Niamh's Guidebook
Food Scene
Visit Princes Street in the City - Nash 19 for a beautiful lunch, Quinlans Fish, Clancys rooftop to name a few. Hop over the bridge to the Victorian Quarter -The Glass Curtain, Isacs, The White Rabbit, Cask, Gallaghers Gastro pub, Greenes. For authentic old Irish pubs visit the Hi B, Dan Lowreys, Sin É
Beautiful sea side town with a dedicated 5km walkway from the outskirts of Carrigaline. Kids will love the merries, grab an ice cream and Chish n Fips is yummy for take away fish n chips :) Cronins pub has live music at weekends and serve lovely coffee, cakes and dinner.
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Crosshaven
Beautiful sea side town with a dedicated 5km walkway from the outskirts of Carrigaline. Kids will love the merries, grab an ice cream and Chish n Fips is yummy for take away fish n chips :) Cronins pub has live music at weekends and serve lovely coffee, cakes and dinner.
Located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale town is famous for its colourful streetscapes and rich history, fuelled by great food, boutiques & events. A xvibrant coastal town with great restaurants - Fishy Fishy, Man Friday, The Black Pig, Lemon Leaf, The Spaniard, The Bullman, Jim Edwards to name a few !
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Kinsale
Located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale town is famous for its colourful streetscapes and rich history, fuelled by great food, boutiques & events. A xvibrant coastal town with great restaurants - Fishy Fishy, Man Friday, The Black Pig, Lemon Leaf, The Spaniard, The Bullman, Jim Edwards to name a few !
Jam-packed with buzzing pubs, fantastic galleries, thought-provoking museums and arguably the best restaurant scene in Ireland. Cork is the biggest county in Ireland and is part of both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East. The Spitjack, Liberty Grill, Electric, Jacques, Elbow Lane, Market Lane, Arthur Maybes are some of the top restaurants.
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Cork City
Jam-packed with buzzing pubs, fantastic galleries, thought-provoking museums and arguably the best restaurant scene in Ireland. Cork is the biggest county in Ireland and is part of both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East. The Spitjack, Liberty Grill, Electric, Jacques, Elbow Lane, Market Lane, Arthur Maybes are some of the top restaurants.
Seascape
Fountainstown beach is located 10 minutes by car from the property. There are two beach areas (rocky not sandy) and is popular with sea swimmers as well as walkers.
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Fountainstown Beach
Fountainstown beach is located 10 minutes by car from the property. There are two beach areas (rocky not sandy) and is popular with sea swimmers as well as walkers.
Lovely small sandy beach very popular with sea swimmers and safe for kids due to its size. There is a small shop where you can grab an ice cream or pop into The Lodge for a lovely lunch or coffee
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Myrtleville Beach
Lovely small sandy beach very popular with sea swimmers and safe for kids due to its size. There is a small shop where you can grab an ice cream or pop into The Lodge for a lovely lunch or coffee
One of the most beautiful beaches in west cork . Popular with surfers and sun worshippers. Beautiful dunes also ! Family favourite beach . Amazing at sunrise and sunset also. Grab lunch at the hotel.
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Inchydoney Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in west cork . Popular with surfers and sun worshippers. Beautiful dunes also ! Family favourite beach . Amazing at sunrise and sunset also. Grab lunch at the hotel.
The Ballycotton Cliff Walk is not to be missed, especially when the sun is shining – beautiful views. This 13km walk weaves its way along the Cork coast and showcases spectacular scenes of Ballycotton Lighthouse and the Wild Atlantic Way. Along the way you’ll discover a small beach. There is a shorter 5km route you can take as well as pitch and putt. Cush is highly recomended for lunch or dinner. There is live music in the village every weekend.
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Ballycotton Cliff Walk
The Ballycotton Cliff Walk is not to be missed, especially when the sun is shining – beautiful views. This 13km walk weaves its way along the Cork coast and showcases spectacular scenes of Ballycotton Lighthouse and the Wild Atlantic Way. Along the way you’ll discover a small beach. There is a shorter 5km route you can take as well as pitch and putt. Cush is highly recomended for lunch or dinner. There is live music in the village every weekend.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Douglas, Blackrock, Crosshaven, Ballycotton, Marina Market
Douglas is a ten minute car ride from the property with its bustling shops& traditional pub. Take a scenic walk through beautiful Ballybrack Woods where you'll see herons and otters along the river. The playground is well equipped and has a lovely coffee and donut hut. Stop off at 12 Tables or GoGo's cafe for coffee or brunch. Pick up delicious treats from Cinnamon Cottage or have a coffee and enjoy a walk along the river. Barrys , The South County and Sullivans are popular with the locals for a good pint and a bite to eat. Golden Elephant is a fantastic Thai restaurant and Eco's is a Cork institution for over 30 years
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Douglas
Douglas is a ten minute car ride from the property with its bustling shops& traditional pub. Take a scenic walk through beautiful Ballybrack Woods where you'll see herons and otters along the river. The playground is well equipped and has a lovely coffee and donut hut. Stop off at 12 Tables or GoGo's cafe for coffee or brunch. Pick up delicious treats from Cinnamon Cottage or have a coffee and enjoy a walk along the river. Barrys , The South County and Sullivans are popular with the locals for a good pint and a bite to eat. Golden Elephant is a fantastic Thai restaurant and Eco's is a Cork institution for over 30 years
Visit the Castle Cafe that is part of the castle redevelopment – offers extremely well-regarded brunches and lunches with a view. The sausages come highly recommended! The Natural Foods Bakery down the road serves excellent sandwiches, cake and coffee. Or if you’re there on a Sunday, graze at the farmers market in the square.
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CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
Castle RoadVisit the Castle Cafe that is part of the castle redevelopment – offers extremely well-regarded brunches and lunches with a view. The sausages come highly recommended! The Natural Foods Bakery down the road serves excellent sandwiches, cake and coffee. Or if you’re there on a Sunday, graze at the farmers market in the square.
Visit Corks largest indoor and outdoor Market. Over 40 vendors and Corks best food. From Cupcakes to Ciabattas!Volcano pizza, Eco, Hansum and Bojoom are all highly recomended! Parking on site.
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Marina Market
Centre Park RoadVisit Corks largest indoor and outdoor Market. Over 40 vendors and Corks best food. From Cupcakes to Ciabattas!Volcano pizza, Eco, Hansum and Bojoom are all highly recomended! Parking on site.
Activities
Enjoy an exhilarating boat ride in the harbour taking in the views at your leisure. Hop over to Spike Island for a tour of the old prison, explore the Titanic museum, walk up the deck of cards street. Visitcobh has lots of info on their website
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Cork Harbour Boat Hire
17 Westbourne PlEnjoy an exhilarating boat ride in the harbour taking in the views at your leisure. Hop over to Spike Island for a tour of the old prison, explore the Titanic museum, walk up the deck of cards street. Visitcobh has lots of info on their website
Great fun for all the family Vist the warren beach to top off a great day
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Smugglers Cove
Great fun for all the family Vist the warren beach to top off a great day
Fantastic day out for all the family!
The Blue Playground is back July 11 to 14 Noon to 4pm On the grass next to the incubation house.
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Fota Wildlife Park
Fantastic day out for all the family!
The Blue Playground is back July 11 to 14 Noon to 4pm On the grass next to the incubation house.
Fabulous fun for the kids! Visit Midleton for lunch or dinner en route Ferrit & Lee, Sage, Farmgate, Roastie are all recomended.
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Leahy's Open Farm
Fabulous fun for the kids! Visit Midleton for lunch or dinner en route Ferrit & Lee, Sage, Farmgate, Roastie are all recomended.
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland
Funkytown Adventure Centre