Birchdale House Greenane, Rathdrum Co. Wicklow, Ireland +353 (0)404 46061. FROM DUBLIN CITY OR DUN LAOGHAIRE FERRY PORT: Take the N11 (M11) South as far as Rathnew (mini roundabout). Take R752 to Rathdrum. Take the second right (at cross roads, with Public Park on right Motor Cycle garage on left). Travel 300 meters along Main Street. Take first left (after Bank of Ireland Railway Pub). Travel 800 meters to fork in road. Take left for Greenane. Turn right at sign for Birchdale House (and Glenmalure Golf Club). Birchdale House 200 meters on left (white walls with black capping at entrance). FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT: Take the M1 towards Dublin. Exit at Tallagh on to the N81 for Blessington. Go through Blessington. Travel approx. 11.5 Km (7 miles) south of Blessington to Hollywood (on your left-hand side). Turn Left through Hollywood. Travel to Laragh viea Wicklow Gap. Turn Right at Lynhams Pub towards Rathdrum. Travel 4 miles approx. Turn Right (at signs for 'Brook Lodge Hotel,' Greenane Farm Museum Maze). Travel 4 Km (2.5 miles) approx. (narrow country road). Travel 300/400 meters past Glenmalure Golf Club entrance (on your right). Birchdale House is on your right (entrance has white walls with black capping.). FROM THE SOUTH EAST OR ROSSLARE FERRY PORT. Take the N11 towards Dublin. Take the first exit in to Arklow Town. Take the road to Woodenbridge. Go through Woodenbridge towards Avoca and the Meetings (of the Waters). 1 Km past the Meetings, take a left to Ballinaclash. Go over the bridge and take an immediate right. Travel 0.5 Km to Y-junction and take the right leg. Travel 2.5 Km to a 4-way cross roads, and take right over Greenane Bridge. With M. Byrne's Pub on your left, you are travelling towards Rathdrum. Travel 0.5 Km to junction, see Birchdale BB finger Post Sign, and take left. Take the N7 towards Dublin. 5 Km past Kildare Town, Exit at the Curragh, towards Kilcullen. Travel to Ballymore Eustace, then to Hollywood. Take the Wicklow Gap Road to Glendalough/Laragh. Turn Right in Laragh towards Rathdrum. Turn right (at signs for 'Brook Lodge Hotel', Greenane Farm Museum Maze). Travel 4 Km (2.5 miles) approx. (narrow country road. Travel 300/400 meters past Glenmalure Golf Club entrance (on your right), Birchdale House is on your right (entrance has white walls with black capping).

Hill Walking: Wicklow Way, 5 Km. Greenane Farm Museam Maze. Ballykissangel, Avoca 13 Km. Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, 20 Km +353 (0)404 40116. Numerous Golf Clubs (Visit Web Site). Glenmalure Lodge, Drumgoff, 5Km +353 (0)404 46188. Jacobs Well, 5Km +353 (0)404 46282. Lucky Charm, (Chinese Take Away) 5Km +353 (0)404 43354. Avondale Restaurant, Rathdrum +353 (0)404 46137. Wicklow Heather, Laragh, 10Km +353 (0)404 45157. Strawberry Tree, Brook Lodge Hotel, 6Km +353 (0)404 36444. Woodenbridge Hotel, 15Km +353 (0)404 35146. Hunters Hotel, Rathnew 20Km +353 (0)404 40106. Tinakilly House Hotel, Rathnew 20Km +353 (0)404 69274. Glenart Castle +353 (0)404 31031. The Meetings +353 (0)404 35226. Glenmalure Lodge, Drumgoff (with live music) 5Km +353 (0)404 46188. Brook Lodge, 6Km (with live music) 6Km +353 (0)404 36444. Taxi (Suggested): Andy Burke +353 (0)87 2855406 N11 Cabs +353 (0)87 9561111 Aughrim Cabs +353 (0)402 36700. Car hire (Suggested): http://www.carhireireland.co.uk http://www.carhire3000.com http://www.Thrifty.co.uk

Birchdale House Tariffs (2005) Birchdale House is open all year round. Double Room, en suite.;35 Per Person Sharing (;45 Single Occupancy). Double Room or Twin Room sharing bathroom.;30 Per Person Sharing (;40 Single Occupancy). Groups and Long Stay rates are negotiable. *All Prices are in Euro. All major credit cards taken. Prices include Birchdale Breakfast and complimentary tea/coffee making facility in the Guest Living Room. **Other than in July and August, reductions apply to guests who book direct and stay for 2 or more consecutive nights. Please ask for details. MEALS Evening meals are not available, but can be arranged. Please ask for details.;6.00 Per Person. All Prices are in Euro. Check for use of credit cards. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES Guests' rooms will be available from 2:30pm on day of arrival, and should be vacated by 11:00am on day of departure. RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS A deposit of;30.00 per room or agreement to charge this amount to your credit card is required to secure a reservation. Our cancellation policy is as follows: In the event of cancellation being notified not less than 7 days in advance of arrival date there will be no charge; in the event of cancellation being notified not less than 48 hours, there will be a charge of 50% of the total cost; and in the event of cancellation being notified less than 48 hours, there will be a charge of 100% of the total cost. Above prices are current at January 2005 and subject to change without notice.

 Playground for children
 Credit cards accepted
 Heating
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Common room with a TV set