| less than a minute's walk from the nearest bus stop, this low-key, redbrick b&b is 2 km from both saint fin barre's cathedral and cork opera house. the straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus en suite bathrooms. packed lunches are available on request (surcharge). . parking is complimentary. breakfast is served in-room or in an unfussy dining room
Cork Airport 14 min
Cork City Gaol (Museum) (14 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. The Butter Museum (7 min)
Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (7 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Fota Island (26 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Fitzgerald Park (7 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (9 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Crawford Art Gallery (9 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Elizabeth Fort (10 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Spike Island (1 hr 24)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Fota Wildlife Park (27 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. The English Market (6 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Blarney Stone (18 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (33 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Blarney Castle & Gardens (17 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Blackrock Castle Observatory (18 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. | 
