BandB Wicklow

Ashford Self Catering offers a peaceful holiday in scenic wicklow with your hosts Margaret and Eugene Stevens.

Aiming to be as eco friendly as possible, with geothermal heating and solar panelled energy our working farm is the ideal getaway from the stresses and strains of modern life, be it for a short break or a whole week.

The farm aspect does not impede on the cleanliness and tranquility of the courtyard cottages, and our guests (both young and old) are more than welcome to watch whatever may be going on at the farm during your stay, be it the cows calving, have a go on a tractor,enjoy the many creatures that live here with us from baby swallows learning to fly to our cheeky little puppy biffy and the ever patient Moll.


Our location is under an hours drive from Dublin along the M50 just outside the beautiful contry village of Ashford and local amenities include horseriding, Ballyknocken cookery school, Mount Usher gardens, Chester Beattys Countrystyle Lounge, the breathtaking Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the infamous Wicklow Way walking Trail of course.

Margaret and Eugene are delighted to offer suggestions for trips and things to do during your stay. for example, Girls weekend away - we can organise a local qualified beauty therapist to give a pamper party with glitter makeup and eyelash extensions for your night out, Local bus trips to glendalough can be organised with our local minibus man at very affordable prices, enjoy a fantastic meal in Bates Restaurant or go shopping at the Arklow Bridgewater Centre or indeed in one of Ashford and Wicklow Towns many boutiques offering unique pieces to treasure. You can stroll down to Mount Usher Gardens and enjoy a browse through the shopping courtyard and enjoy as cuppa in the garden cafe.

Take a daytrip to one of the many nearby attractions including the wonderful Ros Tapestry ( just over an hours drive), the beautiful Avondale House, home of Charles Stuart Parnell or indulge your senses at The Chocolate Factory in nearby Tullow.. the possibilities are endless.

So if your looking for a holiday break in Wicklow Ireland with a difference that you can truly relax and enjoy then Ashford Self Catering at Rossana Farm is for you.

Many of our guests return again and again to stay with us and we offer a 10% discount on all second stay bookings.


Traditional stone courtyard on a working farm in a quiet location

Luxurious self catering accommodation with 4 star rating

Spacious, light filled, airy retreats

Modern eco geothermal underfloor heating and solar panels

Our Working farm is a wonderful experience for children
Pet Friendly

Bicyles Free of charge

Horse Drawn Caravan Stopover

Captain Halpin's Bunkhouse is Wicklow Towns Hostel

Captain Halpin's Bunkhouse is in a beautiful Victorian House with original features from the 1850s when it was built by Captain Robert Halpin before he laid the fist transatlantic cable.

We have a full range of facilities to cater to your every need and true local knowledge to give you the inside information on all local events and activities.

We are located smack bang in the centre of Wicklow Town on the East Coast of the Green Isle beside the Irish Sea.
The pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are at most three minutes away if you walk really slowly!

Glendalough daily tours
Pick-up at 10.30 from our front door!

Wicklow Town is a brilliant hub for your holiday, whatever your passion.

We are located beside the sea with the hiking trails of the Wicklow Mountains a short car ride away.

Your most difficult task each day will be deciding what you want to do.

So pop in –we are connected by direct hourly bus routes to Dublin Airport and Rosslare Harbour, we are also on mainline rail .

Facilities at Captain Halpins Bunkhouse Hostel Include:
* great town centre location
* free WiFi
* free use of Skype headphones
* cosy, mellow and Relaxed atmosphere
* bright, airy, well-equipped kitchen
* log fire in common room on cold days
* loads of local information from our friendly staff
* clean, spacious dorms, twin or family rooms
* 6 out of 7 rooms ensuite
* bike friendly, secure lock and bike wash
* no lockout or curfew
* free breakfast included
* laundry facilities

Captain Halpins Bunkhouse, Bridge Street, Wicklow Town, Wicklow Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 404 69126 Email: info@wicklowtownhostel.ie

Our modern wicklow Bord Failte Approved Bed and Breakfast is a family run B&B / guesthouse nestling in the Wicklow hills.

It is situated on the left-hand side as you go down the road from Rathdrum to Avondale House. While only four minutes walk from the village centre (with it’s Pubs and Restaurants) it has tremendous panoramic views of the whole Avonmore valley, on down to Avondale Forest Park & House
Our Wicklow Bed and Breakfast has three large guestrooms on the ground floor with ensuite toilets & showers attached, while our family rooms are all located upstairs. Our spacious dinning room is attached to a guest television room to the east and on the south side enters into a large conservatory, also available to our guests, where they can relax with tea and coffee served.

The conservatory boasts a great view of the Wicklow countryside across the valley. Our grounds are also fully accessible to guests, with over three quarters of an acre of landscaped gardens with two distinct patio areas with tables and chairs, ideal for sitting out with afternoon tea or coffee.

The village of Rathdrum is the perfect location for any holiday in Wicklow. It is situated in the centre of the Wicklow Mountains and has all the major beauty spots and places of note within easy reach.

Most of them are under 10 Km away, including Wicklow town and it’s famous Gaol, the Motte Stone, Avoca Hand weavers (of Ballykissangel fame), The Meetings of the Waters (of poet Thomas Moore fame), Glenmalure Valley, the beautiful lakes of Glendalough (with it’s monastic ruins from the sixth century).

Also ClaraLara (kids fun park) and several excellent golf courses are all within easy reach.

Yet Rathdrum is only a one-hour drive from Dublin, and an hour and a half from Rosslaire ferry port. It is easily accessible by train from both.

Golfing, Angling, Horse riding, Cycling, Tennis and Squash are all available locally.

We pride ourselves on our personal attention, and extend a warm irish welcome to everyone, the first time guests and the many that return, alike.

We welcome you all to come and stay with us, be it for one day or longer to enjoy the fresh Wicklowair, the peace, and the tranquillity amidst the grandeur of the Wicklow forests, rivers and mountains.


Maria O’Connor
Proprietor
Phone Int. +35340446011
Phone Local (0404) 46011
Mob. & Txt +353 (0) 85 156 0333

Email: WoodlandBB@Ireland.com

Directions To Woodland Bed & Breakfast, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow:

Follow the N11 / M11, south from Dublin, past Bray on down past Ashford to the Rathnew turn-off from the M11 (exit 16). Proceed to Rathnew village on the R772, and at the small roundabout take a right in the direction of Glenealy on the R752. Follow this road on down through Glenealy, onwards to Rathdrum.

On arrival in Rathdrum follow the road over the bridge across the Avonmore River. Once over the bridge stay left going around the town until you reach a crossroads, with a park on your right hand side.
Turn left at this crossroads in the direction of Avondale House.

You will find us 300 meters down this road on your left-hand side.