Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 4 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
From the Lough Ine Gate Lodge you can enjoy many beautiful walks around this famous beauty spot or you can take one of the rowing boats from the shingle beach on the grounds and explore the Lough, the rapids, or go for a picnic on the small sandy beach of the island where you can see the remains of an O'Driscoll castle.
Lough Ine House and the Gate Lodge from the sea
View of the living room of the Gate Lodge
The sea in front of the Gate Lodge from Lough Ine House
The Gate Lodge and the sea
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/17853
The County Cork region
The Carberrys -so called from Lord Carberry who owned most of South West Cork until the land reform- is one of the most picturesque and welcoming part of Ireland. You can rent a boat from Baltimore, 4 miles from the house, to enjoy Roring Water Bay's hundred islands or drive along the coast to Mizen Head the Southern most tip of ireland. You can take a lovely road to Bantry House, a 17th Century beautiful house is only 20 miles for Lough Ine or go further into the magnificient mountains.
Skibbereen area
A few miles west of the house you can visit the picturesque Castletownsend, seat of Somerville and Ross, authors of the Irish RM and drive a little further to Beautiful Glandore. Buy a local map and you might like to find some of the prehistoric stone circles. This part of the world is full of surprises and will never disapoint you. There are two markets in Skibbereen worth visiting, one on Friday at 12 noon for home produces and a general farm market on Saturday
How to get there
You can fly either Ryanair or Aer Lingus to Cork where you can rent a car. The house is 85 Kms from the airport. You can also take the Swansea Cork ferry that sail overnight or during the day. Crossing is 8 hours. Other ferries leave from Pembroke to Rosselaere. A 3 hours crossing. To drive from Rosselaere to Skibbereen it will take you 4 hours.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cork: 85 km
Railway:
Cork: 90 km
Ferry:
Cork-Ringasskiddy: 100 km
Activities near Skibbereen
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The main bedroom has a lovely view on the sea, the island and the fields, the beds can either be twin beds or made into a double bed. The bathroom has a bath with a stand-in shower, a WC and a basin. Downstairs you can enjoy a log fire in the large fireplace.
Further details outdoors: You can walk through the woods where you will find a picnic table and bench, from where you can enjoy very romantic views of the sea. This spot is reserved for your house only.
Further details
The house will be ready for you with your beds made, at 2pm on the day of your arrival. You will be expected to leave the house at 10am on the day of your departure. Cancellation charges: Between 3 months and 42 days; the deposit Between 42-22 days : 60% of the rental Between 21-8 days : 75% Less than 8 days : 100%
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
From October to March
6 Oct 07
16 Mar 08
580£487
190160
220185
2 Nights
March, April, May, June
16 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
610£513
220185
240202
2 Nights
July and August
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
660£555
0-
0-
1 Week
September
30 Aug 08
4 Oct 08
610£513
0-
0-
1 Week
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The house can be rented for shorter periods by special arrangement.
Week ends of 2 nights vary from £280 to £300 or for 3 nights from £300 to £330
Availability
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/17853