The Quality Hotel Youghal is situated directly on Redbarn’s Blue Flag Beach and just a 30-minute drive from Cork City, making it an ideal base for touring the region or for family fun.

In addition to offering self catering, the hotel boasts 25 modern guest rooms including family, triple and double configurations as well as wheelchair accessible rooms. Each room includes en-suite bathroom, TV, direct dial telephone, and tea and coffee-making facilities, with additional amenities available on request.

Quality Hotel Youghal covers all dining needs with its restaurant and bar. The Capel Island Restaurant overlooks the ocean and opens for breakfast and dinner in a casual friendly atmosphere. The menu changes daily using the finest fresh local produce. Meanwhile, the Coast Bar with its Sun Terrace is a great place to relax at the end of the day and entertainment is provided at the weekend. A popular spot for visitors and locals alike, the bar offers an extensive lunchtime and evening menu, catering for special dietary requirements and children. Additionally, self-catering guests can avail of take-away meals, such as pizzas, which are baked inhouse in a Napoli oven.

On the premises, visitors can also make use of the hotel’s leisure centre, which features a 20 metre swimming pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and fully equipped gymnasium. For guests who want to unwind, they can indulge in massages and therapies in the Spa. The youngest visitors can have their fun too, Kids Camp with 3D cinema club is organised during weekends and school holidays and there is a supervised playroom and recreational area.

The Heritage town of Youghal is ideal for a relaxing break and has many wonderful beaches. There are several golf courses nearby, as well as adventure and visitor centres, such as Fota Wildlife Park. Guests can avail of special discounts for many local attractions. The area is also perfect for anyone interested in history, with Cobh and Spike Island, Midleton (the home of Irish whisky making traditions), and nearby historic Lismore. Blarney Castle and Dungarvan Castle are also less than an hour away.