Any parent worried about the weather when deciding whether to holiday in Ireland, should consider the growing number of hotels that have opted to specialise in family holidays. This year, our Family Friendly Hotel Award goes to ever-popular West Cork, where many happy families vote with their feet by heading back to the this hotel, every year.
And no wonder - this exceptionally family-friendly hotel on the edge of Clonakilty town is just the kind of place to holiday with kids. There’s masses to do and visit nearby, including the West Cork Model Railway Village which has an old-style train that picks people up at the hotel en route to exploring Clonakilty and nearby Inchydoney (where there’s a blue flag beach).
Large family and interconnecting rooms all have direct dial telephone, TV, tea/ coffee making facilities and 17 extra spacious executive family rooms were recently added, each with a double and 2 single beds. This very family-focused hotel also has 20 two-bedroom suites and five holiday homes
Fantastic on-site facilities have always been a big attrraction here and they got even better recently, with new choices added, including a Jungle Gym area (over 2 levels, with a toddler area and one for 4-12yrs) and also a Teen Zone (with Xboxes, Playstations, air hockey etc). In summer and all mid-term breaks a Kids Kamp offers masses of activities for 5-14 year-olds, mainly held outdoors if possible.
Fun for kids and relaxing for parents – accommodation is recently refurbished and Clonakilty’s on the doorstep for evenings too. Just what’s wanted for families.
Rooms 96 (all en-suite, 29 family rooms, 17 executive rooms, 20 suites, 45 ground floor, 2 for disabled). B&B from €89 pps, ss €25. Lift, children welcome (under 4 yrs stay free in parents room, free cot, baby sitting service, play room, play ground, creche, kids club). Leisure centre (fitness room, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room), massage & beauty treatments, cinema. Closed 25/26 Dec. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
