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Tour Overview

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Overview For the Family Tour of Ireland - Ballycotton Base

We have chosen Ballycotton Bay in East Cork as the base location for your family tour of Ireland. With a rich maritime and historical heritage, East Cork has a unique variety of attractions to offer the discerning family. This corner of Cork really is a sanctuary for Ireland family vacations with a huge range of attractions and activities to keep adults and kids alike entertained.  The beautiful Ballycotton Bay which stretches for about 25 km east to Knockadoon Head will be at your doorstep and family sightseeing in nearby Cobh, Youghal, Midleton and even further afield can be easily accessed.

Your Accommodation For This Tour: The Garryvoe Hotel

We understand that it is often difficult for families to move from location to location so our Ireland with Kids tours are ‘one-centred’ and organised in such a way as you would just collect your car, drive to your hotel and check in for the duration of your stay. When you confirm your tour with us you will receive an inclusive tour pack which will include various day tours that you can chose to take from your base location. You may decide to do all of the tours, a small selection of them or you might simply choose to enjoy the great family facilities of your hotel and its surroundings.

Great Children's Facilities

  • Hotel is directly across from the Ballycotton bay (Blue flag beach)
  • Kiddies splash time every afternoon in the Health Club (Runs all year)
  • Hotel has cinema nights during summer months & holidays on selected evenings
  • Healthy kids menus available
  • Packed lunches for days out available at cost payable to hotel
  • Babysitting services available - at a charge, payable directly to the hotel

Flexible Family Rooming Arrangements

  • Spacious Family Rooms available.
  • The hotel allow children up of all ages and children to age 16 are charged at the child rate.
  • Standard in all family rooms: multichannel television, Fast Free WiFi throughout rooms & hotel, tea/coffee making facilities

Escapes for Mom & Dad

  • Garryvoe Health & Leisure Club facilities include East Cork’s only dedicated two-lane 25m Lap Pool,
  • Extensive Splash Pool area with Water Jet Massage Cannons.
  • Unique to Cork and Ireland - Aqua Jogging Ring, 1200 square feet Gym
  • Sauna Room, Steam Room, Invigorating Outdoor Hot Tub, Aerobics Studio
  • Bar & Restaurant

 

What's included

Accommodation in rooms with private facilities 

Full Irish Breakfast Each Morning

Rental Car (Chauffeur Option Available)

Local Telephone Support During Your Trip

Tour highlights

  • Doolin
  • Killarney
  • Ballybunion Old Course
  • Killarney National Park
  • Dooks Golf Club
  • Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (Killeen Course)
  • Lahinch Golf Club
  • Tralee Golf Club
  • Waterville Golf Club

Overnights for this tour

  • The Garryvoe Hotel, Ballycotton for 7 Nights 

Accommodation options

All of the hotels we have chosen for our Family packages have great family facilities, many of them have kids clubs during the summer holidays, playground or playroom, special meals, movie nights, babysitting and great escapes for mom and dad including leisure centres and spas, bars, restaurants and live music.

Day 1 - Arrival in Ireland

Shannon Airport is the ideal international airport to fly into as it is only 2 hours drive to the heart of the South West, whereas Dublin Airport is a 5 hour drive. For those arriving from the U.K. or Europe Kerry Airport is only 15 minutes drive and Cork Airport is a 1.25 hour journey. Collect your rental car or meet with your driver. Transfer to your hotel in Killarney. Today is a free day to settle in and get over the jet lag. Alternatively we could arrange for an additional round today at Dooks Golf Club or at Killarney Golf Club, Mahony's Point Course.

Day 2 - Waterville Golf Club

Travel half way round the spectacular Ring of Kerry to Waterville Golf Club. In 1999 at a ceremony during the now famous Ryder Cup in Brookline Massachusetts, Payne Stewart accepted the Captaincy of Waterville – the last golf honour he would receive before his tragic death. Today a life sized bronze statue pays tribute to his Captaincy and his special relationship with Waterville.
Overnight in Killarney

Day 3 - Tralee Golf Club

Designed and built by Arnold Palmer, this stunning setting represents a true paradise for those willing to challenge what is widely acclaimed as one of the finest links courses in the world. Smitten at first sight, Palmer would later go on record with this memorable quote: “I may have designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine”. It comes as no surprise to learn that, due to the majestic beauty of this setting, Palmer choose Tralee Golf Club to be his first and, arguably, his finest golf course in Europe.

Day 4 - Ballybunion Golf Club

Ballybunion Golf Club - Old Course : "Having played the Old Course in Ballybunion many times since my first visit in 1981, I am now of the opinion it is one of the best and most beautiful tests of links golf anywhere in the world." Tom Watson - Millennium Ballybunion Captain and 5 time British Open Winner. Overnight back in Killarney

Day 5 - Killarney Golf Club, Killeen Course

Nestled amongst the splendour of the famous lakes of Killarney and with the spectacular backdrop of the MacGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range, lies three unique Championship Courses to challenge you. Of these the Killarney Golf Club, Killeen Course is the most challenging. Nick Faldo, on winning The Irish Open in 1991, was one of only three players to finish under par. Overnight in Killarney

Day 6 - Lahinch Golf Club

Depart Killarney this morning and head north to take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon into County Clare and on to Lahinch. Lahinch Golf Club is frequently referred to as “the St. Andrew’s of Ireland” because of its close proximity and interaction with the local village. The links is situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
Overnight in Lahinch or in the town of Ennis. For those taking the deluxe option spend the night at the magnificent Dromoland Castle.

Day 7 - Doonbeg Golf Club

Doonbeg Golf Club plays along 1.5 miles of beach and dunes with the ocean visible from the green, fairway, or tee on 16 of the 18 holes. Greg Norman, who designed the course said, "This is a course I want to be identified with, one I will be able to say with pride, 'I did that one.' I am the luckiest designer in the world . . . because of the uniqueness of the site." Overnight in Lahinch

Day 8 - Return Home

Depending on where you stay you will have between 10 minutes to a 1 hour drive to Shannon Aiport.

Route map

Tour attractions

2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 31st of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Prices

Below, you will find a price for Ireland Family Vacation – Ballycotton 7 Nights self drive tour of Ireland including your car rental. We offer you very competitive rates for our car rental inclusive packages. Pricing for other accommodation and transport options is also available upon request. All prices quoted in this section are per family as specified.

FAMILY PRICE INCLUDING 7 DAYS CAR RENTAL

Accommodation Type B&B's 3* Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Deluxe
2 golfers - Midsize car from €1,890 €2,048 €2,338 €3,157
4 golfers - Minivan from €1,865 €1,990 €2,290 €3,090
Single Supplement from €231 €308 €385 €1,090

Notes

Prices above include:

  • 7 Nights accommodation in the Garryvoe Hotel including full Irish breakfast and taxes
  • 7 Days Family Car rental: 7 Days Manual Transmission, Ford Mondeo/Opel Insignia or Similar
  • Included with your car is all compulsory insurances - Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with an excess/deductible), theft protection insurance, location fee of €30, Road fund tax, sales tax at 13.5%, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, 24 hour peace of mind break down cover.
  • This hotel accept children to age 16 sharing with two full paying adults

Private Chauffeur Option Available For This Tour

  • Enjoy the services of an experienced and friendly driver guide
  • Luxury vehicles so you get to travel in style and comfort
  • Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar and sometime narrow roads
  • With our knowledgeable drivers you see more in less time
  • You get to see the scenery instead of worrying about crashing into it!
  • Contact Us for a price quotation today
Accommodation Type B&B's 3* Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Deluxe
2 golfers from        
4 golfers from     €2,890 €3,390
8 golfers from €2,145 €4,390 €2,490 €3,344
16 golfers from   €4,390 €2,145 €3,090
Single Supplement €2,490 €3,344 €385 €1,090

Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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