Cork city’s art and restaurant scene rivals Dublin and is within easy reach of Cork’s numerous historical towns and coastal scenery. Self catering Cork visitors will enjoy this vibrant bustling city, home to several galleries, museums, The National Sculpture Factory, dance Theatres and artist workshops. Known as a festival city, it boasts a year long calendar of festivals ranging from folk, jazz, choral and film.

Don't miss the historic English Market which shows local food at its very best, with dozens of varieties of farmhouse cheeses, artisanal breads and preserves. Cork city boasts the deepest natural harbour in Ireland with direct ferry crossings to UK and mainland Europe. Cork International Airport has direct flights to the UK and parts of Europe and connecting flights to other European and American destinations.

We recommend visits to Youghal, Kindsale, the spectacular Mizen Head peninsula and Barleycove, Cork’s finest beach. Families, groups and single travellers will find no shortage of holiday homes with sea views, apartments on the beach or traditional holiday cottages to rent in this beautiful part of Ireland.