Oakville Lodge
About Oakville Lodge
Oakville Lodge is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Bray, on the Wicklow coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 4 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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A Victorian seaside town at the foot of Bray Head, with a long promenade, a DART line straight to Dublin, and the Wicklow Mountains rising behind it.
Bray has been a seaside resort since the railway reached it in the 1850s, and its long promenade, bandstand and run of Victorian guesthouses still show that heritage clearly. Bray Head rises straight up from the southern end of the seafront, and the town sits at the northern edge of County Wicklow, with the Dublin Mountains and suburbs just to the north and proper Wicklow scenery beginning almost immediately to the south.
For a B&B in Bray, that mix of seaside and mountains is the main draw. You can walk the length of the promenade in the morning, climb Bray Head for views over Dublin Bay in the afternoon, and still have easy access into Dublin city centre by train the same evening. Few towns on the east coast offer that combination of a proper beach walk and a fast, frequent rail link to a capital city.
It also makes a good base for exploring County Wicklow more widely. Powerscourt House and Gardens and the Wicklow Mountains National Park, including Glendalough, are both within about forty minutes, so a stay in Bray can anchor a few days of touring the "Garden of Ireland" without needing to move accommodation.
Beyond the town, the coastal path toward Greystones is one of the best-known walks on the east coast, following the cliffs above the railway line, though it is worth checking locally on access before setting out, as sections have closed periodically for safety works over the years. The looped walk up Bray Head itself, from the seafront to the stone cross at the summit, is the reliable alternative and offers much the same views over Dublin Bay and the Wicklow coast.
Things to do near Oakville Lodge
Bray Head
Rising directly above the southern end of the seafront, Bray Head can be climbed on a looped walking trail from the promenade, ending at a stone cross erected in 1950. The views take in Dublin Bay, the Wicklow coastline and, on a clear day, a good stretch of the Irish Sea.
The seafront and promenade
Bray’s long Victorian promenade runs the length of the seafront, past a bandstand, beach huts and a run of pubs and cafes with beer gardens facing the water. It is the natural spine of the town and an easy stroll whatever the weather.
The Cliff Walk toward Greystones
A well-known coastal walking route follows the cliffs south from Bray Head to Greystones, running above the Dublin to Rosslare railway line with sea views the whole way. Check locally on current access before setting out, as the path has been subject to periodic closures for safety works.
Greystones
A smaller, more modern seaside town a short train or DART ride south of Bray, Greystones has a working harbour, a marina and a strong reputation for its restaurants, making it a natural pairing with a stay in Bray.
Powerscourt House and Gardens
One of Ireland’s best-known country estates, with formal gardens, a waterfall and mountain views, Powerscourt sits about twenty minutes from Bray and is one of the most popular day trips for anyone based in the town.
The Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough
Glendalough’s early monastic site and lakes are about forty minutes from Bray by car, making the town a workable base for a day in the Wicklow Mountains National Park without needing to stay in the mountains themselves.
National Sea Life Bray
A small aquarium on the seafront gives a family-friendly option close to the promenade, a straightforward addition to a day spent mostly outdoors on the beach and Bray Head.
Getting to Bray
Bray is the southern terminus of Dublin’s DART line, so trains run directly into Dublin city centre in around forty minutes, making the town easy to reach without a car. It also sits just off the N11/M11, about forty minutes from Dublin city and a similar distance from Dublin Airport by road. Once in Bray, the seafront, Bray Head and the town centre are all within easy walking distance of each other.
Booking Oakville Lodge direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Oakville Lodge holds a 3-star b&b 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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Oakville Lodge, common questions
Where is Oakville Lodge?
Oakville Lodge is at Vevay Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 K184). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Oakville Lodge?
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 Oakville Lodge have?
Oakville Lodge is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 4 Google reviews.
How many rooms does Oakville Lodge have?
Oakville Lodge has 4 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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