The Old Stone Cottage

Castletownshend, County Cork

  • Cosy cottage in serene location with a large garden and raised decking area with sea views

You can book this property from:

  • 422 per week
  • 60 per night

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 double beds
  • 1 single bed

Kitchen

  • Washing machine

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Special Features

  • Open fire or woodburner

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 11:00

Description

Rest and recharge in this delightful stone cottage on the picturesque Toe Head Peninsula in County Cork. The rural property sleeps five guests and is perfect for families and groups of friends seeking a peaceful getaway, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The Wild Atlantic Way hugs the peninsula’s coastline, and offers spectacular clifftop walks. The area is awash with stunning beaches, including the popular Tragumna Beach (3 miles), where you can enjoy a picnic on the golden sand or splashing in the sheltered waters. Just 5 miles from the cottage is the colourful market town of Skibbereen, known for its fine array of Irish pubs, live music, and quirky shops.

The quaint, 150-year-old cottage enjoys a south-facing aspect, and is set in a small, private cul-de-sac. A myriad of period features gives the cottage personality and charm, along with a fine blend of style and furnishings. On the ground floor is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with plenty of comfortable seating set around an open fire and TV/DVD, the perfect spot to curl up and relax. Tucked around the corner is a cute kitchen area with everything you need to whip up tasty dinners, to be enjoyed at the nearby dining table with ample space for guests. Upstairs, two inviting bedrooms await with their sloping ceilings and airy skylights. Choose from a cosy double, or a family room with a double and a single bed. Serving the bedrooms and completing the cottage is a well-appointed and convenient family bathroom.

Outside, enjoy al fresco meals on the raised, decked area, soaking up the sunshine and taking in the fabulous coastal views. At ground level, an attractive, lawned garden envelops the property.

Need to know

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 family room with 1 4’ double bed and 1 single bed
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • Open fire (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV, DVD
  • Raised terrace with outdoor furniture
  • Ample private parking
  • Beach 0.5 miles, pub 3 miles, shop 4 miles
  • €60 charge for energy costs, laundry, cleaning and bin clearance – payable at cottage

Location

Reviews

Cosy little cottage in a fantastic location. Suitable for 4. 5 would be a squeeze. Kitchen well equipped and plentiful hot water and heating if needed. No frills and in a very quiet, peaceful rural setting. Good sized garden. It's all about the location - the nearest beach, not even 5 mins walk was very quiet and perfect for a morning or evening swim - shingle beach. Walk up to the tower at Toe Head for wonderful views. 5 min drive to Tregumna beach, sandy and very safe for swimming, with toilets, ice cream van. Skibbereen is a lovely old town with all sorts going on - restaurants, bars/pubs, heritage centre, supermarkets. Lough Hyne also nearby for swimming in sheltered water and walks. 1 hr to Mizen Head, 1 hr to Beara peninsula. Hiring kayaks and kayaking with seals at Adrigole was a highlight. We left with still a long list of things we didn't have time to see/do and will definitely be back.

Miss T,

We loved our stay at the stone cottage. The area is beautiful, and we swam every day at the local beaches. We were also able to collect some seafood for dinner. The house does not have wifi, or great signal, but I think this added to its charm. It was well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more, the kitchen in particular. It was a lovely base for a family holiday exploring the local area.

Ms F,