Staying in:
As well as the championship sized billard table and the grand piano, the house is well stocked with books, board games. TV/DVD is also available.
We have croquet, badminton and boules sets for the lawn.
Walking from the house:
-Gardens at Farran house: We have 12 acres of gardens and 2 kilometers of woodland paths to explore. See our 'grounds' page for details
-Farran wood: Once part of the estate of Farran House, it is now a public forest park, run by the forestry board. It is 2 miles from the house
-Kilcrea Castle and Friary: Built in the 15th century by Cormac MacCarthy, king of munster (he also built nearby Blarney castle). They are remarkably well preserved and have an interesting history. They are 1.5 miles from the house
Golf:
There several 18 hole golf courses nearby, see our golf page for details.
Fishing:
See our fishing page for all the local fishing.
Driving Tours:
Farran House is perfectly located for touring the South of Ireland. We provide maps with suggested touring routes.
Cork City:
Cork is Ireland's second city and the European city of culture for 2005 and it is just 15 minutes from Farran House. We provide maps and details of its the shops, restaurants, galleries and museums.
Horse riding :
-Ballyburden Riding School (15 mins)
Inniscarra. 087 2679135
-Ballinadee Stables (35 mins)
Bandon, Co Cork 0214778152
Greyhound racing :
Cork Greyhound Race Co. Ltd (10 mins)
Curraheen Park, Curraheen,
Cork (021) 4543095
Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday evenings
Water-skiing (15 mins):
Cork Powerboat and Waterski Club
Agherinagh, Dripsey, Cork, Ireland
Phone: 021 733 4605
Beaches:
Coolmain (40 mins)
Rosscarberry (50 mins)
Swimming:
Farran wood - Lake swimming (5 mins)
Leisure World, Bishopstown (10 mins)
The Leisure World facility comprises of a 6-lane 25m swimming pool, gym, aerobic and steam room. Tel: 4346505
Whale Watching:
Whale and dolphin migratory paths pass through the waters off the West Cork Coastline. Whale watching excursions can be organised all year round except March, April, May.
Water Sports:
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre (40 mins)
Tel. 021 477 2896.
Sea Fishing (30 mins):
A boat leaves Crosshaven daily at 10:00am and returns at 4:00pm, costs around 60 Euro per person including the hire of all fishing gear.
Telephone: 021 4831843
Clay Pigoen Shooting: (20 mins)
Lock Stock and Barrel
Waterfall, Cork Tel 021 488 5260
Archeology:
This part of Cork is rich in castles, stone circles and standing stones, we have books at the house.
Karting: (30 mins)
Kart World
Watergrasshill, Co Cork. Tel: 021 4889477
Bus Tours:
Corcorans Executive Travel
l8 College Street, Killarney ~ Tel +353 64 36666
They take the hard work out of the ring of Kerry
Attractions:
See attractions page for details of local tourist attractions
