Excellent location between Cork City and Kinsale. I was attending UCC and we stayed in Irene's for 7 nights. We were so surprised by the quality and amount of food places nearby, Pavalon cafe (amazing pastries) and the workshop (speciality coffees) were both only 5 minute drive away and I would highly recommend. We had a 9 month old baby with us too and all very child friendly. Kirby's Korner is a pub/ restaurant also only 5 minutes drive away and the menu and food was lovely, again very family friendly with amazing seafood. really quick service too which is ideal with a baby.
Irene gave lots of lovely suggestions for Kinsale and Cork City also - there were just so many options. I would think its best to have a car. wonderful stay and Irene and Finnbar were so helpful