The Landscape That Holds It All

A Place to Breathe, Once Again

Glendalough House is more than a location, it is a quiet force in the experience. Rolling parkland, woodland, water and mountain air create the conditions people often struggle to find elsewhere: space, perspective, and the feeling of being able to breathe again.

The property is set in 1,480 acres comprising approximately 870 acres of grassland and parkland, 250 acres of deciduous and coniferous forests and 360 of moorlands. At 2,100ft, Scarr Mountain sits within the western-most reaches of the property, surrounded on three sides by the Wicklow Mountains National Park. A natural spring feeds various waterways about the grounds and is the source of Anam Kara Wellness hydration.

An Estate of Rare Beauty

Through Woodland, Water and Time

Approached by a mature tree-lined 1,2km drive and built between the late 17th and 19th centuries, the Main House and immediate amenities lie secluded within parkland and surrounded by acres of lawns, garden and a 7.5-acre water garden, famed for its variety of rare plant, bush and tree species.

The eastern-most reach of the property is boarded by 3.5km of the Avonmore River, by which a riverside trail, The Rides, winds its way into Childer’s Wood, site of such features as Excalibur, the Vikings, Wednesday and Ella Enchanted, and into 28km of tracks and trails that wing their way around the property and onto the Wicklow Way and Wicklow Mountains National Park.

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Our Founder Invites You To...

Explore the water gardens. Walk and run freely along the banks of River Avonmore and through the majestic oak forest. Meditate and reflect in the company of rare wildlife, especially the deer who reside upon the estate. Or simply breath, whilst taking in views of the lake, fields and surrounding parkland.

"During the Lockdown years, my husband and I spent many days walking and running along a stunning 8km trail, much of which follows the river. We hiked Scarr Mountain and often picnicked, absorbing the expanse of Wicklow Mountains National Park and beyond. It was during these moments that I truly connected to the land and our ultimate healer, nature."

The Landscape Behind the Experience:

  • Curated moments in nature immersion, woven throughout the rhythm of the day.

  • Outdoor resets that feel premium and are intentionally designed to restore both clarity and calm.

  • A destination setting that elevates overall wellbeing with discretion and presence.

For Corporate & Partner Programmes

For hotels, tourism bodies and event managers, the estate creates true destination value; experiences that feel authentic, beautifully held and quietly unforgettable.

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