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Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds

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A rustic stone building with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A door with a view of a garden through the glass panels.
A yellow house with a dark roof, a small garden, and a table with chairs.
A stone cottage with a white door and a small bell on the roof.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table with apples and wine glasses, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Perched in the mountains, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy adventure activities like mountain climbing, hiking, and biking nearby. Outdoor areas include a furnished patio and balcony. The stay is pet-friendly. Explore attractions such as Clonmore Castle and Rathgall Stone Fort during your visit.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Wicklow, County Wicklow
  • Place, Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Coollattin Golf Club
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Wicklow Mountains National Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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

Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds

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 a local grocer, a tradional pub with traditional live music, and a
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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8115919
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre and Greenan Farm Museum and Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, hiking and horse riding.
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Wicklow, County Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Coollattin Golf Club - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Mount Wolseley Golf Club - 30 min drive - 28.3 km
  • The Avoca Handweavers - 32 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 35 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Gorey Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Madelines Bed & Breakfast - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Talk Of The Town - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪D’lish Coffe Shop - ‬10 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.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Romantic and Spacious Country Lodge On Private Grounds?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Wicklow Mountains National Park and Lugnaquilla. Haroldstown Dolmen and Clonmore Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three of us stayed with a small baby and enjoyed our 5 day stay here. We found it a very charming Irish cottage, quietly set in a garden and beautiful countryside. It was so peaceful and the whole setting was rather special. Our baby loved seeing the sheep in the nearby paddock. The cottage was very tastefully renovated some years ago, but to give it five stars now the downstairs would need some refurbishment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Authentic Irish cottage set in beautiful surroundings. Very remote and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Excellent property in all aspects.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Patrick, Many thanks for your very kind words about Hollow lodge.We are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.It is such a pity your were so unfortunate with the weather as it has picked up considerably since your stay. With best wishes Aoife Kennedy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Deanna Thank you for your review. You will have seen written on the property description for Hollow Lodge that electricity and heating are charged separatly. The description is very clear about this.I am sorry you omitted to read it. Regarding cleaning plates etc I am sorry to hear this as we have never received this complaint before and there is a dishwasher on site.I will speak with our cleaner /caretaker. Regards Aoife Kennedy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2023
Many thanks for your review. In addition to the upstairs ensuite shower there is a shower downstairs also which can be used by guests. The hob and oven are electric and the oven is only 12 months old .The fridge is 3 years old . Kind regards Aoife Kennedy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolut romatische Unterkunft

Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Ihrem Haus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Jane Many thanks for your lovely review and many thanks for staying at Hollow lodge best wishes Aoife & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Delighted you enjoyed Hollow Lodge !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Helen Many thanks for staying at Hollow Lodge and for looking after the house so well. It is always a pleasure to know that Hollow Lodge is being well looked after by our guests and thank you again for staying Best wishes Aoife Kennedy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Sebastian and Family We were delighted to host you and thank you for looking after the house so well.It is always a pleasure to know that our house is being well cared for.We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are all very welcome to return anytime. With best wishes Aoife Kennedy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Emma Many thanks for your comments ...you are welcome back anytime ..and many thanks for staying at Hollow Lodge Best wishes Aoife & John Kennedy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Bill Thank you so much for staying at Hollow Lodge and looking after the house so well.We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. With very best wishes Aoife & John Kennedy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We thank you for your lovely review and thank you for being lovely guests and looking after Hollow Lodge so well Best wishes Aoife
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Mark Many thanks for your review .Delighted you enjoyed Hollow Lodge.Thankfully our loyal plumber is in process of sorting out water pump Best wishes and thank you for staying at Hollow Lodge Best wishes Aoife
Archival

8/10 Good

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Denise Thank you so much for your lovely review.It was a pleasure to have you and your family and to hear about all of the activities you enjoyed. Thank you for staying at Hollow Lodge. best wishes Aoife and John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Nick, Many thanks for your lovely review and for staying at Hollow lodge and looking after the house so well.It was a pleasure to have you to stay and we would be delighted to welcome you any time.We wish you a lovely summer. Best wishes Aoife & John Kennedy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments about Hollow Lodge.You were fantastic guests and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Best wishes Aoife Kennedy

About the host

Hosted by Aoife Kennedy

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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

Languages:

English

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