The lovely coastal village of Ballycotton is approximately 25 miles east of Cork City, and has a rich heritage of Irish culture with an annual arts festival and a tradition for Irish music. The village is a marvellous base for exploring the region as it has numerous attractions like the nearby Fota Wildlife Park and Ballymaloe House and Gardens, which has a cookery school. The famous Blarney stone can be found nearby at Blarney Castle where visitors are invited to kiss it to get the ‘gift of the gab’! Outdoor pursuits are numerous with sailing, surfing, scuba diving and sea fishing to name a few, for more land based activities there are a number of golf courses to choose from, and of course there are ample of walking opportunities in this stunning part of Ireland. |
