Hotels in Cobh, Cork

Cork is Ireland's 2nd largest city and European Capital of Culture 2005. Having one of the world's finest natural harbours, means that the city has daily ferry connections with Britain and mainland Europe. Cork is also easily reached by rail or air and the hotel itself lies just off the Cork-Waterford motorway. There are many museums and historical sites worth visiting while in Cork, and your stay would not be complete without having a drink at one of city's traditional pubs. While Guinness is brewed and enjoyed in Dublin, the stout of choice in Cork has to be Murphy's. Historical Cobh, the gateway to West Cork, and Kinsale 'Gourmet capital' of Ireland are just a short distance away, along with some of the best sailing in the world and picturesque scenery. The hotel boast 129 luxury bedrooms and suites, Spa and Fitness Centre, 11 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an impressive ballroom along with a splendid hotel restaurant and bar. Free broadband.

Fota Island Hotel and Spa in Cork offers guests 123 contemporary style en-suite rooms. This luxury Cork hotel boasts superb views of the surrounding woodlands and golf courses while also providing spacious hotel bedrooms that are supremely comfortable and tastefully decorated in subtle and harmonious shades. The lavish suites each feature a separate living room and master bedroom, and have private terrace balconies, magnificent bathrooms and state of the art entertainment systems.

The hotels facilities also include a spacious and atmospheric contemporary and modern Irish Bar, which is immensely popular with locals and guests alike. Offering Traditional Irish music sessions every Monday evening from 10pm. It is a hub of activity and enjoyment in the hotel. (RT06/08) Built in 1998, the 4 star Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre offers an attractive modern exterior with easy access for guests to all the main areas of the hotel. With over 200 private car spaces on the grounds of the hotel. Located 15 minutes drive south of Cork City and 10 minutes drive from Cork Airport, ideally located for visitors to explore both Cork city and the surrounding areas. The hotel is located on the main street of the large town of Carrigaline and offers a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and many other services on the doorstep. A public bus service runs from the door of the hotel to the city centre on a regular basis. The main visitor attractions of picturesque Kinsale town, Cobh Heritage Centre, Midleton Distillery and Fota Wildlife Park are all just 20 minutes drive away.

The Villa was built in 1845 and has a colourful history attached to it. Dr. James Roche Verling, a native of Cobh lived here for a number of years. He was personal physician to Napoleon Bonaparte on St. Helena from 1818 to 1820. The eminent doctor died in 1858 and is buried in the Old Cemetery in Cobh. The Carbery family, renowned for their relief work during the Great Irish Famine, bought the house and lived there until 1914. In 1916 Bella Vista House became the property of the Diocese of Cloyne and was officially opened by Bishop Robert Browne as the Sacred Heart Noviciate. The Mercy convents, which had been independent since their foundation in 1850, were thus amalgamated under one Noviciate and one Mother General. Father Browne, a nephew of the Bishop, was a first class passenger on the Titanic from Southampton to Queenstown and frequently stayed at Bella Vista. Many of his photographs were used by the international media following the tragic sinking of the Titanic. Around 1931 the Sisters of Mercy moved out of Bella Vista and the house was rented out as a private dwelling and divided into an upper (Northern) and lower (Southern) house. In 1978, the Southern House was sold by the Diocese to raise money, and in 1979 the Northern House also came on the market. Both residences remained separate and private dwellings until they were finally bought by the Ward family in 1998. The two houses were rejoined and extended and the beautiful conservatory which now houses the China Sea Restaurant. In 2001, Kevin Murphy took over Bella Vista and has carefully and extensively renovated the Villa. Centrally located on a quiet road only a 3-minute walk from the town centre and waterfront, Bella Vista is situated above the town with wonderful views of St. Coleman's cathedral and the harbour. We are also the last stop on the Cobh heritage trail so why not drop by and enjoy a coffee or a refreshing drink in our modern conservatory or rustic bar and lounge? Sit and watch the cruise liners passing below you and docking in the town. Car parking is available in this private, but central location.

Located 20 minutes from Cork City Centre, enter the warmth and elegance of Midleton Park Hotel and Spa for business and pleasure and you will find the warm service you deserve. With an enviable reputation, among locals and visitors alike, for delicious food, fine wine and unsurpassed hospitality and friendliness, it offers the highest standards in conference, leisure and function facilities in the region. Comfortable surroundings, warm atmosphere and caring friendly faces combined with professional service standards ensure a memorable and relaxed visit. The weary traveller, the harassed executive, the leisurely tourist and the family group will all experience a traditional hearty welcome and a warm feeling of "Home away from home".The ultra modern state of the art leisure and activity centre has been designed to facilitate and enhance customer service excellence to meeting the guests health, fitness and lifestyle needs. Facilities include: 18m Heated Deck Level Swimming Pool / Shallow Children's Poolo 2000 sq. ft gymnasium- fully equipped / Sauna / Steam Room / Jacuzzi / Outdoor Canadian Hot tub / Ladies/Gents changing facilities/showers/lockers with underfloor heating / Aerobics room with specially sprung timber floors and full length wall mirrors / Treatment rooms- health/fitness evaluation, personalised programmes, computerised cardiovascular equipment. We offer the best facilities and a dedicated, expert qualified team to help you enjoy your visit. All facilities free to hotel residents. The Wellness Centre and Spa treatments include: Facials/ Seaweed Wraps / Aromatherapy/ Balneotherapy/ Phytotherapy/ Indian Head Massage/ Remedial and Sports Massage Therapy/ Reikio Manicures/ Pedicures/ Solarium/ Acupuncture/ Reflexology.Local Attractions and Recreation - Fota Island Golf Club, home of Murphy's Irish Open 2001/2002 Heritage Centre / Fota Wildlife Safari Park - 70 acres of open countryside with 90 species of exotic wildlife from 5 continents / The Queenstown Heri