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Lawless's Hotel & Holiday Village is wonderfully set in Aughrim on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains. Originating in 1787, this charming family-run hotel has been tastefully renovated.

Aughrim is a beautiful village, set in the heart of County Wicklow. There are many fine buildings in Aughrim, the oldest being Morrissey’s shop, where the original Post Office was located in the village. County Wicklow is a land of majestic mountains and spectacular valleys leading down to a magnificent coastline of golden sandy beaches. South Co. Wicklow offers some of the finest hill walking countryside in the East of Ireland and the hotel has produced their own guide to some of the most popular routes in our area, supplied to you with compliments.

Hotel information

Situated in the picturesque award winning village of Aughrim, nestling in the heart of the Wicklow Hills, the hotel offers a tranquil rural retreat only an hour's drive from Dublin. Facilities surrounding the hotel include a 4 acre man-made angling park offering fishing all year round and superb walking country. Wicklow also boasts 22 of the country's finest golf courses. Along with the individually designed rooms in our hotel, the hotel also offers 28 luxury self-catering town houses with a river bank setting, available adjacent to the hotel.

The family owned and managed Lawless's Hotel & Holiday Village offers all the charm of a bygone era, with modern comforts, fine food and service expected by the discerning guest. The elegantly furnished Park Room, an ideal venue for weddings or parties, leads onto a magnificent riverside garden, beside the cascading weir, where guests will find a tranquil haven in a unique setting. The emphasis on personal, friendly and efficient attention to detail results in customer satisfaction whatever the occasion and the staff are devoted to making your stay as welcoming and enjoyable as possible. Lawless's Hotel & Holiday Village takes pride in the quality of their personal service and commitment to highest standards.

Room information

The comfortable bedrooms are furnished to the highest standard with elegant Victorian or Country Pine decor.

Area information

Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre (3 km) - Commemorating the forgotten day of Irish history, the Battle of Aughrim, fought between 45,000 soldiers on July 12th, 1691. Facilities include an audio visual show by John Kavanagh, tourist information service and selection of books, gifts and souvenirs.

Avoca Village (8 km) - The small village of Avoca rose to international fame in the mid-1990s when it was chosen as the set for the BBC series 'Ballykissangel'. Fitzgerald's Irish Pub was the main filming location for the show and remains the focal point of the town.

Arklow (12 km) - This lively shopping town was one of the busiest ports in Ireland. Arklow has an attractive main street with ornate lighting and a charming riverside walk. St. Saviours' Church, impressively floodlit at night, dominates the high ground of the town.

Arklow Maritime Museum (14 km) - Maritime history of Arklow, illustrated by paintings (several by Reuben Chappell), many ship models, navigation and safety equipment shipwrights' tools and general nautical memorabilia. Display on the torpedoing of the Lusitania. Archives include photos.

Tourists information

By Car:
- Travelling from Dublin, take the N11 towards the South-East.
- Bypass the town of Bray on the M11 and rejoin the N11 heading south towards Arklow.
- Drive into the town of Arklow.
- Do not take the bypass around town.
- Just south of Arklow, you will reach a roundabout at the top of the main street, where you should follow signs for Aughrim and Woodenbridge on the R747.
- The reception for the Holiday Village is located in Lawless's Hotel, which is in the centre of Aughrim beside the bridge.

Remarks

The hotel accepts payment in EUR.

The child rate is only applicable for double rooms if sharing with 2 paying adults.

Non-smoking rooms on request (subject to availability).