Lacie’s guidebook
Things to do and places to eat
A few of my favorite places!
Although the castle is famous for the Blarney Stone at the top, I prefer spending an afternoon strolling through the gardens. The grounds are absolutely stunning and I'd recommend planning a few hours just to enjoy them.
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Although the castle is famous for the Blarney Stone at the top, I prefer spending an afternoon strolling through the gardens. The grounds are absolutely stunning and I'd recommend planning a few hours just to enjoy them.
Fantastic shopping and great restaurants are all found on, or just off of, St. Patrick Street.
Saint Patrick's Street
Saint Patrick's StreetFantastic shopping and great restaurants are all found on, or just off of, St. Patrick Street.
Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StDelicious food, great cocktails.
If you love Japanese food you'll want to try for a reservation at Michelin-starred Ichigo Ichie. It's tough to get a table, but well worth it. Menu changes by season. AMAZING!
Ichigo Ichie
5 Sheares StIf you love Japanese food you'll want to try for a reservation at Michelin-starred Ichigo Ichie. It's tough to get a table, but well worth it. Menu changes by season. AMAZING!
Try to nab a table with a waterfall view. They have a very reasonably priced prix fixe menu if you dine before 6:30pm.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Greenes Restaurant
48 MacCurtain StreetTry to nab a table with a waterfall view. They have a very reasonably priced prix fixe menu if you dine before 6:30pm.
Only 25 minutes from the cottage. Beautiful wildlife park, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Doneraile Wildlife Park
Only 25 minutes from the cottage. Beautiful wildlife park, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Before or after visiting Doneraile Wildlife Park, stop in for a filling breakfast or lunch and a pot of tea.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Townhouse Interiors and Cafe
5 Main StBefore or after visiting Doneraile Wildlife Park, stop in for a filling breakfast or lunch and a pot of tea.
Free. Well-run donkey sanctuary with clearly marked paths that allow you to "meet" these gentle creatures.
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland
Free. Well-run donkey sanctuary with clearly marked paths that allow you to "meet" these gentle creatures.
English Market
The freshest of everything!
Stunning photography, makes a fab souvenir (or they will ship worldwide).
Giles Norman Photography & Accommodation
45 Main StStunning photography, makes a fab souvenir (or they will ship worldwide).
Fishy Fishy Kinsale
Delicious spot for lunch or dinner. Make a reservation.