Island Views
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About the home
Completed in 2007 this home is a very popular home in West Cork for holiday makers. It is located 7 miles from Skibbereen, the hub of West Cork business, nightlife, dining and spectacular scenery.
This is a perfect house for large families as it sleeps 12 and it is also can accommodate 2 families should they wish to holiday together.
The house is located at the ferry point to Heir Island. The are is in a rural location but just 7 miles from the popular town of Skibbereen.
It is the perfect spot for cycling and walking. The local pub Minihanes bar is one mile away.
Island Views has been designed and completed with great care and taste. Fittings, furniture and accessories throughout the house would suggest this is far more than a holiday house.
It is your home from home, a haven from the outside world located amongst some of Irelands most fabulous scenery, a vista upon the surrounding nature you will feel fortunate to experience and will leave you with impressions and memories that you will never forget.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Pebbly beach in front of house, 10m |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 9km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 10 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 5 en suites and 4 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (5), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
No expense has been spared in the finishing of this house, from the hardwood floors, doors, state of the art kitchen and fine furnishings throughout. Large, spacious and well appointed, you will not want to leave and go home.
The kitchen has all the modern conveniences. The dining area can only sit 6 guests. The kitchen and dining are are open plan and there is a separate sitting room.
The bedrooms are spacious and 54of the bedrooms have spectacular views of the ocean looking over to Baltimore and Heir Island. 5 of the bedrooms are en suite.
The house has Internet access and also has Sky TV installed.
Further details outdoors:
There is a lawn all around the house.
A BBQ is provided.
Conditions
15% deposit to secure the booking and the balance is paid 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings Sat to Sat only in peak season.
The County Cork region
West Cork is a popular tourist destination. Island Views is the perfect place to discover West Cork. It is also possible to tour around Co Kerry as within an hours drive one can be in Kenmare.
Within an hours drive from the house one can be at the Mizen head ( the most southerly point in Ireland)
The town of Baltimore is within half an hours drive.
The gourmet town of Kinsale is 60 KM away
The Skibbereen / Cunnamore area
As the house is located at the ferry point to Heir island, this is an attraction not to be missed.
The island is home to 30 residents. There is a stunning beach on the island and also Sailing courses run though the Summer.
The heritage centre in Skibbereen is another local attraction.Skibbereen is the capital of West Cork, 5 miles from Cunnamore. It is the centre for all the agricultural, industrial and tourist activities of a wide region. As the ‘hub’ of West Cork, With 18 pubs in the town and award winning restaurants scattered all around, there is also plenty to do in the evening. You can be guaranteed of a good night out here whether its a local traditional Irish Pub with some old Irish music or a night of dancing and bopping with the best of Skibbereens local party goers.
Trips to the islands of Cape Clear and Sherkin can also be arranged from the ferry point at Baltimore.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Cork: 88 km |
| Railway: | Cork: 88 km |
| Ferry: | Cork: 88 km |
Islands View is 88 KM from Cork.
Fly with Ryan Air, Aerlingus and many more aerlines to Cork airport. Kerry Airport also is one and a half hours drive away.
Sail with Irish Ferries to Ringaskiddy in Cork.
Activities near Skibbereen
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 30 Aug 2011 |
Plenty of space for our party of 11 Modern, clean and comfortable with all conveniences on hand Fantastic views to Heir, Sherkin and Cape Clear Islands Secluded spot but not too isolated Large area outside for children to play Fantastic experience from booking to dealing with the owner - a lovely guy with the backup of his family - only too willing to help make our stay perfect. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| August | 27 Aug 11 | 4 Sep 11 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 4 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | € 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October/ November/ De | 1 Oct 11 | 23 Dec 11 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas/ New Year | 23 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan/March | 8 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April/May | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 420 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/August | 14 Jul 12 | 18 Aug 12 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 18 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekend bookings allowed in the off season.
Tariff is higher if booking dates fall during bank holiday weekends or midterm breaks.
Utilities are extra on departure, ( Electricity, oil and rubbish disposal costs)
Rate may be reduced if there are 6 or less guests
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Jason Williamson & Claire Mccarthy
Languages spoken   The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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