ELEGANT IRELAND - OPENING THE DOOR TO A TRULY UNIQUE IRISH EXPERIENCE

Post 1900 and Contemporary Villas

South West

C130

Castletownbere
Beara Peninsula

8

This is a charming holiday home recently restored to exacting standards. It is located on five acres of landscaped and wooded gardens right on Bantry Bay. One of the best thing about this house is that is does not compete with the magnificent views. It invites them into every room.

An avenue of tall trees leads to the house, which is hidden from the road and perched close to the waters edge.You enter into a spacious inner hall with wood-burning stove and are immediately struck by the rich simplicity of the design and décor. Limestone and tiled floors flow throughout. To the right, is the kitchen, a wonderful large space with dining area and stunning views of the bay. The attention to detail extends even to the glass backed Aga cooker, which ensures that those with their backs to the window can still enjoy the view. The appliances (including a dish washer, two fridges and a separate freezer), are of the highest standard. There is an electric hob, double electric oven and Aga cooker. The atmosphere is one of informality - an ideal place for family and close friends.

Accommodation:5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus guest wash room.
Ground Floor:
The huge kitchen has a long dining table (which seats 8-10) and a further round table in the window alcove (which seats four). French doors open onto a paved patio with garden furniture – all overlook the water.
Drawing room with lovely, natural colours, open fireplace and windows overlooking the water and garden. There is a piano and seating for about 10-12.
TV/Games room with television and video. This room is accessed from both the drawing room and inner hall. There is a wood burning stove and seating for about six guests. This is an ideal space for children of all ages.
Guest WC, utility room with washing machine, dryer, ironing board etc.
Upstairs:
A narrow stairs leads to the first floor and five bedrooms.
To the right lies the master bedroom with king size bed. The views are incredible and are enhanced by the absence of clutter. There are built-in wardrobes and polished wooden floors. Glass doors lead to a small veranda – ideal for an early morning cup of coffee or quiet reflection. The tiled en suite bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub with a hand-held shower over the tub. Off the bathroom there is a small room with a single bed, ideal for a child or nurse. This room can be accessed from the landing, from which it is separated by a heavy curtain.
The Yellow room has a double bed and overlooks the water. Furnishings are simple and attractive. There is a wardrobe, chest-of-drawers, chair, bedside light, wash hand basin and a window seat.
Across the landing there is a bunkroom with four bunk beds; two are small double beds and two are single beds. There is a wash hand basin here.
There is one shower room next door to the yellow room and it leads to a small veranda.
To the left of the stairs there are three bedrooms:
Gothic Room has a double and a single bed and built-in wardrobe. This room is at the back of the house.
Monks Room has two single beds and is at the back of the house.
Double room which faces the water is pretty with wardrobe, chest-of-drawers and chair.
One bathroom with bathtub and overhead hand shower.
The house stands in about five acres of garden and meadow and a private wooded area. A path leads along a riverbank to some nice shady spots. At the end there is a waterfall and a sauna room and a shower room. There is direct access to a shingle private beach.

Unfortunately, this property is not suitable for travellers with moderate to severe mobility or vision limitations. Although the garden is well tended, it has many stone steps to the various levels and access to the house from a car necessitates a little climb. Children will love this magical place but, due to proximity of water and uneven terrain, it may not not be suitable for children under six years. Older children will require supervision when out of doors.

Rate: Euro from €4000 per week.