A Few Days Break In Cork

Over Christmas we decided to get away for a small break. We booked two days away in Cork in two different hotels. We had a ball! We stayed in The Midleton Park Hotel the first night. This was on New Years Eve. This hotel is very family friendly. We all really enjoyed the heated pool, we used it twice, the day we arrived and the next morning before check out. The pool being heated is a lovely bonus, but the baby pool and outdoor hot tub were great too. On New Years Eve we met up with the other Countryside Mumsie Kerri, her fiancé Brian and their little man Sean for dinner in the hotel bar.  The staff were very good and accommodating with the children, lovely food and we all felt very welcome.

After dinner we went to the play zone with the children.  They could have stayed here much longer but bedtime was approaching and wind down had to start at some stage.

The next day we took off for Blarney.  We were booked to stay at The Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel. I had always passed this hotel but had never stopped so I was really looking forward to checking it out.  Now we usually always book hotels that have a swimming pool when going away with the girls for the entertainment value, but because Blarney Castle was a stone throw from the hotel we knew the girls would be kept busy. I adored this hotel. The large cafe/restaurant attached is lovely. We had our buffet and cooked breakfast here, the eggs benedict won't be forgotten. I loved browsing in the Woollen Mills shop next door to hotel. It had a fabulous array of Irish products and designs. I was in awe at the children's clothes, but after hitting the Next sale over the Christmas holidays my husband had to draw a line somewhere.

Check out the kids fashion;

Later that evening we ate at the bar, Denis had duck and I had salmon and it didn't disappoint. The girls liked the kids menu and the staff were very accommodating getting warm milk for Georgia. We were all happy!🍼 After dinner we went to the hotel lobby for a drink. The lobby is exquisite, decor is really tasteful with impressive modern artwork. The lobby was still decorated for Christmas which we loved.  The lobby can be experienced for vintage afternoon tea daily.  The next morning before checkout we walked to The Blarney Castle from the hotel. We climbed all the steps to the top and kissed the Blarney Stone.  The girls were abit disappointed they didn't meet the height restrictions to kiss the stone. I'd say Farrah would have given it a go if we held her by the ankles but they told her to come back when she's 8😀 The girls loved the castle and it's different rooms like the dungeon. They enjoyed walking around the grounds blowing their 'Frozen' bubbles. After climbing all the steps to the top of the castle, Georgia was really tired. She took a nap on my back in the Ergo baby carrier while I enjoyed walking the grounds with Farrah and Denis.

It was a nice getaway, it's just so easy when hotels are family friendly.  Next get away is Killarney!Do you know any family friendly hotels in Ireland? We would love to hear?

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Orla & Kerrixx