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Directions
Woodlands Country House is ideally located in the
the county of Wexford in South East of Ireland, being just an hour from
Dublin, and 45 minutes from Rosslare. Situated between the towns of Gorey and
Arklow,
Just one hour from Dublin, and 45. minutes from the Port of
Rosslare Harbour. Situated between the Towns of Arklow and Gorey. Woodlands is
just 1. mile off the Main N11 route. Please come off at Exit 22 (Arklow --Gorey
bypass) take the sign for Gorey, and immediately after the roundabout you will
see the sign for Woodlands on your right (opposite the Fruit Farm) we are just
1. mile off, come straight up until you see the sign at the entrance. We look
forward to meeting you.
Airports
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Wexford
Welcome to Wexford the land of
laughter and music, of legend and romance, where we take life easy and the
warmth comes from the heart. Relax and let our famous hospitality wash over you
like a wave from the sea...........you are among friends here!
You are probably visiting our
site with the intention to visit Ireland to enjoy the beautiful countryside of
Ireland. Maybe you’re coming to search out your ancestral roots and to delve
into the rich culture of our country. Could it be that you are finally going to
play some of the world’s best golf courses or have you decided you want to catch
your own salmon with the help of the local gilly? Or could it be you’re coming
for the music, the pub-life and the ‘craic’, you want to have fun. Then again
you might want to take it easy and just relax.
Ireland is known as the 'Land
of a Thousand Welcomes' and Irish hospitality is legendary worldwide. Whether
you come for a short weekend break or a longer holiday, you are sure to bring
home cherished experiences and memories of the Emerald Isle.
The quality and beauty of the
landscape, clean beaches, unpolluted rivers and clean air makes Ireland a
premier destination for leisure and activity holidays. Explore the range of
activities on offer, from angling to golf and from rambling to horse riding.
The history and heritage of
Ireland stretches back into the impenetrable mists of pre-history, to a time
preceding the Pharaoh's ancient pyramids and Stonehenge in England. Ireland has
a particularly rich cultural heritage, especially in the areas of music and
literature, which are recognised to have played an enormous contribution
worldwide. So
be sure to experience some of the many cultural events that Ireland has to
offer. Starting here.. its just a click away!
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Air
Travel
Ireland
is easily accessible by air from anywhere in Europe and North America.
Ireland has nine international airports serving Britain, Europe and
North America. (There are nearly thirty smaller airports/airfields).
Advance booking of tickets is advised to get best prices, and especially
during holiday periods.
Ferry
Travel
Ireland is easily accessible by sea with regular ferry services
to and from Britain and seasonal services from France. Many services
are now operated with luxury high-speed craft. A number of ferries
also operate to the islands off the south, west and northern coasts
serving the island communities and visitors. Advance booking of
tickets is advised to get best prices, and especially during holiday
periods.
Rail
Mainline trains
run mainly to and from Dublin and Belfast along the east coast and
radially from Dublin to cities and main towns Ireland. Most have
a light refreshments service and some have a dining car and bar
service.
Dublin has its own electric rail transport system called DART (Dublin
Area Rapid Transit). This serves the coastal commuter belt around
Dublin from Bray on the South side to Howth and Malahide to the
North f the city.
Belfast and the East coast area is served by diesel trains operated
by Northern Ireland Railways.
Bus Services
Bus
Eireann and Ulsterbus operate an express bus network servicing all
the towns and cities and many villages. Most larger towns and all
cities have their own local suburban bus services. Private bus operators
also provide services to other areas not covered by the two national
carriers. Ask for any deals that may be available for day trips
and other excursions.
There
are excellent bus links from Dublin airport to the central bus station
and main hotels around the city.
Taxis
All
cities have regulated taxi services with controlled pricing and
specific standard extra charges. Hackney services also exist in
urban areas but more especially in more rural areas where fares
must be agreed in advance. In Northern Ireland there is also a similar
regulated system, but London Black Cabs also operate on a different
system. In Belfast some operate as normal taxis, while in Belfast
and Derry they can provide a minibus type service.
Driving
in Ireland
A sightseeing
trip by car is highly recommended to experience the stunning scenery
Ireland has to offer. Traffic on most roads is generally light but
can increase on holiday weekends, be sure to allow extra time if
travelling to Dublin / Dun Laoghaire ferry ports on the evening
of a public holiday. Traffic in Dublin and Belfast city centres,
especially during rush hours, can be particularly heavy. The quality
of roads can be variable in Ireland. Main roads are generally good
but caution is required on some country roads especially smaller
and remote routes. Roads in the city of Dublin are also of a variable
standard, some have 'pot holes' due to numerous cable and pipe laying
activities.
Drive
on the left hand side of the road and overtake to the right. General
speed limits are 60mph/97kmph in the Republic of Ireland, 55mph/88kmph
in Northern Ireland and 70mph/113kmph on all motorways. In towns
the limits are 30mph (48kmph) in towns unless otherwise indicated.
Vehicles towing a trailer must not exceed 50mph/80kmph. Make sure
your insurance covers driving in the Republic of Ireland and/or
Northern Ireland. Most driving licenses are sufficient for short
stays. Safety belts are required to be worn at all times. All new
vehicles are fitted with rear seatbelts which are also to be worn
at all times. Children under 12 may not travel in the front seats.
All motorcyclists
and passengers must wear crash helmets at all times.
Distances
in the Republic of Ireland are in kilometres unless otherwise indicated.
Some older signposts (usually black and white) use miles. All distances
in Northern Ireland are in miles.
Car Hire
Car Hire
firms are regulated by the Car Rental Council of Ireland and adhere
to its standards. On booking a car check the insurance arrangements
and any other conditions of hire, such as petrol arrangements, hire
periods. 'One Way' rentals, where you pick up at one location and
leave off at a different location, are also available from the major
firms for a surcharge.
Cycling
During the summer, cycling can be a
suburb way of getting around
and seeing the countryside for the more active. Ireland is quite
flat centrally, with the majority of mountains and hills located
towards the coasts, so cyclists can choose the type of terrain they
wish to tour. Raingear is always essential for those sudden downpours.
Bicycles are available for rental in most hostels, cities and towns.
Contact the local tourist information office for more details.
Parking
Parking is permitted on streets with no yellow line at the kerb.
A single yellow line means you cannot park at the times indicated.
Parking signs are a "P" with a blue background on a rectangular
sign in Northern Ireland, and a "P" with a white background
and red border on a circular sign in the Republic. In Northern Ireland
never park in Control Zones and always park in a safe place in the
cities. In large towns and cities 'clearways' and 'bus lanes' also
operate at peak times and other times specified on signs in the
areas.
Weather
Ireland enjoys a temperate climate, never too hot or too cold, but
we do have the odd shower, even in the summer months. During the
winter we may have icy conditions and even snow once or twice. The
following Regional weather forecasts are updated regularly during
the day, click the link if you require a detailed forecast for the
next few days.
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