Hours of bucket-and-spade adventures on the beach and farmyard fun. The excitement of caving – or learning to surf! Doolin is all about traditional family holidays as they should be. The kind of holiday where kids can hardly keep their eyes open at the end of the day because they’ve had so much fun and fresh air. At Doolin Inn we love families – and we are committed to giving the special humans in your life the very best holiday experience!
We offer ideal family holiday accommodation as we have family rooms that sleep up to 6 and 7 people – with a double bed plus single and bunk beds with private bathrooms. With a healthy continental breakfast each morning, a full self-catering kitchen you can use whenever you wish, and our coffee shop with light snacks, packed lunches and pizza at the ready – Doolin Inn is the ideal family holiday base. Here’s an idea of just some of the favourite things our own family likes to do…
There is a small playground at the Doolin Community Centre, just 1 km away, as well as two more in nearby Lisdoonvarna and Lahinch.
Just down from the Cliffs of Moher, is Moher Hill Farm which is a great petting zoo and kids play area. The farm has a wide range of activities to ensure that all ages are kept entertained, regardless of the weather with bouncing castle, in-door and out-door go karts, ball pool, all weather out-door play area and miniature golf course.
With a small beach at Doolin Pier, it couldn’t be easier – everything the kids need to make a sand castle and swim in the rock pool. You can also swim at the old Doolin Pier. Beyond Doolin, there’s a large sandy beach at nearby Fanore to the North, and Lahinch to the South – with surfing lessons and kayaking available. Remember too that there’s a stunning white sand beach on Inisheer – the smallest and closest Aran Island. Do remember the sun block though, even on dull days – the sea breeze means you can burn quickly.
For something different, there’s the fantastic natural links Doolin Pitch and Putt – just 10 minutes from Doolin Inn and with stunning views overlooking the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. It makes for a really wonderful afternoon!
The kids will love the excitement of a trip to the Aran Islands. A short ferry ride, cycling around the island or a horse and cart ride – it’s a perfect day out!
As a great day out for families with older children, we can really recommend sea kayaking with North Clare Sea Kayaking – or go horse-riding along the top of the Burren, overlooking Doolin. Peter and his team at Mountain View Horse Riding will look after you perfectly. Surf lessons with Ben and Lahinch Adventures is a great morning’s work out – and be sure to check out their summer and holiday camps! Loads of fun for kids of all ages.
Rainy days will come – but don’t despair, there’s a lot of indoor attractions to keep children occupied. In nearby Lahinch you’ll find Seaworld, with its 25m heated swimming pool (1.5m depth) and kiddies pool (with a small slide) – plus sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. Lahinch Adventures caters for indoor climbing and archery and is great fun for all the family, especially the bouldering wall where kids as young as four and forty four can challenge each other. Doolin Cave offers fascinating and mysterious caving action – with the largest stalactite in Europe.
Tip: we recommend a change of clothes and that you bring wellies for your kids. Overalls, adult wellies and all safety equipment are supplied.
Budding GAA fans will be fascinated by a trip to the Michael Cusack Centre in Carren, while Aillwee Cave in Ballyvaughan offers a fascinating and beautiful bird of prey show and falconry. In Kinvara, check out the fairy forest at the Burren Nature Sanctuary – a great way to explore and learn about the unique landscape, its flora and fauna. Explore the Burren, and visit fascinating places like the High Crosses in Kilfenora, or the ruins of Crocomore Abbey.
As a real treat for the little ones, make a stop to sample the world-famous ice cream at Linalla Ice cream on the Flaggy Shore! You’ll definitely be back!
We hope you and your family make some fabulous holiday memories with us – we look forward to seeing you!
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