Location: County Cork in Ireland
Nearest Airport:
Cork at 52
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Cork at 52
Miles
Nearest Train:
Cork at 52
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 500
Metres
Car: recommended
The Phoenix is situated in Castletownshend on the South West coast of Ireland, 52 miles west of Cork City. The drive from Cork ferry or airport takes approximately one and half hours on the main N71 road. The drive passes through beautiful countryside and lovely Irish towns and villages, such as Clonakilty and Ross Carbery. A longer drive can be taken along the coast visiting Kinsale and beautiful Irish seaside bays and inlets such as Glandore.
Castletownshend is the most Anglo Irish village in Ireland with the best sheltered harbour in West Cork. It's origins date back to the 17th century so fine Georgian houses are mixed with stone cottages. It has retained a village atmosphere with a shop and two pubs, one of which serves excellent meals. There is a public tennis court and children's playground within a 3 minute walk from the Phoenix. There are three separate quays within a 5 minute walk, all with beach access to the sea. Larger sandy beaches are 2 miles away.