| family rooms sleep up to 4 people. individually decorated rooms come with en suite bathrooms, tvs and free wifi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. full irish breakfast is served in the airy country-style dining room, and there's a patio with seating. 5 km from merchants quay shopping centre in cork. just off the n20 road, this unpretentious bed-and-breakfast is 4. . 4 km from blarney castle and 5
Cork Airport 24 min
Blarney Stone (8 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Blackrock Castle Observatory (22 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (14 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Crawford Art Gallery (10 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Fota Island (25 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Spike Island (1 hr 34)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Elizabeth Fort (16 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Blarney Castle & Gardens (7 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (12 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Fota Wildlife Park (27 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (11 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (33 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Blarney Woollen Mills (5 min)
Former wool mill with a small hotel, a restaurant & a shop selling Irish sweaters & Celtic jewelry. Fitzgerald Park (17 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. The English Market (11 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. | 
