Delightful House and Cottage Idyllic location near Skibberen in West Cork — Property 17860

Delightful House and Cottage Idyllic location near Skibberen in West Cork

The architect designed Bauhaus style house features a large front, a sheltered side patio and a useable 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 active 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 in County Cork, Ireland

In addition to providing very adequate accomodation for six adults and two children, the house at Traharta provides an ideal centre for larger groups eg a group of 8 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 an enclosed bedroom. For larger groups eg up to 14 to 18 Seagull Cottage (Holiday Rentals 405898 sleeps 6 adults) can be used. It is only three minutes walk from the other two Traharta properties and provides modern luxury accomodation.

Location Traharta, Castletownshend, County Cork < Ireland

Traharta, Castletownshend, County Cork < Ireland

 marks the location of this property in County Cork

Availability for House in County Cork, Ireland

Last updated on:

Friday, 03 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for House in County Cork, Ireland

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Notes to the 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,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. A telephone line is available, guests should pay for calls or use a telephone card available at local shops. All payments in euros.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for House in County Cork, Ireland

Further Details of Possible Local Activities

Excellent walking in a variety of locations. eg overlooking spectacular cliffs, above the ecologically unique Lough Hyne, to Iron Age Fort Knock Drum above Castletownsend. There are many undisturbed archaeological sites, including ancient copper mines, Stone Tumuli and eg Drombeg stone circle. Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling. Boat trips are available for fishing and whalewatching. Good salmon and trout fishing is also available in season. A local kayak school teaches the art of 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 16 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.

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A great many places of scenic interest are within easy reach. East the coastal inlets are very 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

Guest Comments

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 in much better perspective sitting on the front patio.