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Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- FireplaceFireplace
- Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- WasherWasher
- DryerDryer
Explore the area
Skibbereen, Cork
- Liss Ard Gardens19 min walk
- Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club3 min drive
- Lough Hyne7 min drive
About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage
Traharta House and Cottage sit snugly into the base of a green cliff and look South East over tranquil Traharta Cove to Flea and Horse Islands and the entrance to Castletownshend Harbour. There are uninterrupted views of Skiddy, High and Low Islands and on a clear day you can see Gallows Head Lighthouse, some 20 miles away. Set in their own one and a half acre garden, Traharta House and Cottage have a 100 meter water frontage. The house, refurbished in 2019 to a high standard, is comfortably furnished in a contemporary coastal theme. The cottage was re-built in 1999, again to a high standard of facilities and comfort. Either property is perfect for a relaxing holiday and as a base for touring. Both are light and airy and well equipped. The properties are completely independent and are let separately, but both can be booked at the same time for a group of up to 10 people.
The picturesque village of Castletownshend is 2km away with two delightful pubs, two good restaurants and a general store. The thriving market town of Skibbereen is only 6miles. Here you will find shops specializing in gourmet foods of all kinds from freshly caught fish, to locally made cheeses, breads and cakes. There are Fields, Lidl and Aldi supermarkets as well as delightful little coffee shops, delis, gourmet restaurants and of course pubs. The Saturday Skibbereen market is definitely worth a visit.
The house features a full length front patio, a large side patio and a paved terrace roof, all of which have uninterrupted views of the surrounding farm land, water and islands. The open plan entrance, dining and living areas are flooded with light from the glass wall to the side patio and are ideal for holiday living. The focal point is an efficient wood burner set in an alcove which is surrounded by comfy sofas and chairs. The dining area has access to the galley kitchen via an ample counter top service hatch.
The house has three bedrooms, one king with its own on-suite bathroom and two twin bedrooms each with their own bathroom, one with a shower and one with a bath. Each bedroom has a double French door accessing the front patio, which is equipped with luxurious furniture, providing a relaxing place to enjoy the sea views, the peaceful rural scenery, activities on the beach, the clean air, local birds, grey seals who regularily visit Traharta Cove for a spot of fishing.
Although literally right on the water, you can walk down steps from the car park to the rocks, the house enjoys a sheltered position. As it is well insulated and centrally heated via an ecologically friendly air source heat pump, it is warm and cosy and can be enjoyed all seasons of the year. The house is set in a well stocked one and a half acre garden filled with local and semi-tropical plants.
Further Details of Possible Local Activities : Excellent walking is available eg cliff top, rain-forest above Lough Hyne, Iron Age Fort Knock Drum above Castletownsend,etc. There are undisturbed archaeological sites, including ancient copper mines, Stone Tumuli eg Drombeg stone circle. Excellent local bird and whale watching.
Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling. Try the trail above Loch Hyne
Boat trips are available for fishing and whalewatching. Good salmon and trout fishing in season.
A local kayak school, Atlantic Sea Kayaking teaches kayaking at all levels.
There are diving and sailing schools in Baltimore(10 miles). A ferry runs from Baltimore to Clear Island.
Golfers, Skibbereen has an excellent 18 hole course.There are also well know courses at nearby Glengarriff, Dunmore,Clonakilty and the Old Head of Kinsale. Many local gardens are open to visitors and the area is a paradise for photographers and artists because of the clean air and superb light. Local guides can be introduced
Available by Car: A great many places of scenic interest are within easy reach. East the coastal inlets are attractive and exploring the small local roads is rewarding. Small places can be found for refreshments. eg Unionhall and Glandore are within 30-45 minutes. West the road to Mizen Head takes you through places such as Ballydehob, Schull, Crookhaven and Goleen. This road leads to the site of Marconi`s first radio transmission across the Altantic. North Bantry Bay and Bantry House are only 40 minutes by car and well worth seeing. 10 miles past Bantry is Glengarriff where you can take a ferry to the delightful Garnish Island Gardens. Glengarriff is also the entry point to the beautiful Beara peninsular. Alternatively from Glengariff you can travel due north to Kenmare, the Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. There are also a good number of artists and craft workers in the area whose studios can be visited. Details at the Tourist Office in Skibbereen
Activities and Guest Comments : Many activities including seaching for ancestors are available through local guides and tours. Let us know your interests and we will either put you in touch with a them or make arrangements for you.
Horse riding is available in Rosscarbury and there are local Spas and beauticians to pamper you.
One Italian guest who arrived late at night and only saw the view from his bedroom window in the morning, came into breakfast and said 'They said I would be staying in a nice place,but no-one told me it would be paradise!'
Many people have arrived in Traharta stressed with pressures of work etc. and found that somehow things get into perspective just sitting on the front patio and taking everything in.
The picturesque village of Castletownshend is 2km away with two delightful pubs, two good restaurants and a general store. The thriving market town of Skibbereen is only 6miles. Here you will find shops specializing in gourmet foods of all kinds from freshly caught fish, to locally made cheeses, breads and cakes. There are Fields, Lidl and Aldi supermarkets as well as delightful little coffee shops, delis, gourmet restaurants and of course pubs. The Saturday Skibbereen market is definitely worth a visit.
The house features a full length front patio, a large side patio and a paved terrace roof, all of which have uninterrupted views of the surrounding farm land, water and islands. The open plan entrance, dining and living areas are flooded with light from the glass wall to the side patio and are ideal for holiday living. The focal point is an efficient wood burner set in an alcove which is surrounded by comfy sofas and chairs. The dining area has access to the galley kitchen via an ample counter top service hatch.
The house has three bedrooms, one king with its own on-suite bathroom and two twin bedrooms each with their own bathroom, one with a shower and one with a bath. Each bedroom has a double French door accessing the front patio, which is equipped with luxurious furniture, providing a relaxing place to enjoy the sea views, the peaceful rural scenery, activities on the beach, the clean air, local birds, grey seals who regularily visit Traharta Cove for a spot of fishing.
Although literally right on the water, you can walk down steps from the car park to the rocks, the house enjoys a sheltered position. As it is well insulated and centrally heated via an ecologically friendly air source heat pump, it is warm and cosy and can be enjoyed all seasons of the year. The house is set in a well stocked one and a half acre garden filled with local and semi-tropical plants.
Further Details of Possible Local Activities : Excellent walking is available eg cliff top, rain-forest above Lough Hyne, Iron Age Fort Knock Drum above Castletownsend,etc. There are undisturbed archaeological sites, including ancient copper mines, Stone Tumuli eg Drombeg stone circle. Excellent local bird and whale watching.
Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling. Try the trail above Loch Hyne
Boat trips are available for fishing and whalewatching. Good salmon and trout fishing in season.
A local kayak school, Atlantic Sea Kayaking teaches kayaking at all levels.
There are diving and sailing schools in Baltimore(10 miles). A ferry runs from Baltimore to Clear Island.
Golfers, Skibbereen has an excellent 18 hole course.There are also well know courses at nearby Glengarriff, Dunmore,Clonakilty and the Old Head of Kinsale. Many local gardens are open to visitors and the area is a paradise for photographers and artists because of the clean air and superb light. Local guides can be introduced
Available by Car: A great many places of scenic interest are within easy reach. East the coastal inlets are attractive and exploring the small local roads is rewarding. Small places can be found for refreshments. eg Unionhall and Glandore are within 30-45 minutes. West the road to Mizen Head takes you through places such as Ballydehob, Schull, Crookhaven and Goleen. This road leads to the site of Marconi`s first radio transmission across the Altantic. North Bantry Bay and Bantry House are only 40 minutes by car and well worth seeing. 10 miles past Bantry is Glengarriff where you can take a ferry to the delightful Garnish Island Gardens. Glengarriff is also the entry point to the beautiful Beara peninsular. Alternatively from Glengariff you can travel due north to Kenmare, the Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. There are also a good number of artists and craft workers in the area whose studios can be visited. Details at the Tourist Office in Skibbereen
Activities and Guest Comments : Many activities including seaching for ancestors are available through local guides and tours. Let us know your interests and we will either put you in touch with a them or make arrangements for you.
Horse riding is available in Rosscarbury and there are local Spas and beauticians to pamper you.
One Italian guest who arrived late at night and only saw the view from his bedroom window in the morning, came into breakfast and said 'They said I would be staying in a nice place,but no-one told me it would be paradise!'
Many people have arrived in Traharta stressed with pressures of work etc. and found that somehow things get into perspective just sitting on the front patio and taking everything in.
Property manager
Graham Shenton
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Coin laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Golf on site
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 1 unit
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
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Policies
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Skibbereen
This cottage is located in Skibbereen. Lough Hyne and Warren Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Liss Ard Gardens and Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre. Whyte Bookshop and Schull Planetarium are also worth visiting.
What's nearby
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 17 min walk
- Liss Ard Gardens - 19 min walk
- Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 3 min drive
- Irish Sky Garden - 4 min drive
- Lough Hyne - 7 min drive
Restaurants
- West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - 17 min walk
- The Church Restaurant - 13 min walk
- Riverside Cafe - 16 min walk
- The Corner Bar - 16 min walk
- Drinagh Co-op - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage- Traharta House and Cottage located?
Situated in Skibbereen, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Skibbereen Heritage Centre, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Liss Ard Gardens. Irish Sky Garden and Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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