Skibbereen accommodation from NZ$190

But of course, you can't visit Skibbereen without taking some snaps of the Blarney Stone. The Oriel House Hotel and Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel are within an easy walking distance of Blarney Stone.

The Baltimore Townhouse and the Casey's of Baltimore are both situated within walking distance from the Dun Na Sead. The Baltimore Townhouse is 300 metres away and the Casey's of Baltimore is 300 metres away.

The Celtic Ross Hotel is situated 18 kilometres from the main part of Skibbereen. Another hotel is the Seaview House Hotel, which can be found 25 kilometres away. The Rathmore House and also the Channel View Bed & Breakfast are other alternative accommodation options worth checking out in Skibbereen.

After you've hung out in Skibbereen, ensure you have enough time to explore Southwest Ireland's other attractions. Southwest Ireland is blessed with beaches and coastal plains. Commonly visited Southwest Ireland visitor destinations include the ruins, castles and old towns. Visitors and locals alike in this region of Ireland enjoy mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

It's well known that Australians are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Bantry House, Garnish Island and Wolfe Tone Square, which you'll find in Bantry, 20 kilometres to the northwest of Skibbereen. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Bantry, check out the room rates at the Doire Liath Bed & Breakfast and Brú na Pairc. 25 kilometres to the east of Skibbereen, you'll find Clonakilty, which is home to the Sea Breeze Clonakilty B&B and Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens. While in Clonakilty, don't miss the West Cork Model Railway Village, Dunmore Golf Club and Michael Collins Centre.

Situated 65 kilometres away from Skibbereen is Cork Airport. Stay nearby at the Cork International Hotel or the Cork Airport Hotel.