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Cork Holiday Cottages

Cork holiday cottages provide visitors with the opportunity of exploring Ireland's largest county. County Cork has a rich maritime history as well as two famous sons; Michael Collins and Roy Keane. It boasts some stunning scenery including a rugged coastline and the 'gourmet capital of Ireland', Kinsale. Information about Count Cork cottages follows this guide.

Known as Ireland second city, the city of Cork sits on the estuary of the River Lee and is one of the most accessible, charming cities in the whole of the country. West Cork is famed for its wild, romantic landscape and is popular with ramblers and climbers.

The untouched remoteness of West Cork is epitomised by the beautiful Beara Way that offers some striking rock formations and stunning, panoramic views. One will also find a collection of small hamlets dotted around this most picturesque of counties.

Like other parts of the country there exists countless castle ruins and stone circles that indicate the country's diverse and turbulent past. Blarney and Desmond Castle are the most notable of these historical remains. Rent Cork holiday cottages and book short breaks with the help of Cottages 4 You.

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Coolnagurrane Cottage - Cork Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
This cottage is a few miles from the town of Skibbereen and is a good base for exploring West Cork and its majestic coastline. It's a traditional, one storey property with slate floors and an open fire. Features include an enclosed garden, white-washed walls and tennis court. Its available for rent all the year round and pets are allowed. Sleeps 2-3. More Cork cottages and forms of short break accommodation can be found through the rental agent included on this website.

Cork self catering attractions and amenities

This beautiful county, the largest and southernmost in Ireland, offers cottages visitors a host of attractions with its magnificent scenery, charming villages and interesting historical sites. There is plenty of outdoor action to suit all ages and abilities.

Outdoor Activities
Fishing, golf, horse-riding and walking are all popular pastimes in Cork. The West Cork Adventure Centre offers kayaking, abseiling and orienteering. You can learn to scuba dive at The Baltimore Diving Centre and also enjoy the facilities which include a restaurant and boat trips on a catamaran. Go whale and dolphin watching and visit seal and bird colonies and Fastnet Lighthouse. Boat hire is available in Sherkin and the village has two sailing schools.

Jim Edwards Restaurant

Food and drink
Make the most of your time in Cork by sampling the fare offered in the many restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and bistros. The town of Kinsale is reputed to be the Irish capital of cuisine. Try a romantic evening at Jim Edwards in Market Quay – candle lit dining, fresh lobster and oysters, local ingredients. Alternatively, eat at Jacques in Phoenix Street in Cork which has an innovative and eclectic menu and contemporary dishes. Johnny’s bar and Restaurant in Glengariff is famous for its steak and seafood and Chez Jean Marc in Kinsale has a bistro-style piano bar and a reputation for quality food.

Timoleague Abbey

History and Culture
Historic attractions in County Cork include the 14th century Blarney Castle where generations of tourists have queued up to kiss the Blarney Stone and still continue to do so. Open all year round with two souvenir shops, refreshments and gardens. Worship has been offered at St.Finbar’s Cathedral since the 7th century. Open Mon-Sat 9.30-17.30 in summer and Mon-Sat 10.00-12.45 and 14.00 -17.00 in winter.

The Dromberg Stone Circle. consisting of 17 stones and dating back to the beginning of Christianity is worth seeing as is beautiful Timoleague Abbey, founded in 1240 and built on a monastic settlement founded by St Molaga in the 6th century.