Suggestions for a north Wicklow stay.

DeborahAnn · Veteran Member

Suggestions for a north Wicklow stay.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Deborah,

That's a tall order! How about DunLaoghaire?

Michele

DeborahAnn · Veteran Member

Thanks for the suggestion Michele. Would having a car be a liability in DunLaoghaire? I thought heavy traffic might be a problem so close to Dublin.

I just might have to give up the idea of that evening walk along the water. Deborah

Michele Erdvig · Host

Deborah,

Dun Laoghaire has lots of traffic but it has the ocean and promenade you wanted. How about Glendalough? It doesn't have an ocean but it does have two lovely lakes you can walk along, plus rivers and a waterfall. Once it closes for the day the locals go walking through the park so they can enjoy it tourist-free. That's where I would stay.

Do you have to be at the airport at 10 am or is your flight at 10? Dublin Airport is a zoo and suggests 3 hour check-in before transalantic flights.

Michele

DeborahAnn · Veteran Member

Michele, thank you for the suggestions.

I set the 10 am time as a guestimate for the return of our rental car. I'll haven't done the rental yet but we do have an early arrival and will drive up to Smarmore directly from the airport. Using the 24 hour rental period I'm expecting to bring the car back in the morning to avoid an additional day charge.

It's good to know about the 3 hour check-in time recommended for Dublin when we leave. Thanks, Deborah

Michele Erdvig · Host

Deborah,

Don't forget about the traffic. I think it will take longer than an hour to get from south of the city to the airport area. Unless it is a weekend.

Michele

DeborahAnn · Veteran Member

Michele, as it turns out the date will be a Sunday morning. How is that for good timing??!!

I'm looking at some B&B's in Laragh near Glendalough as well as keeping the Bray/Dun Laoghaire area a consideration. Thanks, Deborah

Michele Erdvig · Host

Deborah,

Try Riversdale (link on my Lodgings page). It is a lovely setting and a great B&B. If you stay there be sure and mention my name.

Michele

Monty · Senior Member

Michele:

Just went to their Website -- that place looks amazing! And they have a small cottage that can also be rented for a week. That will be a place I will make note of next time I am near there.

Impressive looking B&B.

Monty

DeborahAnn · Veteran Member

Michele, thanks for recommending the Riversdale B&B and of course I mentioned your name when I requested information. We are booked there for the two nights before we go to Dublin.

It looks so lovely and peaceful, the perfect setting before we finish our trip in busy Dublin. Even having so many days for a first trip I know I'm going to want to stay longer at each of the B&B's I've selected. Thanks again for the help, Deborah

Michele Erdvig · Host

Deborah,

Glad you are staying at Riversdale. The setting is lovely. If you are athletic you can cross the river in front of the B&B on stepping stones and hike right into Glendalough that way. Keep in mind that weekends in the area tend to be crowded. Instead of fighting the crowds, wait till late afternoon or early evening (or very early morning) to enjoy the more peaceful atmosphere. There is a vast difference in the ambiance of Glendalough without the crowds.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

Monty,

Last time I wanted to look at the cottage but it was booked so I couldn't intrude on those who were staying there. But if it is half as nice as the B&B it is a winner.

Michele