I recently interviewed Jody of Have Kid Will Travel about her experience with kids at Glendine House in Arthurstown near Wexford.  This property sounds like an amazing option to use as a home-base to explore this breathtaking part of Ireland.

Here’s what she said:

Glendine Country House is a gorgeous, historic Georgian manor. Full of antiques, the interior is like stepping back in time and the atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. We loved the warm welcome from the owner with fresh scones and tea. This is a huge property so there is room for kids to run around outside, as well as a kids play area and animals that they can feed. It is a ferry ride from Waterford with easy access to area sights.

Rates start at 190€ night for a family of 4.  Read the complete family-friendly hotel review on Ciao Bambino.

The Ammos Hotel in Crete, Greece is a Community Recommended hotel on Ciao Bambino and a boutique, kid-friendly option for families.  I love that the rooms are so bright and fun—the kitchenettes in the rooms are a great perk for families too.

Here’s what the family that stayed there had to say:

I’ve never experienced a hotel that is so beautiful and stylish, yet child-friendly. The service at this hotel is incredible and the staff went out of their way to help us in every respect. Rooms are bright, cheerful, and are decorated in a fun and funky style that our baby loved – even the cot is bright colored and gorgeous. Room have a sink, fridge, and stove that are good for simple meals although the restaurant is excellent and flexible about meal times which makes it relaxing for everyone.

Read the complete kid-friendly hotel review.  Rates for a family of 1-3 people start at 108€ per night and rates for a family of 4 people start at €180 per night. The property cannot accommodate more than 4 people in a single configuration.

La Coluccia
La Coluccia is a Sardinian boutique hotel set in landscape grounds a few metres from its own private beach. The simply stylish rooms are designed with modern flair and all have panoramic views. The billionaire’s playground of the Sardinia’s Costa Esmeralda is within easy reach.

Room rates
€130–€320 a person in a double room, including continental breakfast and dinner (minimum stay of seven nights from 4–24 August; a minimum stay of three nights at all other times).