hi folks, just back from cork seeing all the replies today thanks. Here's the low down in case anyone's ever doing a search for cork. We went down on spec, decided to head out to Cobh and no offence but we couldn't see why it had a tourist office, decided to get the hell out of dogde, (albeit after having a nice chowder in a cafe). We had been considering splashing out on the 5*sheraton on fota island, we're normally cheap b&B types so we rang them and got the train over. Best decision ever! Got room and buffet breakfast for €170. The first room they gave us was not actually ready so they upgraded us to a delux room which was bigger with a balcony. The bed was 6'6" wide so my 6'3" husband was thrilled. The bathroom was gorgeous, wet room type shower with head settings and plenty of room for two. The bath had one of those spouts in the middle that look like a water feature also room for two. We had the pool in the leisure centre almost to ourselves. didn't bother with the treatments though bit dissappointed the sauna wasn't ready. The dinner was reasonable and very tasty, ( I think they're more formal restaurant is not open yet) the wine menu is a bit on the pricey side but the bottle we got was well worth it compared with the usual house plonk we go for. The breakfast was a massive buffet affair, you could fork out for a cooked one if you wanted to pay a fortune for rashers. The buffet had the usual and cheeses, salmon, pastries etc. Get down before half nine to beat the families! There were loads of kids staying all cute and well behaved which was bizzare! They drove us to fota wildwife park and back and to the train station afterwards. Big thumbs up, not to soak up cork culture, just to get away and chill.
Spent next day in Kinsale, stayed in the Old Presbtery B&B, room with four poster and jacuzzi for €115. In case like us, you don't know, don't put bubble bath in a jacuzzi, now I know how they get those bubbles in the bath on TV.
