Travelers wanting to get close to the Irish way of life should spend a few days in an Irish village. The village of Ballycotton only 25 miles off Cork is the ideal place to get in touch with Irish traditions, festivals and crafts as annual festivals in the area attract thousands of visitors every year. Fota Wildlife park offers its visitors numerous wildlife attractions, the park is great for walks and exploring the beauties of nature.
Ballycotton has a selection of nice pubs and eateries and you will find them very useful especially if you stay at a self-catering cottage like Jack’s Cottage (prices start from £272 per week)