Hostels Camping Co Wicklow

Mountain Ventures
Quality provider of Accommodation,
Training, and Activities

Buried deep in the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Lugnaquillia Mountain Ventures is ideally placed for your needs. Whether your looking for an Outdoor Training Course, Team Building Venue or a few nights away from it all this is the place for you.


Glen of Imaal, Co. Wicklow
Tel / Fax +3 5 3 (0) 45 40 46 57
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 3614151
Email: info@mountainventures.ie
web: www.mountainventures.ie

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


Fáilte Ireland four star rated and AA four diamond approved
Email: info@ashfordselfcatering.com
Web: www.ashfordselfcatering.com
Tel: 0404-40831 or 086-3384695

***Please note map locations are approximate

The Wicklow Hotel is an Old Schoolhouse and a four star eco-hostel suiting every budget. We are located on the "Wicklow Way" in west Wicklow.

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