Snuggled within one of the world’s largest natural harbours, the WatersEdge Hotel drops anchor amid the maritime relics, wild scenery, and cosy pubs and restaurants of Cobh in County Cork. Reel in a leisurely break with today’s Groupon from the WatersEdge Hotel €119 for a two night stay for two Up to 54% off • In a twin or double room with breakfast each morning and a bottle of wine on arrival The Hotel Bathed in the spray of the Celtic Sea, this coastal hotel completes its inspiring setting with hearty cuisine, traditional furnishings, and oldfashioned hospitality. The WatersEdge Hotel warms up evenings with robust bistro dining at the Jacob’s Ladder Restaurant, which shows off seasonal and locally sourced produce alongside rousing views of the harbour. An accompanying balcony bar offers up snifters, tipples, and refreshments for afternoons spent watching the docking ships, and keeps grumbly tummies at bay with snacks and light meals. Groupon Recommends Reach new heights with a sevenminute hike to Cobh’s French Gothic cathedral, which not only astounds with its ornately arched interiors, but delights with sweeping views across the town and harbour. Natural spectacles can be taken in on a coastal trek or drive to nearby Cuskinny, where a nature reserve hides plenty of flora and fauna, and where falcons, kestrels, and harrier hawks can be spotted swooping above the dramatic headland. Returning to the windswept streets of Cobh, get a taste for the area and sample some of the local seafood, or round an evening off with a leisurely sup in one of the many pubs, where light snacks and woody whiskeys may be enjoyed. The Stay • Twin or double room with en suite, harbour views, satellite television, telephone, and tea and coffeemaking facilities • Bottle of house red or white wine to share on arrival • Full Irish breakfast served each morning • Midday checkout time • Up to two children aged 14 and younger may stay for an extra cost of €5 per child, per night • One adult may stay for an extra cost of €10 per night Transport Rail Cobh train station is a twominute walk from the hotel. Regular services run to the station directly from Dublin. Road From the M7, follow E20 to M8 and continue to the roundabout before changing onto the N25 and then the R624. Follow the R624 to a Tjunction and then take the L2989 to Cobh. Reviews TripAdvisors award WatersEdge Hotel an admirable 4/5 stars, and praise the welcoming personnel, comfortable rooms, convenient location, and relaxing atmosphere. It is close to everything with beautiful sea views from the restaurant and lovely outdoor seating area. The food is excellent and staff are friendly and helpful. The accommodation is clean and comfortable and modern and the hotel has an underground car park for residents. Blueorb, TripAdvisor, Jul 2012 The hotel is excellent, and very reasonable. It has access to a pontoon, which is suitable for most yachts or powerboats. Well worth a visit. Good staff, good food, good accommodation. johnmfenit, TripAdvisor, Jun 2012