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This friendly hotel has lovely views over the sea and estuary and offers good-value food. It is a good base for visits to Waterford, Cashel, Cork City and Cobh. Walter Raleigh Hotel is between Waterford and Cork Airport, 40 minutes from Cork Harbour. Enjoy real Irish hospitality in a town beside a Blue Flag beach, where there are facilities for children and for adults. Parkview Restaurant offers a traditional table d'hôte menu, or you can dine in the popular bar. The hotel can host Civil Registry marriages. (more...)

Situated in Youghal’s historic town centre, The Old Imperial Hotel offers secure parking and a modern Irish restaurant just 35 minutes from Cork city. The Old Imperial is within walking distance of Youghal’s attractions, including the blue flag sandy beach, Aquatrek boating centre and the Youghal Heritage Centre. The on-site Coachouse Restaurant serves a wide range of dishes, and guests have a choice of 2 bars for light meals and beverages. The Old Imperial also offers full room service and traditional Irish breakfasts. The historic building is a converted coaching inn, and features a small beer garden. All rooms are en suite and include a vanity area and work station. (more...)

On the beautiful seafront at Redbarn Beach, Quality Hotel Youghal offer spacious 2-bedroom self-catering apartments, with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Cork city is only 30 minutes' drive away. Each Youghal apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, with washer/dryer, microwave and cooker. Some apartments have striking sea views and a balcony. On site, the leisure centre features a spa, a heated swimming pool, a modern gym and a jacuzzi. There is also a sauna, a steam room and a crèche. Lannigans Youghal restaurant serves international cuisine, overlooking the stunning Atlantic Ocean. The modern Coast Bar offers live entertainment, and beautiful views. Children’s activities at Quality Youghal Hotel include evening cinema, and a kid’s camp with swimming games, rugby and arts/crafts. There is also a child-minding service. (more...)

The Quality Hotel is located alongside East County Cork’s Blue Flag Red Barn Beach, in Youghal. It has an indoor pool, gym, spa and a restaurant with Atlantic views. The Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Youghal has offers rooms and apartments. They include en suite bathrooms with power showers and hairdryers. TVs and DVD players are also provided and some accommodation has sea views. Lannigans restaurant is an American-styled steakhouse, which also offers international dishes. The Coast Bar has an extensive bar menu, a wide range of drinks and cavery lunches. Club Vitae boasts a sauna, steam room and a jacuzzi. The La Spa Vitae offers a range of treatemnets and hydro-therapy bath. From the hotel you can walk along the beach to the town of Youghal, which is just 2 miles away. Tynte’s Castle is 2.5 miles away and free parking is available at the hotel. (more...)

These beachside holiday homes are a 5-minute drive from Youghal town centre and have free access to the Quality Hotel's facilities including the leisure centre, crèche and spa. The 3 or 4-bedroom houses feature a fully fitted kitchens and living/dining area with plenty of facilities. At the leisure centre there is a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes, spa treatments and more. Also on site is a playground overlooking the beach. The beach is very close by, and Fota Wildlife Park is a 30-minute drive away. Within the hotel complex there is a bar and restaurant, with entertainment in the bar every night in July and August. Children’s activities at Quality Youghal Hotel include evening cinema, and a kid’s camp with swimming games, rugby and arts/crafts. There is also a child-minding service. (more...)

Aherne's is a small, luxury hotel with a reputation for its warm welcome, luxury accommodation and outstanding food. Aherne's seafood restaurant is internationally renowned as a gourmet landmark and has a place in leading travel and food guides. Each luxurious and spacious room is individually decorated, furnished and equipped to a deluxe standard with crisp white linen. Run by the FitzGibbon family for 3 generations, Aherne's is on the beautiful south coast of Ireland in the historic port of Youghal. (more...)

Woodenbridge Lodge is nestled in the stunning countryside of South Wicklow’s Vale of Avoca. Set in landscaped gardens overlooking the Aughrim River, it offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Lodge is part of, and adjacent to, the Woodenbridge Hotel. Guests have use of its award-winning Redmond Restaurant, which serves international and Irish cuisine. The traditional Four Vales Bar has regular live music. Cooked Irish breakfasts are served daily. Rooms at the Woodenbridge Lodge all include TVs, hairdryers and works desks. Some rooms have balconies with countryside views. A safety deposit box is available for guests to use. The stunning Woodenbridge Golf Course is opposite the hotel. The coast at Arklow is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at Woodenbridge Lodge. (more...)

Established in 1608 and positioned in one of Ireland's most beautiful and scenic locations, Woodenbridge Hotel is the oldest hotel in Ireland and celebrated its 400th birthday in 2008. Nestled in the stunning Vale of Avoca, this family run hotel overlooks Woodenbridge Golf Club and boasts 2 award-winning restaurants and a lively traditional bar. The spacious, comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms rate among the highest standard accommodation in South Wicklow. Many rooms have balconies overlooking spectacular scenery in all directions. (more...)

Bordered by stunning coastline and surrounded by the Wicklow Mountains, the Grand Hotel is in the centre of Wicklow. With en suite rooms the Grand is 5-minutes from the beach Large rooms come complete with TVs, work desks and hair dryers. Ironing facilities are provided and free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel. There is also free parking. The Wynne’s restaurant serves traditional cuisine and a carvery on Sundays. The bar has a fine selection of ales, wines and whiskies, and has several real fires to relax in front of. The Grand Hotel is close to the harbour and hosts regular Regatta’s. There is also an impressive 22 golf courses within a 40-minute drive. Fabulous hill walking and countryside surrounds the Grand. (more...)

Set in tranquil woodland, Rockville provides family-run bed and breakfast accommodation, with free Wi-Fi. Wexford town centre is just 1 km away and rail links are nearby. All comfortable rooms have a TV and en suite facilities or a private bathroom. A full Irish breakfast is provided to guests. Rockville has a welcoming lounge and picturesque gardens. Wexford Golf Club is close by and there are blue flag beaches in the surrounding area. (more...)