The Walter Raleigh Hotel
Enjoy real and genuine friendliness at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal. Imagine being woken up by a fresh sea air in a bedroom with a view over the sea and bay.
Get involved in one of the many activities on offer from swimming, or walking the Blue Flag Beaches, to historic sightseeing, to quad biking, to horseriding and for the wet day let your kids enjoy Perks Amusement Park or Aura Swimming Centre. We would be delighted to put together a package of pursuits subject to your energy levels and interest. And of course you can finish your day recounting your tales with us over good food in our popular bar.
Alternatively while you are here at the Walter Raleigh hotel, visit Historic Youghal Town, the second oldest port in Europe, which is only a few minutes walk. Our local staff members will give you all the advice you require after offering you the real "Cead Mile Failte".
Our function rooms can transform to your ideal wedding venue or birthday party, or be laid out to meet all your conference requirements. Only 40 minutes from Cork City and Waterford City, we are near but far away, you can enjoy your break without the inconvenience of that travel.
Should you aquire assistance, no matter how small your query is, please contact us and we would be delighted to be able to help.
We are a Family, Pet and Disabled friendly hotel. Carparking is available free of charge.
Given that many of our staff are from the locality, you will experience true and genuine friendliness and I trust that when you eventually leave us, we will both be on first name terms and looking forward to you returning.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh came to Ireland as part of the army sent to put down the Desmond Rebellion. 42 ,000 acres extending from Youghal (The Inchiquin Seignory) were granted to the Queen's favourite, Sir Walter Raleigh. (Born 1552) Youghal was home to Raleigh for short periods during the 17 years in which he held the lands.
His stately Elizabethan house, Myrtle Grove, built mid 16th century, was originally the residence of the Warden of the College of Youghal. Myrtle Grove a rare example of a 16th century house that has survived largely intact. Although the house was altered in the 16th,18th and 19th centuries, it retains its original character and contains some interior features which probably date back to the 1580s.
