Vacation rentals in Cork

Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar and lead rope. Our guided treks start at the alpacas' barn and ascend into the forest. Each trek lasts about 1.5 hours. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace, and is not at all strenuous. When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities. Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit. Our spinning demonstration and luxury fibre display after the trek may not possible during Covid.

Throughout this experience, I will be guiding you to the popular and famous spots in Cork and places where most local hang out! We will be starting off our day right in the Heart of Cork City, St Patrick Street and slowly make our way towards English Market with a feel of a 18th-century covered market. We will also be visiting the Oliver Plunkett St, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Fitzgerald Park and lastly ending off our tour at the Iconic UCC Quadrangle. *If you would like to visit Cobh/Kinsale and require me to be your photographer, please drop me a message. Being in front of a camera can be extremely nerve racking and I totally understand that. I can give you tips of posing and will make the trip as enjoyable as it should be (: If there are dates which are unavailable on my calendar, please drop me a message and we could work something out. Couples/Family looking for a private photoshoot, please drop me a message

Our day will begin with a meet-and-greet; where I will run though the safety aspects of beekeeping. Stings are rare when safety is well considered. Now, it's time to get nerdy. We will discuss what happens within the colony, the social structure and the roles each honeybee has to play within the superorganism of the hive. The importance of the honeybee to our own lives; and to the world at large cannot be underestimated. The more that we know, the more that we can do to affect a change. Apiary tour: this is where we watch the bees at work. We find out what plants they are foraging, and why, on that specific day. By now you should be confident enough to get your bee suits on (provided by me of course) and do some beekeeping. With my help, you will be guided through the basic steps involved in a hive inspection. All of what we have learned during the day will be put into practice for what I promise to be an inspiring journey into the world of the Northern European Honeybee, Apis mellifera Mellifera. Other things to note Bees can and do sting from time to time. I need to know if you have an allergy, and how severe it is. Guests must arrange their own transportation. The bus from Cork stops close to the house.

I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing. For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience. Other things to note This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.

Visit 16 local sites from the Irish War of Independence, over an 80 minute walk. see location of ambushes where the Cobh rebel volunteers took on the might of an Empire. visit the safe houses where national rebel leaders, like Pearse, Connolly, Casement and De Velara stayed, and see training halls, barracks and places of detention. View the anchor of the German arms ship the 'Aud' which was scuttled and sank outside Cobh harbour on Good Friday 1916. Join our tour and learn all about Cobh's A Company of the 4th Battalion IRA. See the local ambush site where Lord French the supreme commander of all British military forces in Ireland escaped with his life. Cobh - where the revolutionary republican guerrilla war in East Cork began, and was led from. The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, will stop at sites and buildings and will allow for guest engagement through questions/answers and related chat. Other things to note Bring a camera to record your experience. Its one you will not forget and may wish to cherish. due to Covid 19 please note guest must wear masks and have hand santiser . The guide will take your temperture and you will need to supply contact trace info and 2m social distancing is in place.,