Castle Dargan, Co Sligo

Set on 170 acres of rolling parkland in a stunning country setting, the four-star Castle Dargan Resort is the ideal venue for a relaxing break. Located just a 10-minute drive from Sligo town, the resort’s centrepiece is the opulent Castle Dargan House, built in the 18th century and lovingly restored to modern standards.

Castle Dargan Resort’s championship golf course, which was designed by 2011 British Open winner Darren Clarke, offers visitors 18 spectacular holes with a short game putting facility, a putting green, a driving range, golf shop and the Middleton Bar & Terrace, which overlooks the spectacular course.

For off-the-course relaxation, Castle Dargan Resort’s Icon Spa is an ideal destination for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Complete with panoramic views over the golf course from the spa’s relaxation suite, Icon Spa offers treatments using Thalgo marine products ranging from balneotherapy baths, dry floatation, massage, facial and beauty treatments.

Castle Dargan Resort offers guests a range of luxury four-star hotel accommodation with other options including luxury suites in the 18th century Castle Dargan House, walled garden apartments and self-catering lodges available for holiday rentals.

For more visit www.castledargan.com or phone 071 911 8080.

The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

The Park Hotel, Co Waterford

Make it a summer to remember with a break away to the newly refurbished the Park Hotel, Dungarvan overlooking the Colligan River. The hotel is situated in the harbour town of Dungarvan with the famous Waterford Greenway just around the corner.

The family-owned and run Park Hotel is set on five acres of manicured gardens. It is an ideal location for families wishing to tour or holiday in Ireland’s sunny southeast. The locality has so much to offer with coastal drives of the very popular scenic Copper Coastline, the stunning Comeragh Mountains with Mahon Falls Waterfall.

A favourite with both locals and visitors the Park Hotel offers 86 bedrooms as well as 15 four-star standard self-catering holiday homes. There are interconnecting rooms and leisure centre with swimming pool. The Kids’ Club is open during the mid-term break allowing parents the opportunity to dine in the evening together while kids enjoy arts and crafts and movie nights.

The Park Hotel has some really great value family breaks on offer for this July and August.

For more, see parkhoteldungarvan.com or call 058 42899.

Springhill Court, Co Kilkenny

With its recent €3m investment, the newly refurbished Springhill Court Hotel in Kilkenny offers guests every facility and comfort at the end of a long day of business or pleasure.

Superb leisure facilities include a 19-metre deck level swimming pool, kids pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fully equipped gymnasium and little guests can enjoy an outdoor playground and kids club each evening during school holidays.

There are numerous dining options in the hotel which include Oscar’s Bistro – which serves traditional cuisine using locally sourced produce – as well as Kupp Coffee Dock – which offers light lunches, homemade sweet treats and afternoon teas. The very popular Paddock Bar serves its renowned carvery lunch daily and bar menu till 9pm each evening followed by live music a few nights a week.

Located just 3km from the medieval city of Kilkenny on the N10 ring road, the hotel is extremely accessible from all major approach roads, so there is no excuse not to visit this summer.

View all offers on springhillcourt.com

The Heritage.

The Heritage, Co Laois

Set in the countryside just outside the village of Killenard, Co Laois the Heritage is an impressive 98-bedroom hotel with a wealth of excellent facilities, the ultimate location for a breakaway. The Heritage have launched their “three-night active retired break” which is a superb break comprising of three nights bed and breakfast for two persons with dinner on one evening. Activities include aqua aerobics class, flex and stretch class and a healthy meals cookery demo with head chef Ian Clifford.

After a day of activities, guests can look forward to a spot of pampering with unlimited access to the Heritage Spa Experience, a sensory journey blending heating and cooling sensations that leaves the body soothed, relaxed and reinvigorated. There is also full access to the club with its pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

The Heritage Hotel is easily accessible and is only a 10-minute drive from Portarlington Railway Station. By car you can reach this central location off the M7 motorway at junction 15. Within a 20-minute drive of the hotel you will find Emo Court House, Kildare Village Retail Outlet and the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens.

Book now at theheritage.com or call 057-8645500.