. We offer a tranquil rural retreat only an hour’s drive from Dublin
base from which to explore the Vale of Avoca to the east and the or a similar distance to the car ferry port of Rosslare.
glorious sandy beaches of Brittas Bay to the north. The fishing village The Brooklodge Hotel, Macreddin Village, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. Tel:
character is still evident in an area called ‘The Fisheries’ and the port (0402) 236444. Macreddin Village is home to the BrookLodge Hotel
still boasts a sizeable fleet of fishing boats. The imposing St. Saviour’s – a stunning county house; the Wells Spa, a luxurious destination Spa;
Church, impressively floodlit at night, dominates the high ground of the The Strawberry Tree, Ireland’s only certified organic restaurant; Acton’s
town. Visitor attractions include tours of Wicklow Vale Potteries, the Country Pub & Brewery, where we serve and brew our own beers; The
Maritime Museum and the Sports and Leisure Centre. For further Orchard Café, an organic bakery and smokehouse; a selection of food
information, contact the tourist information office, Tel: (0402) 32484. and wine shops. Opening summer 2007 is Macreddin Golf Club,
designed by Paul McGinley and incorporating 160 acres of statuesque
ASHFORD pines and meandering brooks, in a designated area of outstanding
The scenic village of Ashford, home to the famous Mount Usher Gardens, natural beauty.
lies just north of Wicklow Town on the N11. Mount Usher combines a
famous collection of plants, gathered from all corners of the world, with a AVOCA
romantic garden planted in the tradition of William Robinson. The Devil’s Avoca is one of the prettiest villages in the country and visitors to
Glen is 4km to the west with a waterfall and pool at the head of the glen Wicklow should make it a point to stop here for the view and a tour of
called the Devil’s Punchbowl. For a learning holiday there is a cookery the famous Old Mill at Avoca. Ireland’s oldest working mill dating from
school at Ballyknocken House, Tel: (0404) 44627. 1723, it offers guided tours of the mills where you can watch the
weavers at work. Tel: (0402) 35105. The village was also the setting of
AUGHRIM the famous BBC series Ballykissangel. At the nearby Meeting of the
Aughrim, a neat village straddling the Aughrim River, is a quiet town Waters, the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers come together to form the
which won the Tidiest Village in County Wicklow Award on numerous River Avoca, immortalised almost 200 years ago by the poet, Thomas
occasions and has gained a reputation for horticulture. A plaque on the Moore. The geography of the Vale of Avoca makes it an interesting area
bridge commemorates Anne Devlin, who was employed by and supported for those seeking some short but challenging walks on forest trails or
Robert Emmet, a rebel hanged in 1803 for leading an abortive revolution. through the old mine workings along quiet roads. Further information
can be obtained from the tourist office, Tel: (0402) 35022.
guestrooms accommodation
The Lawless Hotel, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (0402) 36146; Fax: guestrooms accommodation
(0402) 36384; Email:
reservations@lawlesshotel.ie. Established in The Meetings, Vale of Avoca, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (0402) 35226;
1787, the family-owned Lawless's Village Inn Hotel offers all the Fax: (0402) 35558; Email:
info@themeetingsavoca.com; Web:
Conference Facilities ¨
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Riverside garden
welcome
Weddings, Dinner Dances, Parties
The Thirsty Trout Bar
awaits.....
Our comfortable en suite bedrooms are
furnished to the highest standard
Our award winning Restaurant a member
of The Taste of Wicklow Group
Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Tel: (0402) 36146 Fax: (0402) 36384
Email:
reservations@lawlesshotel.ie
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