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Cork is the largest county in Ireland with an area of 2,880 square miles. In the east and north is undulating limestone land, interrupted by long ridges of sandstone with picturesque river valleys between them. To the west these ridges increase until they mass in peaks along the County Kerry border. The long coastline also has magnificent scenery. Kinsale boasts the title of being the gourmet capital of Ireland.
Luxury accommodation and 'the finest seafood in the world'. Aherne's is a small, luxury hotel with a world famous reputation for its welcome, luxury accommodation and outstanding food. Privately owned and run by the Fitzgibbon family for three generations, Aherne's of Youghal is one the beautiful south coast of Ireland...
Ballymaloe House is a large Country Farm House, providing superb guest acommodation on a 400 acre farm, 20 miles east of Cork city. This family farmhouse is two miles from the coast, near the small fishing village of Ballycotton and many small sandy coves and beaches.
Everything revolves around the courtyard in this 250 year old Georgian Country House standing at the head of Dunmanus Bay where heritage accommodation is provided by three beautiful suites in the old stone outbuildings. The whole area has been finely restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers.
Hayfield Manor is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only 1 mile from Cork's city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork's great art galleries, opera and historic university. Hayfield Manor has 88 guestrooms and suites, all air conditioned and feature relaxation space, bathrobe and slippers.
Longueville House is an ideal base for touring or golfing in the scenic southwest and provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for those who wish to relax or laze by the fire. The Longueville estate offers a variety of activities to guests, including salmon and brown trout fishing on the River Blackwater...
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