Stone Cottage & Studio with Sea Views
Peaceful Hillside Location, Solar-Heated Outdoor Pool
Sleeps 10 (4 Bedrooms)
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Laharandota ~ The Artists' Cottage & Studio, an old stone farmhouse and barn recently owned by American painter Frank Russell, now fully renovated to include slate floors, old beams and stone walls. Set in over an acre of land and surrounded by fields with extensive views over the sea and the Mizen Head. Ideal for those looking for a relaxing holiday or weekend retreat, for walkers/cyclists or families, with its large garden, spring, pond and small outdoor pool (solar heated). Located 4 miles west of local village Kilcrohane, and a scenic half-hour drive from the busy market town of Bantry with its great restaurants and pubs.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 8 January 2011 - 8 April 2011 | €750 | 2 | ||
| 9 April 2011 - 6 May 2011 | €1200 | 7 | ||
| 7 May 2011 - 24 June 2011 | €1000 | 2 | ||
| 25 June 2011 - 2 September 2011 | €1400 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 4 November 2011 | €900 | 2 | ||
| 5 November 2011 - 16 December 2011 | €750 | 2 | ||
| 17 November 2011 - 6 January 2012 | €1250 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the Cottage only, per week in Euros and include 13.5% Irish VAT. Weekly rates assume 7-night stay, with additional nights chargeable according to season (please enquire). Fees include energy costs, towels, bed linen, use of outdoor pool (solar heated, subject to weather!), 2 bikes, barbecue, welcome pack etc. Please contact us for weekend, long let & Cottage/Studio rates.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover day preferred but flexible. Weekends and longer rentals considered subject to availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Cottage: Bedroom 1 with king bed, en suite shower room Bedroom 2 with single bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds Study with single sofa bed Studio: Bedroom 1 with king bed, en suite shower room Sun Room with twin beds, en suite shower room |
| Bathrooms: | Cottage: En-suite shower room incl. basin & WC to Bedroom 1 Family bathroom with slipper bath, shower, wash basin, WC Separate WC on ground floor Studio: En-suite shower room, basin & WC to Bedroom 1 En-suite shower room, basin & WC on ground floor |
| Kitchen: | Cottage: Well equipped kitchen with new oil-fired Rayburn and Aga fridge. Kitchen adjoining living area (open plan) with central staircase between. Kitchen table and chairs, seating for 6. Studio: Small kichen with electric hob, fridge and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, dryer and freezer housed in adjacent renovated stone outbuilding (shared between Cottage & Studio). |
| Living Rooms: | Cottage: Cosy lounge area with open stone fireplace, slate floor, leather sofa, armchair, Bose sound system, TV/DVD & Sky satellite channels. Sea views through front windows. Studio: Lounge area with logburner, TV/DVD, open plan to kitchen & sun room. |
| Other: | Cottage: Study with sofabed, bookcase, writing table and internet connection. Sun room with seating and sea views through French patio doors. Studio: Sun room with seating and sea views and patio doors to pool area. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen and towels (excluding beach towels) are included. Property is cleaned at beginning and end of stay. Linen changed weekly. |
Notes on accommodation
Smoking is not permitted inside the property.
Pets are welcome.
Oil, electricity, logs for open fires are all included in the rates.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
Unfortunately, due to the hillside location of the house and internal layout, it is not very accessible for wheelchair use. There is a study with sofabed on the ground floor with downstairs loo next door, but there are 3 steps from the kitchen to access these rooms.
Outside
The Cottage & Studio are set in over an acre of partially landscaped gardens, including a stream and pond. There are 2 separate BBQ areas, garden furniture and hammock. An outdoor swimming pool (20' x 20') has recently been renovated and is heated by solar panels. A small selection of children's pool toys are also available for guest use.
Coast/Beach
The Sheep's Head has a number of stone beaches and piers for swimming. The nearest are within 10 minutes walk of the cottage.
Golf
Bantry Bay Golf Club's 18 Hole championship course is located a short drive from the town and is open all year.
Special interest holidays
Cookery courses available at The Good Things Cafe in Durrus, just a 20-minute drive away. Please contact us for further details, also available are, horse riding, sea kayaking, sailing, whale watching.
Travel
Times approximate: Cork airport 2-hour drive. Ringaskiddy Ferry Port 1.5 hour drive (for Swansea-Cork service). Rosslare Ferry Port is a 5-hour drive (for Pembroke/Fishguard services). Car essential.
Distances
Cottage located directly off a country road that ends at the peninsula's lighthouse (no through road), a short drive from the village of Kilcrohane (4 miles) and 40 minutes from Bantry. Nearest pub is 2 miles.
Further details
Local activities/attractions include horse riding, angling, walking, dolphin/whale watching, sailing, cycling, sea kayaking, Bantry House, Kenmare National Park.
The Sheep's Head Way is a fully way marked 88km/55 mile route and is ideal for self-guided walking with many loop walk facilities for those who wish to vary their route. There are a number of historical/archaeological monuments to be found amidst a spectacular landscape of mountains and sea.
Booking notes
A 50% deposit is required when booking, with balance due 6 weeks before arrival. A 300 Euro/£275 refundable security deposit is also payable with the balance before arrival and returned after departure. This is not used for minor crockery breakages, which we cover due to the lack of dishwasher facilities.
Guest comments
"It is a fabulous place to stay - we found ourselves spending lots of time just pottering around the cottage because it was so lovely. We will definitely come again and will recommend it to our friends".
Gerry & Liz, Gloucestershire, UK
"Thank you so much for the weekend. I must say your cottage is spectacular - you have a real eye for interiors and the quality of the renovation and furnishings is stunning. We had 3 days of great weather... the kids were even swimming in the sea. They didn't want to leave and now want to live there!"
Adam & Jane, Hertfordshire, UK
Owner profile
Alessandro & Julie
About the owner
Julie and Alessandro are based in Twickenham, south west London, and live with their 3 teenage children. Julie has recently given up her conference-organising business and is starting a vintage and home accessories business this year. Alessandro works in central London for a carbon markets consultancy and has a keen interest in the climate change arena. The couple (finally) got married on the Sheep's Head in May 2010 after a long courtship. They had a fabulous big day on the Sheeps Head, with a church service in Ahakista, followed by drinks at the Tin Pub and dinner at Blairs Cove House in Durrus. West Cork has come to mean a lot to them both in the last few years so it was the obvious place to celebrate their lives together so far.
Year purchased: 2006
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Julie Fitzgerald Vitelli
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7734663589
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