Holiday Homes Cork, Ireland – Travel to the Rebel County

Cork has the best of everything Ireland has to offer – a fantastic city for a romantic getaway with plenty of nightlife – a gourmet ghetto and incredible restaurants – a rich, dramatic history and heritage – beautiful beaches and quintessential rocky Irish coastlines – a competitive sports tradition that would put any diehard fan to the test – and rolling hills with green, fertile valley fields just like every postcard you have ever seen from Ireland. Often referred to as the ‘cultural capital of Ireland,’ sometimes as ‘the rebel county,’ and always as one of the most beautiful spots in the country; all are true simultaneously, which gives this region its rich and varied textures, tastes, sites, and sounds.

Cork is the county of Michael Collins, Blackrock Castle Observatory and countless buildings of unique architecture like St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral. You will be amazed how much you can learn about our universe, Ireland’s political history and the history of architecture and the Catholic Church, if you give yourself the time to see this country properly. Stay in one of our self catering Cork holiday homes for a week for the same price as you would pay to stay in a hotel for a night or two, and you won’t have to rush to see all that County Cork has to offer.

Self Catering Cork - Romantic Getaways & Bargain Holidays in Cork City

If you’re a connoisseur of culinary delights, a nature enthusiast or a true romantic, Cork is the city for you. To savour each and every delight you’ll need at least a week and we offer self catering Cork holiday homes and vacation rentals for the same price that most hotels charge for one or two nights.

There is no better destination for a family vacation than the County Cork. Cork offers the best castle hunting, cathedral touring and art gallery hopping for every family. Surrounded by parks, rivers, an estuary and a spectacular golf course, every out door enthusiast in your brood will thank you for bringing them to this unique Irish paradise. Accommodation in Cork for a family getaway is cheap and convenient with self catering family vacation packages. Check availability and book your Cork Holiday Home you and your family have dreamed of - right now.

Self Catering Cork - Travel Highlights

Cork City – The Heart of the County

Not many people think of observatories when they think of Ireland, but not only does Cork have an observatory, it has an observatory in a castle. When you stay in Cork City, make sure you visit Blackrock Castle Observatory. You can even chase comets in the observatory’s interactive theatre. Eating is divine when you visit the English Market, and when you stay in a vacation home in Cork City, you can create your own gourmet menu and cook for yourself in our fully equipped kitchens. If you’d rather dine out, Cork has some of the best restaurants in Ireland and offers food from around the world including Mexican, Thai, Indian and Chinese. With so much to do during the day, make sure to save some energy for the evening because Cork has plenty of entertainment from theatre, to opera, great pubs and fantastic clubs. Cork is a fabulously vibrant and romantic city that won’t disappoint and deserves to be enjoyed.

County Cork Coastline and Beaches

You may not think of soft, white, sandy beaches when you think of this island, but the coastline of county Cork offers shorelines that are the envy of many tropical resorts (and not having to worry too much about sun burn means you can frolic in the waves for hours on end). There are plenty of water sports from swimming and fishing to yachting and speed boating. But don’t expend all your energy during the day or you’ll miss the wonderful nightlife and unbelievably great seafood restaurants.

Kinsale – Gourmet Capital, Historical Landmarks and Archery

Kinsale is known for fantastic food, extraordinary restaurants and a gourmet fish market, but there is so much more to this enclave than feasts and festivities (although Kinsale Arts Week is really spectacular). With 3 golf courses to choose from, including a 9-hole course, a public 18-hole course and the world famous Old Head Golf Course, all of which are set among the natural beauty of south western Ireland, Kinsale is any golfer’s dream vacation spot. For those who are more interested in historical landmarks, the Desmond Castle, the Charles Fort and James Fort offer excellent guided tours. To add to your experiences of past eras, you can also take part in claybird shooting and archery exercises.

Clonakilty – A Cross Section of Irish History

Clonakilty is layered with Irish history, like shale is layered with sediment. Start as far back as this enclave will take you with a visit to both the Drombeg Stone Circle (also known as the Druid’s Alter) and the Lios-na-gCon Ringfort c. 400 AD to c. 1200 AD. Continue your journey through time by jumping ahead well over a thousand years to visit the 14th century Timoleague Abbey. Your spirit will be lifted at the Roman Catholic Church as you marvel at the exquisite stained glass and hand carved statuary. Move into the 20th century with a visit to the replica Model-T in the birthplace of Henry Ford’s ancestors and a trip to the Model Railway Village. Then treat yourself to the historic walking tour of Clonakilty where the history of the Republic comes alive as you trace the steps of Michael Collins and learn about his life and contribution to Irish history – and make sure you catch ‘The Big Fella,’ at the Clonakilty museum.