Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

With a stay at Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel, you'll be just steps from Cashel Heritage Centre and Cashel Folk Village. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dominics Abbey and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saint Peter the Rock Cathedral.

Situated on just off Enniscrone’s Main Street, these holiday homes are right in the heart of the small seaside town. The sandy beach is less than 1 minutes’ walk away.

Both houses are an ideal base for a golfing holiday, with Enniscrone Golf Club just a 5-minute drive away.

Guests can explore the picturesque Killala Bay, fish from the pier, or take a boat trip to see the local dolphins. It is a 10-minute drive to Ballina, famous for its salmon fishing.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Cosy Countryside Log Cabin is situated in Kilkenny, 15 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 16 km from Kilkenny Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

The apartment specialises in a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.

For guests with children, Cosy Countryside Log Cabin provides an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Mount Juliet Golf Club is 20 km from the accommodation, while Carrigleade Golf Course is 41 km from the property.

Pebble Beach Holiday Home is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, 4 km from Lissadell House. Free WiFi and free private parking is available. Sligo is 17 km from the property.

A dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster can be found in the kitchen and there is a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Free toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and bed linen are provided.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including hiking, horse riding and snorkelling.

Benbulben is a 12 minute drive from Pebble Beach Holiday Home, while Mullaghmore is 17 minutes by car. Glencar waterfall is a 22 minute drive from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 72 km from the property.

Boasting garden views, Cuilcagh Luxury Studio provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 16 km from Killinagh Church. The 5-star apartment features inner courtyard views and is 16 km from Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Enniskillen, like walking tours. A children's playground is also available for guests at Cuilcagh Luxury Studio.

Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 28 km from the accommodation, while Drumlane Abbey is 41 km from the property. City of Derry Airport is 102 km away.

Located in Kilkenny (Lyrath), Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre is within a 5-minute drive of The Hub and Nowlan Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kilkenny Golf Club.

Offering a garden and garden view, Hazel Cottage 2 Bedroom is set in Louisburgh, 21 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre and 22 km from Westport Train Station. The property is around 39 km from Ballintubber Abbey, 39 km from Rockfleet Castle and 46 km from Partry House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Carrowmore Beach is less than 1 km away.

The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers a children's playground. A bicycle rental service is available at Hazel Cottage 2 Bedroom.

Kylemore Abbey is 47 km from the accommodation, while National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is 47 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 87 km from the property.

Set in Louisburgh and only less than 1 km from Carrowmore Beach, Wild Rowan Cottage - 2 Bedroom offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 22 km from Westport Train Station, 39 km from Ballintubber Abbey and 39 km from Rockfleet Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre.

This holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For guests with children, the holiday home features a children's playground. A bicycle rental service is available at Wild Rowan Cottage - 2 Bedroom.

Partry House is 46 km from the accommodation, while Kylemore Abbey is 47 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 87 km away.

Situated in Louisburgh and only less than 1 km from Carrowmore Beach, Daffodil Cottage 2 Bedroom features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1980, this holiday home is 22 km from Westport Train Station and 39 km from Ballintubber Abbey. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre.

This holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides a baby safety gate and a children's playground. A bicycle rental service is available at Daffodil Cottage 2 Bedroom.

Rockfleet Castle is 40 km from the accommodation, while National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is 46 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 75 km away.

Offering a garden and garden view, A Selection of Self Catering Holiday Homes at Kilcloon Cottages is located in Maynooth, 23 km from Hill of Tara and 25 km from Phoenix Park. This 4-star holiday home offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Certain units in the holiday home have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the holiday home, some units are soundproof.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Sightseeing tours are available near the property. A water park and outdoor play equipment are available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Trim Castle is 27 km from A Selection of Self Catering Holiday Homes at Kilcloon Cottages, while Dublin Zoo is 27 km away. Dublin Airport is 26 km from the property.

Boasting a garden and views of inner courtyard, Knockreagh Farm Cottages, Callan, Kilkenny is a holiday home situated in a historic building in Kilkenny, 14 km from Kilkenny Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, dishwasher, a kettle, a hot tub and a outdoor furniture. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with a toaster and kitchenware. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge.

The holiday home features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Kilkenny Railway Station is 16 km from Knockreagh Farm Cottages, Callan, Kilkenny, while Mount Juliet Golf Club is 16 km away.

Featuring garden views, Cooraclare apartment provides accommodation with a patio, around 42 km from Cliffs of Moher. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 49 km from Dromoland Golf Course.

The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, Cooraclare apartment offers a children's playground.

Dromoland Castle is 49 km from the accommodation, while The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is 40 km away. Shannon Airport is 61 km from the property.

Boasting free bikes, massage services and views of garden, Decoy Country Cottages is situated in Navan, 5.6 km from Hill of Tara. This 4-star country house provides a spa experience, with its wellness packages and spa centre. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. At the country house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof.

For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the country house offers a selection of packed lunches.

For guests with children, Decoy Country Cottages features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby.

Solstice Arts Centre is 11 km from the accommodation, while Navan Race Course is 14 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 36 km away.

Situated in Roundstone in the Galway County region and Alcock & Brown Memorial reachable within 19 km, Errisbeg House B&B features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 39 km from Kylemore Abbey and 35 km from Maam Cross. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Units are complete with a private bathroom, while some units at the bed and breakfast also boast a seating area.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Roundstone, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Ireland West Knock Airport is 124 km from the property.

Armada Lodge Seashore Holiday Apartment Sligo, a property with a garden and a tennis court, is situated in Grange, 19 km from Sligo County Museum, 19 km from Yeats Memorial Building, as well as 19 km from Sligo Abbey. The property is located 19 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 25 km from Parkes Castle and 25 km from Knocknarea. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Lissadell House.

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Activities such as cycling, fishing, hiking can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. The apartment has a sun terrace and a children's playground.

Donegal Golf Club is 40 km from Armada Lodge Seashore Holiday Apartment Sligo. Ireland West Knock Airport is 71 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, 43 Reidhlean Clifden Glen is located in Galway, 7 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial and 21 km from Kylemore Abbey. Featuring bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment. A bicycle rental service is available at 43 Reidhlean Clifden Glen.

Maam Cross is 33 km from the accommodation. Ireland West Knock Airport is 121 km away.

Set in Doonbeg and only 1.6 km from White Strand Beach, Doonbeg Holiday Cottages offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 47 km from Cliffs of Moher, 37 km from Loop Head Lighthouse and 46 km from The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Some units feature a fireplace. At the holiday home, units come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Kilkee Golf And Country Club is 11 km from the holiday home, while Carrigaholt Towerhouse is 23 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 67 km away.

Located in Clifden and only 6.9 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, 93 Clifden Glen Holiday Home provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features river and garden views, and is 32 km from Maam Cross. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Kylemore Abbey.

The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers outdoor play equipment. Guests at 93 Clifden Glen Holiday Home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Ireland West Knock Airport is 121 km away.

Located in Dún Ard in the Wicklow County region and Punchestown Racecourse reachable within 28 km, The Old Rectory Donard provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a fitness centre and free private parking. The property is around 28 km from The Curragh Racecourse, 29 km from Mount Wolseley (Golf) and 29 km from Riverbank Arts Centre. This 4-star apartment offers private entrance.

The units at the apartment complex are equipped with a seating area. Some accommodation includes a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bath. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Carlow Golf Club is 30 km from The Old Rectory Donard, while Naas Racecourse is 30 km away. Dublin Airport is 62 km from the property.

Set in Clifden in the Galway County region, Rosies features a balcony. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

This apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at Rosies will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clifden, like windsurfing. A children's playground is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Alcock & Brown Memorial is 4.7 km from Rosies, while Kylemore Abbey is 19 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 119 km from the property.