{"id":2578,"date":"2021-05-21T15:21:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotawildlife.ie\/\/?page_id=2578"},"modified":"2021-06-09T13:14:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T13:14:29","slug":"the-rest-of-the-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fotawildlife.ie\/things-to-do\/the-rest-of-the-island\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rest Of The Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"fz20 font-weight-bold text-secondary\">Fota isn\u2019t only about wildlife &#8211; it&#8217;s also home to Fota House &amp; Gardens as well Fota Island Hotel and Spa and Fota Island Golf Club.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fz18 font-weight-sbold text-success my-4\">Fota House &amp; Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>Nestled away within the environs of the island is one of Cork\u2019s hidden treasures &#8211; <strong>Fota House, its Arboretum and Gardens<\/strong>. A magnificent example of the work of famed Irish architect Sir Richard Morrison, the House was re-opened to the public in 2009 and while developments continue to improve the building to this date, many of the House\u2019s 70 rooms and fine art displays are already accessible to visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The Arboretum and Gardens have received international recognition over the years for their collection of rare trees and shrubs, all contained with a fantastic visitor-friendly setting. The Smith-Barry family, previous owners of Fota House, is largely responsible for the incredible assortment after realising that the island\u2019s mild climate \u2013 Fota is derived from \u2018F\u00f3d te\u2019, which is Irish for \u2018warm soil\u2019 \u2013 was suitable for such a purpose.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see <a class=\"text-secondary text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/fotahouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fotahouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fz18 font-weight-sbold text-success my-4\">Fota Island Hotel, Spa &amp; Golf Club<\/h2>\n<p>If it\u2019s a pampering and relaxing break you\u2019re after, then look no further than a stay at the <strong>Fota Island Hotel &amp; Spa<\/strong>. One of a handful of truly luxurious destinations in Cork, the Hotel has over 130 ensuite rooms and suites \u2013 all of which are decorated and looking after to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the beautiful woodland setting of Fota Island, visitors can sample some of the finest local cuisine at the hotel\u2019s Fota Restaurant or select from a range of beauty and relaxation treatments at the Resort\u2019s very popular wellbeing Spa. For more active travellers, Fota Island Golf Club \u2013 and its Championship standard courses \u2013 presents the perfect challenge.<\/p>\n<p>For more, see <a class=\"text-secondary text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fotaisland.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fotaisland.ie<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fz18 font-weight-sbold text-success my-4\">Fota Scout Centre<\/h3>\n<p>The island is also home to one of the local campsites of Scouting Ireland. <strong>Fota Scout Centre<\/strong> has been established in the area since groups were first allowed to scout the land by the then estate owner Mrs Bell in the 1920s. The Scouts\u2019 link continues to this day despite UCC buying the estate in the 1970s \u2013 as the cottage and campsite are still leased to the governing body by the Irish Heritage Trust to this day.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see <a class=\"text-secondary text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fotascoutcentre.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fotascoutcentre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fz18 font-weight-sbold text-success my-4\">Cork Harbour Islands<\/h3>\n<p>Fota is just one of the Cork Habour Islands, the perfect spot for a getaway. Whether you are looking to relax or have a more adventurous break, with great food, fabulous accomadition and spas as well as plently of ourdoor activities and wildlife the Cork Harbour Islands have something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>To see what the Cork Harbour Islands have to offer visit <a class=\"text-secondary text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corkharbourislands.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corkharbourislands.ie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fota isn\u2019t only about wildlife &#8211; it&#8217;s also home to Fota House &amp; Gardens as well Fota Island Hotel and Spa and Fota Island Golf Club. Fota House &amp; Gardens Nestled away within the environs of the island is one of Cork\u2019s hidden treasures &#8211; Fota House, its Arboretum and Gardens. 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