Beautiful Irish cottage to rent near Dublin (#37204)

Description of the Arklow vacation cottage rental

Aughavannagh Cottage is an old Irish farmhouse situated in the spectacular Wicklow Mountains just one hour south of Dublin. Set in a peaceful wooded valley beside a little stream it is the ideal location for a perfect Irish holiday. Sleeping up to 7, this lovely house is full equipped with every modern convenience yet retains all the charm of a bygone era. Easily accessible from ferries and airports, this is the perfect venue for golf, hill walking, sailing and fishing - or just lazing about enjoying the beautiful Irish landscape.

The cottage comprises a fully equipped kitchen with a huge old farmhouse table and oil fired range as well as a modern hob and oven. There 's a pretty sitting room with open fire, TV, video and stereo system. There are 2 beautiful double bedrooms, a twin and one single bed room - all with gorgeous views as well as two bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs and a study/reading room. There 's also a utility room with washing machine and dryer. The house is set on 5 acres with ample space for sitting outside and there is garden furniture and a barbecue.

Area Description

In the local area there are many pretty villages (including 'Ballykissangel' of TV fame) complete with welcoming pubs and restaurants. The beautiful valley of Glendalough is 20 minutes away and the lovely blue flag beach at Brittas Bay is half an hour down the valley. The cottage is situated in a peaceful wooded glen at the foot of Luqnaquilla, Wicklow's highest mountain, which rises to over 3,000 feet. In the local area there is golf, hill walking, mountain climbing, fishing, sailing and blue flag beaches. The unmissable valley of Glendalough is minutes away by car and Avoca (Ballykissangel) and lots of friendly pubs and restaurants are nearby. The cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Dublin is an easy day trip for visits to breweries, museums and great shopping.

The Wicklow Mountains is one of Ireland most scenic areas. The area is a walkers paradise with countless opportunities to get away from it all in beautiful unspoilt mountain scenery. Whether you want a gentle stroll in lovely surroundings or prefer a more energetic all day hike there is always a wide choice for every taste. Waterfalls, mountain lakes and deep glaciated valleys all provide a wonderful backdrop for walkers of every ability. Deer, foxes and hares can all be seen in the quiet glens and kestrels, merlin and peregrine falcons can also be spotted with a bit of luck. There is little in the way of man- made settlement in the mountains but with a bit of careful planning it should be possible to ensure that your hill walking day ends at a good pub!
Lugnaquilla, Wicklow 's highest peak, rises to over 3,000 feet just behind Aughavannagh Cottage and provides an exhilarating challenge for the energetic and experienced who will be rewarded with spectacular views from the summit. There are several routes to the top and it isn 't difficult to plan a hike which ascends one route and descends by way of a different track.

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Aughavannagh Cottage

Summary of Arklow Vacation Rental

• Type: Cottage
• Floors: 2
• Bedrooms: 4
• Pets: Yes
• Bathrooms: 1.5
• Smoking: Yes
• Sleeps: 7
• Airport:
  Dublin | 90 min.

 

Vacation Rental Rates (USD)

Start	End	Midweek per night	Weekend per night	Weekly	Monthly
07/01/09 08/31/10 - - $ 2,242 - 10/01/09 04/30/10 - - $ 1,345 - 10/01/09 12/19/09 - - $ 1,345 - 05/01/10 06/30/10 - - $ 1,644 - 08/24/10 09/30/10 - - $ 1,644 - 09/01/10 09/30/10 - - $ 1,644 - select currency AUD Australia Dollars CAD Canada Dollars CHF Switzerland Francs EUR Euro GBP United Kingdom Pounds JPY Japan Yen MXN Mexico Pesos USD United States Dollars