West Cork is one of the best destinations in Ireland for a family holiday or a short weekend break at any time of the year. The magnificent scenery, wonderful towns and villages, mountains, lakes, beaches and of course the people, make it well worth the visit.

Use the search box on this page to find hotels or guesthouses in West Cork with great value rates and special offers.

From Bantry to Baltimore or from Schull to Skibbereen, you will find a great choice of pubs and restaurants that exude quality and provide entertainment great comany. The quality of the food is excellent and most establishements use fresh local vegetables, meat and fish.

This applies equally to the hotel restaurants and bars so look out for special offers that include dinner on at least one night during your stay. Your hotel or guesthouse staff will be happy to give you information about entertainment in the area.

Outdoor activities can be enjoyed in West Cork all year. There are some magnifcent golf courses that not only provide a welcome challenge, their location allows you to play against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland.ing,

Water Sports are prevalent throughout West Cork and include scuba diving, surfing, sailing, kayaking and of course fishing. You can fish from the shoreline for mackerel in the summer or hire a boat in one of the many harbours along the coast. Ask at your hotel for more information, including opportunities to go deep sea fishing.

There are many places to go hill walking and you can also enjoy horse riding, biking and sightseeing. And when the day is done, enjoy a sumptuous dinner before relaxing over a drink in a local pub with traditional entertainment.