Category
Cottages and Apartments Region
South West Property ref
C158 traditional cottage Cork Location
Ahakista, County Cork Accommodates
6+2 Accommodates
6 + 2
Quaint, old stone farmhouse standing half way along the wild and beautiful Sheep’s Head Peninsula in west Cork. Overlooking the waters of Dunmanus Bay.
Quaint,old stone farmhouse stands half way along the wild and beautiful Sheep’s Head Peninsula in west Cork. Overlooking the waters of Dunmanus Bay. This simple cottage has been lovingly restored, and incorporates many traditional features such as low ceilings, steep staircase and a huge inglenook fireplace. Cosy, comfortable and welcoming, it is an ideal base for walking, cycling and touring in an area renowned for its spectacular scenery, excellent walking routes, sea, shore and lake angling, and rich archaeological heritage. A leafy lane leads to the pretty harbour village of Ahakista. Distances
Cork Airport: 62 miles (101 km) Shannon Airport: 133 miles (216 km) Bantry: 12 miles (20 km) Durrus: 5 miles (8 km) Accommodation information
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Ground floor: Sitting room with large inglenook fireplace leads to semi open-plan kitchen. Separate dining room. Shower room. First floor: Steep, ladder-like stairway leads to two cosy bedrooms each with double bed. Bathroom. A second staircase, on the other side of the kitchen, leads to two additional bedrooms - one twin and one double. Bathroom. Amenities in the area
55 miles of marked paths to explore the wildly beautiful coastline on the doorstep. West Cork garden trail, fishing, water sports, pony trekking, golf, pubs and fine restaurants are all available in this area. Visit the many prehistoric tombs and monuments on the peninsula. There is a wonderful 'Ring' drive starting outside Bantry, along the Goat's Path to Kilcrohane, then back through Ahakista (stop off at the Air India Memorial), and on to Durrus. Take a trip to Carbery Island to visit the seal colony or arrange a day's sea fishing. The town of Bantry with its stately home of Bantry House, Glengarriff and Ilnacullin gardens are all within easy driving distance. Price
Special reduced rates
High season: from €750 -1300 depending on number of guests. Shoulder season: from €700 -€ 1200 depending on number of guests. Low season: from €550 -€950 Utilities are extra. security deposit of €200 is payable on arrival and will be refunded soon after departure, so long as there is no damage or extra cleaning required. NB *Rates and availability on any of our listings are subject to change without prior notice. Rates quoted on listings are for information purposes only and do not represent a final quote or rental rate. Charges for heating and electricity, services, telephone calls and refundable security deposit details will be quoted at the time of the reservation. Weekly rentals are from Saturday to Saturday.
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