Skibbereen holiday house "Traharta " in Traharta, Castletownshend,

Summary of House 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

1 of 22 in Skibbereen
Skibbereen house rental - House, Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner on the Patio
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 3 Bathrooms
Rates (Euro)
per property, Set rates in Euro
  • per night €75 - €90
  • per week €395 - €750
  • per month €950
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
  • per night £62 - £75
  • per week £329 - £625
  • per month £791
Description House, 140 m²

Graham Shenton

Telephone: +44 (0)1793 644067 (Owner)

Alt. Phone: +353 (0)28 36203 (Local Agent)

Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Skibbereen holiday house
Self-catering house sleeps 6, cottage 4 large garden children, pets welcome

The architect designed Bauhaus style house features a large front, a sheltered side patio and a paved terrace roof,all with wonderful views over the water. The open plan entrance, dining and living areas have counter top connection to a galley kitchen. One large double and two twin bedrooms have french door access to the front patio equipped with luxurious furniture providing a relaxing place to enjoy the clean air, breath-taking scenery and local birds,seals and fish.

The restored 18century farm cottage provides charming accommodation for 4. Its beamed open plan first floor contains dining,living and kitchen areas all of which enjoy the same views over the water as the house. Downstairs are two bedrooms a bathroom, a utility room and a private front patio for the cottage.

Although literally right on the water both properties are sheltered and enjoyable at all seasons of the year. They share a well maintained one acre garden filled with local and semi-tropical plants.

Details for House 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 3 Bathrooms

In addition to providing very adequate accomodation for six adults, the house and cottage at Traharta provides an ideal centre for larger groups eg a group of up to 12 people can be accomodated in the house and cottage. The cottage is perfect for two adults and two children or four adults who do not require a second fully enclosed bedroom. For larger groups eg up to 13 to 18 people Seagull Cottage (Holiday Rentals 405898 sleeps 6 adults) is available. It is only three minutes walk from the other two Traharta properties and provides modern luxury accomodation.
Skibbereen house rental - House, Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner on the Patio

House, Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner on the Patio

Skibbereen house rental - House, View through front door.

House, View through front door.

Skibbereen house rental - House, Back garden from living area

House, Back garden from living area

Skibbereen house rental - House, Front garden from parking area

House, Front garden from parking area

Skibbereen house rental - House, Dining and Living area

House, Dining and Living area

Skibbereen house rental - House Master bedroom with office area

House Master bedroom with office area

Skibbereen house rental - House Entrance lobby, kitchen galley and hallway

House Entrance lobby, kitchen galley and hallway

Skibbereen house rental - House, one of two bathrooms with bath and shower

House, one of two bathrooms with bath and shower

Skibbereen house rental - House,one of the two twin bedrooms

House,one of the two twin bedrooms

Skibbereen house rental - Traharta Traharta House and Cottage from the water

Traharta Traharta House and Cottage from the water

Skibbereen house rental - Main Entrance, Cottage and parking area

Main Entrance, Cottage and parking area

Skibbereen house rental - View from House and Cottage over bay and islands

View from House and Cottage over bay and islands

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage front steps and balcony

Cottage front steps and balcony

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage, Patio and ground floor entrance

Cottage, Patio and ground floor entrance

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage,view inside living area to bay and islands

Cottage,view inside living area to bay and islands

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage dining area

Cottage dining area

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage,living area

Cottage,living area

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage, Main Bedroom

Cottage, Main Bedroom

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage Second Bedroom

Cottage Second Bedroom

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage, Bathroom sink and toilet

Cottage, Bathroom sink and toilet

Skibbereen house rental - Cottage bathroom, bath and shower

Cottage bathroom, bath and shower

Skibbereen house rental - House and patio from bottom of front steps

House and patio from bottom of front steps

Skibbereen house rental - Evening light over the water at Traharta

Evening light over the water at Traharta

Location: Skibbereen in County Cork

Nearest Airport : Ring of Skiddy,Cork,Ireland at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Cork at 50 Miles
Nearest Train : Cork at 50 Miles
Nearest Beach : Traharta at 100 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Lils and Mary Annes, Castletownshend at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Skibbereen at 6 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Mary Annes, Castletownshend at 1.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Traharta or 'strand' is opposite Horse Island at the entrance to Castletownshend Harbour on the South West coast of Ireland. It`s unique location on the water is sounded by green fields and dairy cattle.An ideal place to relax and get away from it all. The environment is one of the cleanest and least spoilt in Europe and is a paradise for photographers and artists, because of subtly changing lighting and sun filled evenings. The property has its own steps to the rocks and beach. Is only 1.5 miles from Castletownshend, 4 miles from the active historic market town of Skibbereen and 50 miles from Cork and its International Airport. The location is surrounded by tons of tourist interests including golf, sailing, canoeing, diving, walking, whale and bird watching and gardens. Places to visit include Sherkin and Cape Clear Islands, Mizen Head, Schull, Bantry and the the Bera peninsular, Glengarriff, Garinish Island, and even Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry are accessable in a day trip

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Availability for this holiday house rental in Skibbereen, Ireland

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Rental rates for this holiday house in Skibbereen, County Cork

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Dates Rates
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Winter 15 Jan 2012 31 Mar 2012 €395 €75 - €85 - €950 - 3 Nights
Spring 1 Apr 2012 19 May 2012 €525 €80 - €90 - - - 4 Nights
Early Summer 20 May 2012 23 Jun 2012 €650 - - - - - - 1 Week
Summer 24 Jun 2012 1 Sep 2012 €750 - - - - - - 1 Week
Late Summer 2 Sep 2012 6 Oct 2012 €650 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Bookings can be made with a 20% deposit of the full letting price, refundable if the property is re-let. The balance is due four weeks before arrival. A 100 euro per week security deposit is payable with the balance. The cost of utilities(electricity and oil used),breakages and any additional cleaning will be deducted from this and the balance returned within two weeks of the end of your stay. Linen is provided. Towels are available on request. All payments in euros.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house in Skibbereen in County Cork

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 140 m²

Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • activities guide
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • soap
  • central heating
  • local restaurant guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • telephone

Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • clothes dryer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • 4 ring stove
  • lobster pot
  • hob
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Bath with Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • Each twin bedroom has its own bathroom with bath(tub), shower, basin and toilet. The basins are surrounded by luxuriously large surface areas the full width of the bathroom.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, Master bedroom
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, Second bedroom
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, Third bedroom
  • Note there is 1 large double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, all with comfortable beds. There are also 2 cots for babies that can be provided on request. 
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • video library
  • TV
  • books
  • radio
  • books - kids
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • CD
  • video player
  • games - kids
  • videogame console

Outside:
  • patio
  • balcony
  • terrace
  • parking off street
  • parking
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • 8 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper

Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs

Attractions:
  • library
  • museums
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • playground
  • live theatre
  • arboretum
  • botanical garden
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • horse riding
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
  • whale watching
  • paddle boating

Notes: The fridge has a reasonably sized efficient freezer section. The garage is not available for cars, but there is adequate car parking for several cars on the private drive at the front of the house.  The garden is an acre in total, with good stretches of grass for activities. The flat roof of the house is paved and provides an excellent higher level viewing platform over the area,but small children must be supervised.    Satelite and Sky box provide free to air channels and radio. Bring your own Sky card and watch all your favourite programmes. Many local guides and guided tours are available. The house contains a supply of literature and introductions can be arranged if required.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Skibbereen, Ireland

Further Details of Possible Local Activities : Excellent walking is available eg cliff top, rain-forest above Lough Hyne, Iron Age Fort Knock Drum above Castletownsend,etc. There are undisturbed archaeological sites, including ancient copper mines, Stone Tumuli eg Drombeg stone circle. Excellent local bird and whale watching.

Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling. Try the trail above Loch Hyne

Boat trips are available for fishing and whalewatching. Good salmon and trout fishing in season.

A local kayak school teaches kayaking to all levels.

There are diving and sailing schools in Baltimore(10 miles). A ferry runs from Baltimore to Clear Island.

Golfers, Skibbereen has an excellent 18 hole course.There are also well know courses at nearby Glengarriff, Dunmore,Clonakilty and the Old Head of Kinsale. Many local gardens are open to visitors and the area is a paradise for photographers and artists because of the clean air and superb light. Local guides can be introduced

Available by Car: A great many places of scenic interest are within easy reach. East the coastal inlets are attractive and exploring the small local roads is rewarding. Small places can be found for refreshments. eg Unionhall and Glandore are within 30-45 minutes. West the road to Mizen Head takes you through places such as Ballydehob, Schull, Crookhaven and Goleen. This road leads to the site of Marconi`s first radio transmission across the Altantic. North Bantry Bay and Bantry House are only 40 minutes by car and well worth seeing. 10 miles past Bantry is Glengarriff where you can take a ferry to the delightful Garnish Island Gardens. Glengarriff is also the entry point to the beautiful Beara peninsular. Alternatively from Glengariff you can travel due north to Kenmare, the Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. There are also a good number of artists and craft workers in the area whose studios can be visited. Details at the Tourist Office in Skibbereen

Activities and Guest Comments : Many activities including seaching for ancestors are available through local guides and tours. Let us know your interests and we will either put you in touch with a them or make arrangements for you.

Horse riding is available in Rosscarbury and there are local Spas and beauticians to pamper you.

One Italian guest who arrived late at night and only saw the view from his bedroom window in the morning, came into breakfast and said 'They said I would be staying in a nice place,but no-one told me it would be paradise!'

Many people have arrived in Traharta stressed with pressures of work etc. and found that somehow things get into perspective just sitting on the front patio and taking everything in.

Golf:

Skibbereen Golf Course has 18 attractive and variously challenging holes. It is a public course open to non-members and is located on the Baltimore Road just outside Skibbereen.

Other Activities:

Observing life in the rock pools, visiting local archeological sites,kayaking,whale watching

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Skibbereen, Ireland

House
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
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House
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17860
+44 (0)1793-644067
Skibbereen County Cork
5

The Traharta Treasure

Review Submitted: November 9, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011
Traharta House was the highpoint of our trip! The landscape is as beautiful as any I have ever seen. My first impression was that it has a Mediterranean feel, but with a quiet group of cows grazing just nearby it has an Irish feel, too. Unique and sweet, and well-situated for walking/exploring a special corner of Ireland, I recommend trying it off-season.
Our family of two parents and two college aged sons chose Traharta as part of our lodging as we walked and otherwise explored the Southwest of Ireland. The house is quite interestingly designed, with each of the three bedrooms possessing double doors opening onto a stone deck that overlooks the ocean. Inside, the house is well-equipped but not fussy or fancy. It feels (rightly) like a beach house and has a lived-in atmosphere that we liked. There was wood ready for fires in the stove, as the temperature does drop quickly in the evening in October. The roof of the house doubles as a rooftop deck. One evening we brought chairs up by flashlight and sat together under a sky full of stars as we listened to the water lapping twenty feet away. To our delight we all saw the biggest and brightest shooting star any of us has ever seen.
The owner has been a pleasure to communicate with. The local agents who will have the key and otherwise be available to help were a real slice of lovely Irish goodness whom I would have loved spending more time with.
We certainly do hope to cross the (Atlantic) pond again soon and spend an extended time at this hidden treasure.
Owner's Response: We are very fortunate to have a holiday house in such a beautiful sheltered location that is possible to enjoy in all Seasons. Our local agents, the Cleary`s are gems and get great reviews from all our guests. Do come and see for yourself.

Graham Shenton
Rating
5 out of 5
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http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17860
+44 (0)1793-644067
Skibbereen County Cork
5

Perfect Getaway!

Review Submitted: July 2, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
My husband and I stayed in the cottage for 2 nights in mid June. It was a pleasant surprise to pull up the driveway and see a postcard view from the car. The location was so wonderful, we changed our day plans of exploring the area via car and spent the whole day on the patio watching boats come and go and taking periodic walks along the rocky beach. The house has everything you need (3 working hairdryers!!!) and then some. The kitchen had a collection of dry goods from previous visitors which made cooking that much easier. We felt completely at home. The only downfall is that the closest grocery store is about 15min away via car and with us being a little nervous about driving on the opposite side of the narrow country roads, we made the trip for food & laundry soap once. It worked out since our stay was so short. There are lots of cute small towns near by (several within 15-30min via car), but nothing really within walking distance. After spending 2 weeks traveling, this was the perfect end to our vacation. Hopefully we'll be able to return for a bit longer stay!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Elizabeth,

Many thanks for your great review. We were pleased to hear that Traharta worked it magic on you and that you had a relaxing time; also that you found the house had everything you needed. Over the years we have found it difficult to describe the location to someone who has never seen it, but hopefully reviews like yours will help share its very special quality.

Kind regards

Graham Shenton
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5 out of 5
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http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17860
+44 (0)1793-644067
Skibbereen County Cork
Kevin and Leonie
Bendigo Victoria Australia
5

Great escape

Review Submitted: March 26, 2010 Date of Stay: March 2010
We spent a week in early March at this house and throughly loved the experience. Having now re-read the positive comments mentioned in past reviews, we recognise them to be accurate. It is a wonderful location and a spacious comfortable and clean house with great ocean views.

The house owner and local manager were both friendly and easy to deal with. It is a relatively remote property, which suited us however the nearest village was not too far, and the locals we did encounter were welcoming and a delight to meet.

There is much to see and do in the area and we were lucky to have dry conditions which enabled invigorating activity such as pleasant walks to view other spectacular sites and exploring the beach at low tide. However if the weather had been different we would almost have been pleased to be stuck indoors as there was TV, video, internet and a pleasing array of reading material available. In high season when water activities are more readily available the location would then be extremely hard to beat.

The adjoining rental option, the small cottage, also looked inviting and perfect for two people, but we enjoyed the extra space of the house particularly as we had a couple of friends from London join us for two nights.

We take pleasure in recommending this property.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17860
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Skibbereen County Cork
CaroleZ
Montreal, Quebec
5

an architect designed gem

Review Submitted: November 12, 2008 Date of Stay: April 2007
We stayed in this property for a month and I would return in a heartbeat. The house itself is lovely with a great master bedroom overlooking the water. The design of the house is lateral, so that the main bedroom is way down a long hall from the living area. The property is literally right on the water's edge. You can hear the water lapping as you go to sleep. Or you can sit outside on the very good quality lawn furniture on the deck, or nearby rocks on a small cove, and watch the ocean. The area is filled with great natural beauty - the walking is wonderful, and it is extemely peaceful. The locals are friendly and wave at you as you are walking. Yet, you are just a few miles away from Castletownsend, home to MaryAnne's - one of the best foodie pubs in County Cork. And you are not far from the happening places like Baltimore, Skibbereen, etc. The caretaker is
extremely nice as are the owners. If you want to chill, tour the countryside, or you want to experience some of the area's pub life, this place is terrific
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17860
+44 (0)1793-644067
Skibbereen County Cork
Sailaway
Worcester, UK
5

The most beautiful location imaginable

Review Submitted: November 4, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We have been visiting this property every year for over 10 years now. We have two boys, now 11 and 13 that have grown up holidaying here. We keep coming back because it is such a special place. The views from the deck are extraordinary and on good days we pass hours in the sun sipping wine and enjoying company of friends. The beach immediately infrontof the house is mostly pebbles with a bit of sand at low tide, ideal for swimming, kayaking, sailing, setting off on fishing trips and exploring rockpools. Just around the headland is a beautiful white sandy beach that rarely has anyone on but us. A little further afield we also enjoy a number of fantastic restaurants with very high quality food.

The house itself is a delight. All three bedrooms open straight onto the deck with bathrooms at the back of the property for each bedroom. The kitchen is small but very well equiped and the main room, with large wood burning stove to keep it warm, is perfect for eating together and chatting in the evening. The house is geared up for active people with wetsuits and kayaks etc. with plenty of space to dry out and store kit.

We always travel with friends who usually stay in the cottage, we love it so much most of our friends have stayed with us at some point.

We could not recommend this place more highly, when there it feels like the best kept secret in Europe.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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