| dating from 1837, this traditional, family-run hotel is 2 minutes' walk from blarney castle and 3 minutes' walk from blarney woollen mills. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a bright, wood-floored restaurant serves lunch and dinner. unfussy rooms include satellite tv and free wi-fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. full irish breakfast and parking are free. most rooms overlook the village green. there's also a traditional bar that offers classic pub fare and has regular live music
Cork Airport 23 min
Crawford Art Gallery (14 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. The English Market (16 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Fota Wildlife Park (31 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Elizabeth Fort (17 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Fitzgerald Park (15 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Blarney Castle & Gardens (2 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Blarney Stone (7 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Blackrock Castle Observatory (26 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Cork Opera House (14 min)
Seating for 1000 patrons to watch local and international concerts, theatre, dance and comedy shows. The Butter Museum (14 min)
Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. Blarney Woollen Mills (3 min)
Former wool mill with a small hotel, a restaurant & a shop selling Irish sweaters & Celtic jewelry. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (14 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Fota Island (30 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (16 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. | 
