Southernmost House

Take a romantic retreat to this rural, picturesque cottage on Cape Clear Island, where you can explore the 3-mile-long island on foot, visit the bar, or see its historic sites. This idyllic base suits two guests seeking seclusion from the everyday.

Enter this unique holiday home and kick off your walking boots. Its character and individual style are welcoming from the get-go, thanks to its exposed stone walls, high ceilings and wooden beamed ceiling. Snuggle up in the living area with a bottle of bubbly, the open fire warming your toes – a real treat on chilly days. Wander through to the compact yet well-organised kitchen to make a start on dinner, where you will find everything you need to help you rustle up romantic dishes. The quirky loft room is ideal for catching up on reading or doing a few light yoga stretches before climbing between the crisp sheets of the king-size bed. For the perfect leisurely morning, sip a cup of tea in bed as you soak in the views of the distant hills and sea, then dine alfresco in the garden surrounded by rolling greenery.

The property is set on a 3-mile-long island, offering an unspoilt landscape for couples to explore. Keep a keen eye on seals, basking sharks, dolphins and whales as you venture along the coast path, or bring your binoculars to get a closer peek. Discover the megalithic stones, the 14th-century Castle or the distillery, all within 1 mile of the cottage. Journey across the waters to Schull (7.5 miles) or Baltimore (9 miles) for mainland attractions or scope out the local restaurant and bar, just 1 mile from the holiday home, for a candlelit date night or a quick bite to eat.

Need to know

• 1 king-size bedroom
• 1 bathroom – with shower over the bath with WC
• Fridge with icebox, oven, hob
• Welcome pack
• Open fire – first basket of logs provided
• No Wi-Fi
• Electric by meter read
• Garden with furniture
• Outdoor storage
• Beach, pub and shop 1 mile
• Steep walk to the cottage