Exciting adventures in Cork

Airtastic Entertainment Centre

The ultimate destination for an action-packed indoor family day out in Cork. Located in Little Island, just a 5 minute drive from the hotel, Airtastic houses an Inflata & Ninja park, boutique bowling lanes, space-themed mini-golf, a massive amusement arcade, and an on-site American-style restaurant, where you can spend anywhere from 2 hours to a full afternoon! An ideal pick for rainy days or as a high-energy weekend afternoon treat.

Tír na Sí Farm

Step into traditional Irish countryside life at Tír na Sí Farm. This beautiful outdoor family farm, located roughly 20 minutes from the hotel, lets visitors interact with friendly farm animals, explore a hidden nature trail, spot woodland fairies, and take unique rides on the Farm Express Train. You can plan to spend 2 to 3 hours exploring and spring/summer are peak seasons to see the baby animals.

The Marina Loop

Explore one of Cork City’s most popular, traffic-free pedestrian walking and cycling routes. Beginning at Blackrock Castle, this flat, scenic loop is only 15 minutes by car from the hotel and follows the banks of the River Lee and Cork Harbour. It beautifully combines historic landmarks, views of local river rowers, and the old Cork-to-Crosshaven railway line with a vibrant atmosphere packed with local food trucks and independent cafés.

Stand-up paddle (SUP) experience

Discover Cork City from a completely unique perspective with a guided stand-up paddleboarding adventure along the city’s historic waterways. Led by expert instructors from Cork City SUP, this active, water-based tour covers roughly 3 kilometers of urban river trails, offering fun historical facts and an active workout simultaneously. Launch sites vary along the River Lee but are generally within a 15-minute drive and the entire guided session lasts approximately 2 hours.

Midleton Distillery Experience

A must-visit for heritage and whiskey enthusiasts, the historic Midleton Distillery Experience offers an immersive, behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Jameson family story, and a premium guided whiskey tasting. At just a 15-minute drive from the hotel, this is a year-round fun activity for all ages for the historical tour elements, but strictly 18+ for the whiskey-tasting portions. Booking an afternoon slot after a morning of sightseeing is ideal.

Ballycotton Cliff Walk

The Ballycotton Cliff Walk is one of East Cork’s most spectacular coastal trails. This stunning 7-kilometer linear route is a 30 minute drive from the hotel and stretches along the cliffs from Ballycotton village to Ballyandreen Beach, offering panoramic ocean views on one side and rolling meadows on the other. Plan for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours for the full walk and an early morning start during spring or summer is highly recommended to beat the crowds.