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Summer Breaks at the Carrigaline Court Hotel!

For the best staycation in Ireland experience, visit Cork! Book direct through our official website for our exclusive offers and great value hotel deals

Visiting Cork during the summer is great fun and the opportunity to safely enjoy the city again is welcomed.

Looking for a family summer break with the kids in Cork? Make your next family holiday one you’ll never forget, situated at the gateway to both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East. We all look forward to the kids summer holiday getaways, with plenty of kid activities to do this summer in Cork ! As unlike previous years, there are a lot of concerns about sanitation and safety and the Carrigaline Court Hotel are pleased to tell you we have been working extremely hard to ensure our hotel provides a safe opportunity to enjoy the best summer holiday or summer weekend break in Cork. Don’t forget the two bank holidays we have and make a long weekend break away in Cork, with excellent offers for June bank holiday breaks and August bank holiday breaks!

Looking for a couples getaway in Cork? Look no further. Carrigaline offers the perfect opportunity for couples to unwind, go sightseeing and relax in some of our fantastic bars & restaurants this summer. Did you know that Cork is one of the best destinations, for couple breaks in Ireland! A romantic getaway to Cork is not complete unless you sample the local food, take a dip in one of the many beaches and take in the exuberant nightlife!

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The Carrigaline Court Hotel for the best Summer weekend breaks in Ireland

Situated in the bustling town of Carrigaline, Co. Cork, the 4-star Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre offers luxurious facilities of international standard to both business and leisure guests. Just 15 minutes’ drive south of Cork City. Ideal for those who wish to visit the Cork area with plenty of attractions and activities nearby.

Warm and inviting, offering many excellent facilities including 91 spacious bedrooms, an elegant Bistro Restaurant and the contemporary Collins Bar. The hotel also offers an extensive Leisure Centre including 20 metre Swimming Pool.

Are you looking for things to do while on your visit to Cork? Please visit our breaks section for inspiration and ideas!

Day 1 – Fota Wildlife Park and Hotel Swimming Pool

Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park Tiger

One of Ireland’s leading tourist attractions, Fota Wildlife Park offers a very unique experience to its visitors. You and your partner can walk alongside the free-roaming wallabies and peacocks, come face-to-face with lions & tigers, wave at the monkeys, run with the cheetahs. With a number of coffee stations, cafés, and restaurants, Fota makes for an excellent day out for animal lovers, picnickers, and walkers alike.

Visit our Fota Wildllife Park page for more information and family package deals 

Carrigaline Court Hotel Swimming Pool

The Carrigaline Court Leisure Club consists of a 20m pool, a luxuriously designed turbo Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gym. Our gym is exciting and inviting, with cardio vascular and strength training equipment to meet everyone’s individual needs.

 

Day 2 -Spike Island and Footgolf

Spike Island

Spike Island

Located just off the coast of the picturesque town of Cobh, Spike Island has a long history, as a Monastry, an 18th Century Fortress, and at the time, the world’s largest prison.

You can visit Cobh by car or take the train from Cork City, and enjoy one of Ireland’s most famous towns, before taking the short boat trip over to Spike Island.

This is a must-do for any history buff couple! Visit our Spike Island page for more information on the Island and how to book your tickets.

Kinsale Footgolf/Hurlgolf

Footgolf Cork

FootGolf is the game that blends football and golf into one great sport. Situated on the outskirts of Kinsale in Co. Cork, FootGolf Cork is the first and only purpose-built FootGolf course in the South of Ireland.

Simply take two great sports – football and golf – and combine them into one great activity. You play by kicking a football into specially designed holes and trying to take the least amount of shots as possible. FootGolf Cork features 18 specially designed holes – with distances ranging from 39 to 90 yards.

Each round takes between approximately 1.5 and 2 hours.
The distance between the Carrigaline Court Hotel and Footgolf Cork is 17.4km!

For more information, visit their website

Day 3- Camp Rock and Cork Harbour Cruises

Cork Harbour Cruises

Cork Harbour Cruises operates boat trips, day & evening tours, guided tours and private hire from Cork City & Crosshaven. The orange vessel, Cailín Óir with a capacity of 100, upper deck seating – for panoramic 360° views of the spectacular Harbour, indoor heated saloon and onboard refreshments. Sit back, relax and take in the spectacular view that Cork Harbour has to offer.

For more information and to book visit www.corkharbourcruises.com

Camp Rock Kids Club

We operate a complimentary Camp Rock Kid’s Club during Summer holidays for children aged 5 to 12 years*.

CAMP ROCK includes an array of games, arts and crafts and much more. We host a supervised Movie Night each evening and children can enjoy freshly cooked party food while parents escape to the restaurant and dine in peace and tranquility. We offer a kids menu and coloring packs to keep all the family entertained. Click here for details and menu sample.

*PLEASE NOTE CAMP ROCK IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, MINIMUM NUMBERS, AND GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS; PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR RECEPTION TEAM ON 021 4852100 PRIOR TO MAKING A ROOM RESERVATION

Top 5 activities in CAMP ROCK Kids Summer Camp*

1. Meet & greet mascot Panda

Our friendly mascot Panda will pay a visit to the breakfast venue every morning to hang out with all children and make a few pancakes with them.  Expect nice surprises and some treats too!

2. ‘Watertastic’ games

Supervised ‘Watertastic’ games are a real hit among all children. Based in the spacious Leisure Centre of Carrigaline Court Hotel, an array of water activities will keep kids busy and active!

3. Arts & Crafts

Let your little Picassos develop their creative side while on summer holidays. Paintings, drawing, paperwork and many more will awaken the creative side of children.

4. Movie Night

Every evening we host a supervised Movie Night, children can relax with a great selection of kid-friendly films and blockbusters.

5. Fancy Dress Party

Dressing up is always fun! Every evening from 6.00pm kids can enjoy fancy dress party with selection of freshly cooked food! Sounds fun right?

If you would love to spend a fun summer with your whole family, check out our family interconnecting rooms and view our latest summer family break offer.

 

*Attraction tickets subject to availability and prices subject to change; prices correct as of 15 March 2024. For package T&Cs visit www.carrigalinecourt.com/tcs*

 

Customize your Own Trip by adding our wide range of Attractions while booking your stay.

Fota Wildlife Park: 15.80 per adult/ €43.30 2 adult+1 child / €55 2 adult+2 children

Spike Island: €22 per adult/€54 2 adult+1 child/ €59 2 adult+2 children

Cork Harbour Cruises: €27 per adult/€61 2 adult +up to 2 children

Footgolf/Hurlgolf: €10 per adult/€40 2 adult + 2 children

Click here to book your Summer Family Break now!

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