Description of holiday cottage near Castletownbere, South-West
For full details of our cottage including availability and on-line booking please visit: www.four-directions-cottage.com.
Four Directions Cottage, so called because, as the original owner said, "Whichever way you look there are spectacular views in all four directions!". Stretching out before you in one direction is the world-famous Bantry Bay and across the bay the Sheep's Head and Mizen Head Peninsulas. In another you have the eight mile long Bere Island creating 'the second largest safest natural harbour in the world'! Behind the house are the magnificent Cahir mountains, and finally, dwarfing everything else, is Hungry Hill, immortalized in Daphne Du Maurier's classic novel of the same name.
But why stay at Four Directions Cottage? Simple! Stress-free relaxation. Get away from it all and chill out. Enjoy spectacular views along the Beara Peninsula (arguably the best in the country). Eat freshly caught fish from Castletownbere's Fishermans' Co-op. Drive through breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy some relaxed golfing, do a little on or offshore fishing, slowly unwind walking along The Beara Way, or just potter around the numerous local art and craft shops in the area. Perfect!
So what's the cottage got to offer? The original irish cottage is well over a 100 years old but has now been sympathetically modernised and tastefully re-furbished. It is fully equipped for self catering holidays for up to 4 people (2+2) including: free wireless broadband (1MB), private parking for 2 cars, one double bedroom and one twin/double bedroom (mezzanine style), shower room, modern kitchen/dining area, comfortable sitting room with cosy wood burning stove, DVD and Video, an extensive library and private gardens. However, it is doubtful that you will find much time to enjoy it all as the surrounding country side has so much to offer you probably won't want to spend too much time inside.
So how private is the Cottage? Over an acre of private gardens are yours to enjoy, including an orchard where you can pick your own fruit (when in season) a small wood and lawns bounded by extensive shrubs and gorse. You can even mow, weed, prune and dig at no extra charge should you so wish!
Yes, but what's the area like? Lying directly in the path of the Gulf Stream, Bantry Bay enjoys a near Mediterranean climate with many flourishing species of sub-tropical plants and fauna. Off shore in Glengarriff there is an island you can visit with unique Italian gardens featuring a collection of plants and trees not usually found north of the south of France and all at exhibition quality because of the more favourable weather conditions.
Activities? With all the sheltered water and open countryside available there is a whole range of local water sports, golf, fishing (on and off shore), horse riding and excellent walking and cycling for you to sample should you be unable to suppress the urge to do some outdoor/exercise activities.
And local amenities? Castletownbere is 5 mins away and is a major fishing port. The fishing fleets moor up in the habour and bring ashore their catch of mainly white fish which you can buy fresh at the dockside Fishermans' Co-op. There are also many local shell fish operators who also supply the co-op. The town has an eclectic selection of shops including supermarkets, health foods, arts and crafts, fine local butchers and pubs (such as MacCarthy's Bar as featured in, and on the front cover of the best-selling book of the same name by Pete MacCarthy). In addition, in the town square, you can buy German Crepes with a bewildering selection of fillings, cooked freshly while you wait, or you can relax in the variety of restaurants in the town and surrounding area, nearly all of which offer a mouth-watering selection of freshly caught and cooked local fish.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, Pets Considered |
| General: | Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 5 people TV, Video, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 4 people , High chair |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Private car park, Stairs |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided |
Rates
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Deposit/Booking Notes: Tariffs vary depending on when during the year you wish to stay in the Cottage. Daily rates are available (min 2 night stay). For full details visit
www-four-directions-cottage.com
Location of holiday rental near Castletownbere, South-West
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Local Nightlife, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
Location description
For full, detailed description and pictures of the area with ideas for eating, activities, places to see and things to do please visit:www.four-directions-cottage.com and click on the 'Things to do' page.
Other activities
You will find extensive information on activities to do in the area on our website, www.four-directions-cottage.comLocal events
You will find extensive information on local events in the area on our website, www.four-directions-cottage.comTourist attractions
You will find extensive information on tourist attractions in the area on our website, www.four-directions-cottage.com| Nearest Airport: | Cork Kerry |
112km 112km |
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| Nearest Ferry Port: | Cork | 112km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Cork | 112km |
| Nearest Beach: | Sandmount | 2km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | MacCarthy's Bar | 8km |
Directions
For complete directions and tansport links please visit:
www.four-directions-cottage.com and click on the 'Find us' page.
Bus service stops at the bottom of our road (0.8km)
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Contact the Owner of this cottage near Castletownbere
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| Owner Name: | Steve & Una White |
| Property Ref: | 02977 |
| Languages Spoken: | English |
| Preferred Contact Method: | No preference |
| Primary Telephone: | +353 27 70089 |
| Owner joined website: | 21 July 2010 |
| Property listed since: | 25 July 2010 |
| Link to owners website: | www.four-directions-cottage.com |
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