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Trá Ruaim Loft – Holiday Apartment

February 18, 2015 by Dunmanus

Trá Ruaim Holiday Home

Trá Ruaim Loft, is a traditional stone-built farm loft on West Cork’s Sheep’s Head peninsula, which has been converted into a one-bedroom holiday apartment.

There are sea views over Dunmanus Bay and the Mizen peninsula. The kitchen/living area opens onto a spacious raised deck built around the trunk of a sycamore tree with steps descending to a traditional orchard.

This cosy holiday apartment is located on the scenic and unspoilt Sheep’s Head peninsula, renowned for its award-winning walks and cycle routes. Five minutes’ drive from Kilcrohane village, and 30 minutes from the bustling market town of Bantry, it is situated on the Shee’ps Head Way walking route, just five minutes walk from the Black Gate Trailhead (the starting point for 3 colour-coded loop walks). It is adjacent to a dairy farm yard, and from the deck you can enjoy all the sights and sounds of a family-run Irish farm. Wake up to the sound of a cock crowing!

The loft has been newly-renovated to a high standard, but it retains its traditional style. Old stone steps lead up to the main loft door entrance with its stone walls and timber roof trusses overhead.

The old stonewalls both inside and outside have been kept in their original state. The old timber floor planks and high ceilings helps retain a rustic feel.

The apartment comprises a bedroom and an open-plan kitchen/living room with double glass doors opening onto a deck with stunning views out over Dunmanus Bay and the West Cork countryside. The kitchen has sea views looking over Dunmanus Bay onto Carbery Island and Mount Gabriel in the distance.

The laundry/drying room is located on the ground floor and there is separate storage space for bikes, fishing equipment or hiking gear. The laundry has a dryer/washing machine and sink with a drying room which has been laid out with timber shelving and hanging space for coats/boots – perfect for walking enthusiasts.

The bedroom has an en suite toilet, shower and wash basin. The bedroom with its high raised ceiling carried by the original timber beams has views again out over the traditional orchard & Dunmanus bay. This room has a double bed & single bed so can cater for couples or two individuals as required.

The spacious deck area is built around the trunk of a sycamore tree with steps descending to the orchard. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a meal on a summer’s evening, watch the fishing & sailing boats go by and see the dairy herd come home for milking.

Fáilte Ireland Rating:3 Star
Owner:Claire O'Mahony
Phone:+353 (0)27 67007 / (mob) +353 (0)86 309 2942
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.sheepsheadaccommodation.com/site/index.php/tra-ruaim-loft
Wheelchair accessible?
Wi-Fi Available?
TripAdvisor Reviews:
Location:Kilcrohane, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Rates:
Electricity: Oil and electricity charged by meter reading
Facebook:Yes

Filed Under: Accommodation, Farmhouse Accommodation, Kilcrohane, One-Bedroom, Self-Catering Holiday Homes

Pinewood Cottage

December 28, 2014 by Dunmanus

Pinewood Cottage self-catering Sheep's Head

Pinewood Cottage is a 300-year-old traditional cottage that has been totally refurbished and now serves as a cosy and inviting self-catering home

It is hidden in a quiet area near Bantry, County Cork and sits on its own grounds with a mature garden with a large lawn and beautiful views of Dunmanus Bay.

The cottage’s interior is tastefully decorated and furnished. The kitchen features modern conveniences such as microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a large dining table so guests can enjoy meals with friends and family. Meanwhile the sitting room features a TV and open fire that invites relaxation at the end of a busy day.

There are three bedrooms (one double and two twins), all of which are bright with ample storage. One of the bedrooms is downstairs. The beds come with high quality bed linen free of charge.

West Cork is an ideal destination for nature lovers, with walking on the Sheep’s Head Way, fishing for brown trout at Farranamanagh Lake and water sports along the coast. The cottage is just 1 kilometre from the picturesque village of Kilcrohane, home to a shop, restaurants and quaint old pubs. Visitors can also tour the ring of the Sheep’s Head peninsula, with its spectacular views, and historical and megalithic sites.

There’s also something here for avid golfers, as Bantry hosts an 18-hole golf course.
 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:3 Star
Owner:John Tobin
Location:Faranamanagh, Kilcrohane, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0)27 61224
00 353 (0)87 121 4153
Rates:Contact Owner
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.pinewoodcottage.com
Wheelchair accessible?The property contains a ground-floor bedroom
Wi-Fi Available?No
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes

Filed Under: Accommodation, Farmhouse Accommodation, Self-Catering Holiday Homes Tagged With: ground-floor bedroom

Seamount Farm B&B

June 21, 2014 by Dunmanus

Seamount Farm B&B Sheep's Head West Cork

Seamount Farm B&B is located in a 7th-generation family farmhouse on the Sheep’s Head peninsula, and offer magnificent views over Bantry Bay

Situated just 12km west of Bantry, this friendly farmhouse B&B is an ideal base for a holiday spent walking the Sheep’s Head Way, touring the Beara peninsula, or visiting Mizen Head. You’ll be welcomed with hot tea, warm scones, and home-made jam. Seamount Farm is famous for its hearty breakfasts. The coeliac-friendly B&B makes a homely base for your walking holiday.

All of the rooms are comfortable and well-appointed. The pleasant garden at Seamount Farm even boasts some palm trees, a testament to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream which passes this part of Ireland’s Atlantic coastline.

Seamount’s owners, Charlie and Julia, are very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the Sheep’s Head peninsula. They will be happy to share their knowledge of the area with you as you plan walks and other activities during your stay.

The Sheep’s Head has a wide range of local loop walks as well as the main Sheep’s Head Trail.

Charlie is an expert walking guide and can arrange guided walks and bespoke tours for you and your walking group.

 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:3 Star
Owner:Julia and Charlie McCarthy
Phone:00 353 (0)27 61226
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://seamountfarm.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Location:Goat's Path, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Rates:From €32 per person, per night. See here for more details.
Facebook:Yes

Filed Under: Accommodation, B&Bs, Coeliac-Friendly, Farmhouse Accommodation Tagged With: coeliac-friendly accommodation

Reenmore Farmhouse B&B

December 18, 2013 by Dunmanus

Reenmore Farmhouse B&B
B&Bs

Reenmore Farmhouse B&B is a well-presented 300-year old traditional Irish Farmhouse situated in a delightful location on the shores of the Atlantic

The B&B has been run by Jennie Barrie for over 22 years. It is situated between the picturesque villages of Ahakista and Kilcrohane which have lovely pubs, restaurants and craft shops. Guests can enjoy a swim before breakfast if they wish, and there is a slipway for small boats.

Reenmore Farmhouse is located in the middle of the Sheep’s Head peninsula with spectacular coastal paths for walking and cycling. There is also the long distance hill walk on the Sheep’s Head Way, winner of the prestigious EDEN award.

Bantry is our nearest town ( half an hour’s drive from Reenmore). It is a lovely busy town with a very good market every Friday. Bantry Golf Club is very popular with our guests. A visit to Bantry House, and a boat trip with Carbery Sailing on a luxury Hallberg Rassy yacht should definitely be added to your itinerary.

A boat trip from Glengariff to Garnish Island is a must for anyone with an interest in flowers and shrubs. This amazing display of tropical plants is made possible by the warm influence of the Gulf Stream.

We are a working dairy and sheep farm and we serve our guests fresh produce during their stay with us.
 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:3 Star
Owner:Jennie Barry
Location:Ahakista, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0)27 67051
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.reenmore.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Rates:1 Night B&B Double En-suite: €35pps

1 Night B&B Twin En-suite: €35pps

(1 person booking - €10 supplement)

1 Night B&B Double Standard: €30pps.

Special Dietary Requirements:Most specialty dietary requirements catered for with notice.
Facebook:Yes

Filed Under: B&Bs, Farmhouse Accommodation

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