other amenities include an indoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub. 2 km from cork airport. the straightforward rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, desks, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as 24-hour room service. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a cosy bistro is open for dinner on friday and saturday evenings. chic suites add separate living areas. there's a bar that serves a carvery lunch and offers pub food in the evenings. 4 km from the ringaskiddy ferry port and 9. a block from the town centre, this traditional hotel is 6 Cork Airport 11 min
Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (31 min) Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Blarney Stone (32 min) Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Charles Fort (24 min) Imposing remains of a late 1600s fortification featuring a star-shaped design & views over the sea. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (22 min) 18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Blackrock Castle Observatory (18 min) Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Fota Island (23 min) The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (22 min) Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. The English Market (22 min) Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (20 min) Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Blarney Castle & Gardens (31 min) Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Spike Island (48 min) Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh (29 min) It took 47 years to complete this monolithic Catholic place of worship that was consecrated in 1919. Titanic Experience Cobh (30 min) Fota Wildlife Park (25 min) Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Crawford Art Gallery (21 min) Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. |