Irish Family Holidays + Family Friendly Holiday Cottages in Ireland (676 found)

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for our hand picked selection of Family Friendly Cottages

Dublin & the North East

Donegal

Mayo

Cork

Kerry

Galway

Wexford

As mothers ourselves, unlike other websites claiming to offer family friendly holiday cottages we wanted to ensure that when we state "family friendly" it really means family friendly holiday cottages to rent throughout Ireland.  Although we have over 1000 cottages, it is only selected properties to rent that fit into the exact criteria of Baby-friendly, Toddler-friendly & Child-friendly and Teen-Friendly. There are many properties that have cot and high chairs, but it is the extras that make the difference.  Would you not find it more relaxing to know that the garden was fully gated and enclosed or that there was a stairgate at the bottom and the top of the stairs?  Your teenager may be more willing to come along if the holiday cottage boasts a Wii or Playstation.  Little things make such a difference. 

To see all family-friendly cottages just click on an area of the map to the right to see them.

Ireland has some stunningly beautiful countryside and loads to do whatever the age range of your family. Family Cottage Holidays are the perfect way for you to unwind together.

The whole family will be welcome in Ireland and you'll enjoy the carefree pace of life. There are plenty of festivals, theatres, musical events and sporting occasions going on to keep everyone happy. Or you could entertain yourselves walking, cycling, swimming, sailing, fishing, learning to surf at Surf Camp or just enjoying "the craic".

Family Friendly Cottages in Ireland

See which ones suit your family the best…
If you do not need all these facilities just widen your search to look at all our properties.

Baby Friendly Cottages In Ireland  (for children up to 12 months old) there are many properties that claim to baby friendly with cot and highchairs, but our baby bolt holes have much more than that.

• Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgates at TOP and BOTTOM of stairs
• Colour TV
• Satellite channels or DVD player
• Range of children’s DVDs (U rated)
• Microwave

Baby & Child Friendly Cottages in Ireland  (for children from 1 to teens) as baby friendly with the addition of "peace of mind extras" like an enclosed and gated garden:

• Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate at TOP and BOTTOM of stairs
• Colour TV
• 2nd colour TV or Satellite channels or DVD player
• Range of children’s DVDs (U, PG rated)
• Microwave
• Fully enclosed and gated garden or grounds
• Some external play facilities (no sand pits)
• Selection of books, board games and puzzles
• Plastic beakers and plates in addition to normal crockery
• Detailed selection of information about local attractions and facilities
• Coastal properties will have a selection of buckets and spades

Teenage Friendly Cottages in Ireland - all the above Child facilities with the addition of:

• Playstation or Wii console, with two controllers,
• a small range of games (This should able to be connected to, the second colour TV)

Top 10 Things to do on an Irish Family Holiday

South Coast of Ireland

1. Fota Wildlife Park, Cork - Cheetah, Kangaroo, Seals and Giraffe - the whole family will love it
2. Kiss the Blarney Stone - get the gift of the gab
3. Ring of Kerry - Amazing countryside if you can avoid the coaches

West Coast of Ireland 

1. Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare - Stunning cliffs rising out of the Atlantic Ocean
2. Bunratty Castle & Folkpark, Co. Clare - don't forget the Medieval Banquet
3. Splashworld indoor slides and pool, Kilkee, Co. Clare
4. Truoe Pet  Leisure and Pet Farm, Co. Galway
5. Seaworld Aquarium, Salthill, Co. Galway

North and North West Coasts of Ireland

1. Guinness Brewery Museum - ok not ideal for kids but interesting all the same
2. Giants Causeway, Co Antrim - Astounding natural phenomenon
3. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Co Antrim - faint hearted or not a must

East Coast of Ireland

1. Trinity College, Dublin - Seeing the Book of Kells - Truly Historic
2. Wicklow Mountains National Park - Great Walks and lovely waterfalls
3. Newgrange, Co. Meath - Prehistoric Monument older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. Awe inspiring!

Family Self Catering Holiday Accommodation

Just have a look at our family self catering holiday cottages (click on the corresponding area on the map) or click on a region below.