Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Located in Newcastle, Cherryhill Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Murlough National Nature Reserve and Newcastle Beach. This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tollymore Forest Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork, you'll be centrally located in Cork, steps from Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cork Opera House and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cork City Hall.

Fairhaven Hotel is in the centre of town and 5 minutes from the central promenade. It is ideal for clubs, Blackpool Tower, the Winter Gardens, theatres and the shopping centre.

The warm and friendly hotel is a short walk from the beach.

The modern Waterview Deluxe Apartments are set on Barrow-on-Furness’ waterfront, less than a mile from the Dock Museum and town centre. The apartments opened in March 2014, and feature free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Each modern apartment at Waterview has stylish décor and a lounge with a TV and a sofa. There is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, hob, oven and a washing machine.

Pubs and restaurants can be found in the surrounding area.

The nearest beaches and a coastal golf club can be found within 2 miles of the apartments. North Walney Nature Reserve is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Waterview.

The beautiful Lake District can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Limited Free parking and Street parking is available.

In the centre of Kenmare, O’Donnabhains offers en suite bedrooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi. O’Donnabhain’s B&B has free parking and a gastro bar serving traditional cuisine.

Spacious bedrooms are unaffected by noise as they are away from the street and bar area. Rooms feature telephones, hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities.

Fine food includes fresh fish caught from Castletownbere and Kenmare Mussels. Cooked breakfasts are served daily and there is an outside dining area.

The traditional bar has regular live Irish music in the high season. It also has a good selection of local ales, wines and spirits.

Kenmare Golf Club is less than a 10-minute walk from O’Donnabhain’s. Moll’s Gap and Gleninchaquin Park are a 10-minute drive away.

With a stay at Seaview House Bed & Breakfast in Larne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Port of Larne and Larne Leisure Centre. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from McIlwaine Fine Art and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Olderfleet Castle.

With a stay at Robin Hill House in Cobh, you'll be 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cobh Cathedral and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Blackrock Castle. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Cork Opera House and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Cork City Hall.

Located in Stranraer, 600 metres from Stranraer Beach, Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has lake and garden views. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with sea views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 87 km away.

Located in Cloghane, O'Connors Guesthouse is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Brandon Point and Sandy Bay Beach. This golf guest house is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Barracks Heritage Centre and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Castlegregory Golf Club.

With a stay at Danescourt Lodge in Blackpool (South Shore), you'll be steps from South Pier and 3 minutes by foot from Sandcastle Waterpark. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bloomfield Road Stadium.

With a stay at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant in Castlemaine, you'll be 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. John's Parish and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Aqua Dome. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Kerry County Museum and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Caragh Lake.

With a stay at The Almeria in Blackpool (Blackpool Town Center), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Winter Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Blackpool Tower. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

When you stay at Alaind Lodges in Castlecove, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Sneem Church and The Way the Fairies Went. This guest house is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Blueberry Hill Farm and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Parknasilla Golf Club.

With a stay at Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel in Londonderry, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Derry City Walls and Campsie Karting Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Enagh Lough and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale.

With a stay at Bishop's Gate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Londonderry, steps from Derry City Walls and Walled City. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Masonic Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Columb's Cathedral.

Located in Craigavon, Banoge House is a 2-minute drive from Scarva Visitor Centre and 8 minutes from Dromore Leisure Centre. This guest house is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Lurgan Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Solitude Park.

Located in Dalbeattie, The Birchtree Hotel is a 4-minute drive from 7stanes - Dalbeattie and 8 minutes from Kippford Beach. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Colvend Golf Club and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Rockcliffe Beach.

With a stay at Portclew House in Pembroke, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Freshwater East Beach. This guest house is 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from Tenby Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lamphey Bishop's Palace.

Located in Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Blackcraig Wood and Newton Stewart Golf Club. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from 7stanes - Kirroughtree and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Wigtown Square.

With a stay at Coed-Y-Fron Guest House in Betws-Y-Coed, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Eryri National Park Visitor Centre. This hotel is 23 mi (37.1 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lledr Valley.