This was one of my favorite places I have stayed in Ireland. I stayed in a cillin by myself for a week. It was the perfect setting to destress. The sisters couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful, though they were never intrusive. The cillins are not fancy but they are very clean, comfortable, cozy. Mine was basically one big... More

This was one of the highlights of our whirlwind European tour. It gave us a chance to step outside our crazy schedule and relax and reflect for a couple days. The stone cillins were wonderful, particularly enjoyed the fireplace in November, the atmosphere fit in perfectly with the nearby monastic site of Glendalough and Sister Kathleen could not have been... More

I have now stayed twice at Glendalough Hermitage on personal retreat and will do so again. Communicating by e-mail with Margaret in the Parish office to book my stays has been nothing but a pleasure. Even more was the opportunity to meet her and share some conversation once I had arrived. The Hermitages (cillins) are ideally situated. The grounds of... More

The Hermitage is a series of stone cabins owned by St. Kevin's Parish in Laragh, one mile from the Glendalough monastic site. It is a Catholic parish, with many prayer facilities available to you, but the pparish does not coerce you into any religious activities. If you ask about prayer opportunities, the sisters will be most happy to assist you.... More