Snow on Glendalough Monastic City next to glendaloug hotel ideal for Winter hotel breaks in Wicklow

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Deer in Glendalough in the snow
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Christmas & New Year Breaks at The Glendalough Hotel

Simple home comforts, family time and Festive Walks & Live music in Casey’s Bistro this New Year’s Eve surrounded by the Wicklow Mountains

 

 

Join us this festive season at The Glendalough Hotel for the much-loved days between Christmas and New Year. It’s the perfect time for family reunions, friends’ get-togethers, and winter walking breaks in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. Steps from the Monastic City and a stroll from the Lakes, there is no better location to enjoy the outdoors.

When you stay with us, you can leave the car parked in our car park and step straight into nature. From our front door, enjoy easy family walks through the Monastic City, gentle hikes down to the lakes, or peaceful winter strolls after breakfast in the crisp mountain air.

As the only hotel located within the Glendalough Valley, we offer a truly unique Christmas and New Year escape surrounded by this historically rich, spiritual landscape where the scenery does all the talking.

 

New Year’s Eve in Glendalough

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New Year’s Eve Dinner Bed & Breakfast and Bed & Breakfast Packages

 

 

After a night of celebration, hotel guests can enjoy the magic of waking up on New Year’s Day in Glendalough surrounded by the most beautiful valley in Ireland. Enjoy a quiet early-morning walk through the Monastic City, watch mist rise from the lakes, and start the year with fresh air, open views, and a sense of calm that only this valley can offer.

 

Gift Vouchers

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Glendalough Hotel Gift Vouchers are ideal for walkers, hikers, photographers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who loves exploring Wicklow’s beauty. Our vouchers can be used for dining or accommodation – and they pair perfectly with inspiration from our Things to Do Guides and blogs.

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Things to Do in Glendalough & Wicklow

Make the most of your winter break with:

Morning walks through the Monastic City and down to the lakes – the valley is magical at first light, often with mist rising up from the lakes. You never what wildlife you may see on a quiet winter morning.

Scenic afternoon drives through Wicklow’s stunning landscapes where our beautiful landscape stretches out before you.

Visits to Beyond the Trees Avondale, Mount Usher Gardens, Russborough House, or a coastal walk in Bray.

Book a musical tour of the Monastic City, complete with fiddle tunes and stories – a unique way to experience the valley.

After a day of exploring, return to the hotel and enjoy dinner in Casey’s Bistro, where you’ll find hearty, traditional dishes to warm you up.

Christmas Opening

The Glendalough Hotel will reopen after our winter break on 27th December.

Gift Vouchers

Glendalough Hotel vouchers can be used for accommodation or dining

Give the gift of a day in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world this year and an opportunity to explore Wicklow.

Click on the link, and choose your value, we will add it to our Glendalough Hotel voucher, and send it to the address you request.

Glendalough Hotel Voucher, Wicklow Gift Ideas
New Years Eve Glendalough Hotel

New Year’s Eve at The Glendalough Hotel

New Year’s Eve Dinner Bed & Breakfast

There’s something truly special about waking up on the first day of the year in the heart of Glendalough. As the only hotel located inside the valley, you can wander through the Monastic City and down to the lakes without ever needing the car. The valley is a magical place where a crisp early morning walk might just be the best way to start a new year.

Itineraries to Explore

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Suggested 1 Day Itinerary

Begin at Glendalough Hotel, exploring nearby trails, lakes, and Monastic City. Afternoon: Discover the historical Russborough House after traversing the…

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Suggested 2 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Explore ‘Beyond the Trees Avondale’ and the newly opened Avondale House. Day 2: Breakfast at Glendalough Hotel, then…

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Suggested 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Glendalough’s Monastic City, lakes, and mountains. Visit Russborough House after crossing Wicklow Gap. Day 2: Bike through…