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 range of outdoor activities to choose from, from mountain biking and clay pigeon shooting to powerboat training and windsurfing.

• Three-bedroom townhouses with equipped kitchens, TVs, open-plan living spaces with log fires
• Lakeview Bar serving homemade dishes, hot drinks and tipples
• On-site leisure centre with gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub
• Check-in from 3pm, check-out 11am, late check-out by midday; complimentary Wi-Fi in most areas
• Max. 1 pet (dog or cat) allowed for a €50 per stay supplement to be paid at time of booking

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””.