Holiday Cottages in
Avoca, County Wicklow,
Ireland
Self Catering
holiday home accommodation in Avoca
Avoca is situated on
the River Avoca and was once known as Newbridge. It
subsequently became known as Ovoca, and then in Victorian
times as Avoca. Ptolemy mentions the river Obhoca on his
early map of Ireland. The official name of the village is
now Avoca in English and Abhóca in Irish. None of the other
names are used today.
Avoca is the village where the
BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed. In 1966, Avoca was one
of the locations used in the film "Jules Verne's Rocket to
the Moon".
The Avoca area has been
associated with its famous copper mines for many years and
the valley has been immortalised by Thomas Moore in the
famous song The Meeting of the Waters.
Alora
- Avoca -
County Wicklow Set
high on a hill overlooking the tree-covered Vale of Avoca,
Alora is a luxury 4 star self-catering apartment with the
highest standard accommodation and furnishings in lovely
surroundings. The gardens and patio provide space to
relax in the mountain air amidst romantic scenery.
1 bedroom
(sleeps 2)
The Barn
- Avoca -
County Wicklow
The
unique feature of The Barn is its magnificent setting, with
an unobstructed view of Arklow Bay and the Coastline.
It has its own private deck area and large lounge with open
fire. This cottage is one of seven available to rent on the
grounds of Sheepwalk House.
2 bedrooms
(sleeps 4)
