County Cork Vacation Rental house

Large comfortable home in Castletownshend with beautiful sea views and garden

County Cork house rental - View from garden and rear of house
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Description House,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, village, garden, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$1,000 - $1,400/week 
owner
+1 207-563-8761
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the County Cork vacation house rental 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sitting room with sleep sofa, study, sleeps 8

East House is located in the heart of the village of Castletownshend, yet it is very private. The gardens and many of the rooms face the rear with lovely views toward the sea. The very large living room (with fireplace), comfortably holds a large group, while the cozy den (with 2nd fireplace) and the sitting room (with TV & DVD) provide quiet spaces. Walk down the hill to Mary Ann's, a pub famous for its food and atmosphere. Shopping is 4 mi away in Skibbereen. Short drive to sandy beaches, golf, gardens. The village was home to authors Somerville & Ross, and East House was formerly a part of Tally Ho House where Edith Somerville spent her last years.
County Cork house rental - View from garden and rear of house

View from garden and rear of house
County Cork house rental - Large living room with sitting area in the bay

Large living room with sitting area in the bay
County Cork house rental - Newly remodeled kitchen

Newly remodeled kitchen
County Cork house rental - Patio and side garden

Patio and side garden
County Cork house rental - Main street, Castletownshend

Main street, Castletownshend
County Cork house rental - The large hare greets you in the courtyard

The large hare greets you in the courtyard
County Cork house rental - Ground floor bedroom

Ground floor bedroom
County Cork house rental - Dining room

Dining room
County Cork house rental - Sitting room with sleep sofa

Sitting room with sleep sofa
County Cork house rental - Bedroom with king bed & en suite bath

Bedroom with king bed & en suite bath
County Cork house rental - View from Knockdrum fort - a short walk away

View from Knockdrum fort - a short walk away
County Cork house rental - Shower room - very roomy

Shower room - very roomy

Location: County Cork < Ireland

Nearest Airport: Cork International at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Cork at 50 Miles
Nearest Train: Cork at 50 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 0.5 Miles
Car: recommended
In West Cork, beauty is at every turn - colorful towns, lush green fields, and cliffs plunging to the sea. This area is a haven for artists of all kinds, and you'll find art galleries and wonderful theater and music festivals nearby. Kayaking, boat rental for whale watching and fishing, and golf are minutes away from East House. An incomplete list of easy day trips includes Mizen Head, Cape Clear, Gougane Barra, Healy Pass, Bantry, Sheepshead Peninsula, Kenmare, Blarney, Kinsale and Cobh. And just walk out the door for wonderful walks without ever getting into your car.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in County Cork, Ireland

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
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Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Off peak Sep 6, 2009 - Jun 25, 2010 $1,000 - - - $150 - 3 Nights
Notes: Changeover day and shorter stays negotiable off season
Peak Jun 26, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010 $1,400 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Payment may be made by check in euros - 1000 euros/wk peak season & 750 euros/wk off season.
  • Rental prices include linens and towels and exclude heat and electricity, which are metered and will be charged at the end of your stay. Bookings are secured with a $350 or 250 euro reservation/damage deposit. Payment is due 6 weeks before your arrival date.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in County Cork, Ireland

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • microwave
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • stove top burners
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Tub
  • One bedroom has en suite bath, the others have baths directly across the hall.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, en suite bath
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, ground floor
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
  • There is also a sitting room with a double sleep sofa.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • books
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • music library
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • garden
  • parking on street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
Attractions:
  • churches
  • playground
  • bay/sound
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • whale watching
  • deepsea fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
Notes: There are 2 fireplaces - one in the living room and one in the small study. Wood and peat are available at the shop just across the street. The kitchen is newly remodeled with plenty of counter space and is well equipped. Washer and dryer are off the kitchen, and there is an outdoor clothesline and indoor drying rack. Two bedrooms, the room with sleep sofa, and the living room all have large windows with wonderful view of gardens, trees and the sea. There is a gravel terrace in back and patio and garden to the side. There are many books in the house, including a number of local interest, also tourist guides, field guides and maps. Changeover days and shorter stays negotiable off season.

Further details for this vacation house rental in County Cork, Ireland

Great House for a Group - Or a Couple: At one time, East House was two separate houses, and it rambles. The study and the bedroom with queen size bed are in the 'old house', and a bit removed from the living room and other bedrooms. The living room will seat everyone, but if you need to get away, there are other places to be. The kitchen has lots of counter space and is large enough for a few cooks. If your group is small, individual radiators in each room and doors that close allow you to turn off the central heating in the rooms you are not using.

Artists and Art Lovers: Artists of all kinds are inspired by the beauty of the area. East House is a relaxing place for writers to work, visual artists to sketch or paint, and photographers will want to snap photos at every bend in the road. There are shelves of books in the house, some by local authors Somerville and Ross. Arts events nearby include a summer concert series at St. Barahane's Church right in the village, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Bantry, Kinsale Arts Week, West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry, and Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival. Traditional music sessions take place at pubs in Skibbereen and Clonakilty.

Boating, Diving, Beaches, Golf: Whale watching tours leave from Reen Pier, directly across the harbor from Castletownshend. Sea angling, scuba diving, kayaking, and sailing are minutes away in Baltimore, Union Hall and Glandore. There is a small pebble beach in Castletownshend, and it is a very short drive to sand beaches at Sandy Cove and Tragumna. Larger sand beaches at RossCarbery and Inchydony are about 30-40 minutes away. The Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club is an 18 hole course. Other nearby golf courses are Bantry Bay Golf Club, Lisselan in Clonakilty, and courses in Kinsale, Bandon and Glengarriff. All welcome visitors. A tennis court and a playground are just around the corner from the house.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in County Cork, Ireland

Rating
5 out of 5

A Perfect Irish Vacation

Gail and Eric Philadelphia, PA, USA
Review Submitted: July 22, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2008
We give East House our highest recommendation. We stayed at East House for a week in early November 2007 and enjoyed comfortable fall weather, with gardens still in bloom. Upon our arrival, we had a warm welcome from a local woman who gave us a tour of the house and assured us she would be available if we needed anything.

This charming, well-maintained house easily accommodated our group of eight, which included our two elementary school age grandchildren. Because of its expansive structure, the house provided privacy to all. The spacious rooms were clean and bright, and the modern kitchen was very well equipped. We were fascinated with the history of the house, with the story of the Irish writers, Somerville and Ross, with the historic paintings, contemporary works, and shelves of books. And we enjoyed the excellent food and comradery at Mary Ann's Pub - with its small art gallery - a short walk down the street.

Castletownshend is an unspoiled Irish village, complete with a castle, and the villagers were friendly and welcoming. Walks in the village took us along meadows with horses and grazing cattle, along the harbor, and through the historic Churchyard. Our day trips took us to the Ring of Kerry, the Blarney Castle, Cobh, Lough Hine, the 150 B.C. Dromberg Stone Circle and to the southwestern tip of Ireland at Browhead. En route to Shannon Airport for our return home, we spent some time at the Cliffs of Mohr and the Burren. A vacation to remember and a place to return to.
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