The Hotel

Bringing home comforts to the countryside, the Avon Ri Lakeshore Resort & Adventure Centre is a waterside retreat overlooking the Blessington Lake, providing a cluster of plush townhouses and hideaways for holiday seekers. The resort offers a plethora of outdoor activities to choose from for an additional cost, from mountain biking to powerboat training and windsurfing.

The three-bedroom townhouses come with fully equipped kitchens and cable TVs, while open-plan living spaces keep guests warm with log fires.

The Lakeview Bar offers a variety of homemade dishes including soups, salads, burgers and chicken wings, complemented by hot drinks and tipples.

The on-site leisure centre is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a gym, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub.

Groupon’s Guide to Co. Wicklow

Also known as the Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow is a suitable base for active types to enjoy a wide variety of leisure activities including walking in the foothills of the Wicklow mountain, horse-back riding, mountain biking and kayaking. Situated in the Mid-East Region and benefitting from close proximity to the sea and to the highlands, this region boasts an abundance of beautiful vistas.

Prominent sights in the area include monastery of St. Kevin’s in Glendalough, numerous lakes, such as Lough Dan and Lough Tay, and Wicklow Mountains National Park. The county is a popular location with Irish and worldwide film-makers. It is a home to Ardmore Studios, one of the major hubs of the film industry of Ireland and UK. Many films have been shot on location in the county’s wilderness: Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon”, Jim Sheridan’s Oscar-winning “In the Name of Father” and a Hollywood blockbuster “P.S. I Love You”.