Cahirkeen Cottage

Allihies 5 miles.

This delightful, stone-built, detached cottage enjoys an elevated position overlooking the sea, in a small hamlet 5 miles from Allihies, County Cork. Bright, light and airy, this Cork cottage is only 500 metres from the sea, so after a fun day in the water, it is only a short stroll back to your Cork cottage for a cosy evening and an early night in a comfy bed. Outside this Cork cottage, the patio, accessed by French doors from the living area, is a great place to wine and dine, while enjoying the spectacular views. There is a horse riding stable just 3 miles from this Cork cottage and many art galleries dotted around the rugged landscape. The Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre run by a worldwide Tibetan Buddhist organisation is not far away and is well worth a visit. Nearby, the Beara Peninsula has wonderful scenery, great beaches and fantastic walks, including the 121 mile Ring of Beara, so for an enjoyable Irish holiday, with exciting activities and lots to see, this Cork cottage is a great base.

Electric heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Electricity charged via meter reading. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Off road parking for 3 cars. Patio and gravelled area to rear with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles. Note: This property has a spiral staircase and limited head room on the landing, which may be unsuitable for the less mobile.

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x double with sky lights. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area (seats 4) with French doors to patio and sea views.

The village of Allihies in County Cork sits on the Western tip of the Beara peninsula, in a region of unspoiled natural beauty. The village lies on The Ring of Beara, a tourist trail of about 195 kilometres (121 miles) circumnavigating the peninsula. Attractions nearby include Dursey Island, which is linked to the mainland by a Cable Car and is the only such ride in Europe to cross over water. The island is also a recognised Bird Sanctuary, with numerous species, rare and otherwise, seen regularly.