Clonakilty Hotell

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Looking out over Clonakilty Bay and countryside, Bay View House is a stylish, 4-star bed and breakfast just a 5-minute street-lit walk from Clonakilty town centre. The well equipped and spacious en suite bedrooms feature comfortable beds, armchairs, and work desks. Rooms also include a TV, clock radio, and hairdryers, along with tea/coffee facilities and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is also provided. Breakfast is served at individual tables in the dining room. An extensive breakfast selection is provided using locally sourced produce, and includes homemade brown bread and preserves. After a day’s travel, guests can relax in the upstairs lounge, partake in a game of chess , or simply take in the views or enjoy a quiet read in the downstairs sitting room. In summer the award-winning gardens provide a great lingering spot where guests can enjoy the evening scent of roses and freshly mowed lawns. Local attractions include Inchydoneys Blue Flag beach, Lisselan Estate with its gardens, fishing, and golf, Michael Collins Heritage Centre and the Model Railway Village.

Important information

A credit card will be used to secure your booking. However, payment is by cash on departure.

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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa has twice been awarded ‘Ireland's Leading Spa Resort’. It has elegant bedrooms with balconies offering stunning views of West Cork’s sandy beaches. The spacious rooms have luxurious furnishings, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee machines. Rooms include bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. With panoramic sea views, guests can dine in the award-winning Gulfstream Restaurant, which serves fine French and Mediterranean cuisine, and daily seafood specials. With a warm décor and offering a tasty bar menu, the Dunes Pub & Bistro has a nautical theme. The Island Spa has fantastic facilities including the Seawater Therapy Pool, which pumps water in from the ocean outside. There is a variety of massages, beauty treatments and body wraps available. The hotel is located just outside of Clonakilty town, and the Dunmore Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy horse riding, surfing and whale watching in the area.

Important information

All treatments at Island Spa must be pre booked to avoid disappointment. Children's hours in the pool are from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 17:00.

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At this award winning beautiful Georgian-style farmhouse, you can be assured of a warm welcome and enjoy a homely holiday with a high standard of accommodation. We have a great reputation for hospitality and excellent home-baking. Fáilte Ireland and AA 4-diamond approved, our farmhouse is situated in a peaceful area, on a dairy farm with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Easily accessible from all main roads, including the N71 road, it is ideally located for touring West Cork and Kerry. On the farm, we have cows, calves, bulls and sheep. You are welcome to see these animals with the owner as your 'tour-guide'. All the rooms at Springfield House are exceptionally well-kept. Many are en suite and they all offer the very best in comfort and warmth.

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Located in Clonakilty town centre, Clonakilty Hotel offers full Irish breakfasts, and Inchydoney beach is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. All of the rooms include light and colourful decor and offer a private bathroom and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available in most rooms and public areas. The hotel's sister restaurant, Costelloe's Malthouse, offers excellent dining in a stylish, relaxed setting. Free parking is available, and Dunmore Golf Club is less than a 5-minute drive away. Clonakilty town centre features many pubs and restaurants, all within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

Travel information

Travelling by sea: Which is ideal for those who wish to use their own car, there is a choice of 3 ports of arrival. The closest port of arrival is Ringaskiddy which is just outside Cork City. Ringaskiddy serves Swansea in Wales and Le Havre, Cherbourg, Roscoff and St. Malo in France. Next Rosslare which is located in the south-east corner of Ireland is suitable for those who prefer a shorter sea journey. From here, Fishguard in Wales is just 90 minutes away by Sea Lynx. Standard Ferries (Irish Ferries) also serve Fishguard and Pembroke in Wales, and Cherbourg and Roscoff in France. Finally Dun Laoghaire just outside Dublin links with Holyhead in North Wales for visitors coming from the Midlands and Northern England. TRAVELLING BY RAIL: If you have arrive in Ireland by air or sea at Dublin/Dun Laoghaire or by sea at Rosslare, a comfortable way to travel onward to Cork or Kerry is by train (Iarnród Éireann). Kent station in Cork is less than 5 minutes walk from the city centre.

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In the heart of Clonakilty, this luxury hotel has a leisure centre with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. With a modern restaurant and bar, the beautiful coastline is just 10 minutes away by car. This Quality Hotel’s leisure facilities include a jacuzzi, gym and beauty treatment rooms. A 3-screen cinema is also within the complex. There is a fully supervised children’s ‘Jungle Gym’, and a ‘Teen Zone’ with Xbox, PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles. ‘Kids Kamp’ activities are held during the summer. Each spacious room at Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre has a flat-screen TV/DVD player, a mini fridge and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms all include a hairdryer. Serving a varied menu with traditional Irish dishes, Lannigans Restaurant uses fresh local produce. The relaxed Oscars Bar offers a light bar menu, local beers and an outdoor seating area.

Hotel information

The friendly staff are always on-hand to help advise you or deal with any queries you may have.

Room information

The hotel features 31 spacious en suite rooms. Double rooms have a standard size double bed. Twin rooms have 2 single beds.

Food & beverage

The hotel's ethos is: quality food at affordable prices. From traditional fish and chips and roasts of the day to pasta dishes, chicken wings, spare ribs, salads and steak, the kitchen offers a varied and tasty selection. Ingredients are locally sourced, where possible, and this region is famous for it's 'Slow Food' movement.

Area information

Clonakilty's charming town centre is within easy reach of the hotel. It is renowned for its local music pubs, great restaurants and colourful architecture. The Clonakilty Hotel is also an ideal base from which to explore the stunning West Cork landscape. Nearby attractions include: Inchydoney Beach; Ownahincha Beach; Dunmore Golf Course; The West Cork Model Railway Village; Lisselan Estate; Drombeg Stone Circle; and the spectacular Lough Hyne - Europe's largest salt water lake. Within one hour's drive are the beautiful towns of Kinsale, Castletownsend, Rosscarbery, Union Hall, Glandore, Skibbereen, Schull, Bantry Bay and Glengarriff. The scenic routes of the Mizen Peninsula, the Sheep's Head Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula are all a comfortable drive away. During your stay the staff will be happy to advise you on local attractions and activities in the area.

Travel information

Clonakilty is approximately a 45-minute drive ( 52 km/32 miles) from Cork Airport.

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Situated in the heart of Clonakilty, West Cork, this 3-star boutique style guest house offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a fine dining restaurant. The family-run Clonakilty Hotel is just 2 miles from the Atlantic coastline and close to fantastic beaches, vibrant nightlife and a number of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. If you’d prefer to enjoy a relaxing night in the hotel, you can sample the fine cuisine in the restaurant.

Hotel information

Tasteful and relaxed, the Emmet Hotel is popular with both residents and locals alike. The Emmet strives to offer you an impressive level of personal, yet efficient service. Next door to the hotel is The Bubble Lounge, a nightclub combining modern design with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. With the latest sounds in dance and chart music, The Bubble Lounge is also known for its special events, themed nights and promotions. Open Fridays, Saturday and Sundays. Also open on Thursday nights in July and August.

Food & beverage

As well as the bistro and beer garden, the front bar serves food daily from 12:00 until 22:00. The Emmet Hotel finds the freshest ingredients, choosing organic products where possible. All meals are homemade, and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. Room service is available between 08:00 and 22:00.

Area information

The busy town of Clonakilty leads into the magnificent and picturesque West Cork. Clonakilty has the pretty Inclydoney Beach just 3 miles (5 km) away. There is also great shopping and a number of exciting activities to be found in the region, from visiting the Model Railway Village to swimming with dolphins! There is a swimming pool and fitness centre situated close to the Emmet Hotel.

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The family-run Emmet Hotel sits in an attractive Georgian square and combines the traditional with the lively, offering a bistro, bar and weekend nightclub. In the bustling town of Clonakilty, Emmet Hotel has en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi in Reception, the residents' lounge and the bar. Enjoy a relaxed meal in the bistro overlooking the beer garden and its Mediterranean-style plants. Emmet Bar is open for food and drinks, with traditional music, fun and dancing in the front bar every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Bubble Lounge is a stylish nightclub is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, from 23:30 till late.

Important information

Group Bookings: If you have booked 5 rooms or more, there is a different cancellation policy from the one shown on this webpage. This is as follows: You must cancel at least 14 days in advance to avoid cancellation charges. If cancelling at least 8 days in advance, the Emmet Hotel will charge you 50% of the total cost. If cancelling 7 days in advance (or fewer), the Emmet Hotel will charge you 100% of the total cost.

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With luxurious rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Henry’s B&B is set on 9 acres of stunning cliff headland with a private beach. Gourmet breakfasts are served each day with fresh, local ingredients. Opening out onto the lawn with fantastic ocean views, each individually themed room boasts luxury bed linen and a sleek bathroom with fluffy towels, a rain shower, and handmade toiletries. Guests can relax with a hi-fi and a selection of books and CDs. From homemade muesli to full Irish breakfasts, a wide range of healthy breakfasts are served each day, including protein shakes, fresh juice, and organic porridge with raisins and honey. The breakfast room overlooks the Fastnet Lighthouse. Guests can enjoy the nearby sandy beach, or relax on the lawn watching rabbits in the countryside heather. Free parking is available, and Clonakilty town is located 15 minutes’ drive away. An airport shuttle can also be arranged.