Looking to holiday at home this summer? The four-star Midlands Park Hotel, conveniently located five minutes’ walk from Portlaoise Train Station in Co Laois, and one hour’s drive from Dublin and 90 minutes from Cork, offers the perfect family escape.
Families can expect a warm welcome from the moment they arrive, with little guests treated like VIPs throughout their stay. The kids will enjoy a special check-in experience at their own mini check-in desk where they’ll receive a welcome pack and a voucher for an ice cream, plus a fun passport to collect stamps during their visit. During July and August, they’ll also be treated to cookies and milk at bedtime and supervised movie nights. Parents will appreciate family-friendly touches such as kids-first dining, child-friendly tableware and complimentary meals for under 12s when dinner is booked in advance.
The four-star hotel offers a range of great-value packages, including the hugely popular Two-Night Summer Family Break, with prices starting from €427.50 for two adults and one child. The package includes a two-night stay in a spacious family room, with super cute teepees available on request. Each morning begins with a hearty breakfast, where a fully equipped pancake station is the star of the show for younger diners, while on one evening, the whole family can enjoy an evening meal at either The Triog Restaurant or Charter Bar and Eatery.
The break also features a Family Activity Pass to a choice of three local attractions with options including Birr Castle Demesne, Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, or an hour of soft play or bowling at the Roll ‘n Bowl entertainment centre.
On-site, the state-of-the-art leisure centre is home to a separate children’s pool, while giant outdoor games such as Jenga and Connect 4 are sure to keep the whole family entertained. Further afield, Laois offers even more adventures from open farms and adventure parks to Ireland’s longest zipline at Castlecomer Discovery Park.
Perfectly placed for exploring Ireland’s Ancient East, Midlands Park Hotel is also close to the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the historic Rock of Dunamase, with scenic greenways and woodland trails also nearby. As an added extra, the hotel can provide picnic lunches, ideal for family days out exploring the region (24 hours’ notice required).
Rates for two adults and two children start from €159*, room only, or from €197** with breakfast. The Two-Night Summer Family Break starts from €427.50 for two adults and one child, €474 for two adults and two children, and from €539*** for two adults and three children.
Midlands Park Hotel is located at Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. For bookings, call 057 867 8588 or visit www.midlandsparkhotel.com.