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House |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Reen Pier in Union Hall

£114–£189 / night
£800–£1320 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Our large holiday home is the ideal retreat for bringing family and friends together, entertaining or simply relaxing after an exciting day on the Atlantic or exploring local treasures and villages. Upstairs boasts a very large open-plan romantic, light-filled space, incorporating the kitchen, a comfortable seating area, two dining areas, three large windows overlooking the enchanting harbour and an outdoor balcony, perfect for a blissful breakfast or brunch, or a leisurely afternoon tea.

Our home offers:

•The house sleeps 10 people comfortably.
•5 comfortable bedrooms (2 en-suite).
•3 double bedrooms (two 5ft., 1 6ft.)
•2 bedrooms with a pair of single beds in each.
•2 additional bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi bathtub).

We take pride in providing luxury self-catering accommodation in the heart of West Cork.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This luxurious home has a modern international flare yet still manages to attain the essence of a traditional Irish holiday cottage. This is accredited to the warm interior of elegant walnut floors, loose rugs, soft furnishings and a traditional wood-burning stove. There are beautiful views over the harbour from our elevated living room. Upstairs boasts a very large open-plan romantic, light-filled space, incorporating the kitchen, a comfortable seating area, two dining areas, three large windows overlooking the enchanting harbour and an outdoor balcony perfect for a blissful breakfast or brunch, or a leisurely afternoon tea. For your additional pleasure, the house contains two separate games rooms to entertain every age from dusk until dawn or distract you from the rain outside on a blustery day.
Our home holds five comfortable bedrooms (2 ensuite), two additional bathrooms (one with jacuzzi bathtub). The house sleeps 12 comfortably as there are three double bedrooms (two 5ft., 1 6ft.) and two bedrooms with a pair of single beds in each. All beds are clothed with high quality bed linen and have been recently fitted with all new mattresses, duvets and pillows.

Entertainment is what Reen Pier holiday home does best. While the upper level is perfect for bringing people together, entertaining and relaxing, there are two additional gaming rooms in the house. Children are not the only ones who will find these attractions irresistible. Downstairs is home to a state of the art pool table and chill out area, while in the secluded right wing of the house (over the garage) is a large table-tennis table and indoor golf putting green, ideal for every sport enthusiast.

Further details outdoors:
Our elevated seating area is the most idyllic setting for absorbing the captivating sun-sets over Castlehaven harbour while enjoying a barbecue or glass of wine. The area is renowned for its breath taking beauty and wonderful scenic walks. The local pebble stone beach is a two minute walk down the road which provides an excellent facility for nature lovers. Swimmers will also benefit from this amenity. There are a number of charming beaches/coves in the immediate vicinity. The roadsides are abundant with colourful wildflowers such as montbretia and fuchsia which will be of interest to plant lovers.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival

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Elevated outdoor seating area with view over reenpier

 

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Upstairs bedroom with view over harbour

 

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Frontal view of Reen Pier Holiday Home

The County Cork region

• Cork was the European Capital of Culture for 2005, and in 2009 was included in the Lonely Planet's top 10 "Best in Travel 2010". The guide described Cork as being "at the top of its game: sophisticated, vibrant and diverse

• Culinary Delights:
A visit to Cork city isn't complete without, firstly, sampling the culinary delights of its indoors municipal market, the English Market, and the very many small and not so small restaurants and cafés freely located throughout the city; and secondly, one or more of the public houses similarly distributed around the place where a delicious pint is only a shout away

• Entertainment:
Cork is well serviced with galleries and theatres too. Chief amongst the galleries are the historically significant Crawford Municipal Art Gallery and the Glucksman Gallery at UCC. Smaller art galleries abound, dotted here and there around the city. The Cork Opera House has long being at the epicentre of Cork city's entertainment scene. However, there are many other fine theatres and performance hotspots like the Everyman Palace Theatre, the Triskel Arts Centre, and the Firkin Crane catering for all tastes from music, comedy and drama to art and dance.

• Cork Airport;
Cork Airport is one of Ireland's main airports and it is a gateway to the south of Ireland. It is situated on the south side of Cork City in an area known as Ballygarvan. Over 20 airlines fly to over 65 destinations with over 60 flights a day. Airlines using Cork airport include Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Iberworld and Jet2.

• Climate:
The Climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes.

The Union Hall / Reen Pier area

Union Hall (Irish: Bréantrá) is a small fishing village located in County Cork, Ireland, located on the west side of Glandore Harbour. Its nearest neighbour to the west is Castletownshend; to the east, Glandore Village. It is approximately 10 kilometers east of Skibbereen.

Among its many tourist attractions are boat trips to view whales, dolphins and seals. Seals can be seen all year round, with dolphins and Fin Whales, Minke Whales and Humpback Whales present in summer months.

The village lies on the coast and has a small harbour for small fishing boats and other small craft. The village also lies on a hill - this shows itself through the narrow alleys in the east of the village.
The area around Union Hall is well known for its hills, woodlands, rivers and islands. There are many small inlets and bays and secluded sandy beaches.There is a Catholic church in the south of the village as well as a notable Church of Ireland church situated in mature grounds


There is an abundance of activities on offer in the Reen Pier Vicinity.
We would recommend:


• Whale Watching
Whale Watch trips leave from Reen Pier on the eastern side of Castlehaven harbour.
Contact: www.whalewatchwithcolinbarnes.com

• Atlantic Sea Kayaking -contact Jim Kennedy
www.atlanticseakayaking.com

• May we highly recommend a day trip to Rabbit Island for all fishing enthusiasts. This beautiful, uninhabited island has been described as one of the best fishing or outdoors adventure locations in the regions of Americas/Western Europe. More information on local fish tackle shops, GPS locations, and reports from fellow anglers can be found on the social fishing website: www.myfishmaps.com

• No child can resist jumping off Reen Pier into the refreshing Atlantic below. Children are not the only ones who will find swimming irresistible as just left of the Pier is a very private beach, ideal for those who want to brave the water by foot.

• Afternoons are best spent crab-fishing at Reen Pier. When the tide is out the many surrounding rock pools provide the perfect adventure for little explorers.

• Walks:
From the doorstep one can embark on magnificent walks on old winding pathways and roads, hemmed with hills and beautiful green valleys, immersed in unique flora, fauna and history. Not to mention the ever-changing enchanting skyline and seascapes. Every walk becomes a new adventure for the senses and no two adventures are ever the same. It is this sense of discovery that makes holidaying at Reen Pier magical

• Rosscarbey Pitch and Putt Club
Which looks over the beautiful Warren Strand is the most unique 36 hole, par 3, links golf course in the British Isles. A favorite for all members of the family. It that isn't enough, Skibereen & West Carbery Golf Club offers a wonderful golfing experience with it's superbly laid out parkland golf course located 20 minutes away on the outskirts of Skibereen town.

• Lough Hyne
20mintues away is Cork’s very own natural aquarium in Lough Hyne, Europe’s only Inland Sea Lake. The glorious scenery is bursting with wildflowers and butterflies flutter everywhere. To get to this remote ecosystem turn in left 4km west of Skibbereen on the Baltimore road. This lake is also fantastic for kayaking as the waters are exceptionally clear and are teeming with luminous jelly fish, sea squirts and assorted marine life.

How to get there

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1. Cork Airport to Union Hall is approx. 1 hour 15 minutes drive. You will pass through many beautiful towns and villages on your way to Union Hall, it is a very scenic drive.
• We would recommend one of the following car hire companies which can be found in Cork Airport arrivals area; Hertz Car Rental +353214965849 or www.hetrz.ie Avis Car Rental +353214327460 or www.avis.ie

2. Cork Kent Railway Station to Union Hall is approx. 1 house 20 minutes drive.

3. Rosslare Ferry Port to Union Hall is approx. 4 hours drive.

4. Bus Eireann runs a regular service to the nearby village of Leap, it is then possible to book a hackney cab or taxi into Union Hall.
• The number 525 bus runs from Cork City Bus Terminal (Parnell Place) to Cork Airport and its route stops at Leap Village. Please see www.buseireann.ie for up to date details.
• The number 237 bus also runs from Parnell Place to Leap.
• Premier Hackney Service is run by Mr. Sean Walsh from Leap in West Cork. He can be contacted on +353 (0)87 3176789. Skibbereen Cabs and Taxi Service can be contacted on +353 (0)28 21258.

Activities near Union Hall

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Reen Pier Holiday Home	4 May 12	1 Jun 12	1000€ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Reen Pier Holiday Home	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	1250€ 1250	-	-	1 Week
Reen Pier Holiday Home	1 Jul 12	1 Aug 12	1500€ 1500	-	-	1 Week
Reen Pier Holiday Home	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	1650€ 1650	-	-	1 Week
Reen Pier Holiday Home	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	1250€ 1250	-	-	1 Week
Reen Pier Holiday Home	1 Oct 12	31 Dec 12	1000€ 1000	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Please contact us regarding Easter and Christmas rates as these can vary.

Minimum rental July, August and September 1 week

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Availability

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