Around East Cork
Sightseeing
A beautiful walk along the East Cork coastline. Stunning views await along the winding coastal track.
Good walking shoes are essential.
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Paseo por los acantilados de Ballycotton
A beautiful walk along the East Cork coastline. Stunning views await along the winding coastal track.
Good walking shoes are essential.
Another beautiful coastal walk taking you from the Knockadoon Pier (you can jump off it at high tide) to an old 1800's signal tower
Knockadoon
Another beautiful coastal walk taking you from the Knockadoon Pier (you can jump off it at high tide) to an old 1800's signal tower
Take a tour of the world famous Jameson Distillery, located in the heart of Midleton. Every drop of Jameson in the world has originated in this distillery. Several different tour options are available as well as gift shop and bar on site.
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Jameson Distillery Midleton
Distillery WalkTake a tour of the world famous Jameson Distillery, located in the heart of Midleton. Every drop of Jameson in the world has originated in this distillery. Several different tour options are available as well as gift shop and bar on site.
A fantastic day out. Walk around the large wildlife park seeing animals from all over the world including Giraffes, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Penguins and Rhino. Gift shop and food options also on-site.
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Parque de la fauna de Fota
A fantastic day out. Walk around the large wildlife park seeing animals from all over the world including Giraffes, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Penguins and Rhino. Gift shop and food options also on-site.
The town of Lismore is famous for its Castle which is still a family home. While access to the castle itself is not permitted, the magnificent gardens are open to the public from March to October. Throughout the gardens are art works as well as two sections of the Berlin Wall. The dedicated art gallery in a small section of the castle also has a coffee shop.
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Lismore
The town of Lismore is famous for its Castle which is still a family home. While access to the castle itself is not permitted, the magnificent gardens are open to the public from March to October. Throughout the gardens are art works as well as two sections of the Berlin Wall. The dedicated art gallery in a small section of the castle also has a coffee shop.
There are several beaches enjoy along the East Cork Coast. Garryvoe has ample parking, a playground and a nearby hotel however it is a tidal beach so check tide time before you go. Ballywilling (also tidal), Ardnahinch or Ballynamona beaches are also beautiful.
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Garryvoe Beach
There are several beaches enjoy along the East Cork Coast. Garryvoe has ample parking, a playground and a nearby hotel however it is a tidal beach so check tide time before you go. Ballywilling (also tidal), Ardnahinch or Ballynamona beaches are also beautiful.
Take a stroll through nature in Glenbower woods, just outside the close by village of Killeagh. Plenty of well make paths take you through the forest. Plenty of parking also available. Playground also on the road into the woods.
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Glenbower Wood
Take a stroll through nature in Glenbower woods, just outside the close by village of Killeagh. Plenty of well make paths take you through the forest. Plenty of parking also available. Playground also on the road into the woods.
A must visit for the younger people. Leahys open farm (less than 10mins from The Nook) is a great day out. Get up close with small animals, go on the barrel run, the giant slide, operate mini-diggers....there is so much to do.
Also has a fabulous coffee shop and an in-house chocolate factory.
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Granja abierta de Leahy
A must visit for the younger people. Leahys open farm (less than 10mins from The Nook) is a great day out. Get up close with small animals, go on the barrel run, the giant slide, operate mini-diggers....there is so much to do.
Also has a fabulous coffee shop and an in-house chocolate factory.
This island in the centre of Cork harbor has been a monastic settlement, a British Barracks and a prison. Today you can get a boat to the island (from Cobh) and tour the island on your own or with a guide who will take you through the history. There are several displays in the old buildings to help you visualise the history.
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Spike Island
This island in the centre of Cork harbor has been a monastic settlement, a British Barracks and a prison. Today you can get a boat to the island (from Cobh) and tour the island on your own or with a guide who will take you through the history. There are several displays in the old buildings to help you visualise the history.
Take a 10 minute boat trip from Ballycotton pier out to Ballycotton Lighthouse. Explore the island and the lighthouse offering amazing views both out to sea and back towards the east cork coast. The fully guided tour takes about 1.5 hours and is definitely a must do.
Ballycotton Lighthouse
Take a 10 minute boat trip from Ballycotton pier out to Ballycotton Lighthouse. Explore the island and the lighthouse offering amazing views both out to sea and back towards the east cork coast. The fully guided tour takes about 1.5 hours and is definitely a must do.
City/town information
The bustling town of Midleton is only 10mins from The Nook. Midleton is full of award winning restaurant as well as plenty of shops and bars.
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Midleton
The bustling town of Midleton is only 10mins from The Nook. Midleton is full of award winning restaurant as well as plenty of shops and bars.
The historic town of Youghal is must see for history buffs. Guided walks along the medieval town walls bring you back in time.
The front strand is a fabulous beach with a boardwalk that takes you along its 7km length to nearby Red Barn beach.
Youghal also has a very good Tourist Information office as well as shops & restaurants
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Youghal
The historic town of Youghal is must see for history buffs. Guided walks along the medieval town walls bring you back in time.
The front strand is a fabulous beach with a boardwalk that takes you along its 7km length to nearby Red Barn beach.
Youghal also has a very good Tourist Information office as well as shops & restaurants
The lively town of Cobh is waiting for you. Take a walk along the famous promenade where there are often festivals and activities especially when some of the worlds largest cruise liners are in town. Cobh is also famous for being the last stop of the Titanic as well as being one of the major emigration centres for the south of Ireland in the 1800's. There are very good museums dedicated to both events in the town. Cobh is also the point of departure for Spike Island.
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Cobh
The lively town of Cobh is waiting for you. Take a walk along the famous promenade where there are often festivals and activities especially when some of the worlds largest cruise liners are in town. Cobh is also famous for being the last stop of the Titanic as well as being one of the major emigration centres for the south of Ireland in the 1800's. There are very good museums dedicated to both events in the town. Cobh is also the point of departure for Spike Island.
Food scene
Beautiful food guaranteed. One of our favourite restaurants in Midleton. Only open Thursday to Saturday.
Pricing: Medium/Expensive
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Farmgate Restaurant & Country Store
Broderick StreetBeautiful food guaranteed. One of our favourite restaurants in Midleton. Only open Thursday to Saturday.
Pricing: Medium/Expensive
Ferrit And Lee
Distillery WalkQuality and tasty food.
Pricing: Medium
Award winning restaurant and always a very popular spot.
Small shop selling some of the homemade produce as well as an informal dining option outside all located in the same courtyard.
Pricing: Expensive
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Sage Midleton
Main StreetAward winning restaurant and always a very popular spot.
Small shop selling some of the homemade produce as well as an informal dining option outside all located in the same courtyard.
Pricing: Expensive
Pizzeria San Marco
9 Main StreetA real taste of Italy. Beautiful pizza and pasta dishes.
Pricing: Low
Good coffee and a great selection of homemade pastries, breads and other treats. Yummy!!
The Grumpy Bakers
Broderick StreetGood coffee and a great selection of homemade pastries, breads and other treats. Yummy!!
A great little restaurant tucked away at the back of a very good garden centre. Perfect for coffee & cakes as well a larger lunch options
Carewswood Garden centre & cafe
A great little restaurant tucked away at the back of a very good garden centre. Perfect for coffee & cakes as well a larger lunch options
Another fine option for food. Clarenbridge offers a great garden centre but also has a great light restaurant from tea/coffee to homemade lunch options. All with a stunning view as well
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Clarenbridge Garden Centre @ Blackwater
Another fine option for food. Clarenbridge offers a great garden centre but also has a great light restaurant from tea/coffee to homemade lunch options. All with a stunning view as well
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Beaches are Tidal
Some of the east cork beaches are tidal and so please check tide times before you head off on your journey to them