Cape Clear Island is Ireland's most southerly island. It is a 45min boat trip from Baltimore or Schull in West Cork. The island is 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide and has a population of 120 persons.It is a gaeltacht island - the first language is Irish. Because of its southerly position, the climate is milder than mainland Ireland. It is also a noted pardise for bird watchers boasting Ireland's only manned observatory. Cape Clear Cottages are located in the harbour area convenient to the ferries, bureau de change, shops,craft outlets, restaurants and pubs. The cottages look traditional but boast every modern comfort and facility. 3 bedrooms - 1 DB en suite room: 2 twin bedded rooms, Fully fitted kitchen - dishwasher/ washing machine / drier etc, Open Fire and Electric heating, Colour T.V, All linen and towels provided, Motor Boat for diving/ fishing/ birdwatching trips and Major Credit Cards accepted. Ciarán Danny Mikes Pub & Restaurant: Open all year serving food and drink. Menu includes soups / sandwiches / home made bread / maincourse platters / steak / salmon / chicken / vegetarian / Regulary musicians from the mainland play at Ciarán Danny Mikes. Mary, (Mrs.Ciarán Danny Mike) the landlady sings and plays guitar so it even boasts a resident musician!! If you are a musician then let us know and you may even get a gig. Rates: €35 Per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Wi-Fi/Internet Access.

A warm welcome awaits you at Glenmaroon House Bed & Breakfast which is situated just two minutes from Blarney Village. It is set within its own tranquil grounds overlooking the Blarney River. With with ample private parking. Just a 15 minute drive from Cork City which makes it an ideal base for visiting Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre, Jameson Whiskey Distillery, Cork City Gaol, Killarney, West Cork and of course Blarney Woollen Mills and the mystical Blarney Castle. Your host Ann will gladly advise you with regard to your touring requirements while taking refreshments in the sun lounge. Child Reduction 25% if sharing with parents. For an unforgettable break make a booking today. Rates : €32 to €36 per person per night based on 2 sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking.

A warm welcome, spacious rooms & a hearty breakfast all await you at Mountain View Bed & Breakfast, a rural family run Bed & Breakfast near Newmarket in an area known as Duhallow, near the Cork/Kerry border. We are ideally located for touring the Cork, Kerry & Limerick areas of Ireland. Children are most welcome & we accept well behaved dogs & other pets too. Whether it is a business trip, a family holiday, short break or just a single night stopover on the way back to the airport you will be assured of a peaceful &enjoyable stay. Please see my photo galleries & links at the foot of the page to other useful websites. We are located 2.5 miles from Newmarket, a small but lively town with plenty of shops, pubs, a couple of places to eat out & a small children's play area. Meelin, the highest Irish village, is a five minute drive away. Here you will find a restored kiln. Meelin & the surrounding area were renouned for lime extraction. It is said the lime from Meelin was used in the construction of St Finbarr's cathedral in Cork City. Kanturk is located 5 miles from Newmarket, it has several good restaurants & many bars, a 3 screen cinema, a ruined castle & a beautiful riverside park with a children's play area. Nearby, for a family day out is Liscarrol Donkey Sanctuary (free entry) where you can stroke the friendly donkeys. Near Castleisland are the spectacular Crag Caves which now have a restaurant, gift shop & a large ball pond play area for children. Fly fishing for brown trout is available on the local rivers, day tickets are available. We have a large drying room for wet clothes in case it happens to rain! There are several new Waymarked Walking Trails within a 20 minute drive - maps available We are open all year except Christmas and New Year weeks. We have two guest bedrooms :- Firstly a spacious groundfloor (downstairs) room with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, walk-in- wardrobe & easy chair. It is especially suited to less able bodied or elderley guests who might have difficulty managing stairs. Upstairs we have an equally large family room with 3 single beds, again en-suite. A campbed can be incorporated in either room to sleep a total of 6 guests. Both rooms have scenic views, remote control colour TV, tea & coffee making facilities, dressing table, alarm clock radio and hospitality tray. Leaflets and information about local attractions are provided in the rooms. Ample off road parking for 4 guest cars. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are freely available. For a small charge we offer internet access, a laundry service and the provision of packed lunch menu is available. A choice of breakfasts, including full Irish, is served in our spacious dining area which overlooks a large koi carp pool. Vegetarian/gluten free/soya alternatives available by request. We have our own free range hens who provide us with fresh eggs every day. Rates : From €28 per room per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets allowed. Parking available. Packed lunch is available. Dinner available. Wi-Fi / Internet Access.

The Island View guesthouse is a family run Bed and Breakfast situated in Glengarriff, 150 metres off the main road and 500 metres from the local Village. Its quiet location is the ideal centre for touring Cork & Kerry. Island View have many Great rates and special offers. Island View B&B Glengarriff is convenient to all local amenities and adjacent to the Harbour Queen ferry service to Garnish Island. The house has private off road parking and consists of 6 spacious bedrooms all ensuite complete with tea & coffee making facilities, Hairdryers etc. A guest lounge to relax and unwind at the end of the day. The Breakfast room Menu offers a variety to suit all tastes and special dietary requirements can be catered for on request. Rates : From €35 to €40 per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking.