We are fortunate at Ballymaloe Cookery School to be situated in one of most beautiful and vibrant parts of Ireland. Our 100 acre farm hugs the stunning East Cork coastline, and we are close to an incredible variety of local amenities, including several Green Coast designated beaches, cliff walks, and woodlands. Cork is known as a paradise for food-lovers, and there are endless options for dining in the area ranging from local pubs to affordable restaurants all the way up to Michelin-star dining just across the border in Co. Waterford. Students at the Cookery School, whether on our short courses, or our 12 Week Certificate are spoiled for choice and will certainly never run out of things to keep them active and engaged during their stay with us. Here are just some of our recommended things to check out in the immediate area:
Where to Stay
- Ballymaloe House
- Garryvoe Hotel & Health Club
- Midleton Park Hotel
- Bayview Hotel
- Castlemartyr Resort & Spa
- Fota Island Resort & Spa
- Barnabrow House
- Shanagarry Holiday Village
- Trabolgan Holiday Village
Where to Eat
- Saturday Pizzas - 1230 - 4pm every Saturday here at Ballymaloe Cookery School
- The Cafe at the End of the Shop - Ballymaloe House
- Sage Restaurant & The Greenroom Cafe - Midleton
- Monty's Gourmet Sandwich Bar - Midleton
- Farmgate Restaurant - sister restaurant of Farmgate at The English Market
- Murph's Tavern - East Ferry
- San Marcos Pizza - Midleton
- The Goalpost - Great bar food in Shanagarry
- The Schooner - Ballycotton
- Skinny's Diner - Great local fast food in Ballycotton
- The Blackbird & The Field Kitchen - Ballycotton
- Pier 26 - Ballycotton
- Pat Shortt's - Castlemartyr
- The Cliff House - Michelin-star restaurant in Ardmore, Co. Waterford
- The Tannery - Dungarven
What to Do
- The Grainstore at Ballymaloe House
- The Gate Cinema Midleton
- Stephen Pearce Pottery
- Kilkenny Design Centre
- Ballycotton Lighthouse Tours
- Fota Wildlife Park
- Swell Surf School
- Rostellan Woods Walking Trails
- Castlemartyr Woods Walking Trails
- The Ballycotton Cliff Walk
- Neptune Kayak
- The Jameson Distillery
- The Titanic Experience
- Spike Island Tours
- Bridgefield Buggies
- St Coleman's Cathedral & Round Tower
- Laughing Buddha Yoga Studio
- East Cork Adventure Centre
- Ring of Cork
Where to Shop
- The Village Greengrocer
- Ballycotton Seafood
- Midleton Farmer's Market
- The English Market
- The Shop at Ballymaloe House
- Crowley's Craft Butchers
- Belvelly Smokehouse
Local Beaches
- Ardnahinch
- Ballynamona
- Ballyandreen
- Garryvoe
- Ballycroneen
- Ballybrannigan
- Inch
- Ardmore, Youghal
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