Best Spas in Youghal

"Here’s a lovely hideaway a few kilometres from the city centre, with a sprawling 18 acres (7ha) of woodlands and gardens. There are 93 rooms, from deluxe to full-blown master suites, most of them with balconies and verandas overlooking the gardens. The Art Deco-informed Bellini’s Restaurant is the place for elegant dining, on seafood chowder and Dover sole."

"This hotel with spa offers great spa treatments and allows you to combine great food with a nice stay and a great spa. At the Maryborough spa you will be able to receive multiple bookable treatments such as massages and facials. The spa is located in the Maryborough Hotel which is a gorgeous Irish estate in Cork."

"A Georgian gem set in 14 acres of serene woods and rolling gardens, the privately owned Maryborough Hotel & Spa combines a core period-mansion with a fully modern extension for the best of both worlds. Cork’s bustling city-centre is a mere 15 minutes away."

"Fota Island Spa in Cork is a beautiful spa in the middle of a forest where you can come to rest during one of the many treatments or by the gorgeous inside pool. The Fota Island Spa in Cork also offers afternoon tea and is the perfect getaway for those planning a girls trip. In Fota Island Spa you can enjoy the steamrooms and the large inside pool with a view over the forest and meadows."

"A sophisticated and fully modern hotel set in 500 acres of landscaped grounds. Fota Island Resort provides a tranquil escape just 15 minutes from Cork city centre, with tennis, golf, spa and gym facilities to tempt adults, while nature walks, pools, indoor and outdoor playgrounds entertain younger guests."

"Fota Island Resort Hotel and Spa in Cork is one of the top hotels when it comes to luxury. They have a golf course right on their property if you need a day off from site seeing. Inside this hotel they didn’t skimp on anything."

"At the Garryvoe youll find a choice of intimate and spacious public rooms, all with direct sea views; sincere, attentive and friendly service;large, bright, family-sized guest rooms; dining options and times to suit everyone in the group; free WI-FI; a fabuloushealth clubandswimming poolan. Garryvoe, East Cork, Co."

"Facing a popular mixed pebble-sand beach, the Garryvoe Hotel maximises beautiful views with interior comfort and tranquility. It has been in the same family for more than 50 years, and guests can expect attention to detail and high-level service."

"Welcome to the 4 Star Bayview at Ballycotton East Cork Hotel, a Manor House Hotel nestled cliffside in the beautiful village of Ballycotton, in the south of Ireland. Regarded as one of the finest hotels in East Cork, the Bayview Hotel romantically overlooks miles of spectacular coastline, in the centre of the small unspoilt fishing village of Ballycotton. Address: Ballycotton, Co."

"They have been burning the midnight oil in Castlemartyr and the result is a fine new beer garden, covered pavilion and outdoor drinking and dining spaces around this famous foodie pub. The team there have been working like maniacs to put in the new spaces - and they are hoping their riverside pavilion will give them all-weather coverage before they can finally open up for inside service in early July. If you've ever been to a wedding in Castlemartyr, or if you've sampled the famous food at the Hunted Hog - you'll have this pub on your list for the big re-opening."

"Buried in the seaside town of Ballycotton, the Blackbird is a hive of energy, music and delicious food. It has an open area out the back that has been recently redesigned and is a great contrast to the cozy bar inside. Here, you order your food that can be enjoyed by the fire on a winter’s day, or in the sunshine during the summer."

"Would avoid in heavy rain but otherwise, it is a very nice walk with steps down to small beaches. Excellent way to work up an appetite before enjoying one of Ballycotton’s many great restaurants. Ballycotton is a seaside resort village about 25 miles (40 kilometres) east of Cork city."

"Sometimes the best way to strike romance is with a simple gesture. The Ballycotton cliff walk in Cork is a great option this V-day. Utterly free and utterly breathtaking, this will be the perfect place to plant that first kiss!"

"One of Cork’s most stunning castles, Barryscourt’s grounds are equally impressive. The garden offers a beautiful replica of a medieval garden, laid out in the same fashion as Tower House Gardens would have been in its prime, with an orchard of native fruit trees and an authentic 16th-century herb garden. This is an atmospheric place to spend an afternoon, so consider packing a picnic and making a day of it."

"Please Note: Barryscourt Castle is closed for maintenance and engineering work 2015/2016. Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house in which many defensive features such as a murder hole, crenulations, and stumble steps can be […]"

"Barryscourt Castle Midleton County Cork at of the Barry family. It has been extensively restored with fittings and furnishings reinstated and a tea house is in the courtyard. Access to the Castle is by Guided Tour only – Max No. 15."

"Ballyhooly Castle is a beautiful 17th-century manor house that is situated in the north of County Cork; one of the main reasons in which the castle is famous is for the ‘Ballyhooly Massacre’, which occurred during the Irish Civil War, even though just one person was killed. Today, the castle grounds are open to the public; many visitors are attracted to the peaceful atmosphere of the village and the beautiful scenery. Where: BallyhoolyWhen: 17th centuryStyle: GothicOpen for visit: Private Residence – can only visit the grounds."

"Cobh Heritage Centre If time allows you should try to visit Kinsale from Cobh before returning to the city of Cork. Kinsale is a picturesque seaside town with some excellent boutiques and restaurants. If you are feeling hungry, the Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale is very well thought of by everyone who visits."

"Many of the people who left Ireland on immigrant ships for the New World departed from Cobh, which was formerly known as Queenstown."

"Fantastic Flavours Ice Cream Parlour is of the highest calibre available. Our artisan ice cream uses the finest ingredients available, and where possible, we choose organic and/or all natural ingredients. The quality of ice cream has to do with many factors, including the quality of the ice cream maker, milk, cream and other ingredients."