| 6 km from cork airport. there's an intimate restaurant with a farm-to-table menu, as well as a bar. kids 11 and under stay free in family rooms. the gardens feature a petting farm and mini-golf. warm, stylish rooms feature sitting areas, free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some rooms come with whirlpool baths. there are also suites with exposed wood beams and antique fireplaces. adjacent to douglas golf club, this upscale hotel in an 18th-century country house and a modern annexe is 7. there's a fitness centre and an indoor pool, plus a spa with thermal suites and a vitality pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Cork Airport 14 min
Titanic Experience Cobh (24 min) The English Market (13 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (16 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Blarney Stone (26 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Fota Wildlife Park (19 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Spike Island (1 hr 3)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Crawford Art Gallery (16 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh (23 min)
It took 47 years to complete this monolithic Catholic place of worship that was consecrated in 1919. Elizabeth Fort (12 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (25 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Blackrock Castle Observatory (13 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Fota Island (17 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Blarney Castle & Gardens (25 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (12 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (16 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. | 
