Property Description

Bella Vista Hotel Self Catering Suites offers superior accommodation in the beautiful harbour town of Cobh County Cork This old Victorianstyle house has been completely and sensitively renovated to provide the perfect combination of modern comfort with traditional style and hospitality Bella Vista Hotel majestically overlooks the picturesque heritage town of Cobh Here at Bella Vista we pride ourselves on offering our guests a sense of homeliness in a refined yet friendly and professional environment Each of our 18 ensuite guest rooms and 10 self catering suites are superbly furnished and individually decorated Each room has its own individual character and dcor and boast satellite television and tea coffeemaking facilities We offer a laundry service and also provide a mailing and fax service and internet access Most of the rooms offer breathtaking panoramic views of the worlds second largest natural harbour where many cruise liners anchor ship and the illfated Titanic docked on its maiden and final voyage We also have a wonderful Chinese European restaurant offering quality food at the right price Relax and watch television or read a paper in front of an open fire or enjoy a pint of Guinness or a glass of Irish whiskey in our full rustic bar We are situated in a quiet area only a 3minute walk from the picturesque town centre Cobh and the East Cork region offer a range of activities for every taste water sports golfing angling walking hiking trails museums theatre cinema concerts Irish ceoil craic sessions as well as a range of historical sites and the infamous Fota Wildlife Park Cobh itself is a mere 20minute drive from Cork City Irelands second largest city and 2005s European Capital of Culture We are also only a 40minute drive from two beautiful sandy BlueFlag beaches and the wellknown family activity centre of Trabolgan Cobh is also a great portal to the rest of the East Cork region West Cork and to the surrounding counties We are only a 1hour drive from the breathtaking Mitchelstown Caves 1hour drive from the scenic seaside town of Kinsale 2 hours from the beautiful Killarney region and only 40 minutes from the infamous Blarney castle The quiet and tasteful Bella Vista Hotel is the ideal place for an intimate weekend or relaxing family break in East Cork with excellent service and quality assured

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Local Area Information

Cobh situated on Great Island is a charming and picturesque harbour town with a long and respected maritime history dating from the 17th century It is a mere 30minute drive from Cork city with its international airport and ferry port Catering for all ages Cobh offers a wide variety of things to do and places to visit It was the last port of call of the Titanic on its illfated maiden voyage There is a heritage walk memorial and museum all within walking distance of Bella Vista enabling you to step back to in time to the day the Titanic last saw land To this day Cobh is regularly visited by the worlds superliners such as the QE2 and the Splendour of the Seas Centrally located on a quiet road only a 3minute walk from the town centre and waterfront Bella Vista is situated above the town with wonderful views of St Colemans cathedral and the harbour We are also the last stop on the Cobh heritage trail so why not drop by and enjoy a coffee or a refreshing drink in our modern conservatory or rustic bar and lounge Sit and watch the cruise liners passing below you and docking in the town Private car parking is available in this private but central location The town itself is ideally situated for such diverse activities as sailing windsurfing and deepsea angling There are also a number of championship golf courses within thirty minutes drive Cobh offers various scenic walks passing by the colourful town buildings or in the unspoiled countryside The East Cork Bird Trail winds around Great Island Fota Island and across to Carrigtwohill This unspoilt trail is home to over 70 species of animal and birdlife and is a veritable delight for the birdwatch enthusiast For the energetic visitor activities such as sailing powerboating wind surfing rowing hiking and horse riding are available as is angling for the professional and amateur alike For all the family Cobh is located close to both Fota Wildlife Park and Trabolgan For the more leisurely holiday enjoy the many splendid walks Cobh has to offer relax in its parks and drink in its many pubs Explore the fascinating Cobh Heritage Centre and the magnificent cathedral or meander through Cobhs museums and heritage sites Finally for the more artistic enjoy the exhibitions and regular concerts in the Sirius Centre or make the short drive to Cork to the theatres on offer there The nightlife also holds many exciting choices with a variety of music and craic with of course the traditional Irish Cad Mle Filte in every bar Local attractions in Cobh Queenstown Story Between 1848 and 1950 six million people emigrated from Ireland to America two and half million left from Cobh This museum is located at the Victoria Train station Titanic Trail This is a guided heritage walking tour through Cobh visiting famous sites relating to the Titanic when it called at Cobh before heading for its fateful destiny Cobh Cathedral Magnificent cathedral that took over 40 years to build in the 19th Century Cobh Harbour Enjoy sailing on this beautiful natural harbour Boat trips and courses with local sailing school available East Cork Cobh has a diversity of activities that you can enjoy So when you have been guided along the fascinating Titanic Trail when you have been moved by the Queenstown Story cruised in the Harbour browsed through the Cobh Musuem visited the old cemeteries seen the magnificent cathedral tried you hand at sea and shore angling hacked on horseback along our strands and roads explored our leafy woods sailed our harbour and shopped til you drop there is STILL MORE TO DO

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

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