LARGE FAMILY & MULTIGENERATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN KINSALE
Where Every Generation Feels at Home!
Kinsale, County Cork is one of Ireland’s finest destinations for a large family holiday, combining outstanding natural scenery, world-class food, beaches, historic landmarks and activities for every age. Exquisite Holiday Homes offers seven owner-managed luxury properties sleeping 16 to 32 guests, with accessible options and everything needed for a genuinely exceptional family stay.
- Best for: three-generation family gatherings, family reunions, milestone family celebrations
- Properties: seven luxury homes sleeping 16 to 32 guests
- Accessibility: ground floor bedrooms at Ocean View, single-storey Marina View, wheelchair accessible Waterfront House
- Location: Kinsale, Cork, 30 mins from Cork city, 23 mins from Cork Airport, 2.5 hrs from Dublin
- Extras available: private chef, restaurant bookings, airport transfers, cots and high chairs
- Book direct and save: up to 14% less than Airbnb
Space, comfort and a setting that works for every generation
There is something genuinely special about a holiday where the whole family comes together: grandparents, parents, children and everyone in between; sharing meals, making memories and spending time in each other’s company without the usual pressures of everyday life.
Finding the right self-catering holiday home to make that happen is the challenge. It needs to be big enough that nobody feels crowded. Accessible enough that older guests can move around with ease. Well equipped enough for serious group self-catering. And in a location good enough to justify travelling from different corners of Ireland, the UK or further afield.
Exquisite Holiday Homes in Kinsale ticks every one of those boxes and then some!
Seven owner-managed luxury holiday homes sleeping between 16 and 32 guests, set in and around one of Ireland’s most beautiful and celebrated towns on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Seven Properties. One Unforgettable Family Holiday.
Every one of our seven homes is available for multigenerational family holidays. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose.
One of the things that makes Exquisite Holiday Homes genuinely unique in Kinsale is that we have six grand-size properties, which means larger hen groups can book two or even three houses simultaneously and create their own private Kinsale takeover.
Imagine Ballywilliam House and Four Winds booked together for a group of 50. Or Ocean View and Marina View for a group of 40. Your group, your houses, your weekend. We’ll coordinate everything seamlessly across all properties.
Get in touch to discuss multi-property bookings and we’ll find the perfect combination for your group size.
Ocean View – Sleeps 22 Guests
Our most popular multigenerational property. Three of the six bedrooms are on the ground floor, making Ocean View genuinely accessible for grandparents, guests with limited mobility and parents with young children. The dining room seats all 22 guests together, the garden has a pitch and putt, a sunken trampoline, a climbing frame and a secret attic playroom for younger guests. Perched above the Old Head of Kinsale with 360° Atlantic views. Best for: three-generation families, groups with elderly guests, large family celebrations.
Fours Winds – Sleeps 26 Guests
Six spacious bedrooms set in an elevated position above the Bandon River, with panoramic countryside views and a large kitchen built for serious group cooking. Four Winds has a warmth and generosity of space that family groups immediately respond to, and where everyone has room to breathe and come together. Best for: large family groups, multigenerational gatherings, families who love cooking together.
The Town House – Sleeps 16 Guests
The only town-centre property in the portfolio, with six bedrooms across three floors, right in the heart of Kinsale with restaurants, bars, the harbour and the marina all within walking distance. Ideal for a family group that wants to be in the middle of everything. Best for: families who prefer a town-centre base, groups with older children and teenagers .
Marina View – Sleeps 20 Guests
Set entirely on one floor – no stairs anywhere in the property – Marina View is the most accessible of all seven homes and a firm favourite with multigenerational groups. Six bedrooms, harbour views, a 42-foot climbing frame, trampoline, goal posts and a gazebo seating 16. Just three minutes from Kinsale town. Best for: families with young children, groups with elderly or mobility-restricted guests.
Ballywilliam House: Sleeps 32 Guests
For the largest family gatherings, Ballywilliam House is in a class of its own. A magnificent Georgian mansion on the water’s edge with three acres of private grounds and a rich history. Eight bedrooms, sweeping riverside views and a grandeur that makes any family reunion feel like a genuinely significant occasion. Particularly popular with US families seeking a connection to historic Ireland. Best for: very large family gatherings and milestone occasions.
Riverview: Sleeps 26 Guests
A beautifully finished contemporary property in a peaceful countryside setting with river views and a covered cabana in the garden. Five generous bedrooms, a play area with trampoline and a sense of calm that suits families who want to properly switch off together. Best for: families seeking privacy and peace, groups with younger children.
The holiday home is just the beginning. Here’s what we can arrange for your family stay:
Private Chef
Don’t spend every evening cooking for your family group. We can arrange a private chef to come and cook for everyone. Enjoy a long, relaxed dinner that’s particularly special for a milestone family occasion. Just sit back, enjoy and let someone else worry about the washing up.
Airport Transfers
Travelling from different locations? We can organise a taxi or minibus to collect your group from Cork Airport, just 20 minutes from Kinsale. One less thing to worry about on what can be a complicated arrival day.
Activity Planning
From coastal walks and golf to visits to Charles Fort, day trips around Cork and children’s activities. We can help you build an itinerary that keeps every generation genuinely happy throughout your stay. Read our Kinsale Travel Guide for inspiration.
Restaurant Bookings
Kinsale is Ireland’s gourmet capital and the best tables fill up fast, particularly in summer. We can take care of restaurant reservations for your group, ensuring you eat in the best restaurants without the stress of organising it yourself. Take a look at our Kinsale Restaurant Guide for inspiration.
Boat Trips Around Kinsale Harbour
Get out on the water and see Kinsale from a completely different angle. A harbour cruise is one of those shared experiences that every generation enjoys. Stunning scenery, fresh sea air and memories that last well beyond the holiday itself.
SUP and Kayak Lessons
For the more adventurous members of the family, stand-up paddle boarding and kayak lessons on the water around Kinsale are great fun. No experience needed, and a brilliant way to spend a morning while others enjoy a slower start.
Why Kinsale is perfect for a multigenerational family holiday
Kinsale has a rare quality that makes it ideal for a family group spanning three generations. Something genuinely enjoyable for every age, without anyone having to compromise.
For grandparents, it’s a town of beauty, history and excellent food; easy to explore at a gentle pace, with world-class restaurants, a fascinating harbour, historic forts and the kind of warm, unhurried atmosphere that makes a holiday feel like a proper rest.
For parents, it offers the perfect balance – enough to fill a week if you want to stay active, and relaxed enough that doing very little feels entirely justified. The Wild Atlantic Way is on the doorstep, Kinsale Golf Club and the legendary Old Head are a short drive away, and the town’s food and drink scene is outstanding.
For children, there are beaches, boat trips, outdoor activities, playgrounds and in every one of our luxury self-catering holiday homes, they have the simple freedom of having a large private garden to run around in – something the best hotels in the world can’t replicate.
Kinsale is 30 minutes from Cork city and 20 minutes from Cork Airport, which has direct flights from the UK and connections from further afield; making it genuinely easy to get to for guests travelling from different locations. Dublin is around two and a half hours by road.
Frequently Asked Questions – Multigenerational Family Holidays in Kinsale
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Tell us your dates, your group size and any specific requirements – accessibility needs, cots, high chairs, or activities you’d like arranged – and we’ll come back to you quickly with the best property recommendation and availability.
Because the best family holidays start with finding the right holiday home.