House Swap & Exchange in Cork

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Cork

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Timezone

UTC

Cork follows Western European Time (WET, UTC) and switches to UTC+1 (WEST) during summer months.

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Main language

English

Irish (Gaelic) is also spoken and is an official language of Ireland.

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Climate

Oceanic

Mild, rainy year-round with moderate temperature swings.

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Closest airport

ORK

Cork Airport, serving the southern region of Ireland.

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Intl. train station

Kent Station

Main railway station in Cork, with services to Dublin and other parts of Ireland.

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Near beach?

± 25km

Cork is inland, but it's a short drive to several beaches on the southern coast.

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Near mountains?

± 100km

The Shehy Mountains to the west of Cork.

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Local Cuisine

Drisheen

Blood pudding, a traditional Irish dish.

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Currency

Euro (€ - EUR)

Used by 19 of the 27 EU countries.

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Must see

Blarney Castle

Known for the Blarney Stone, which is said to grant the gift of the gab.

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Hidden gem

The English Market

A covered market dating back to 1788, selling a mix of traditional and exotic products.

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Water quality

Good

Tap water is treated and safe for consumption.

Ready to swap your home?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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💡 Tips & inspiration

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Things you Need to Prepare Before Guests Arrive

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House swap in Cork