Guidebook for Aughavannagh Cottage
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub, fabulous Guinness and a warm Irish welcome and only a few minutes drive from the cottage!
27 locals recommend
The Glenmalure Lodge
Wicklow WayGreat pub, fabulous Guinness and a warm Irish welcome and only a few minutes drive from the cottage!
Rathdrum
The Cartoon Inn - nice atmosphere, quirky decor and lovely pints of Guinness
Sightseeing
A great climb to the highest mountain in Wicklow and we'd be delighted to help you plan your route!
10 locals recommend
Lugnaquilla
A great climb to the highest mountain in Wicklow and we'd be delighted to help you plan your route!
Only 20 minutes drive - one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in Europe - don't miss it!
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Only 20 minutes drive - one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in Europe - don't miss it!
The longest glacial valley in Ireland and a great location for fabulous walking and hiking. One of the starting points for climbing Lugnquilla.
10 locals recommend
Glenmalure
The longest glacial valley in Ireland and a great location for fabulous walking and hiking. One of the starting points for climbing Lugnquilla.
Ireland's capital city - an hour from the cottage via a magnificent mountain drive. We know and love the city and would be delighted to give you great tips on the best bars and things to see and do!
289 locals recommend
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceIreland's capital city - an hour from the cottage via a magnificent mountain drive. We know and love the city and would be delighted to give you great tips on the best bars and things to see and do!
Beautiful Blue Flag beach and a great spot whatever the weather - only 30 minutes away down on the coast. Lovely for a stroll or a swim!
49 locals recommend
Brittas Bay
Beautiful Blue Flag beach and a great spot whatever the weather - only 30 minutes away down on the coast. Lovely for a stroll or a swim!
A lovely place with fab gardens, Ireland's highest waterfall and a great cafe.
201 locals recommend
Powerscourt Golf Club
A lovely place with fab gardens, Ireland's highest waterfall and a great cafe.
Beautiful old historic house - amazing history, nice cafe and lovely views!
6 locals recommend
Russborough House station
Beautiful old historic house - amazing history, nice cafe and lovely views!
Beautiful gardens and walk beside the Slaney river. Best from April - October. House is not open to public but gardens are beautiful. An hours drive.
Altamont House
Beautiful gardens and walk beside the Slaney river. Best from April - October. House is not open to public but gardens are beautiful. An hours drive.
Food Scene
Bates
3 Market SquareLovely food and a charming restaurant in the local village of Rathdrum
Strawberry Tree Restaurant
3 Brook MewsLovely restaurant for a treat - not cheap but very high quality.
Lovely vegetarian food and nice things to take away and cook back at the cottage!
68 locals recommend
The Happy Pear
Church RoadLovely vegetarian food and nice things to take away and cook back at the cottage!
Lovely food and very nice staff and only 20 minutes from the cottage. Beside Glendalough. Booking advised.
25 locals recommend
Wicklow Heather Restaurant
Glendalough RoadLovely food and very nice staff and only 20 minutes from the cottage. Beside Glendalough. Booking advised.
A fabulous place for brunch - especially if visiting Russborough House near Blessington or doing a driving circuit of either the Sally Gap or Wicklow Gap from the cottage.
Grangecon Kitchen
Main StreetA fabulous place for brunch - especially if visiting Russborough House near Blessington or doing a driving circuit of either the Sally Gap or Wicklow Gap from the cottage.
Entertainment & Activities
Greenan Maze
A great day out for kids and adults and only a short drive away!
Parks & Nature
Lots of great but little used hikes in the area - happy to help you plan your route
42 locals recommend
Wicklow Mountains
Lots of great but little used hikes in the area - happy to help you plan your route
Arts & Culture
An amazing insight into Irish history and only 30 minutes from the cottage.
39 locals recommend
Wicklow Gaol
1 Kilmantin HillAn amazing insight into Irish history and only 30 minutes from the cottage.
Shopping
Aughrim
Pretty little village with some nice pubs and shops.
Avoca
Gorgeous Irish food and lovely presents and treats.
The biggest local town - a little over half an hour away on the coast with big supermarkets for all you need if you are staying for more than few days.
6 locals recommend
Arklow
The biggest local town - a little over half an hour away on the coast with big supermarkets for all you need if you are staying for more than few days.