About this property
Cute Coastal Village Retreat is a delightful dormer-style property with a stone façade, resting in the coastal village of Castletownshend, County Cork ideal for a family or a group of friends looking for a getaway to the coast of County Cork. Be welcomed to this stunning property by off-road parking and the picturesque views across the local countryside towards the sea. Enter through stable doors, into a spacious hallway with furniture and tiled flooring, finding a cloakroom with a washing machine for your convenience. This beautiful property houses a spacious kitchen/diner with ample amenities to cater to your culinary needs, as well as a dining table where guests can enjoy a hearty meal together. The sitting room houses a selection of sofas and the added ambiance of a solid fuel fire, a lovely space to enjoy a good book and a coffee, or in the warmer months, why not throw open the patio doors and allow in the countryside air? Here you will also find a king-size bedroom with plenty of storage, with a handy en-suite bathroom. Two more bedrooms, and a shower room, can be found on the first floor, including a king-size with built-in wardrobes and a single, as well as the added bonus of a mezzanine snug room. When the sun is shining, head out into the tranquil garden space and indulge in a glass of your favourite beverage from the patio, framed by shrubs and mature trees. Castletownsend is a pretty coastal village where guests can walk along the pier and take in the stunning views of the fishing boats bobbing on the water. Here there is also essentials at O’Dononan’s Shop, and two eateries, Mary Ann’s Bar and McCarthy’s Bar. Enjoy walks along the beautiful coastline, taking in the scenery and salty air, or head over to Cnoc Droma - Knockdrum Stone Fort for a taste of history. For more amenities and attractions, visit Cois Coal, or take a walk through the Rineen Wods. Try out a game or two at the Skibbereen Golf club, or head over to one of the local beaches for a day spent beside the seaside. Enjoy the coast of Ireland with a stay at Cute Coastal Village Retreat.
The village of Abbey is situated 7 miles west of Portumna and 11 miles from Loughrea, south east of Galway city on the northern shore of Lough Rea. County Galway’s winner, for three years running, of Ireland’s Tidy Towns competition, the village of Abbey offers two pubs and a supermarket, and a monastery dating back to the 11th Century, from which the village takes its name. Portumna is nearby, offering good fishing and watersports, while the medieval town of Loughrea is host to several shops and pubs, two 4 star hotels, an 18 hole golf course and a lake, renowned for its fishing. Gort, is a medium sized market town on the Galway-to-Ennis Road, situated in a gap between the Slieve Aughty Mountains and the Burren to the south. There is a strong tradition of Irish music in the locality and many pubs stage sessions at night. With the cosmopolitan delights of Galway city and the popular beach at Salthill also within driving distance, this is an ideal touring base.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom/utility.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with solid fuel stove.
First-floor mezzanine-style snug
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Private rear garden with patio, furniture and lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.6 miles, coast 0.8 miles