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Situated in Donard in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, 46 km from Dublin, The Old Rectory Donard is set in 3 Acres of serene and tranquil mature gardens in the grounds of the 1711 Rectory building. There are three separate rental properties available each finished to a very high standard and with their own private garden or deck area. This is a perfect place to explore the picturesque Wicklow Mountains with lots of hillwalking and cycling routes on the doorstep. Lugnaquilla is only 5 km away and Glanmalore and Glandalough a short drive
We had a wonderfully relaxing stay here with our dog Olly who loved it too ❤️ it is a truly special place & so peaceful, Harriet was a fab host & so welcoming 😊 we had a very tasty breakfast delivered to our door both mornings which we thoroughly enjoyed! The cottage was comfortable & had everything we needed in it, the grounds are beautiful & so well kept 🌳🌲🌼🌻🌺 Olly loved his walks around the gardens & he also loved meeting Axel 🐶 a very special place to stay that hopefully we will get to return to one day ❤️
Visited June 2022 Travelled as a couple
Written 15 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Clairemcg
4 contributions
A true gem !
We had the most fabulous stay at The Old Rectory. A tranquil hideaway, set in beautiful surroundings and being able to bring our dog was an added bonus! Fantastic hosts and our cottage was cosy & welcoming. There was even a holiday romance between our dog and the resident beauty Axel ❤️❤️
Visited September 2021 Travelled as a couple
Written 5 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
BooMurphy
15 contributions
Stunning location and friendly hosts
We spent two nights in one of their self contained, one bedroom dwellings. The facilities were excellent and once we got the fire going, the place warmed up quickly for cosy nights. Sofa bed was also comfortable. Axel, the family dog was super friendly and playful and the cats (3 of them!) were also very sociable. Overall, a great place to relax and getaway from a busy world.
Visited March 2018 Travelled with family
Written 31 March 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Julia Bauer
Dublin, Ireland106 contributions
Perfect stay
We spent the bank holiday weekend staying in the Old Rectory and had the most incredible experience. We were a group of four and stayed in one of the guest houses on the site. The family who run the old rectory were lovely and extremely accommodating. The house we stayed in was cosy and clean. It had a well equipped kitchen and nespresso machine which we took advantage of. The bedroom was lovely and the fold out bed was comfortable too. The grounds were beautiful and it was a brilliant location near to lots of amenities in the county. We would definitely stay again.
Visited October 2017 Travelled with friends
Written 28 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
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Map
Getting there
Dublin Airport
53.6 km
Restaurants
Casa Tapas Moores of Grangecon
7.3 km
The Dining Room at Rathsallagh
7 km
Grangecon Kitchen
7.4 km
An Lar Cafe
7.8 km
Attractions
Toomey’s Bar
2.7 km • Bars & Clubs
St. Mullin's Monastery
7 km • Religious Sites
Dunlavin Inn
7.7 km • Bars & Clubs
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 2 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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