full irish breakfast is included. set in blarney village centre, this half-timbered pub with guestrooms is a 3-minute walk from blarney castle. . down-to-earth rooms with hardwood floors are equipped with en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, free wifi and tvs. the traditional pub serves irish food and hosts regular live music and other entertainment Cork Airport 23 min
The English Market (16 min) Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. 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. The Butter Museum (14 min) Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. Blarney Woollen Mills (2 min) Former wool mill with a small hotel, a restaurant & a shop selling Irish sweaters & Celtic jewelry. Fota Wildlife Park (31 min) Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. 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. Blarney Castle & Gardens (3 min) Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Cork Opera House (14 min) Seating for 1000 patrons to watch local and international concerts, theatre, dance and comedy shows. Elizabeth Fort (17 min) This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min) Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Fitzgerald Park (15 min) Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Crawford Art Gallery (14 min) Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Blackrock Castle Observatory (26 min) Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Blarney Stone (8 min) Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. |