Bandon accommodation from NZ$163

No-one in their right mind would take a trip to Bandon without catching the Blarney Stone. The Oriel House Hotel and Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel are nearby.

The Garnish House Guesthouse is 25 kilometres away from the heart of Bandon. Another option is the Crawford House, which is positioned 25 kilometres away. Two other hotel and apartment options here are the Killarney Guest House and the College View Apartments.

If you've still got energy left, you should travel further in Southwest Ireland. Explore the ruins, castles and old towns in Southwest Ireland, or head off and admire the region's lovely beaches, coastal plains and forests. Or join the locals in the mountain biking while you're here.

Looking for more things to do? Spend the day discovering the Charles Fort, Kinsale Golf Club and James Fort, which you'll find in Kinsale, 17 kilometres to the southeast of Bandon. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Kinsale, be sure to check out the Actons Hotel and Perryville House. 18 kilometres to the southwest of Bandon, you'll find Clonakilty, home to the Clonakilty Hotel and Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre. The West Cork Model Railway Village, Dunmore Golf Club and Michael Collins Centre are just some of the more popular points of interest to check out when visiting Clonakilty.

Cork Airport is located 20 kilometres from the centre of Bandon. Should you choose to stay nearby, you can book a night at the Cork International Hotel or the Cork Airport Hotel.