Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 80.3 sq m

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Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Wicklow, County Wicklow

Clara Lara Funpark
‪28 min drive‬
Wicklow Mountains National Park
‪30 min drive‬
Lugnaquilla
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hollow Lodge is tucked away in stunning countryside with breathtaking views offering huge privacy and an opportunity to taste the pleasures of a slower pace of life. The house has recently featured in one of Ireland's leading interior magazine's 'Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living' magazine July 2017 issue .The lodge is deceptively spacious and oozing with charm with a very large country kitchen ideal for relaxing in and soaking up the atmosphere of the surrounding countryside.Renovated and modernised several years ago the architect remained sympathetic to the local rustic ideal. Included in accomodation downstairs is a utility room, shower/WC, sitting room with open fire and Sky TV Channels,unlimited broadband, large hall with wood burner,double bedroom. Upstairs are 3 further bedrooms - 1 double and 2 twins, an ensuite shower in the double bedroom. The kitchen leads to a well sheltered west facing external patio with granite cut table and seating perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Local village life can be experienced a short distance away (c. 5 mins walk) with local grocer, 2 pubs with traditional live music, and church.Beautiful sandy beaches are within easy reach with the sheltered sandy beach of Clogga Bay only a 35 min drive and the scenic Ballymoney Beach approx. 45 min drive..
Please note electricity and heating are charged separately by meter read

Property manager

Aoife Kennedy

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Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Knockananna

Located in Knockananna, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Haroldstown Dolmen and Clonmore Castle are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Chocolate Garden of Ireland and The Avoca Handweavers. Travelling with kids? Consider Greenan Farm Museum and Maze and Clara Lara Funpark. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.

Wicklow, County Wicklow

What's nearby

Rathgall Stone Fort - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
Clara Lara Funpark - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
Wicklow Mountains National Park - 30 min drive - 15.3 km
Lugnaquilla - 34 min drive - 14.9 km
Blessington Lakes - 34 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

Gorey Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Corner - ‬7 min drive
‪O'Connors - ‬11 min drive
‪Madeline's Bed And Breakfast - ‬10 min drive
‪O’Keefe’s Pub - ‬7 min walk
‪The Dying Cow Pub - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre, Lugnaquilla and Haroldstown Dolmen. Wicklow Mountains National Park and Rathgall Stone Fort are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Countryside Getaway

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. With a great orchard for the children to runaround in. Plenty of fantastic walks and places to explore nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

Although initially difficult to find Hollow Lodge once we had it was beautiful. Plenty of room and very comfortable. Sitting on the edge of the Wicklow mountains the scenery is stunning

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

Excellent property in all aspects.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna-Mae B.

3 July 2024

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short trip

A beautiful and homely stay and the host was easy to get hold of when needed and gave a quick response. However we didn't realise we would be paying extra for the gas and electric and also we had to clean any plates and cups before using.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pat C., Corte Madera, California, USA

24 July 2017

Lovely Character Cottage

We had a very nice stay at Hollow Lodge. The downstairs bedroom was very convenient for our elderly parents, and there was plenty of space for all of us (six in total). We had an enjoyable week, with (mostly) great weather, and I wish we could have stayed longer. Aoife was very helpful and pleasant to deal with.

8/10 Good

Lindsey B.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky cottage

Charming quirky character cottage in remote rural area. We found the tiny en-suite a bit of a challenge and it was a shame the bathroom didn’t have a shower as we were sharing with friends, rather than family. A few things in the kitchen need an upgrade (fridge and cooker) but was fine as we mainly ate out. Lovely grounds and ideal for our exploration of the area. Thank you Aoife.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

genevieve m.

1 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restorative Rural Escape

We had a wonderful time staying at Aoife’s cottage in Wicklow. The children loved visiting the sheep each day and playing in the fields. Visits and walks at Glendalough, Altamont Gardens, Ducketts Grove, Russborough House, Greystones and Dublin for day trips. It was the very holiday we needed post Covid. Thank you to Aoife for all. We had a delightful time. xx

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

2 May 2019

Charming large cottage in a quiet location

Hello Aoife and John We spent a wonderful week in the house. Thanks a lot for this. The land, the environment and the people were amazing. It was even more beautiful than expected. We made some trips for example to Kilkenny, Dublin and also to Glendalough. The house is ideal for such day trips, beautiful centrally located in the countryside but not so far away that nothing was accessible. The house itself is lovingly furnished and invites you to simply relax. It really has everything you need for a relaxing holiday for 8 people. For all ages there is something for everyone. We are already planning the next vacation! Sincerely, Family Brackelmann

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

27 Aug 2023

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Aaaand relax!

Previously described as 'quirky' Hollow Lodge is indeed unique sitting at the end of a drive so well away from the road which is very quiet anyway. Deceptively spacious and really well laid out with 4 bedrooms and three washrooms, huge, yes, huge kitchen, and two sitting spaces. Well equipped including a washing machine and dishwasher, lots of crockery etc. Outside there's loads of space in an interesting garden, a paddock and orchard(delicious plums!). Plenty of parking. Heating and electricity are extra as stated so be prepared, we spent about €35 for the week with no heating used which we feel is very reasonable as there were six of us. The house was very clean on arrival, linen and towels scrupulously laundered. Aoife, our host, was very contactable and responsive, thank you. Minor plumbing issue sorted the same day. Knockananna has a pub, a shop with fuel, a lot of history and a great GAA club. Easy access to Wicklow area, Dublin about 90 minutes, as is Kilkenny. We drove indirectly from Rosslare stopping at several lovely towns on the way, don't rush, enjoy the drive. Very very easy booking via VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wolfram K.

10 Aug 2023

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Auf dem Land in Irland

Die Lodge ist super schön gelegen und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die irische Gastfreundlichkeit hat ihr ihriges dazu beigetragen. Die beschriebenen 16 Acer sind zwar irgendwie da, aber man weiß leider gar nicht, welche Weide oder Fläche dazugehört. Die Ausstattung war okay. Das ein oder andere war zu wenig (z.B. große Töpfe v.a. mit Deckel), aber alles in allem hatten wir, was wir brauchten. Nur leider war die Waschmaschine kaputt und das Bügeleisen nicht gebrauchsfähig und die Spülmaschine ist in die Jahre gekommen. Die Vermieterin hat gleich jemanden kommen lassen wegen der Waschmaschine, war für uns aber zu spät (hatten alles bereits per Hand gewaschen). Die Heizung, wenn man sie die ganze Zeit laufen lassen würde, hätte 36€/Tag gekostet, aber der abendliche Kamin hat uns gereicht. Die anspringende Pumpe im 1 OG sobald irgendwo Wasser aufgedreht wird, ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig und das Ablassventil im Dach war auch in einem der Schlafzimmer erstaunlich geräuschvoll. Alles okay, aber erwähnenswert. Auto ist ein Muss und Fahrrad nicht empfehlenswert. Die Lage war perfekt für uns und das Ambiente des Hauses hat die kleinen Unannehmlichkeiten überstrahlt. Die Vermieterin war per WhatsApp gut erreichbar und hilfsbereit.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgit G., Essen, Germany

31 Mar 2023

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Urlaub in einem sehr freundlichem und hilfsbereitem Land

Das Objekt war wunderschön, leider war es beim Einzug sehr sehr kalt. Jedoch erhielten wir durch die Eigentümerin sehr schnell Hilfe und erfuhren, wo sich das Kaminholz befand, hierdurch wurde die eigentliche Heizung unterstützt und nach zwei Tagen war das Haus aufgewärmt. Die Lage ist sehr sehr schön. Im Sommer stelle ich es mir noch schöner vor, da man dann auch den wunderschönen Garten nutzen kann.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike F.

22 Aug 2022

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Absolut romatische Unterkunft

Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Ihrem Haus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

16 July 2022

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A lovely family holiday

Hollow Lodge was a very comfortable family experience. We are a family that lives in three different places, England Scotland and Ireland and it was ab enjoyable place to meet. The house was bigger and better than the photographs showed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

6 Sept 2019

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Peace and quiet

Lovely cottage out in the country but within easy walking distance to a shop and pubs. Great for a chilled week away. Little ones loved exploring and playing in the extensive garden.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

6 Aug 2019

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Great escape and relaxation

The property was even nicer than the pictures and so much space in and out. Aoife was great to deal with, very friendly. We are two friends with six kids between us and we wanted somewhere not too far from home, but away from it all.. I recommend a visit to Tinahely Farm , the kids loved it as did we. Unfortunately we didn’t get to the local pub but it looked lovely, we opted for evenings in the garden which was gorgeous and a little sun trap. The local playground was closed off and it looks like it could be getting an upgrade so we didn’t get to bring the kids to it. This is a great spot for visiting lots of areas in Wicklow and we were lucky to have a full week of sunshine ☀️

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

helen W.

13 May 2019

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. Lovely friendly local pub within walking distance along with village shopand petrol station. The owners were friendly and helpful throughout the whole booking process and stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

10 July 2018

Cottage with lots of character in beautiful surroundings, perfect for a family get away!

Lovely cottage with plenty of room, good facilities set in beautiful gardens with lots of scope for kids to explore! We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Bill S.

1 June 2018

Quiet and lovely location close to Wicklow Way

Very nice property on outskirts of a quiet village. If you love the country and walking this is a great place to stay. Shops and pubs in village and larger shops within easy driving distance. Short walk from part of the Wicklow Way so great for walkers. Property feels like home and is very spacious.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Tifenn N.

23 May 2018

Lodge très agréable

Lodge situé au calme, idéal pour une famille ou pour un voyage entre amis. Nous avons largement apprécié notre séjour à Hollow lodge. Nous le recommandons avec plaisir

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MARK S.

19 Sept 2017

Fabulous holiday home

Wonderful house on 16 acres. Clean, comfortable and spacious. Dog friendly. Lovely atmosphere with many quaint features. 10 mins walk to Knockananna town with its store and two nice pubs. Lots to see in surrounding area with plenty of walks. House has v. noisy waterpump which woke us up during every night which should be fixed asap. Overall the house was great. Thank you Aoife.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise H.

23 Aug 2017

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay at Hollow lodge. It's an ideal place to stay as an extended family with lots of room so you're not feeling too crowded. The children [9yrs & 6yrs] loved the garden. The landlord at the local 'Wagon wheel' was very friendly & welcoming. The village shop was very good too, well stocked & also friendly. It was handy having the local playpark in the village. We visited lots of places, all within easy reach. Wicklow gaol, Greenam maze, Pirates cove for Adventure golf & bumper boats at Courtown Harbour followed by a visit to the seal sanctuary there. Ballymoney beach. Kilkenny, Dublin zoo [excellent], Dublin. The chocolate Garden, where the girls made a chocolate cat & maze of Ireland, which was great fun at Rathwood. Powerscourt gardens were beautiful, Powerscourt waterfall had a good picnic sight. Wherever we went people were very friendly & the staff at all the attractions wanted you to enjoy yourself. A great holiday!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

15 June 2017

Wonderful property in a beautiful location.

We had a wonderful stay at Hollow Lodge. The properties layout makes it perfect for families, with it's large kitchen and the central lounge with its wood burning stove. And yet the house also feels intimate, peaceful and welcoming. Set in beautiful gardens, amongst the surrounding rolling hills and also reasonably close to local towns, amenities and to the coast, it was a good base for our holiday. The shop in the village( a 5 minute walk away) sells most things you might expect/need and the staff are very friendly (there are also larger supermarkets a few miles away) For families with smaller children the village also has a good playground. Aoife, the owner of the property was very helpful. I would highly recommend this property

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

18 Oct 2016

Beautiful and peaceful!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hollow Lodge! The house had everything that we needed for a truly wonderful trip and I would definitely recommend Hollow Lodge for anyone looking for a rental property. We had no issues at all throughout the entire process. The owners are also very helpful with any questions you might have.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

6 Sept 2016

Fantastic for a family holiday!

Hollow Lodge was probably the best place we stayed in so far! We stayd there with two families (4 adults, 4 children). It´s spacious (much larger inside than it looks from the outside!), the kitchen is fantastic, the property beatiful...the kids especially loved the table tennis set-up in the barn! The only thing a bit hard to find was firewood, but the fireplace in the living rooms worked like a dream! Highly recommended!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

7 June 2016

Ideal family cottage in fantasic surroundings

We have just spent a week there with our four children 14,13,12 and 7 and it is as described, the cottage is perfect for families the owners are really friendly and helpful and the scenery is beautiful, i would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.If you are thinking of staying here I would recommend you have a car because most of the activities we did paintballing,horse riding,shooting and archery were quite a few miles away but don't let that put you off because some of the car journeys led us to other little towns and villages that are well worth a look.

About the host

Hosted by Aoife Kennedy

Hollow Lodge is owned by Aoife & John Kennedy who live in County Dublin with their two young sons. Since taking ownership of the lodge over fifteen years ago we have extended and restored the house and adjoining buildings as well as laid out and planted the gardens and surrounding acreage (15 acres in all). We have tried to create a home away from home while retaining the relaxed atmosphere of a rural retreat to be enjoyed during all seasons! We enjoy outdoor activities - horse riding, walking, trekking, golf, sailing and many more. We have been welcoming holiday makers to Hollow Lodge for almost 15 years from all over the world whether it be for family holidays, family occasions and gatherings. short breaks, New Year's Eve events, Christmas & Easter breaks breaks, etc.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful unspoilt countryside with stunning views of Glenmalure Mountain and close to historic villages of Aughrim, Avoca, Tinahely and Shillelagh. Easy access to Dublin Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Kildare. Also only 30 minutes from coast.
Set amidst traditional farming community and well away from any potential future commercial development

What makes this property unique

Close to our house and work in Dublin
Close to village
Plenty of space in house

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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