Escape with your family or friends for a self-catering break in Munster, the most southerly province of Ireland that is known for its lush green countryside, rolling hills, picture perfect coastlines and wonderful tourist attractions.
The province of Munster consists of the counties of Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford and its major cities are Cork, Limerick and Waterford.
The Fota Island Resort situated on its own private island surrounded by woodlands is located just fifteen minutes from the heart of Cork City centre and just twenty minute from the Cork Airport, meaning that our self catering lodges are perfectly placed for enjoying the Munster region and all it has to offer.
Choose from our Courtyard and Courseside lodges which are designed to encourage a relaxed and leisurely lifestyle. Our Cork holiday home lodges are available with 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms that sleep 4 to 7 persons and additional items such as cots, high chairs are more are available upon request.
The holiday rental lodges at our Five Star Resort in Ireland have extensively equipped kitchens and multi-channel televisions in the living area and in one bedroom. Furthermore, each lodge is internet enabled and the internal telephone system allows you all the comfort and access required to the Resort's amenities and services. We have a number of great value Ireland self catering breaks and golf breaks in Cork available from a 2 night stay through to a 7 night stay. View the full range of self-catering lodge offers here.
These lodges are the ideal base from which to explore Cork and the wider Munster region while offering guests access to the golf, spa and other facilities at our Cork hotel. Below we have included some information about the Counties in the Munster region and what they have to offer.
The largest county of Ireland, Cork is in the south western corner of Ireland and its remote westerly region of West Cork is renowned for having some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Ireland. Within Cork you can explore Ireland’s most southerly point; Mizen Head, as well as many popular attractions such as Blarney Castle with its Blarney Stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it. Cork also includes attractions such as Charles Fort in Kinsale, Bantry House, Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Gougane Barra Park, Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael and attractions close to us here at Fota Island Resort such as the Titanic Experience at Cobh, the Jameson Factory at Midleton, and Fota House and Fota Wildlife Park.
The County of Clare is renowned for its heritage in traditional Irish music and for its wealth of wonderful scenery. Located on the far west coast of Ireland, Clare is home to some of Ireland most recognisable attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Neolithic tomb, the Poulnabrone Dolman and Bunratty Castle and Heritage Park. Clare is also home to the Burren, a unique landscape of limestone that in spring time is covered with bright and beautiful plant life.
County Kerry, located in the south western tip of Ireland is known for its natural enchanting beauty, rugged countryside, splendid lakes and valleys, and its many mountains; including the highest mountain in Ireland, Carrantouhil, which is backdrop to the wonderful Killarney National Park. As well as Killarney and the Killarney National Park, popular attractions in Kerry include Gap of Dunloe, the Ring of Kerry, Torc Mountain Walk and further out to the west of the county Kerry is Dingle, which is Europe’s most westerly peninsula and home to the second largest mountain in Ireland, Mount Brandon.
County Limerick, apart from the mountains that boarder Tipperary is mostly low-lying charming countryside and farmland set alongside the River Shannon. Set amidst the rural landscape is Adare, thought to one Ireland’s prettiest villages and one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites, Lough Gur, which has the remains of a settlement from over 5000 years ago. In contrast to rural countryside, County Limerick is also home to the vibrant cultural city of Limerick and home to the provincial rugby team, Munster Rugby who have been and continue to be extremely successful in Europe.
A landlocked county of rich farmland and raised bogland, Tipperary is Ireland’s largest inland county and home to the Galtee Mountains, Tipperary Town, Clonmel, Cahir, Thurles and Cashel, known for the famous the Rock of Cashel, which is an impressive 12th century fortress and abbey.
County Waterford is renowned for being the home of Waterford Crystal, but it is also known for its wonderful coastal retreats of Tramore, Annestown, Bunmahon, Stradbally and Clonea. A picturesque county that is home to Waterford City, which is a principal seaport of the South East, County Waterford has many enchanting mountains and woodlands to explore such as Comeragh and Knockmealdown as well as many medieval towns and castles such as Ardmore and Lismore, which was the inspiration for one of Waterford Crystals most popular cuts and collections.
