Family Breaks

Planning a family break in Carlow? Most hotels offer a room and breakfast. Woodford Dolmen Hotel offers something the kids will still be talking about on the drive home.

 Families looking for a welcoming 4 star hotel Carlow will find everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our spacious rooms, friendly service and proximity to local attractions make us an excellent choice for family holidays. Set on 10 acres of grounds along the River Barrow, there’s a whole world to explore before you even leave the property. Follow the trails down to Woodford Island, go fairy-spotting in the Draoicht Glen Fairy Garden, or simply let them run free in space that most city hotels can only dream of. Pick up one of our activity bags at check-in, packed with a Scavenger Hunt, Nature I Spy worksheets and a kids’ activity book. They are designed to get little ones off the screens and into the grounds from the moment you arrive.

When everyone’s ready to refuel, the Plum Tree Bar & Bistro has you covered with a proper sit-down meal in surroundings that feel relaxed rather than rushed, because family dining should never feel like a military operation. Our family packages include a full Irish breakfast, a two-course dinner, and exclusive discounts to some of Carlow’s best days out, including the Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Kilkenny Reptile Zoo, Kildare Farm Foods, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Tribe Art Carlow and Barrow Brew. We have done the planning so you don’t have to.

And the location? Just over 50 minutes from Dublin via the M9, with Kilkenny under 30 minutes away and Carlow town three kilometres from our front door. Whether you’re looking for a 1-night family escape or a 2-night family holiday, Woodford Dolmen is where Carlow family breaks begin. Explore everything Carlow has to offer families.