Guidebook for Kiltegan
Food Scene
The Perch
Main StreetLovely place to enjoy a bowl of soup and a cup of tea or coffee and cake...
Rathsallagh Country House
Nice place to get good lunch or dinner...
Wicklow's coolest meeting point, best cafe and deli, ultimate destination. Hot soups, daily specialities, fresh salads, home baked breads and cakes and the best coffee and tea. They have local maps and stock organic fruit, groceries and wine to take away.
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Wicklow's coolest meeting point, best cafe and deli, ultimate destination. Hot soups, daily specialities, fresh salads, home baked breads and cakes and the best coffee and tea. They have local maps and stock organic fruit, groceries and wine to take away.
Exciting food and retail experience. Great restaurant, cafe, shop and garden centre.
30 locals recommend
Avoca Handweavers
Exciting food and retail experience. Great restaurant, cafe, shop and garden centre.
A visit to Germaines bar and lounge is a must, where you can experience a great pint, and real home cooking in a warm, relaxing environment. The staff at Germaines take great pride in their hospitality skills - try it for yourself!
Food served from 9am to 11pm seven days a week
Breakfast menu 9am to 12
Carvery Lunch 12 – 3
Full A La Carte 3 - 11
Germaines
Main StreetA visit to Germaines bar and lounge is a must, where you can experience a great pint, and real home cooking in a warm, relaxing environment. The staff at Germaines take great pride in their hospitality skills - try it for yourself!
Food served from 9am to 11pm seven days a week
Breakfast menu 9am to 12
Carvery Lunch 12 – 3
Full A La Carte 3 - 11
Sightseeing
Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. This early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
42 locals recommend
Glendalough Cathedral
Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. This early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
Brittas Bay
Stunning beach, white sand, great swimming
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeBuilt in 1195
Pottery and pottery store in Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny
Beautiful handmade pottery.
30 locals recommend
Nicholas Mosse
Pottery and pottery store in Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny
Beautiful handmade pottery.
Rathwood is an award-winning family run department store and restaurant. In 1994 a 3,500 sq ft potato shed was transformed into 15 acres of land to show off furniture, gifts, gazebos, garden sheds, pots and plants.
An animal park, forest walks, train rides and a children’s play ground are some of the exciting and different activities that visitors can avail of when they visit Rathwood. A neighbour turned his hobby into a business and opened a Falconry and Birds of Prey Centre at Rathwood in 2009. In 2014 Rathwood opened their newest attraction – The Maze of Ireland. The maze consists of 2500 beech hedging woven together in the shape of Ireland covering 1.2 acres.
22 locals recommend
Rathwood
Rathwood is an award-winning family run department store and restaurant. In 1994 a 3,500 sq ft potato shed was transformed into 15 acres of land to show off furniture, gifts, gazebos, garden sheds, pots and plants.
An animal park, forest walks, train rides and a children’s play ground are some of the exciting and different activities that visitors can avail of when they visit Rathwood. A neighbour turned his hobby into a business and opened a Falconry and Birds of Prey Centre at Rathwood in 2009. In 2014 Rathwood opened their newest attraction – The Maze of Ireland. The maze consists of 2500 beech hedging woven together in the shape of Ireland covering 1.2 acres.
Essentials
Baltinglass is about 9km from our cottage. It has a great butcher, Patterson's, Supervalue market, Quinns of Baltinglass,
pubs, cafe's, everything you need.
9 locals recommend
Baltinglass
Baltinglass is about 9km from our cottage. It has a great butcher, Patterson's, Supervalue market, Quinns of Baltinglass,
pubs, cafe's, everything you need.
Excellent local butcher in Baltinglass.
We are a local butcher that takes great pride in knowing where our products come from so we can ensure we only offer the best quality meat, fish and accompaniments that our customers deserve.
Founded in 1940 the business remains in the same family and is currently in the third generation of butchers.
Pattersons Butchers
Main StreetExcellent local butcher in Baltinglass.
We are a local butcher that takes great pride in knowing where our products come from so we can ensure we only offer the best quality meat, fish and accompaniments that our customers deserve.
Founded in 1940 the business remains in the same family and is currently in the third generation of butchers.
Entertainment & Activities
Clara Lara Fun Park is a unique outdoor adventure park dedicated to providing healthy and creative fun for families and groups of children.The perfect getaway for families.
32 locals recommend
Clara Lara FunPark
The Vale of ClaraClara Lara Fun Park is a unique outdoor adventure park dedicated to providing healthy and creative fun for families and groups of children.The perfect getaway for families.
Arts & Culture
Russborough House is a stately house, an example of Palladian architecture. It has two fine art collections comprising works by Goya, Vermeer, Peter Paul Rubens and Thomas Gainsborough.
There are also beautiful walks and gardens to explore, as well as a café.
59 locals recommend
Russborough House & Parklands
Russborough House is a stately house, an example of Palladian architecture. It has two fine art collections comprising works by Goya, Vermeer, Peter Paul Rubens and Thomas Gainsborough.
There are also beautiful walks and gardens to explore, as well as a café.
Parks & Nature
On the road to Sally Gap there are spectacular views of the surrounding blanket bog and the Wicklow mountains. Sally Gap is a cross roads that leads you North to Dublin, West to Blessington, South to Glendalough and East to Roundwood.
Highlights of this winding, twisting feat of engineering include the Glencree valley, the dark waters of Lough Tay, Kippure Mountain and Glenmacnass Waterfall.
37 locals recommend
Sally Gap
Old Military RoadOn the road to Sally Gap there are spectacular views of the surrounding blanket bog and the Wicklow mountains. Sally Gap is a cross roads that leads you North to Dublin, West to Blessington, South to Glendalough and East to Roundwood.
Highlights of this winding, twisting feat of engineering include the Glencree valley, the dark waters of Lough Tay, Kippure Mountain and Glenmacnass Waterfall.
Also known as Fancy Mountain. You haven't really lived until you've seen the blue water and shockingly white beach of Lough Tay from these heights, smack in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains. Beginning at the entrance of the Guiness Estate of Lord Iveagh, this walk brings you along the cliff top of Luggala.
Luggala
Also known as Fancy Mountain. You haven't really lived until you've seen the blue water and shockingly white beach of Lough Tay from these heights, smack in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains. Beginning at the entrance of the Guiness Estate of Lord Iveagh, this walk brings you along the cliff top of Luggala.
Lugnaquilla is Leinster's hightest peak, with an elevation of just over 3,000 feet. On a clear day views stretch across the Irish Sea to the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales.
10 locals recommend
Lugnaquilla
Lugnaquilla is Leinster's hightest peak, with an elevation of just over 3,000 feet. On a clear day views stretch across the Irish Sea to the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales.
In the thick of a gorgeous woodland is a sculpture trail laid out along a family-friendly path with perfect picnicking spots along the way.
Cut by a retreating glacier dueing the last ice age, today it nestles the river Vartry, a cool waterfall, and a pool known as the Devil's Punchbowl.
16 locals recommend
Devils Glen Wood
R763In the thick of a gorgeous woodland is a sculpture trail laid out along a family-friendly path with perfect picnicking spots along the way.
Cut by a retreating glacier dueing the last ice age, today it nestles the river Vartry, a cool waterfall, and a pool known as the Devil's Punchbowl.
The length of the wallk depends on where you start. Enniskerry is popular. From there proceed towards smashing views of Powerscourt Waterfall, before skipping through a brief valley and coming face to face with the mountain herself.
Djouce Mountain
The length of the wallk depends on where you start. Enniskerry is popular. From there proceed towards smashing views of Powerscourt Waterfall, before skipping through a brief valley and coming face to face with the mountain herself.
Start at Bray Head, the route s easy, taking you past cliffs, seabird colonies and idden coves before hitting the gradual incline to Greystones' Victorian Seafront.
Done in this direction, the walk lands you in one of the best cafe towns in Ireland.
Home to the Happy Pear restaurant and shop.
10 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
Start at Bray Head, the route s easy, taking you past cliffs, seabird colonies and idden coves before hitting the gradual incline to Greystones' Victorian Seafront.
Done in this direction, the walk lands you in one of the best cafe towns in Ireland.
Home to the Happy Pear restaurant and shop.
Lough Bray is a lovely lake located off the Military Rd. The water here is dark and deep and often cold, but it's a great place to swim with the surrounding cliffs giving you a feeling of being in the wilderness.
Lough Bray Upper
Lough Bray is a lovely lake located off the Military Rd. The water here is dark and deep and often cold, but it's a great place to swim with the surrounding cliffs giving you a feeling of being in the wilderness.
Laid out in 1868, Mt. Usher Gardens is spread on 20 acres of land along River Vartry, haing more than 5000 plant species.
Mt. Usher is a world class example of a Robinsonian garden, with its relaxed informality and natural layout.
44 locals recommend
Mount Usher Gardens
Laid out in 1868, Mt. Usher Gardens is spread on 20 acres of land along River Vartry, haing more than 5000 plant species.
Mt. Usher is a world class example of a Robinsonian garden, with its relaxed informality and natural layout.
Elegant 19th century house with elaborate gardens, conservatory, theatre and monthly farmer's market.
62 locals recommend
Killruddery House & Gardens
Southern Cross RoadElegant 19th century house with elaborate gardens, conservatory, theatre and monthly farmer's market.
Avondale Forest is a wooded estate in Co. Wicklow on the west bank of the river Avonmore. It contains the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, built in 1777, now the Parnell museum.
20 locals recommend
Avondale Forest
Forest ParkAvondale Forest is a wooded estate in Co. Wicklow on the west bank of the river Avonmore. It contains the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, built in 1777, now the Parnell museum.
Prospect House
Prospect House is a charming Georgian house, set in pastureland.
Beautiful gardens with wonderful café, views of the Sugarloaf and waterfall nearby.
201 locals recommend
Powerscourt Golf Club
Beautiful gardens with wonderful café, views of the Sugarloaf and waterfall nearby.
Powerscourt Waterfall
Beautiful natural spot...
The heavenly 16-hectare gardens of Altamont in County Carlow combine formal and informal gardens with a variety of flora. Visitors will have a wonderful experience at any time of the year, as different plants flourish throughout the spring, summer and autumn, and the trees show off their striking silhouettes during the winter.
Widely respected as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, Altamont Gardens are an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens with riverside walks covering over 40 acres (16 hectares). One of the most beautiful gardens of Ireland.
52 locals recommend
Altamont Gardens
The heavenly 16-hectare gardens of Altamont in County Carlow combine formal and informal gardens with a variety of flora. Visitors will have a wonderful experience at any time of the year, as different plants flourish throughout the spring, summer and autumn, and the trees show off their striking silhouettes during the winter.
Widely respected as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, Altamont Gardens are an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens with riverside walks covering over 40 acres (16 hectares). One of the most beautiful gardens of Ireland.
Everything Else
The Irish National Stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Co. Kildare. Home of the most magnificent horses and glorious gardens.
This state-owned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous Japanese Gardens and wild St. Fiachra's Garden as well as the Irish Horse Museum.
41 locals recommend
Irish National Stud & Gardens
The Irish National Stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Co. Kildare. Home of the most magnificent horses and glorious gardens.
This state-owned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous Japanese Gardens and wild St. Fiachra's Garden as well as the Irish Horse Museum.
Beautiful private garden in the village of Kiltegan, sometimes open to the public. Check opening times on Facebook.com
Patthana Garden
Beautiful private garden in the village of Kiltegan, sometimes open to the public. Check opening times on Facebook.com