Rosslare Danby Lodge

An 18th-century hotel on landscaped grounds, with an outdoor beer garden, playground and free stay for pets, the non-smoking Best Western Danby Lodge Hotel in southeast Ireland gets high ratings from our guests. This family-run, two-story hotel was once the home of renowned artist Francis Danby. Some of the 29 spacious rooms, including the family rooms, are in the hotel, while others are chalet-style behind the gardens — ideal for those with pets. All include cable TVs, high-speed internet access, desks, easy chairs and complimentary tea and coffee. In addition to in-room dining, there's a fine-dining restaurant popular with locals, a traditional Irish pub, an elegant lounge with fireplace and a summer beer garden. Picnic tables and fountains adorn the capacious lawn. Additional amenities include business services, a concierge desk and free parking. It's a 10-minute drive one way to the Rosslare Europort — with ferry service to the UK — and 10 minutes the other to the town of Wexford, a charming medieval city with cobblestone streets and a thriving arts community. Dublin International Airport is 109 miles away. Adults, kids and pets all get a warm welcome at this historic Best Western with good food, lovely grounds and easy access to town, beaches and countryside.