By Elaine Whelan
The kids are back to school, its dark out at eight o clock and fluffy socks and chunky jumpers are back on the shelves at Penney’s. Summer is officially over! Thankfully that means Halloween is just around the corner and so is the midterm break. Here are some great hotel offers that will make you ‘fall’ for a family getaway this midterm.
Midlands Park Hotel
The Midlands Park Hotel is situated in the heart of Laois, in the bustling town of Portlaoise. This four star hotel has everything you need right at your fingertips, with a selection of eateries, luxury rooms and award winning leisure facilities your family will be in their element here. The Midlands Park Hotel has a fantastic offer for families this Halloween break. Their activity break packages start at €350.10 for a two night stay in a twin room as well as:
- A four course meal on the evening of your choice in one of their superb restaurants,
- Breakfast each morning
- Hot chocolate treats for the kids upon arrival
- Car parking charges included
- Full access to the award winning health and fitness club
- A free activity pass to either the National Stud, Birr Castle, Lullymore Heritage Park or bowling for up to six people.
https://secure.midlandsparkhotel.com/
Riverside Park Hotel
The Riverside Park Hotel in County Wexford offers stunning views of the magnificent Enniscorthy Castle. This four star is one of the finest hotels in Wexford and boasts a number of dining options as well as a state of the art leisure club. The Riverside Park has a great Halloween activity break package on offer starting at €375. This price includes:
- A two night stay in a luxury twin room
- A four course meal on the evening of your choice
- Full breakfast each morning
- Treats for your kids upon arrival
- Free cancellation with no booking deposit required
- Full access to the leisure club
- A family pass to either Blackwater Open Farm, Pirates Cove, Enniscorthy Castle, Wells House and Gardens, The Irish National Heritage Park, Secret Valley Wildlife Park or the Dunbrody Famine Ship.
https://secure.riversideparkhotel.com/
Charleville Park Hotel
The four-star Charleville Park Hotel is another great option for a getaway during the midterm break. The Charleville Park is a family friendly hotel with plenty of amenities to keep everyone entertained with an excellent kid’s club, a leisure centre and multiple dining options. The Charleville Park Halloween Package is available from €268 and includes:
- A two night stay in one of their large family rooms
- Breakfast each morning
- Free parking
- No deposit required
- Free kids club each morning
- Free supervised kids movie night
- Full access to the leisure club
https://secure.charlevilleparkhotel.com/
Athlone Springs Hotel
Just five minutes away from the centre of the County Roscommon town, Athlone, is the four star Athlone Springs Hotel. Having being voted the best family hotel in the midlands for 2019, the Springs is ideal for a break away. The midterm break package starts at just €109 a night for a large family room, this also includes:
- Breakfast available each morning
- Flexible cancellation
- No deposit required when booking
- Full access to the leisure facilities
- Netflix in each of the rooms
- Discounts to local attractions
https://secure.athlonespringshotel.com/
Manor West Hotel
The Manor West Hotel sits in the heart of Kerry in the town of Tralee. With its own pool, gym, restaurants and bar, the four star hotel has plenty to offer visitors celebrating the midterm break.
€358 for a two night stay in a spacious family room, which also includes:
- Breakfast each morning in SeaSalt
- A €40 dinner voucher
- Full access to the leisure centre
- Full access to kids playroom
- Supervised movie night for kids
- Kids Halloween activity pack upon arrival
- Flexible cancellations
https://secure.manorwesthotel.ie
The Killeshin Hotel
The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise offers an exceptional package for your midterm break. For just €285 for two adults and two children but up to four children if you contact the hotel directly. The offer includes:
- Two nights in a spacious family room
- A four course dinner on one evening
- Breakfast each morning
- A treat for the kids upon arrival
- Admission voucher to either Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Roll n’ Bowl play zone and bowling or Lullymore Heritage Park
- A 10% discount to use in Kildare Village
- No deposit required
- 24 hour cancellation
