- Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection: A luxurious 5-star Palladian-style resort on the renowned Powerscourt Estate near Enniskerry, featuring an award-winning ESPA spa, Swarovski-lit indoor pool, fine dining with Sugar Loaf Mountain views, and proximity to world-famous gardens and waterfall.
- Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort: A sophisticated 5-star resort nestled between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea near Newtownmountkennedy, boasting two championship golf courses, an Elemis spa, elegant rooms, and a tranquil countryside setting.
- BrookLodge & Macreddin Village: A unique eco-friendly 4-star hotel and organic village in Aughrim, home to Ireland’s first certified organic restaurant (The Strawberry Tree), an adults-only Wells Spa with indoor-outdoor pools, and immersive rural experiences.
- Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort: A scenic 4-star lakeside resort near Blessington Lakes, offering an 18-hole golf course, modern leisure facilities, spacious family rooms, and panoramic views across rolling Wicklow countryside.
- Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club: A welcoming 4-star hotel in Glen of the Downs near Delgany, set amid 30 acres of woodlands and gardens, with a leisure centre including pool, comfortable rooms, and easy access to Wicklow Mountains trails.
- The Martello Hotel: A vibrant 4-star seaside hotel in Bray overlooking the promenade, blending contemporary design with sea views, lively bar and restaurant, and a prime location on the Wild Atlantic Way’s northern edge.
- Tinakilly Country House Hotel: A charming Victorian-era 4-star country house in Rathnew near Wicklow town, surrounded by mature gardens, offering elegant period rooms, acclaimed dining, and a peaceful retreat close to coastal attractions.
- Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge: A historic family-run hotel in the picturesque Vale of Avoca, known as Ireland’s oldest (dating to 1608), with cosy traditional rooms, riverside setting, and a gateway to scenic drives and Avoca Handweavers.
Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland for its lush landscapes, with Glendalough’s monastic ruins and round tower set amidst serene lakes and valleys. The Wicklow Mountains National Park offers hiking trails with stunning views, while Powerscourt Estate’s manicured gardens and waterfall add natural elegance. The coastal paths of Bray make Wicklow a rewarding destination for nature and cultural exploration. Wicklow is Ireland’s 17th largest county by size (,025 sq km) and 16th largest by population (155,851).
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