Riverside retreat

At the 4-star Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford, families can avail of two- or three-night packages including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day. Festivities begin on Christmas Eve with a mulled wine reception and carol singing. A moreish Christmas lunch is laid on the following day in Reeds Restaurant, where Santa will be dropping in and guests can then relax watching a Christmas movie or playing board games afterwards. Giggles the Clown will be there to entertain little ones and a light Christmas buffet follows. After a St Stephen’s Day breakfast, take time to enjoy a swim or lounge in the jacuzzi in the Active club. The all-inclusive threenight Christmas package is from €515 per person sharing and the two-night package is from €365 per person sharing. Christmas package children’s rates are: 1-3 years — accommodation free of charge; 4-8 years — €195 for 3-day package; 9-16 years — €235 for 3-day package. See ferrycarrighotel.ie