Skibbereen holiday farmhouse rental with walking, log fire, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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River House (farmhouse)

Home description

This stunning property is ideally suited to those looking for a rural getaway with total seclusion in an idyllic setting. The house comprises two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a triple (double and single beds), snug lounge with open fire, farmhouse kitchen with range and scrubbed pine table, large entertaining dining room seating twelve or more with log stove and opening out onto large conservatory. There is also a utility area with washing machine and tumble drier aswell as a family bathroom at one end of the house and a shower room and toliet at the other end . Outside there are wonderful private grounds to explore , with woods, lawns and its own stretch of the Ilen River , there is also a trampoline. This a great property for large family holidays or sharing families aswell as a place for anyone wanting to chill out in complete peace and quiet
Visit Baltimore for great restaurants, Island ferries, fishing trips, Lough Ine for walks and swimming, Barley Cove and Rosscarbery for beautiful sandy beaches.

South view of River House	Snug lounge with open fire and patio doors
Farmhouse kitchen with Aga	Ilen River to Western fringe of the property

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The County Cork region

Home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, and offering the broadest range of activities, entertainment, cuisine and accommodation imaginable, West Cork provides a range of options that allow you to tailor your holiday to suit your personal needs and desires. From rejuvenating weekend breaks to action packed family holidays, the choice is yours.
The courtesy and friendliness of the Irish people is renowned worldwide and the people of West Cork are no exception. You will be charmed by their wit and warmth and lured into the heart of Irish tradition. One of the most popular holiday destinations in Ireland, West Cork is renowned for it's beauty, tranquility and traditional Irish heritage.
This area has a spectacular coastline and is a region of scenic contrasts. The long indented coastline and beautiful beaches blend with spectacular mountains, and the many rivers and lakes combine with these mountains to give a landscape that offers much to the visitor.

This is a region where activity holidays play a large role in holiday plans, and County Cork has hosted the Irish Open Golf Championships on a number of occasions in recent years. Long distance walking is very popular in the region, as are the many cycle routes.

With such a long coastline sea and shore fishing is widely available as is excellent game angling. Good coarse angling facilities are also available in County Cork. Other local activities like sailing, island trips and garden walks all make up the infinite variety that West Cork has to offer.

Visitors have been enjoying this region for about 250 years and many of these early travellers visited Blarney in County Cork. The Cork region is also a special part of Ireland that has hosted many international festivals and events including a stage finish of The Tour de France cycle race and the Eurovision Song Contest. Cork City was designated European Capital of Culture for 2005.
The pubs of West Cork, old style or modern, are welcoming venues where the art of storytelling, traditional music and Irish dancing offer the opportunity of new experiences. The exquisite restaurants offer menus that no palate can resist and their delightful locations set the scene for a memorable night of delectable food and good company.

Skibbereen area

Baltimore, Union Hall, Castletownshend, Glandore, Rosscarbery, Balydehob and the Carbery Islands are all only a short distance away. Fishing trips, Kayaking, sailing, swimming, Whale and Dolphin watching, surfing, Beaches are just some of the activities you can participate in.
The Fiddle Fair, Wooden Boat Festival, Calves Week, Food Festival, are some of the local events staged locally throughout the year.

How to get there

Ryan Air, Aer Lingus, Flybe and Air Arann into Cork Airport
Stena Line And Irish Ferries to Rosslare and Dublin
Budget, Hertz and Europcar Hire from Cork Airport
Buses from Cork to Skibbereen

Activities near Skibbereen

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This is a refurbished 500 year old farmhouse and not a modern new built house, so be mindful of its characterful features, low doorways etc. You will feel like you are at home here, shelves of books, library of DVD’s and CDs, games, so plenty to entertain children.
All necessary appliances and an Aga to heat the house.

Further details outdoors:
Trampoline in the garden, space to build woodland camps and have childhood adventures, country walks and only a few minutes in the car to Skibbereen with all its shopping facilities and famous pubs.

Further details

Utilities are charged at 7Euros per day in Summer, 10euro per day in Winter.
Owner pays for a private refuse collection, but guest liable for 10Euro per black of rubbish, this being the council refuse disposal charge. Free recycling in Skibbereen though.

Conditions

150euro deposit per week booked to secure booking, visa and Mastercard accepted for payment

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Feb and March	8 Feb 09	29 Mar 09	750£ 682	0-	0-	Flexible
April and May	29 Mar 09	3 May 09	850£ 773	0-	0-	Flexible
June	3 May 09	4 Jul 09	1000£ 909	0-	0-	Flexible
July and August	4 Jul 09	29 Aug 09	1350£ 1,227	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept	29 Aug 09	27 Sep 09	1000£ 909	0-	0-	Flexible
Oct to Dec	27 Sep 09	20 Dec 09	750£ 682	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates for out of season weeks/longer terms/short breaks available on request.

150euro deposit required per week booked, balance payable six weeks prior to arrival, visa and Mastercard accepted.

Private refuse collection service provided, guests liable for council disposal charges per Kilo (circa 12euro per black bag) free recycling facilities available in Skibbereen.

Guestbook for River House

We had the most wonderful week at the River House, a magical place in a truly beautiful setting, strongly recommend it - Kate, Nick and family , London

We have been coming to the River House for 4 years now and every time we are there it immediately feels like home. The combinations of being a traditional property but beautifully restored/furnished , together with it being in an idylic rural setting (the woods, the river , the bumpy track etc) yet only 3 km into Skibbereen make this our favourite place in the world - Charlie and Coleen

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 81593
Name:	Jim Griffiths
Company:	JG Property Managment
Tel:	+353 (0)28 21956
Mobile:	+353 (0)87 9260285
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