At the end of the day of touring & sightseeing your way around Cork County, there is nothing better than the indulgence of sleeping between the finest cotton in a luxuriously large bed, in beautifully appointed guest rooms. Each room has been stylishly decorated by your host Laura Corcoran, reflecting her passion for interior design and Irish antique furniture. Laura's sharp eye is evident in every detail and all are decorated with a blend of luxury, tradition and imagination.
At the Perryville House Kinsale there are four different luxury room types on offer as below:
Cosy double rooms have queen size beds and ensuite bathrooms. These rooms are located at the rear of the house, most of which overlook the courtyard garden. Thee rooms are also available as a twin occupancy with 2 single beds, bathroom and overlooking the courtyard or side garden.
The Superior rooms at Perryville are larger with kingsize beds overlooking the marina. These rooms can also be accommodated as a twin room with 2 single beds, your en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower and views overlooking the marina.
The Deluxe rooms in the house are bigger again with extra large bathrooms, four poster beds and most have a private balcony.
The Super Deluxe double rooms have kingsize four poster beds, balconys and views overlooking the marina, a total combination of luxury, style & breathtaking views.
Kinsale is recognized as the gourmet capital of Ireland. Restaurants abound, Kinsale is a mecca for lovers of good food and wine. There is a wonderful choice of restaurants within minutes of Perryville House all using the best of Irish products for the achievement of true excellence in food.
At Perryville House though, you will awaken refreshed to a delicious buffet breakfast of fresh fruits and cereals, locally produced farmhouse cheeses and a selection of home baked breads and preserves. Breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room overlooking a little inner garden. Eggs are free range and come from well loved hens on a farm near their home. A delicious buffet is presented along with a traditional cooked Irish breakfast. All ingredients are sourced locally, their bread and preserves are made on site and honey at the house comes from their own bees!
Located just 16 miles from Cork City in a naturally protected harbour, Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable towns on the south-west coast. Kinsale is a centre for yachting, sea angling, gourmet eating and golf. Restaurants in Kinsale pride themselves on their high reputation for culinary expertise, and the Good Food Circle has been organizing a Gourmet Festival here every autumn for over 25 years. A charming town, its narrow streets are steeped in history and its harbour is always full of boats. Visit the museum housed in the French Prison or, just outside the town, the star-shaped Charles Fort with its spectacular views, before retiring to one of the town's many cozy atmospheric pubs.
The following locations are in close proximity to Kinsale Town
Cork City (45 mins)
In the bustling city of Cork, stroll the river walk at the University and pop into the Glucksman Gallery. Relax in a café, and hit Shandon Street, just a short walk from the main shopping district. Climb the 120 foot steeple, and ring the bells of Shandon. Soak up the city views as they fade into the countryside. Award-winning restaurants line the streets, and nightlife choices include Irish Traditional, classy nightclubs, theater, opera, plays, and dance. (Take the haunted night tour of the city jail—it’s a great way to start your evening with a bang.) Of course, there’s the Jameson Old Middleton Distillery in east Cork. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, and finish with a tasting. As for Ennis, her beautiful medieval streets, narrow and meandering past small colorful shops, are enchanting.
Skibbereen (1.5 hours)
This thriving town is the 'capital' of West Cork, centre for all the agricultural, industrial and tourist activities of the region. Its streets are full of life and character and it is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of West Cork. You could easily spend days or weeks exploring West Cork, wandering up and down its lovely quiet roads. Although popular, it is never crowded like Kerry, and there are always delightful places to discover. Around each western headland the unsuspecting visitor will discover coastlines dominated by scenic harbors and colorful fishing villages such as Glandore, Baltimore and Schull, secluded beaches and dozens of sparsely populated islands such as Sherkin and Cape Clear. These islands, which were once populated with Gaelic speaking colonies, now offer the visitor endless hours of exploring an old-world traditional Ireland.
Cobh (1 hour)
Cobh is a picturesque town situated on Great Island in Cork Harbour just south of Cork City. The island is connected to mainland Ireland by both rail and road. Cobh has a relatively short history by Irish standards, it was established in 1750, but has played an important role in Ireland's history. From 1848 to 1950, over six million Irishmen and women emigrated from Ireland and over 2.5 million of these departed from Cobh, making Cobh the single most important port of emigration in Ireland. During the famine years between 1845 and 1851 over 2 million people emigrated from Ireland, decreasing the country's population by half. Many of those emigrating left from Cobh and sailed to America to start a new life. You can find out more about Cobh's role in Irish emigration at the fascinating "Queenstown Story" visitor attraction at the Cobh railway station. Highly recommended! Cobh is also famous for being the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, which sank after striking an iceberg on Sunday April 14, 1912. Today, Cobh is a pleasant town with streets that climb up the steep slope of a hill to the top where the impressive St. Coleman's Cathedral stands. There are many wonderful restaurants to choose from, many serving fresh seafood dishes. There are also a variety of lively pubs in Cobh where you can escape from the brisk air and enjoy some traditional Irish music.
Blarney Village & Stone (1 hour)
Only a few miles from Cork City, Blarney is a charming village, most renowned for its castle and stone. The impressive castle, perched on solid limestone, dates from 1446 and is situated on magnificent grounds. To acquire "the gift of gab" one must kiss the Blarney Stone, which is located under the battlements at the very top of Blarney Castle. This involves bending over backwards at quite a height - not to be attempted by the faint-hearted! The Blarney Stone is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney about 8 km from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery). The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. The castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the Stone and tour the castle and its gardens. The word blarney has come to mean clever, flattering, or coaxing talk.
Killarney (2 hours)
Killarney lies on the edge of the astoundingly beautiful Killarney National Park with its three magnificent lakes and the spectacular MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The park is also home to Muckross House and Gardens. Killarney is a wonderful base for all manner of activities including angling and water sports, golf, riding, orienteering, hiking, cycling, and canoeing. The town itself is quite small but full of charm as you will soon see as you walk down the brick footpaths and pass curious old-style shop fronts. Killarney is well known for its excellent shops, restaurants and cosmopolitan appeal. It is also renowned for its evening entertainment including many singing pubs, cabarets, dancing venues, and banquets. Traditional Irish music can also be heard in many of the local pubs.
Dingle (Over 3 hours!)
The residents of Dingle, or An Daingean as it is now officially known, are the envy of everyone in Ireland. They live in what many agree is the most beautiful part in the country, in a strikingly attractive fishing village with fantastic pubs, rousing music, great restaurants and more characters per head of population than anywhere in the world. The key to Dingle is to visit as many pubs as you can while there. Seek out the old pubs frequented by the locals, sit up to the bar, order a drink and prepare to be entertained! The Dingle Peninsula on which the town is located is littered with ancient archeological sites including stone forts and many beehive huts. Scenically, the Peninsula is an absolute delight with every turn of the road revealing more of the achingly beautiful landscape. One highlight is the Slea Head loop drive from Dingle which is easily driven in an hour or cycled in an afternoon. For the energetic, a day spent climbing Mount Brandon, the peninsula's highest, will be richly rewarded. The views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning.
