Courtown is located in County Wexford on the eastern side of Ireland, and it is a lovely seaside resort on the coast looking out towards the Irish Sea. There is plenty to do in this picturesque harbour for both adults and children alike, and with gorgeous views out over the sea and a quaint, charming village-like feel about it, Courtown is a great place to choose for a self-catering cottage break, where you can relax at your own pace, soaking up the brilliant vibe that this resort has to offer.
About Courtown for Cottage Holidays
If coming to Courtown with children then they will not be disappointed or short of things to do on a cottage holiday. Firstly, the golden sandy beach is a great place to spend time building sand castles and paddling in the sea. There is also a wonderful forest park which offers exciting nature trails and walks, plus a ten-pin bowling alley, a golf course and plenty of amusement rides by the seaside, which, as the name suggests, will definitely keep your kids amused for a good couple of hours!
Courtown features many little individual shops which are perfect for purchasing souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back at home. There are also some great restaurants, pubs and take-away places, including The Dinky Take-Away which was voted as serving the ‘best chips in Ireland’ by an Irish radio station.
A great day out in Courtown whilst on a coastal break away may involve a day trip to Pirates Cove, which is packed full of fun activities to try including a great adventure golf course. This golf course is unlike any other you will have been to before and it is set within rivers, tropical gardens, caves and a pirate ship, and children will adore a trip here. With a coffee shop serving delicious snacks, you can make a day out of a visit to Pirates Cove. Forest Park Leisure Centre is another great attraction to visit for the day for families, as it features a large swimming pool, water playground and fun waterslide, as well as a sauna, gym and steam room for the adults! The Ounavarra River flows into the Courtown Harbour and is a very picturesque body of water to take a morning stroll by.
With the lovely beach, shops, pubs and attractions for everyone, Courtown is one of the best places in which to stay for a self-catering break by the sea in County Wexford for the whole family, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Enjoy browsing for coastal cottages, beach cottages and even cottages with sea-views, we hope you find somewhere inspirational for your Irish self-catering getaway.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Courtown, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Wexford.
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