Curated romantic hotels in Ireland

On Scotland’s beautiful western coast, the Anchor Hotel and Seabed Restaurant in Tarbert provides luxurious accommodation and fine Scottish breakfasts. Overlooking the harbour and featuring a high-quality restaurant and relaxing bar, the Anchor also offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and complementary toiletries and a luxury bed. All have a TV, hairdryer, iron, telephone and tea and coffee facilities, and many have sea views.

Breakfast makes use of fine, local produce. The Anchor’s full Scottish includes black pudding, beans, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and a potato scone, and there is smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or Loch Fyne smoked haddock with poached eggs. Pastries, yoghurts, tea and coffee are also on the menu.

Tarbert has its own 9-hole golf course and stunning scenery, with the hotel looking out over East Loch. The village is just over 1 hour’s drive from the spectacular Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Located in Ballybofey, Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Balor Arts Centre and Drumboe Woods. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Bluestack Mountains and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Oakfield Park.

Located in Cork, Clayton Hotel Silver Springs is on a river – a 5-minute drive from Cork Opera House and 6 minutes from English Market. This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University College Cork and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Located in Letterkenny, Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Letterkenny Town Council Public Services Centre and Letterkenny Golf Club. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Letterkenny Town Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Letterkenny Cathedral.

JT Abergwaun hotel in Fishguard has 4-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 25 km from St David's Cathedral, 45 km from Folly Farm and 22 km from Roch Castle. Mayfield Golf & Driving Range is 25 km from the hotel and Haverfordwest Castle is 26 km away.

Wiston Castle is 27 km from the hotel, while Cardigan Castle is 31 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 169 km away.

Situated in Aberporth, 2 km from Aberporth Beach, The Penrallt Country House Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is allergy-free and is set 6.2 km from Cilgerran Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Penrallt Country House Hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a sea view. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At The Penrallt Country House Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British, French and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Cardigan Castle is 10 km from the hotel, while Newcastle Emlyn Castle is 23 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 142 km away.

Located in Cardigan, The Penrallt Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Cardigan Bay and Mwnt Beach. This golf hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Cardigan Castle and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Poppit Sands Beach.

Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the city of St. Asaph, the White House boasts free parking on-site, free Wi-Fi access, a bar and a restaurant. Set in the Vale of Clwyd, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside views.

The individually designed rooms at the family-run White House each include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view of the vale.

With an emphasis on fine dining and family favourites, the restaurant serves a variety of dishes using fresh, local ingredients. In the afternoon, teas, cakes and sandwiches are also available to guests.

After a day of exploring, guests can enjoy a drink in the bar. It offers a range of ales, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. Alternatively, there is also a coffee bar.

From the hotel, Bodelwyddan Castle and Kinmel Park Golf are an 8-minute journey in the car. The A55 main road is also nearby.

The Eccles Hotel and Spa is situated in Glengarriff and overlooks Bantry Bay. The Eccles has panoramic sea views, a restaurant with an outside terrace and free parking. Free WiFi is available in public areas of the property.

Rooms at the Hotel Eccles feature TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms have views of the bay and Garnish Island.

There are many countryside walking routes surrounding the hotel. Glengarriff Golf Club is less than one mile from the Eccles Hotel and Spa.

Located in Wirral (Frankby), Hillbark Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Caldy Golf Club and Royal Liverpool Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from World Museum Liverpool and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from St. George's Hall.

When you stay at Village Hotel St David's, Nr Chester in Deeside, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chester City Walls and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

When you a stay at Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in Douglas, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gaiety Theatre.

With a stay at Min Y Mor Hotel in Barmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Barmouth Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cardigan Bay and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dinas Oleu.

When you stay at Corran Resort & Spa in Carmarthen, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Laugharne Castle. This spa hotel is 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from Tenby Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Laugharne Town Hall.

Ocean Haze Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in St. Davids. The property is situated 1.5 km from St David's Cathedral, 46 km from Folly Farm and 6.7 km from Roch Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Caer Bwdy Bay Beach.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Ocean Haze Hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a sea view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The accommodation offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Mayfield Golf & Driving Range is 23 km from Ocean Haze Hotel, while Haverfordwest Castle is 26 km from the property.

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.