Skibbereen holiday house "Seagull Cottage" in Traharta, Castlehaven, Castletownshend,Skibbereen

Further Details of Local Activities: Excellent variety of walking eg cliff tops,around and above the ecologically interesting Loch Hyne, Knock Drum an Iron Age Fort above Castletownshend. There are many interesting archaeological sites, eg ancient copper mines, stone tumuli and stone circles, eg Dromberg. Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling. Maps in Seagull. Try the challenging trail to Baltimore via Loch Hyne. Boat trips are available for fishing and whale watching. Good salmon and trout fishing is also available in season. A local kayak school is available for all levels. Ask re use of boats.There is a scuba diving school and three sailing schools in Baltimore(10miles) from where ferries run to Sherkin and Cape Clear Islands. For golfers there is a good 16 hole public course in Skibbereen and well known courses at nearby Glengariff, Dunmore,Clonakilty and the Old Head of Kinsale. Local guides for the above activities,bird watching and reseaching ancestors are available.

Places of Interest: Many places of interest are within easy reach. To the East the coastal inlets are attractive and exploring the small roads is rewarding. Small ports can be found for interest and refreshment eg Union Hall and Glandore within 30 minutes and Galley Head about 45. West the road to Mizen Head leads through places such as Ballydehob, Schull, Crookhaven and Goleen. This road ends at a museum on the site of Marconi`s first radio transmission across the Atlantic. To the North Bantry Bay with Bantry House are only 40 minutes by car and well worth visiting. 10 miles past Bantry is Glengariff where a ferry will take you to the delightful Garnish Island Gardens. Glengariff is also the entry point to the beautiful Beara peninsular. Alternatively from Glengariff you can head North to Kenmare, the Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. There are many artists and craft workers in the area whose studos and workshops can be visited. Details can be obtained from the Tourist Office in Skibbereen.

Special Activity Holidays : Let us know your special interest and we will put you in touch with or arrange activities for you during your stay.

Horse riding is available at Rosscarbury. Local spas and beauticians are also there for your pampering.

Skibbereen has an attractive 18 hole course open to non-members. It is located on the Baltimore Road just outside Skibbereen.

sea kayaking, whale watching, walking, quad biking, exploring archaeological and historical sights