Wicklow Hotels Prepare For Tourists To Ireland
Travelers from Dublin to the cross-channel ferry at Rosslare must pass through Wicklow to reach their destination. If they have time they would be advised to stop for a few days in Wicklow because it is one of Irelands most scenic counties. Mountain, woodland,lakes and sandy beaches are among its attractions and it has become a favourite destination for the outdoor enthusiast.
Accommodation in County Wicklow is no problem as there are many hotels and B&Bs all around the county. There are some excellent hotels varying from the ultra modern to the older quainter type and there ar numerous bed and breakfast accommodations available in the towns and through the countryside. The quality of B&Bs has improved greatly in the past ten years or so and visitors report a high level of satisfaction with these. Most B&Bs supply a choice of full Irish or Continental Breakfast and some provide a packed lunch for their visitors. Some people prefer to stay in B&Bs because they are generally smaller, quieter and more personal than hotels.
Visitors to Wicklow will be struck by the variety of plants, shrubs , flowers and trees throughout the county. As well as the natural flora, there are also some notable cultivated gardens containing many unusual plants.
Powerscourt in Enniskerry has a majestic house dating from the 12th century but rebuilt to its present form in the 17th century. Following a huge fire in 1996 which gutted the building, the house was restored to its former grandeur and with its formal tiered garden, fountains and lakes Powerscourt Estate is one of the most visited attractions in Wicklow.
The village of Ashford contains another gem – Mount Usher Gardens. Thousands visit this area each year to see the huge variety of unusual and exotic plants which cannot be found elsewhere in Ireland.
Wicklow has many fine sandy beaches including Brittas Bay, Silver Strand, Bray and Greystones. These are very popular resorts during the Summer months especially in years when we get sunny weather!
There is accommodation of all types available at these resorts. Bed and breakfast accommodation, mobile homes ans self catering can be found at all these and Bray and Greystones have some good hotels.
Wicklow has become a well-known destination for those interested in equestrian pursuits. There are many riding schools in the county and horse trekking is a feature in a few locations. Treks can last from a few hours to a few days with riders stopping off overnight at bed and breakfast accommodation en route. A mountainous wooded area near Ashford called The Devil’s Glen is on e of the best locations for horse trekking.
Nobody can describe Wicklow without talking about Glendalough which is the ruins of a medieval monastery situated in the valley between the Wicklow hills. The name Glendalough means ‘The Valley of the Two Lakes’ and is aptly named because because of the two beautiful freshwater lakes there. Glendalough is one of the most visited sites in Ireland and is just one of the treasures of County Wicklow.
Wicklow is just 30 minutes drive from Dublin city centre. Visitors to Wicklow can stay in one of the many Wicklow Hotels or Wicklow Bed and Breakfast accommodations available.
Visitors to Wicklow can stay at Wicklow Hotels or Wicklow Bed and Breakfast