West Beach House is a beautifully restored Georgian house overlooking Cobh Harbour. Built in 1855, the house has been carefully renovated to create a stylish family home with stunning views across the waterfront. It is a hidden gem in the heart of Cobh.

Accommodation: Room only accommodation in a private house: two luxurious double rooms overlooking the harbour with private ensuite bathrooms. One garden studio with private bathroom. Good internet access.

Neighbourhood: West Beach House is located on the waterfront in the heart of Cobh with most of its attractions within easy walking distance. This part of Cork has a rich heritage for you to explore - see the list of local places worth exploring; in Cobh and further afield.

Cobh (Irish An Cóbh) is a colourful town steeped in history. The port town has had three names: first called “Cove” in 1750, then renamed “Queenstown” by the British in 1849 to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria to Ireland.  In 1921 when the Irish Free State was established the name was changed to its Irish version: Cobh.  One of the major transatlantic Irish ports, the town was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people who emigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950. It has a rich heritage and many places of interest so is worth taking a few days to explore.

Cobh Attractions: St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh Museum, RMS Titanic, RMS Lusitania, The Old Church Cemetery, Annie Moore, Spike Island and Fort Mitchel.

There are a number of areas further afield that are also worth exploring: Fota Island, Cork City and Midleton. They are all within 15-30 minutes drive from Cobh.

Fota Island Attractions: Fota House Arboretum & Gardens, Fota Wildlife Park.

Cork Attractions: The English Market, The Crawford Art Gallery, Elizabeth Fort, The Cork City Gaol.

Midleton Attractions: Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery, Barryscourt Castle, Ballymaloe House, Gardens and Cookery School.

This part of Cork is famous for its hospitality and local produce: you can wine, dine and socialise in style. Some of the best restaurants in Ireland are in the area. It is a foodie destination with a wide variety of good quality, fresh, locally sourced produce readily available.

Whether it is exploring the famous English Market in Cork, dining at one of the waterside restaurants or whiskey tasting at the Jameson Distillery or enjoying the craic in our traditional Irish pubs, it is worth spending some time sampling the local Cork produce.