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WoodvilleBed & Breakfast · Bray

Explore from Woodville

The sea, the hills and Wicklow on your doorstep.

Use Woodville as your quiet base for days along the Bray coast, among historic gardens and deeper into the Wicklow landscape.

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Ireland’s garden county

Choose a different kind of day, every day.

Start with sea air on Bray Promenade, climb for a wider view, wander one of Wicklow’s great estates or follow the mountain road towards Glendalough.

Woodville sits in a peaceful woodland setting on Ballywaltrim Lane, with Bray, Enniskerry and the N11 all within easy reach by car.

Bray Head rising above Bray beach and the Irish Sea
Bray Head & beach · County Wicklow
01 · Coast

Bray Seafront & Head

Sea air and a view worth the climb.

Stroll the Victorian promenade, pause at one of the seafront cafés and look south towards the distinctive outline of Bray Head.

The Bray Head Loop rewards walkers with wide views over the town, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. Check local route notices before setting out.

Plan a visit to Bray Seafront
Powerscourt House overlooking its formal gardens
Powerscourt House & Gardens · Enniskerry
02 · Gardens

Powerscourt Estate

Grand gardens beneath the mountains.

Explore formal terraces, ornamental lakes and woodland walks with the Sugar Loaf and Wicklow Mountains shaping the horizon.

Powerscourt House and Gardens is near Enniskerry, making it an easy centrepiece for a day exploring North Wicklow.

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Killruddery House reflected in its pond and framed by wildflowers
Killruddery House & Gardens · Bray
03 · Heritage

Killruddery House & Gardens

Centuries of Wicklow history, close to Bray.

Discover one of Ireland’s great historic houses, with formal gardens, wooded walks and seasonal events in a remarkable estate setting.

Killruddery is one of Woodville’s closest major attractions and pairs naturally with time on the Bray seafront.

Explore Killruddery
Upper Lake in the Glendalough valley and Wicklow Mountains
Upper Lake · Glendalough
04 · Mountains

Glendalough

Two lakes, mountain trails and an ancient valley.

Follow the road into the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough, renowned for its monastic history, still waters and walking routes.

Give yourself time to explore the valley and choose a walk suited to the weather, daylight and your experience.

Discover Glendalough

One easy day

A Bray & Wicklow rhythm.

No rush, no rigid schedule—just a simple way to make the most of Woodville’s location.

MorningWalk Bray Promenade

Start beside the sea, with coffee and an unhurried stroll along the seafront.

AfternoonWander Powerscourt

Head to Enniskerry for gardens, mountain views and time at the estate.

EveningDine in Bray

Return to Bray for dinner, then come back to the quiet of Woodville.

Also within reach

More to see around Woodville.

  • 01
    Enniskerry village

    A picturesque Wicklow village close to Powerscourt.

  • 02
    Avoca Handweavers

    Irish craft, food and colourful heritage.

  • 03
    Golf & outdoor pursuits

    Walking, cycling, horse riding and golf around North Wicklow.

  • 04
    Dublin by DART

    Leave the car near Bray station and travel into the city by rail.

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Explore photo credits

Bray Head & beach: David Kernan, CC BY 4.0.

Powerscourt House & Gardens: Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Killruddery House: AnaGreysStones, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Glendalough Upper Lake: J.-H. Janßen, CC BY-SA 3.0. Images resized and converted to WebP for this website.

Your Bray base

Plan the days. Woodville will take care of the stay.

Call directly to check your preferred dates.

087 389 0484
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