Large 5 Bedroom House with Sea Views, Stunning Sunsets and Spectacular Night Skies
Very Peaceful Location - Wide Choice of Local Beaches - Perfect for Family Holidays
Sleeps 9-(5 Bedrooms) 3dbl beds, 1twin and 1single
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‘Irish Lights’ was built by and for us and created, designed and maintained to a very high specification as a family home. Two years ago the house was extended to offer more bedroom space and a large (9 metre wide) sunroom with spectacular sea views. Outside there is a large lawned area for relaxing or running around, with a permanent BBQ for your use. We called the house "Irish Lights" as on a clear night you can see the light from three lighthouses - Old Head of Kinsale, Galley Head and Fastnet far out into the ocean. Within a 5km radius there are great sandy beaches to choose from, some with blue flag status. Dunmore House and Inchedonny hotels are nearby for good quality bar meals and fine dining. Clonakilty, with its lively music and pub scene and wide range of shops is just 5km away. Inchedonny Hotel also offers the added attraction of spa facilities including a saltwater pool. Golfing, horse riding, surfing, fishing and whale watching are also great day trips nearby.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 2 June 2012 | €600 | 7 | ||
| 1 February 2012 - 1 June 2012 | €130 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | €850 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | €1150 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | €850 | 7 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | €600 | 7 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | €130 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | €850 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are quoted in Euros though we can accept Sterling if you prefer and will agree with you an exchange rate.
Short breaks (min three nights) available in low season for €130 per night fully inclusive.
Changeover day
Change over days are Saturdays though there may be some flexibility outside the season. Arrival time is after 4pm and departure time is 11am. Some flexibility can be considered if there are no adjacent bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1-King-size bed, ensuite, French windows and view to the Galley Head. Bedroom 2-twin beds. Bedroom 3-double bed & French windows. Bedroom 4-double bed, views towards Kinsale lighthouse. Bedroom 5-single bed. All bedrooms enjoy sea views. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1 with ‘deluge’ shower, WC and wash basin. Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in ‘deluge’ shower, bidet, WC and wash basin. Downstairs WC and wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped large kitchen with seating for 6. Electric double oven/grill, 4 ring gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, cafetiere, food mixer & processor, children’s plastic crockery, radio/CD. All cleaning materials are provided. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, store cupboards containing iron, ironing board and hoover. Washing powder/soap is included as is washing up liquid and dishwasher soap. There is a tumble dryer located in the garage. |
| Living Rooms: | TV room with DVD, Satellite TV, selection of films and living flame gas fire. Main lounge with multi-fuel stove, CD player, books and games. Dining room seating 8. Spacious sunroom with fold back doors opening out onto large deck area. |
| Other: | The garage has a calorgas (supplied) BBQ and "real" outside BBQ area for you to use. There is also a children's buggy for your use and plenty of buckets/spades and garden toys. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels/bedlinen are provided but please bring your own beach/swimming towels. Cleaning is done weekly on guest changeover though a mid week cleaning service is available at an additional cost. Handsoaps, toilet rolls, cleaning materials are provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | children welcome |
| Location Type: | rural near the ocean |
Notes on accommodation
Irish Lights is great for socialising and relaxing making it especially good for larger families with children or grandparents, or two families sharing. The spacious sunroom, with underfloor heating has beautiful sea views across the rolling countryside and spectacular sunsets out to the west. The night skies are wonderfully dark so use the telescope to spot Saturn's rings or look out for shooting stars with the naked eye.
Three lounges offer the opportunity to "hide away" with a good book from our extensive library of Irish authors with further settees on the spacious upstairs landing and in the master bedroom.
Gas & electricity are included in the rental as are both wood and coal, located in the garage, for the multi-fuel stove. The heating is on a timer than can be set for personal preference. Water is on a combi boiler system and therefore very plentiful! There are no additional charges.
Accessibility
We regret that this property is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
The gardens are to the front, rear and side of the property and are laid to grass - great for running around on. There is plenty parking on the hard area out to the house front. Stored in the garage is some play equipment for children to use. The large deck area gives an additional raised space for relaxing or playing and offers stunning sea views. Alternatively sit in the warmth of the sunroom with the concertina doors fully open. There are no other houses around the property so this is a perfect place for relaxing and unwinding.
Coast/Beach
Local cove - a 1.5km circular walk from the house to a little landing cove. Dunnycove - Small rocky beach 1.5km. Duneen Cove - Small sandy beach 3km. Sandscove - small sandy beach 3km. Red Strand -Lovely sandy beach 3km. Bealacoon Cove -secluded beach 4km. The Long Strand - spectacular mile of sandy beach little used 4km.Inchydoney Large - sandy beach 5km with large hotel)Ownahincha - Lovely beaches 5km. Creggane Strand -little beach 8km. Great fishing places all around.
Golf
If golfing is your passion then is is the place to be. With the ocean as your backdrop on a number of courses, golf clubs are within easy reach at Bandon, Bantry, Clonakilty, Kinsale (which must be amongst some of the best Atlantic views in Ireland) and Skibbereen. There is also a golf driving range at nearby Roscarberry. Phone: 023 8848054.
Travel
Cork airport is about 50km away taking about an hour. Rosslare and Dublin ferry ports are about 200km taking about 4 hours though this will be significantly decreased as new motorways are near completion. Car hire is essentially for visiting the area as there is no public transport to the village from Clonakilty. From Clonakilty there is a regular daily bus service to Cork and further west to Skibbereen and Bantry.
Distances
The local pub and shop is 400m away with Clonakilty at 5km
Further details
A local shop, post office and pub are within walking distance in Ardfield viallage. Clonakilty is 5km with banks, supermarkets and local shops. It also hosts a Thursday Farmers Market. The town is home to the Michael Collins memorial statue in Emmet Square. We provide you with a complimentary copy of the weekly "Southern Star" which provide invaluable details about local events.
Before you go we recommend that you visit the sites http://www.corkkerrytourism.ie and http://www.clonakilty.ie both of which give comprehensive information about what's on while you are there.
Cork city has plenty to offer so look up http://tourism.cometocork.ie. If you love fish you must visit the English market which offers a wide range of delicious foods.
Places of interest nearer Irish LIghts are the Drombeg stone circle on the way to the pretty sea village Glandore, great for a sotp over and enjoy a drink overlooking a spectacular deep sea inlet.
A visit to the Clonakilty Model Village and a "train ride" through the town is great for children or a visit to the homeplace of Michael Collins
Booking notes
Deposit of 1/3rd and booking form required to confirm booking. Reservations will be held for one week or until this deposit is received, which ever is the sooner. Full payment is required six weeks in advance of the start date or at the time of booking if this is sooner.
Cancellation charges are:
More than 42 days -full Deposit
22-42 days 60% of rental 9-21 days 75%, less than 8 days 100%
*A minimum cancellation charge of 75 euros will apply. Alterations to bookings may be considered.
Guest comments
‘This is a stunning house - we loved staying here and our children had a great time. Looking forward to our next summer holiday here already.’ Mr and Mrs Benson, Manchester.
"What a house... what views...! We couldn't believe the amount of space there was and we're completely chilled out. Thanks you for a really relaxing break." D Challis, High Wycombe.
"We love it here and have been a number of times-our kids enjoy the space to run around in and having so many beaches to chose from has been a real bonus. The house is superbly equipped and is a real home from home." G. Condon, Bolton
“Have stayed here in summer & winter & had an amazing time.. stunning inside & out & has everything you need or require .. ideal for groups families, young & old this house has it all. The sun room is stunning, the comfort the most amazing views & on a clear night the stars! We have eaten many home cooked meals in the dining area & found the kitchen very well equipped” Jenny –Dublin
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
Geoffrey O'Donoghue
About the owner
As a child Geoff spent all his summers here, staying with relatives on a farm near Castlefreke. In 1996 Karen and Geoff started building the house during our holidays with other family members, completing it in 1999. So for us this is more than a holiday home -as Geoff's parents live nearby we are regular visitors, especially now as we have two young daughters. Over the years, we have stayed in many holiday lets some of which have been a disappointment and others,which for the want of a little effort could have been so much better. So we have made sure there are all the comforts and conveniences of home for when we stay and we want your first impression to be wow! Our feedback is that you exactly feel that and we get great pleasure from that with many returning again and again.
Year purchased: 1996
Why the owner chose a home in this location
One of the key attractions for us of the area has to be that you have the experience of being out in the quiet countryside and as you walk along the fuscia lined lanes you can get all the isolation you want. Likewise you have a great choice of local beaches which will allow those young and older a range of experiences such as exploring rock pools, flying kites, surfing, swimming in the Atlantic ocean-and for Dads, building sandcastles.
If you are into fishing there are numerous places you can go and boat hire is locally available-if fact there are a great range activities nearby-more than enough to make sure that children are ready for a sound night’s sleep. We use local babysitters allowing us time out to enjoy a night in Clonakilty with its great music scene and restaurants.
Unique benefits of the property
The access to the range of beaches and easy access to Clonakilty makes this an ideal holiday area. The most spectacular feature of the house is the sunroom with its 4metre wide opening concertina doors leading you out on to the large deck. Despite there being two other lounges downstairs we spend most of our time in the sunroom just looking out on the Atlantic and watching some fantastic sunsets. In winter you might want to stoke up the multi fuel stove with a good book or a glass of whatever. For those of you with an interest in the night skies there is a telescope for you to spy on Saturn’s rings and look out for shooting stars or satellites. On a clear night you will also see the light from three lighthouses, Kinsale, Galley Head and Fastnet-hence the name Irish Lights.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IR253
Geoffrey O'Donoghue
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1257 274412
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