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Parkview Hotel
This family-friendly Newtownmountkennedy hotel is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Druids Glen Golf Club and National Garden Exhibition Center. ...
from £51 per night for 2 guests
Parkview Hotel£51
Grand Wicklow
Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wicklow's Historic Gaol and Black Castle. Wicklow Golf Club is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
from £111 per night for 2 guests
Grand Wicklow£111
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort
Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 0 mi (0.1 km) from Druids Glen Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of National Garden Exhibition Center and Glenroe ...
from £143 per night for 2 guests
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort£143
Glen na Smole
Situated in Wicklow, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wicklow's Historic Gaol, Black Castle and Wicklow Golf Club. Mount Usher Gardens and Blainroe ...
from £60 per night for 2 guests
Glen na Smole£60
The Glenview Hotel And Leisure Club
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bray Golf Club, Glenroe Open Farm, and National Garden Exhibition Center. Bray ...
from £80 per night for 2 guests
The Glenview Hotel And Leisure Club£80
Tudor Lodge
Situated on the riverfront, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Glendalough Tower, Glendalough Cathedral and St. Kevin's Church. Lower Lake and Upper ...
from £77 per night for 2 guests
Tudor Lodge£77
Halpins Townhouse Bed & Breakfast
Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Wicklow's Historic Gaol and Black Castle. Wicklow Golf Club is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
from £52 per night for 2 guests
Halpins Townhouse Bed & Breakfast£52
Ballinclea House
Situated in Brittas Bay, this agritourism property is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Brittas Bay Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens and Mottee ...
from £72 per night for 2 guests
Ballinclea House£72
The Meetings
Situated in Avoca, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Avoca Mines, Mottee Stone and Mill at Avoca Village. Avondale House is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) ...
from £53 per night for 2 guests
The Meetings£53
Bracken B&B
Situated in the mountains, this country house is within 3 miles (5 km) of Glendalough Tower, Glendalough Cathedral and St. Kevin's Church. Lower Lake is 2.9 ...
from £52 per night for 2 guests
Bracken B&B£52Pocket Guide: Black Castle Black Castle Hotels
The dramatic and evocative ruins of Black Castle perch on a rugged, rocky promontory that overlooks the encroaching sea. They are a forgotten gem of Ireland and well worth a visit. Those staying in hotels in the town of Wicklow itself will be able to take an easy stroll to see the remaining ruins, but visitors in hotels anywhere in the county will find the castle just a short, but very worthwhile, drive away.
The ancient castle of Wicklow Town is separated from the mainland by a large artificial fosse. Its precise twists and turns of ownership and construction have been lost in the mists of time but it is possible to delineate the main parts of its history.
Black Castle’s History
The date of its construction is uncertain but it is believed to have been built by an ancestor to the Earls of Kildare. The castle was once a formidable presence and central to the protection and development of Wicklow.
Glance around when you visit and you will see how the low-lying nature of the coast north of the castle left the area open to invasion. For this reason control of the castle became key to controlling the immediate surrounding area.
The mountains of Wicklow, which are now a main reason to visit to enjoy peaceful walks, were once home to marauding indigenous clans who descended regularly to attack the castle and its Norman occupants and later its English keepers.
The castle’s decay began in the 17th Century and time has certainly taken its toll. Today, very little remains of it: there are just a few small, forlorn wall fragments but they make an evocative image and breathtaking sight. There is a fine vantage-point for views over the town and the northern coast of Wicklow from the ruins.
Hotels for Black Castle
You can find a range of hotels in Wicklow itself that place you on the doorstep of the ruins. You can easily walk to the Black Castle from Wicklow Town Main Street by turning onto the South Quay and walking up the hill. From here you will soon see the ruins just beyond the large cannons.
You may, however, prefer to get away from it all and base yourself in one of the many hotels situated in the delightful countryside of County Wicklow that still place attractions such as Black Castle within easy reach.
Within County Wicklow you can find everything from luxury hotels to great value two star accommodation. For those with a love of sport there are hotels with golf courses in their grounds and for those with a love of animals you will not struggle to find a pet-friendly hotel. Romantic hotels suitable for couples looking to enjoy the beautiful countryside offer privacy and tranquillity whilst family-friendly hotels offer larger rooms and often have a play area outside.
Wherever you want to stay in County Wicklow you can find great deals on your accommodation with Expedia.
Destinations near Wicklow
- Wicklow Golf Club Hotels
- Wicklow Gaol Hotels
- Blainroe Golf Club Hotels
- Glendalough Visitor Centre Hotels
- Brittas Bay Beach Hotels
- Avoca Mines Hotels
- Avondale House Hotels
- Charlesland Golf Club Hotels
- Wicklow's Historic Gaol Hotels
- Lough Dan Hotels
- Druids Glen Golf Club Hotels
- The European Club Hotels
- Mount Usher Gardens Hotels
- Glen of the Downs Golf Club Hotels
- Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens Hotels
- Greenan Farm Museum and Maze Hotels
- Polo Wicklow Hotels
- Glenroe Open Farm Hotels
- Hilltop Shooting Club Hotels
- The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Hotels
