Lough Ine House, Skibbereen,  West Cork

This lovely  Regency house close to the seaside, built in 1830 as a hunting lodge for Lord Carberry is surrounded by parkland of 6ha on the edge of Lough Ine, a famous beauty spot, 4km from Skibbereen. The historic, elegant property has its own shingle beach. The area is noted for its wildlife and is a protected nature reserve of outstanding beauty.

Charmingly and comfortably furnished by its London based owners for comfortable country life, large sofas, polished oak floors and a vine-filled conservatory, all add to the particular charm of this house. Sun pours through the French doors in the interconnecting reception rooms that overlooks the garden. While unwinding in the cosy living room, guests can enjoy the spectacular views of the sea lough and the surrounding hills.

    From the elegant hall, a lovely curved staircase leads you to the first floor where you will find 3 double bedrooms and a large bathroom. The main bedrooms look right over the sea and are elegantly decorated with material on the walls and period furniture. One of them has a four-poster bed, the other, twin beds. The third, charming bedroom looks over the gardens.

On the ground floor there are two more wood paneled twin bedrooms and two bathrooms each with bath and shower.

Fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, digital television and a table tennis room. House help available

The rowing boat is at your disposal to row to the island where you can see the remains of an O’Driscoll castle, picnic on the beach or explore the rapids.

Surrounded by hills and facing a sea lough, the house offers wonderful views from all rooms, over the sea, the park or the hills. 

This enchanting lough is Europe's largest sea-water lake and boasts an amazing array of unusual marine life.  In the middle of the lough is and island on which the O’Driscolls built a castle, the ruins of which can still be seen today.  Line fishing is permitted on Lough Ine.  Trout fishing (with permit) on the River Ilen and deep sea fishing are available nearby in the picturesque harbour of Baltimore (4km), where you can also join the Sailing School.  Just 2km from the house is an 18 hole golf course and a riding school. 

There are excellent restaurants and pubs in Baltimore and Skibereen, and there are many places to visit such as Sherkin Island, Cape Clear, Bantry House, Glendore, Schull and much more.

For the Golfers, there are many courses to choose from including Bantry Golf Course designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr., which is only 16/18 miles from the Cottage, and the famous Old Head in Kinsale

No Irish  holiday would be complete without Irish Pubs! There are 14 pubs within a 5 mile radius of the house many of which serve excellent food, particularly local Seafood.

Lough Ine House is fully booked for July & August