Ballyknocken House
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Ballyknocken House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star guest house in Glenealy, on the Wicklow coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 7 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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Claim this listingStaying in Glenealy
A small, wooded village in the Wicklow foothills, tucked between the county town and the Vale of Avoca.
Glenealy sits in a valley of conifer and broadleaf woodland overlooked by Carrig Mountain, about 8km west of Wicklow town on the R752 towards Rathdrum. It grew up around an early monastic site founded by St Enan, a contemporary of St Kevin of Glendalough, and its current church, a French Gothic building with a large rose window, dates from 1868 after Cromwell’s forces burned the original in 1649.
A B&B here suits travellers who want a quiet rural base with the Wicklow coast and the Wicklow Mountains both within easy reach. Wicklow town’s harbour and beaches are a short drive east, while Rathdrum, with Avondale House and Forest Park, and the Vale of Avoca lie just to the south.
Things to do near Ballyknocken House
St Joseph’s Church
Rebuilt in 1868 in French Gothic style, the parish church has a large spoked rose window and is considered one of the finer examples of the style in the county, standing on a site with monastic roots going back centuries.
Woodland walking
Trails rise directly from the village through conifer plantation and old broadleaf woodland of oak, hazel and holly on the slopes of Carrig Mountain, good for an easy walk without needing to drive anywhere first.
Close to Wicklow town and Rathdrum
Wicklow town’s harbour, coastline and shops are a short drive east, and Rathdrum, gateway to Avondale House and the Vale of Avoca, is close by to the south.
Getting to Glenealy
Glenealy is on the R752 about 8km west of Wicklow town, which sits on the N11/M11 Dublin to Wexford road. Wicklow town has a rail station on the Dublin to Rosslare line, and Dublin Airport is roughly an hour and a quarter north by car.
Booking Ballyknocken House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed guest house
Ballyknocken House holds a 4-star guest house rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Check availability at Ballyknocken House
Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Glenealy on the other end.
Ballyknocken House, common questions
Where is Ballyknocken House?
Ballyknocken House is at Ballyknocken House, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 X720). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Ballyknocken House?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Ballyknocken House have?
Ballyknocken House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star guest house under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 68 Google reviews.
Is there parking at Ballyknocken House?
Yes, parking is available. Confirm the details with the owner when you call, especially at busy times of year.
Is Ballyknocken House suitable for families?
Yes, Ballyknocken House is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Ballyknocken House have?
Ballyknocken House has 7 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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