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Wicklow - The Garden of Ireland

27 Sep - 1 Oct 27: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Ireland with Johnsons Coaches staying at Arklow Bay Hotel

    Monday 27th September 2027 – Friday 1st October 2027

    5 Days

    From £969

    Discover the beauty of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, on this relaxing escorted break based at the Arklow Bay Hotel. Enjoy colourful gardens, traditional craft, Irish heritage and grand historic houses, with visits including Mount Usher Gardens, Avoca Handweavers Mill, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Lullymore Heritage Centre and Russborough House. With scenic journeys, included excursions and time in pretty Enniskerry, this holiday offers a charming taste of Ireland’s countryside, culture and warm hospitality.

    HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

    • Explore beautiful Mount Usher Gardens

    • Tour Avoca Handweavers Mill

    • Visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

    • Discover Lullymore Heritage Centre and Discovery Park

    • Enjoy Russborough House and picturesque Enniskerry

    Date, Price & Supplement

    27 Sep 27

    £969

    Single Room(Initial): £147

    Single Room(Additional): £198

    Insurance: £40

    Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

    Wicklow - The Garden of Ireland

    Arklow Bay Hotel

    Overlooking the lakeside wildlife reserve, the Arklow Bay hotel is situated in the heart of County Wicklow, Ireland's garden county. Set in idyllic grounds the hotel offers 91 tastefully decorated bedrooms and is the ideal base to explore and discover all County Wicklow has to offer. Rating 4: The hotel generally offers good access throughout, with a lift serving all floors.

    HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

    En-Suite * TV * Hair Dryer * Wi-Fi * Tea & Coffee Making Facilities * Indoor Pool * Gymnasium * Lift

    YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

    • Door to Door Service

    • Our own courier service

    • 4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

    • Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom

    • USB charging point & Wi-Fi onboard

    • Complimentary hot and cold drinks on board

    • Mount Usher Gardens admission

    • Avoca Handweavers Mill

    • Private tour of Stud Farm & Irish Racehorse Experience at Irish National Stud

    • Admission to Lullymore Heritage & Discovery park, Rathangan

    • Guided tour of Russborough House, Blessington

    Day One: Arrival

    Departing Henley, we travel to Holyhead, and take the ferry over to Dublin, then onwards to Arklow; our base for the next 4 nights.

    Day Two

    We begin at Mount Usher Gardens, a tranquil riverside garden filled with mature trees and seasonal planting. This afternoon we visit Avoca Handweavers Mill for a fascinating tour of Ireland's famous weaving heritage.

    Day Three

    Today we enjoy a private tour at the Irish National Stud and time to admire the Japanese Gardens. Later, we continue to Lullymore Heritage Centre and Discovery Park to discover Ireland's rich peatland heritage.

    Day Four

    We head to Russborough House for a guided tour, followed by free time to explore its 200 acres of scenic parkland. On our return to the hotel, we pause in the charming village of Enniskerry.

    Day Five

    After breakfast, we head to Dublin, and take the ferry back to Holyhead, arriving back at Henley later in the evening.

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    Henley in Arden Depot Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
    Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden

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