Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Ireland

With a stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

Placed at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is surrounded by stunning Welsh landscape in a rural location, with no mobile phone signal - offering guests a break from technology. WiFi is offered in public areas. Tasty food including a freshly cooked breakfast is on offer in the comfortable dining area.

At over 360 metres above sea level, this former mountain lodge is ideally located for trails up Snowdon. Guests can also enjoy treks exploring the Snowdonia National Park and its many hills and mountains.

There is a dining room, and a kitchen for self-catering guests. The YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass also has its own bar and restaurant.

The town of Caernarfon with its famous Castle and the picturesque Welsh coastline can be reached in 20 minutes by car. The popular Snowdon Mountain Railway is found in Llanberis, just a 10-minute drive away.

Located in Castle Douglas, Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course is within a 5-minute drive of Cally Gardens and Mill on the Fleet. This golf hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Cardoness Castle and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mossyard Beach.

Located in Abergele, The Kinmel & Kinspa is within a 5-minute drive of Pensarn Beach and Abergele Golf Club. This spa hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Eryri National Park and 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Conwy Castle.

Set in Rhyl, 1.7 km from Rhyl Beach, Tracey and Brian's Caravan features accommodation with spa facilities, wellness packages and a steam room. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

This apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

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

Bodelwyddan Castle is 11 km from Tracey and Brian's Caravan, while Llandudno Pier is 37 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 87 km away.

With a stay at The Beaches Hotel and Spa in Prestatyn, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Prestatyn Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Offa's Dyke National Trail - Northern Terminus. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nova Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Beginning And End.

A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality.

Great care has been taken to preserve the unique character of this charming house, whilst every modern facility has been discretely installed for the comfort of today's discerning traveller, with easy access to the nearby Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The hotel offers a fully equipped leisure club with swimming pool, sauna and steam room, gym and in-house beauty therapist. All the en suite rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated to a standard one would expect from a 4-star hotel. The creation of additional bedrooms results in an excellent balance between old and new.

The new Martins Bar and Grill restaurant was voted Best Informal Dining Restaurant in Scotland at the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards in 2006.

When you stay at The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Irvine, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Western Gailes Golf Club and Irvine Beach. This golf hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Royal Troon Golf Club and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Prestwick Golf Club.

Situated in Kirkpatrick Durham, 17 km from Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club, Craigadam Country House Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Dumfries and County Golf Club.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the hotel.

Craigadam Country House Hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kirkpatrick Durham, like fishing and cycling.

Caerlaverock Castle is 32 km from Craigadam Country House Hotel, while Drumlanrig Castle is 39 km from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 83 km away.

Set in Rhayader, in a historic building, 5.5 km from Elan Valley, Vulcan Lodge Cottages is a holiday home with massage services and garden. Boasting a minimarket, this property also welcomes guests with a modern restaurant and a picnic area. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Offering mountain or garden views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a satellite flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player, wardrobe, a washing machine and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

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

The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star holiday home.

Brecon Cathedral is 42 km from the holiday home, while Clifford Castle is 48 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 126 km away.

• State-of-the-art spa
• 3 restaurants
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Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa has to be one of the number spa destinations in the UK. So if you’re looking for some pampering? Stop your search. The hotel’s nestled between Liverpool and Chester – around half an hour’s drive from both. But you won’t want to leave the hotel, thanks to its award-winning spa and first-rate dining options.

The pool in the spa sets the bar high – it’s inspired by Roman baths with its gold columns and tiled walls. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room, as well as a load of unique facilities that you won’t find in many hotel spas. We’re talking a snow room, a Himalayan salt wall, an infrared wall, and an experience shower with tropical rain, monsoon and cold waterfall settings. Outside, there’s a barrel sauna with scenic countryside views and a couple of hot tubs, surrounded by loungers.

For food, you’ve got the Lawns Grill for stuff like caviar, oysters and grilled meats. The Lounge for more relaxed fare, with sandwiches, sharing platters and mains, plus a cocktail happy hour. It lines up a terrace for al fresco wining and dining. And, finally, The Brasserie, in the health club, for brunch or tapas bites after a gym workout or spa treatment. The facilities list is rounded off with a gym, hair salon, make-up studio, nail bar and meeting rooms.

The 4-star Bayview Hotel is a fine manor house nestled on the Cliffside of the beautiful fishing village of Ballycotton, in South Ireland. It offers luxurious accommodation, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a fine restaurant.

The spacious rooms at the Bayview Hotel have stunning ocean views and feature crisp cotton bed linen and towels. Rooms also include satellite TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The Bayview has an award-winning chef and offers delicious Irish cuisine including fantastic fresh seafood.

The hotel has lovely gardens, which lead to miles of sandy beaches. There are 6 golf courses in the area and sea angling is available nearby.

Visit the Jameson Whiskey Centre or take a trip to Fota Island with its arboretum and wildlife park. Guests also have full use of the Leisure and Health Club facilities at the Garryvoe Hotel, close by.

The Bayview is also just 30-minute drive from Cork city centre.

Situated in the heart of the harbour town Kinsale, on Main Street, The Lemon Leaf Cafe Bar & Townhouse offers free WiFi, and features the Lemon Leaf Cafe on the ground floor.

Bedrooms at The Lemon Leaf Café Bar and Townhouse feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, and a TV.

Guests can purchase their breakfast daily in the Lemon Leaf Cafe, with a variety of options available. The Lemon Leaf Café Bar and Townhouse is located within a 5 minute walk to a number of shops and cafes, and is just a 2-minute walk from Kinsale Tourist Office.

Nearby you will find Desmond Castle, the town museum, golf courses and spectacular scenery and beaches. Cork is located 28 km from the guest house, and Cork Airport is 21 km away.

The boutique-style Benedicts is on Belfast's vibrant Golden Mile and has a very popular music bar, a restaurant and excellent, stylish rooms.

Bedrooms have free Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding and wide-screen TVs with Freeview.

Located at Shaftsbury Square, the cosmopolitan hotel is a 5-minute walk from Queens University and the Botanical Gardens. The main shopping area is a 10-minute walk.

The award-winning music bar serves food from 12:00 to 14:30 and hosts live bands during the week and local DJs at weekends. There is an alfresco smoking area. For more formal dining, the first-floor restaurant offers a fine fusion of Asian and European cuisine, with Irish favourites and special promotions.

With beautiful views over Rosscarbery Bay, this West Cork hotel has a pool, gym. Located in Rosscarbery town, it is a 10-minute drive from Clonakilty.

The leisure centre at Celtic Ross also offers a baby pool, bubble pool, steam room and sauna, which are free to use. The kids club is open during all school holidays and is free to residents.

Skibbereen & West Carbery Golf Club, which is 20 minutes' drive away.

Eat and drink in the cosy Kingfisher Bar, and capture bay views in the conservatory lounge. The Kingfisher Bistro serves breakfast and dinner.

Many rooms at Celtic Ross Conference and Leisure Centre have bay views.

Located on the N71 the hotel is one hour from Cork Airport, Ringaskiddy ferry terminal and is ideal for exploring West Cork. Water sports, fishing, dolphin watching and beaches are all nearby.

Housed in a historic building, Salt Marsh Apartment provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi in Tywyn, 1.1 km from Tywyn Beach. The property features mountain views, and is 6 km from Aberdovey Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.7 km from Castell y Bere.

The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

At the property, there is an on-site modern restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options.

For guests with children, the apartment features a baby safety gate.

IXORA Hotel & Spa Snowdonia features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Conwy. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Llandudno Pier.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Guests at IXORA Hotel & Spa Snowdonia will be able to enjoy activities in and around Conwy, like hiking and cycling.

There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Snowdon is 32 km from the accommodation, while Bodelwyddan Castle is 36 km away.

Situated in Llanarth and with Aberystwyth Golf Club reachable within 34 km, Llanina Arms features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 36 km from Clarach Bay, 23 km from Cilgerran Castle and 26 km from Saron Golf Course. The hotel has family rooms.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Llanina Arms the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel.

Cardigan Castle is 29 km from Llanina Arms, while Aberystwyth Castle is 33 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 141 km away.

With views of Cork city and the harbour, the The Address Cork is situated 1 km from central Cork on Military Hill in the historic area of St Lukes. It has a 24-hour reception. Guests can enjoy satellite TV in the spacious bedrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is free onsite parking subject to availability.

The Address Cork's classic rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Many feature high ceilings and many original 19th century features. Some rooms boast impressive balconies with views over Cork.

At NORTH we offer elevated casual dining using the best of Ireland’s local produce, with signature contemporary dishes and bold flavours with a focus on sustainability, seasonality and locality. Featuring vibrant seating, soft ambient lighting and a striking bar to expertly serve up classic cocktails and innovative drink creations. Whether it is an intimate gathering, lunch or dinner with family and friends. We’re here to make each and every visit a memorable experience from the delicious food you eat and drinks you sip, to the friendly atmosphere.

The Address Cork is ideal for exploring Cork's many tourist attractions, including Blarney Castle, Cork City Opera House, and the shopping district of Market Lane. Cork centre’s bustling shops are a 15-minute walk away. The famous English Market is 20 minutes away on foot and University College Cork is a 10-minute drive. Cork Airport is just 7 km away.

In the heart of Cork, The Address Cork is within a 5-minute drive of Bells of Shandon and Cork City Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from English Market and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral.