Robin Hill House, Cork

Advantages: Attractive and compact city, eclectic and diverse yet still traditional, lots to do
Disadvantages: Eating out not cheap; some may find it too hilly

...walk: although the centre is compact, there are a few hills. It takes a little while to get your bearings in Cork; the city started life as an island in the swampy River Lee and today the river flows in two channels through the centre of the city. As a result you find that you are constantly crossing bridges and some of the main streets are even built over smaller sub-channels. On the north side, the streets start to climb the hill and if you are in bed and breakfast accommodation, you may find yourself climbing up several times a day as most of these establishments are in Victorian townhouses. The more affluent visitors will be pleased to know that the higher end hotels tend to be in the city centre which is flat. Two distinctive churches make good reference points if you are struggling to get your bearings – and are also worth visiting... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty to see and do, cheap accomodation
Disadvantages: Rather touristy, not suited to people wanting to 'get away from it all'

...Our first thought as we arrived in Cork was “Oh my god, we’re back in Dublin!” Having slept most of the stretch from Cahir to Cork we were worried for a minute that we’d hopped on the wrong bus – the river running through the town centre complete with periodic bridges, the ‘Centra Quick Stop’ on every second corner and the slightly crumbly stone houses did seem almost uncannily familiar. But no – we were in the right place after all. As the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, Cork is quite a buzzing place, full of old buildings, churches, shopping centres, pubs and, of course, tourists. On arrival, we hefted our backpacks and began to follow my hastily scribbled directions for the ‘Sheila’s of Cork’ hostel. Only about 10 minutes walk from the bus stop... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful country park, not expensive
Disadvantages: Steep in places, toboggan run can get expensive

...If you have read my opinions on Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park and Blackgang Chine then you will already know that my family and I are great lovers of the beautiful Isle of Wight. There is so much to see and do on the Island including Robin Hill which is the subject of this opinion. Robin Hill is a country park which is located near Arreton towards the centre of the Island. Don't worry if you don't have a car as public transport on the Island is very good and there are frequent busses to Robin Hill particularly during the high season, the bus stop is conveniently situated just outside the entrance. If you are coming by car you will be pleased to know that parking at Robin Hill is free. The park is open from the end of March through until early November this year. Opening times are from 10am - 6pm during the peak summer holiday... Read review

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