County Cork is situated in the South West of Ireland. As one of the largest counties in the country you will be spoilt for choice with the rich and varied landscape and abundance of great activities...

West Cork has some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland and it is well worth checking out the hotel breaks and Hotel Deals Cork in the local West Cork hotels. Towns well worth a visit include Clonakilty – with its famous Black Pudding, important in any Full Irish Breakfast – and also Skibbereen, Bantry, Roscarbery, Dunmanway and the Beara Peninsula, famous with walkers for its breathtaking scenery and also for its historic sites. West Cork also has a number of islands worth a visit, such as Bere Island, Dursey Island, Garnish Island and Sherkin Island. There are excellent choices of Cork hotels and guesthouses throughout the county.

Cork Attractions

There is so much to do and see in County Cork such as the Fota Wildlife Park and Fota Nature Reserve and Fota House and Gardens all on the island of Fota which lies just off Cork Harbour and is home to Ireland’s only wildlife park. The island also has Fota Island Golf Course and it is believed that golf has been played on the island since the 19th century. All Cork hotels and guesthouses will be glad to help you book a round of golf at a local course.

The Queenstown Story –this museum tells the story of the Famine in Ireland and those who survived and managed to escape to America. Other attractions include Cork Sea Safari, Cork City Gaol, Mizen Vision – on the southern- most part of Ireland this signal station provides panoramic views of the area’s spectacular coastline. Bantry House and Gardens built on the shore of Bantry Bay in the 1740’s has an extensive collection of art and tapestries.

Another area well worth a visit whether you enjoy walking or mountain biking or enjoy more sedate visits to heritage sites, castles and country houses – the Blackwater Valley will not disappoint. It has one of the first dedicated mountain biking centres at Ballyhoura. This area is also home to Cork Racecourse at Mallow, situated on the banks of the River Blackwater – with 20 National Hunt and flat races running throughout the year why not enjoy the spectacle and fun of a day at the races.

Whatever your reason for visiting County Cork you can book over 90 fully approved Cork hotels and Cork Guesthouses located throughout the county on the Ireland Hotels website. Just use the accommodation search box featured on this page.