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Arklow Bay Hotel

award-winning Glasson Golf Club, the oldest inhabited Castles in picturesque courses in the entire
which has justifiably earned an Ireland. Located in Castledermot country.
international reputation as one of (within 1 hour of Dublin), along
the most challenging, scenic and Ireland’s Ancient East and set ARKLOW BAY HOTEL
premier parkland golf courses on 180 acres of its own wonder-
in Ireland. The four-star hotel, ful woodland, gardens and golf Co. Wicklow
Glasson Lakehouse, is also under course, Kilkea Castle enchants Overlooking the lakeside wildlife
full renovation with plans to boost from the moment you drive reserve, The Arklow Bay Hotel is
the facilities and superior offering down the beech-lined avenue. situated in the heart of County
at the hotel. In a bid to become a The 140 bedroom resort boasts Wicklow, Ireland’s garden county.
true leisure hub for the midlands, several accommodation options Set in idyllic grounds the Arklow
the plans for Glasson Lakehouse which will appeal to all tastes and Bay Hotel offers 91 tastefully
are big. A great destination for budgets. Guests can choose from decorated bedrooms is the ideal
your next golfing staycation, a a luxurious Castle Bedroom, a base to explore and discover
short jaunt from Athlone town, Carriage Bedroom, a Self-Cater- all Co. Wicklow has to offer and
a fantastic place packed full of ing Lodge or a Lodge Bedroom. is easily accessible with good
history and entertainment. The golf course at Kilkea Castle bus and train links plus ample
free onsite parking. Arklow Bay
can rightly be described as one Hotel is surrounded by several
of Leinster’s ‘hidden gems’. The of Ireland’s best golf courses -
KILKEA CASTLE course represents a stern chal- Arklow Golf Links, Macreddin Golf
lenge and with fantastic views
Co. Kildare Club, Woodenbridge Golf Club,
Prepare to feel like royalty when of the Castle from many holes, Courtown Golf Club are all within
you enter the grounds of one of it is certainly one of the most a 20-minute drive of the hotel.