A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Cork, Ireland. We have also included hotels in old manor houses, historic villas, resorts, historic properties, country estates and beautiful country residences. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Luxurious. Wonderful SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Situated on 220 acres, Castlemartyr Resort consists of a grand 17th century country manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of an 800-year-old-castle, the luxury 5-Star Castlemartyr Resort is a destination richly steeped in Irish history and tradition. History includes Strongbow, Walter Raleigh, the Knights Templar and more. Come and experience Castlemartyr Resort and after a day filled with one of the numerous resort recreational amenities such as golf, tennis, and outdoor fun one should visit the spa for the ultimate wellness experience and see why it is regarded as the best in Ireland. Castlemartyr Resort is known as a venue for relaxing, rewinding and also enjoying the award winning dining experiences with 5 different dining venues on site. Over a number of years the grounds and buildings have been tastefully updated, they have been magnificently restored and elegantly enhanced to offer 108 guest rooms and suites, along with 36 luxury residences. The bedrooms and suites, located in the hotel building, have a luxurious contemporary feel and contain all the facilities for today’s traveller. The resort is also family friendly and extends a warm welcome to all guests whether attending a conference, enjoying golf, or an escape away for some family fun. • Enjoy a challenging game of golf • Taste delectable meals inspired by surrounding nature at Canopy Restaurant • Experience a truly amazing gourmet journey in Terre • Leave stress behind with a personalized spa treatment • Borrow a bike to check out the neighbouring village, including the Traditional Pub The Hunted Hog • Sip afternoon tea in the historic Manor House . Show full description
Castlemartyr Resort Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Ireland, on the grounds of an old castle. The hotel is beautiful, with stunning decor, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a variety of amenities including two restaurants, a bar, and a spa.
Historic. Great value. The Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel; BW Signature Collection is just 500 metres from the world famous Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone. It offers a bar and restaurant, and a fitness suite. Large bathrooms include baths and showers and some rooms have views of the castle. Rooms feature elegant furnishings as well as a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The Mill Restaurant serves modern Irish cuisine and guests can enjoy a classic afternoon tea in the foyer. The lively Christys Bar serves light snacks, lunch and dinner. The well-equipped gym has modern equipment and there are also squash courts on site. Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel is only 9 km from the centre of Cork and a 15-minute drive from Cork Airport. Free parking is available at the hotel.Show full description
A gem of tranquility, set in the lovely historic village next to the Blarney Castle. The beautifully decorated rooms are spacious enough and have fantastic bathrooms with great attention to detail. SO NICE!
Beach front location. Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Set in leafy grounds just 15 minutes’ walk from Cork centre, Hayfield Manor is a luxury hotel with a beauty spa and an elegant restaurant. Cork International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Hayfield Manor Hotel also features an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub. Hayfield Manor is just a 20-minute walk from lively St Patrick’s Street and Cork’s main shopping area. The sumptuous rooms feature a luxurious orthopaedic bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV/DVD player, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or try indulgent beauty treatments in the spa. Perrotts Garden Bistro offers Mediterranean cuisine, and the stylish Orchids Restaurant serves a classic Irish menu using local produce. Hayfield's Bar has a range of fine spirits and wines. In the mornings, guests can request full Irish breakfast at an additional charge. Free on-site parking is available, and the famous Cork English Market is just 1.5 km away.Show full description
This manor is a place of luxury and relaxation, with first-class facilities including a delicious restaurant, great body&facial treatments, and a spa with a jacuzzi. Moreover, the hotel is close to UCC and Blarney Castle.
Comfortable beds. Located in the Glanmire Valley, Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is a 10-minute drive from Cork city centre. It offers large rooms with baths, showers and free WiFi, a restaurant and free parking. Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is an 18th-century country house and its conservatory overlooks the gardens. Rooms at the Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas Hotel feature a trouser press, TV and a hairdryer. They also include tea/coffee making facilities. Crawford’s restaurant serves Irish and international cuisine. Buffet breakfasts are served daily and there is also a bar menu available. There is a patio where drinks can be taken. Douglas and Frankfield golf courses are both within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The Páirc Uí Chaoimh is just 2 miles from the Hotel Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas.Show full description
A beautifully renovated old country hotel in the middle of the forest with top-notch facilities. I really like the dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious rooms with beautiful modern touches. STUNNING!
Beach front location. Luxurious. Outstanding SPA facilities. The 5-star Fota Island Hotel boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, a swimming pool and beautifully designed rooms with countryside views and luxury bathrooms. Cork is just 8 miles away. Bedrooms at Fota Island feature flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi and an interactive video system. They also include mini-bars, seating areas and bathrooms with walk-in showers and bathrobes. Huge windows allow light to flood into the spacious and stylish Fota Restaurant. It serves fine traditional and international cuisine and has a terrace for al fresco dining. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea or a cocktail in the relaxing Amber Lounge or The Spike Bar. The hotel boasts 18 treatment rooms where guests can enjoy massages, hydrotherapy and thermal suites. Guests can work out in the state-of-the-art gym. Ireland’s large wildlife park, Fota Wildlife Park is a 5-minute walk away. Cork Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Poised in the centre of this medieval fishing port overlooking the marina and the colourful streets. Perryville House combines the grandeur of the past with the luxuries and convenience of today. A Guest House of great elegance and charm, where an atmosphere of comfort and attention to detail prevails. We do all we can to make you feel very much at home. If you are travelling within Ireland or coming from abroad and require quality accommodation in Kinsale then Perryville House gives you the perfect balance of luxury, privacy and location. Kinsale, a haven that is crawling with history drawing cognoscente to County Cork, with it's enticing shops and streetscapes and a reputation as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. Lovely quiet rooms, large beds and luxurious bathrooms afford you a perfect setting for restful sleep filled good nights and happy mornings. Each room also has satellite tv and private telephone. Breakfast, morning coffee and afternoon tea are served for guests and the discerning management will be delighted to reserve lunch or dinner for you at any of the gourmet restaurants that abound in Kinsale. For the golf enthusiast the Old Head Golf Links is only a 10 minute drive from Perryville House.Show full description
A beautifully restored manor house that is nicely furnished with antique furniture and fine art. It has a small bar with a great drinks menu, and the daily breakfast is AMAZING with local cheeses, homemade scones, and jams.
Great value. Tucked away in quiet woodland, Springfort Hall Hotel is a peaceful 18th-century manor located 6 km from Mallow Town. This house dates back to the 18th century and stands in elegantly landscaped grounds, surrounded by rolling pastures of the North Cork Golden Vale Countryside and the Black Water Valley. The rooms are attractive and well-equipped, and many overlook the Cork countryside. Springfort Hall Hotel offers dining in its bar or in one of the elegant dining rooms. The property is well placed for exploring the countryside and taking part in local walks and activities.Show full description
Springfort Hall Hotel is a lovely country house well located for a quiet, peaceful break and as a base for touring the south west. It is close to many parts of Ireland, and has a beautiful dining room, drawing room, and bar.
Beach front location. Great views. The 4-star Bayview Hotel is a fine manor house nestled on the Cliffside of the beautiful fishing village of Ballycotton, in South Ireland. It offers luxurious accommodation, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a fine restaurant. The spacious rooms at the Bayview Hotel have stunning ocean views and feature crisp cotton bed linen and towels. Rooms also include satellite TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Bayview has an award-winning chef and offers delicious Irish cuisine including fantastic fresh seafood. The hotel has lovely gardens, which lead to miles of sandy beaches. There are 6 golf courses in the area and sea angling is available nearby. Visit the Jameson Whiskey Centre or take a trip to Fota Island with its arboretum and wildlife park. Guests also have full use of the Leisure and Health Club facilities at the Garryvoe Hotel, close by. The Bayview is also just 30-minute drive from Cork city centre.Show full description
Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in Castletownshend, The Castle offers adults-only accommodation with free WiFi and harbour views, as well as a garden and a private beach area. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of The Castle. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 82 km from The Castle. Clonakilty is 35 km from the accommodation, while Bantry is 37 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, charming and cosy bed and breakfasts in Cork! WOW!
With free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, this charming country manor house is set in 35 acres of land on a hillside overlooking the East Cork countryside. Dating back to 1639, it offers individually designed rooms and retains original features. Rooms at Barnabrow Country House are quaint and traditionally furnished, and each has picturesque garden views, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom. Guests can go horse riding and fishing in the surrounding area, and there is a choice of golf courses nearby. Cork Airport is a 35-minute drive away, and a wide range of restaurants and interesting shops are within easy driving distance.Show full description
Cosy. Comfortable beds. A working farm where you can see pigs, wild boar, and red deer roaming the pastures, Ballinwillin House offers sumptuous guest rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a modern, tiled en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy traditional Irish food beside a roaring fire in colder months. High-quality artisan food is served, and you can buy goods from the farm shop or try traditional wine tasting on site. Ballinwillin House dates back to 1727, and is set in 80 acres of grounds in Ireland’s pretty Golden Vale. Guests can simply relax and enjoy the picturesque countryside. Ireland’s largest mountain bike trails at Ballyhoura are just 20 minutes’ drive away, and the house offers free bike storage, washing, and servicing. Transport to and from the trails can be arranged for an additional charge.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. This stunning, 163 acre estate includes beautiful gardens, a 40-acre lake, and the fantastic Sky Garden crater. Fresh home cooking is provided, and guests can enjoy canoeing on the lake. Our 26 guest rooms all include en-suite and are located in the Manor, its adjacent Mews and the Lake House which is a short drive from our Manor House. The vast gardens of Liss Ard Estate stretch for many miles and include waterfalls and ponds. Spacious and bright, each room in the historic country house offers scenic views of the surrounding parkland or gardens. Guest can relax with a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. Freshly cooked breakfasts are served each day, along with freshly baked bread. Guests can choose their meals based on what is fresh and seasonal that day. Please note that restaurant opening times are variable. Guests can stroll along the many paths. Skibberreen is just a 2-minute drive from Liss Ard, while the N71 road is less than 10 minutes away by car.Show full description
A gorgeous, luxurious mansion set on stunning grounds in a peaceful location with great views. The recent room renovation has added a sense of luxury while maintaining the old-world charm and the furnishings are AMAZING!
Close to beach front. Great value. "The Gold Coast Hotel, part of the Gold Coast Holiday, Golf & Sports Resort, is located on Ballinacourty Pier, overlooking Dungarvan Bay and adjacent to the 18-hole championship parkland golf course. It boasts an indoor pool, spa bath, and sauna. Free parking is available at the Gold Coast Hotel. The hotel bedrooms are en-suite with a hairdryer, and a selection of rooms have sea or garden views. They also include TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Facilities include a 20-metre swimming pool and children’s pool. Guests can relax in the spa bath, steam room, and sauna, or exercise in the small cardio fitness room. The Resort has a children's playground and a tennis court, which are available for guest use. Full Irish breakfasts are served each day at the hotel. The Bunker Bar is a lively and fun place to socialise and dine, offering the very best in quality Irish food. Guests can enjoy a drink and watch sport matches at the hotel's Dugout Sports Bar. Local activities include cycling, running and walking in the nearby Deise Greenway, which is situated along the Waterford to Dungarvan Railway. Sea angling, hill walking, golf and water adventure activities are all available locally.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location and lovely pool facilities.
Charming. Good breakfast. Situated in County Kerry, Palmgrove Bed & Breakfast is just a 15-minute drive from Tarbert ferry port and offers free on-site parking. Each room features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities and either an en-suite or shared bathroom. Situated beside the River Feale, Listowel town centre is just a 5-minute drive away and offers museums, traditional Irish pubs and a 15th-century castle. Talbert ferry port provides easy access to and from Clare and Kerry.Show full description
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