Self Catering Holiday Homes in Co. Wicklow

County Wicklow is the perfect location for a holiday of fun filled family activities or a relaxing break. Dream Ireland has the best self catering Wicklow has to offer.  Popular locations would include Wicklow Town and Blessington Lakes.

Located along Ireland’s Ancient East, Wicklow is renowned for its beautiful blue flag golden sandy beaches.  Some favourites would be; Brittas Bay South, Clogga, Greystones South, and Silver Strand.

Wicklow offers some stunning golf courses:

• Wicklow Golf Club (18-hole Links course) – located along the stunning coastline between Wicklow town and Wicklow Head.
• Roundwood Golf Club (18-hole Parkland Course) – offers sweeping views of the Irish Sea, Roundwood Lakes, and surrounding country side.

If you want to get out and about then you may want to try one our following favourites – fun for all ages:

• Wicklow Adventures – River kayaking, cycling, climbing wall, water balls, Spider Mountain, and much more!
• Avon Rí Canoeing and Kayaking – River trips, sea kayaking trips, pool kayaking sessions, and canoe polo.
• Brittas Bay Surf Club – Surf lessons and ‘Surf n Yoga’

Discover the beautiful rugged countryside on horseback.  Wicklow has several equestrian centres to offer.  Wicklow Equestrian Centre has facilities for horse riding lessons, forest jumping, show jumping, trekking and dressage.  Discover rugged mountains, rusty bogs and beautiful valleys with Hollywood Horse Trekking Centre.

Your trip to Wicklow would not be complete without immersing yourself in the history and heritage of Wicklow – Visit Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Glendalough Mines or Wicklow’s Historic Gaol.

Wicklow Mountain National Park is a must see, covering 20,000 hectares of the stunning countryside!  Explore the unspoilt beauty and natural wildlife on many of the park’s walking trails. Pop into the education centre and information office where you will see an exhibit on local wildlife.

Russborough House and Parklands in Blessington is a great day out for the whole family!  Explore the fairy trail, parklands walk, walled garden and much more!  Find your way to the statue of Cupid in the centre of their beech hedge maze.  Visit the Birds of Prey Centre where you can see some magnificent eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons.

The Blessington Greenway is a beautiful 6.5km trail, well worth a visit, along the shores of the Blessington Lakes and through forest and natural woodland.

For the young kids, there is a lot to do in Wicklow.  Take a trip to the exhilarating National Sea Life Centre in Bray.  Discover the magical underwater world, interactive rock pool, and much more!

If you are an animal person then you may want to take a trip to Glenroe Farm.  With its pet corner, Thatched Farmhouse museum, exhibitions, nature walks, outdoor play area and much more - you are sure to have an enjoyable experience!

There are many leisure centres with swimming pools available to the public. These include Coral Leisure Wicklow  and Shoreline Leisure.  You can use the facilities of these on a pay as you go basis.

Wicklow is located approximately 55 minutes from Dublin Airport, 2 hours 30 minutes from Galway Airport, and 3 hours from Cork Airport.