Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge
Arklow
Established in 1608, Woodenbridge Hotel in Wicklow is the oldest hotel in Ireland and has 29 well-appointed bedrooms in the main hotel building. 10 of these rooms where recently refurbished. Some rooms feature balconies with breath-taking views of the Woodenbridge Golf Course, while other rooms have views out over the Vale of Avoca. The interior is a perfect blend of old & new. The newly refurbished Goldmines Bar is a modern welcoming space and blends perfectly with the Victorian decor in the main lobby. Directly across the road from the Woodenbridge Hotel lies the Lodge at Woodenbridge our sister Property. The Lodge was built in 2004 and sits in beautifully landscaped gardens on the bank of the Aughrim river. The Lodge at Woodenbridge has 40 en-suite bedrooms and guests can enjoy the facilities of the Woodenbridge Hotel, but is away from all the hustle and bustle. 20 of the rooms have their own balconies.
Dublin Airport
95km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
2°C - 21°C
Cost of a Beer:
£6.80
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£95
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About The Area
Arklow sits on Ireland’s east coast in County Wicklow, often referred to as the “Garden of Ireland.” Positioned between Dublin and Wexford, it offers golfers a scenic coastal base with access to traditional Irish links and dramatic inland landscapes. It’s a destination that combines authentic seaside golf with rolling hills and historic estates.
The town’s headline venue is Arklow Golf Club, a classic links layout founded in 1927. Set directly along the Irish Sea, the course features natural dunes, fast-running fairways and greens that demand careful distance control. Wind is a constant factor, shaping strategy and rewarding low, controlled ball flights. The routing flows seamlessly through unspoilt terrain, delivering a pure and traditional Irish links experience. Within easy reach lies The European Club, consistently ranked among Ireland’s top courses and known for its towering dunes and championship challenge. Further north, Druids Glen Golf Resort provides a contrasting inland parkland test, famously dubbed the “Augusta of Europe.”
Golf in this part of Ireland is authentic and atmospheric — firm underfoot in peak season, wind-influenced and rarely overcrowded. The prime playing months are May through September, when daylight stretches long into the evening and links conditions are at their best.
Off the course, Arklow offers traditional Irish pubs, fresh seafood and relaxed harbour views. The Wicklow Mountains National Park provides scenic drives and hiking routes, while nearby Glendalough offers monastic ruins set among lakes and valleys. Dublin is just over an hour away for city dining and nightlife.
For golfers seeking genuine Irish links, dramatic coastal scenery and easy access from Dublin, Arklow delivers classic golf in a beautifully natural setting.
