Luxurious Holiday Home in Spectacular West Cork
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Castletownshend house description
'According to legend, Clíodhna was a Danaan maiden once living in Manannán mac Lir's country, the Land of Youth beyond the sea. Escaping with a mortal lover, Keevan of the Curling Locks, the couple land on the southern coast of Ireland and he leaves to hunt in the woods. Clíodhna, who remains on the beach, is lulled to sleep by fairy music played by a minstrel sent by Manannán, when a great wave sweeps in from the sea and carries her back to Tir na nOg, leaving her lover desolate. The beach is known as the Strand of Cleena's Wave.'
Situated at Bawnishall crossroads in scenic West Cork, Cliona Lodge is a five minute stroll to the nearest beach, Tra na gCath (Battle Strand). There are more beaches on the way to Toe Head (one mile) and at Tragumna (3 miles), and at Sandycove on the way to Castletownshend (2 miles). For the more energetic, there are wonderful walks to the top of Toe Head, overlooking the Stags and the wreck of the Kowloon Bridge, with views west all the way to the Kedge islands outside Baltimore.
Cliona Lodge, comprising 2,700 square feet on two floors, offers generous amounts of architect designed, light-filled space. The ground floor is open plan with a dining area for ten or more, a spacious kitchen with all appliances, an office area and a TV room. There are four double bedrooms upstairs with three full baths, one with a jacuzzi tub, the master with its own dressing room. Individual rooms have their own thermostat controlling under floor heating throughout. Top insulation spec keeps things cosy, and solar assisted hot water contributes further green credentials. A fully landscaped garden complete with burbling stream makes for a pleasant outdoor environment. Views from the house are of the farmland set amongst rolling hills with the ocean visible just down the road.
This is rural Ireland, working farms all around, beef and dairy herds grazing nearby. Historic Castletownshend is three miles away with its picturesque harbour, St.Barrahane's Church (early 19th century) and Mary Anne's restaurant, a must for sea food lovers. Skibbereen, 5 miles away, is steeped in history but is also a busy market town with a wide choice of food and shopping opportunities - West Cork has a richly deserved reputation for some of the finest food in the world. Check out the farmers' markets in Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Schull and Bantry.
Previous visitors to Cliona Lodge rate their top 'must visits': Drombeg Stone Circle, just east of Glandore, a window on 1500 BC; Glandore itself, one of Ireland's most attractive locations; Union Hall and Keelbeg pier where you can see fresh fish being landed most days and available for sale from Glenmar fish shop - nothing more fresh than their locally caught lobster and langoustine. Lough Hyne (or Ine) a world famous site amongst marine bioligists and a great place for strenuous walks with magnificent views from the top; Mizen Head, the most southerly point in Ireland reached by a narrow footbridge that sets the adrenaline going; the islands of Cape Clear and Sherkin, easily reached from Baltimore harbour; and all along this part of the coast you can see the Fastnet Rock lighthouse, a major landmark for seafarers and the turning mark for one of the world's greatest yacht races.
This area also enjoys one of the best gardening climates on the planet. Washed by the Gulf Stream, the climate is mild with no temperature extremes. Visit nearby Liss Ard, a fabulous 140 acre estate, Glebe Gardens near Baltimore, or Lisselan near Clonakilty, and especially the Italian Gardens on Garinish Island (Ilnacullin) reached by five minute ferry from Glengarriff. If you time it right, you may have the opportunity to visit participating gardens in the West Cork Garden Trail, when privately owned prize winning gardens open for charity fund raising.
There is so much to interest people here! Specialised whale watching boats operate out of Union Hall and Baltimore. Ireland is one of the best places in Europe to see these giant creatures with 24 species of whale and dolphin so far identified in these coastal waters. Sea birds abound too, and bird watching brings many visitors to this part of Ireland, particularly in September when the migrants heading south for the winter stop to rest on this, the most southerly part of Ireland, before pushing on to Africa. Atlantic storms sometimes bring us unusual visitors from the Americas. Cape Clear has a dedicated bird watching observatory which brings visitors from all over the world.
With so much to see, it's no surprise that both professional and aspiring wildlife photographers make West Cork top, or close to top, of their list. The light, the atmosphere, the history, the flora and fauna, all conspire to offer the camera enthusiast an unending series of opportunities to capture magical moments.
Many of our visitors are city dwellers who are often amazed at the clarity of the night sky, the Milky Way overhead, the constellations clearly visible. There is a small telescope at Cliona Lodge for those who want to have a closer look at the heavens but nothing beats a walk up to Toe Head when the full moon is shining on the waters below, lighting up the Stags, while the loom of the Fastnet Rock lighthouse pulsates on the horizon and you hear the sound of Cliona's wave breaking on the shore below.
Keywords: New, Detached, Large, House
Property Type
- 2700 sq. ft.
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 9
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Dishes & Utensils
- Microwave
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
Entertainment
- Stereo
- Television
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
Location & View
- Rural
Activities
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Pier Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Water Skiing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Massage Therapist
- Hospital
- Medical Services
- Fly Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Wind-Surfing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Sailing
- Horseback Riding
- Ruins
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Churches
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Botanical Garden
- Arboretum
- Boating
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Whale Watching
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Paddle Boating
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beachcombing
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
Reviews
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Perfect
Perfect
- Guest Juliana (Dublin)
- Date of stay 07/13/13
- Review Submitted 08/24/13
We had a wonderful week in West Cork in this beautiful home. The house is nicer and larger than the photos indicate. All the bedrooms are very large and our party of 5 adults and 2 kids had more than enough space. The kitchen was huge, the bathrooms had hotel-quality fittings. Everything was very clean and comfortable and the owners kindly left us a bottle of wine. We've been vacationing in this area for a few years and this is a great price for such a nice, spacious house. The location is also fantastic: you can walk or cycle out the door to beaches and fabulous views. I wish we were still there!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Owner response: Hi Juliana I just wanted to say thanks a lot for the lovely review, it was good of you to take the time to submit it and it is much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your holiday, Thanks again Maeve
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Just Perfect
Just Perfect
- Guest Stoppers4 (Northern Ireland)
- Date of stay 08/13/11
- Review Submitted 09/08/11
Super modern, well equipped and very roomy, Clíona was just perfect for our stay. Maeve was charming and made sure we had everything we needed including a very generous welcome pack. We had lovely days walking along Toes Head, braving the ocean, driving out to Mizen Head and sea kayaking. The locals are charming and this is the ideal place to relax, enjoy family time and get away with your pets - thoroughly recommended.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Luxury in the countryside
Luxury in the countryside
- Guest GRK (Southern California USA)
- Date of stay 07/23/11
- Review Submitted 08/20/11
We recently spent a week at the Cliona Lodge. My wife and I took our three adult children and a son in law to Ireland for a visit to my wife's relatives. The home was a wonderful oasis in the countryside after some long days on the road exploring the surrounding areas. The home itself was beautiful and offered every modern convenience. It was more than enough room for six big adults to be very comfortable. On the one day that my wife and I decided not to go on the road trip, we spent our time walking around the beautiful countryside. It is a very easy and short walk to some very seculded Irish beaches. Maeve, the owner, is a very nice person who seemed to be very interested in our comfort. She was very helpful in helping us get settled in. I thought that the pictures that we saw in the listing were very accurate. In fact, we were very pleasantly surprised because once we arrived , the home exceeded our expectations. This home is a sparkling clean, very well maintained, modern spacious home in a country setting. Skibbereen is the closest town. It offers all the services that you need, but you do need a car in this area. If you get a chance, read the small book that is at the house on the history of Skibbereen. It is fascinating. Don't miss Mizen Head, Bantry Bay or Kinsale while in the area. You can even see a ancient stone circle at Drombeg without any crowds. In all, this was a great place to stay and I would highly recommend it .Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.
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In a word....fabulous....
In a word....fabulous....
- Guest Andrew, Amanda & family (Perth, Western Australia)
- Date of stay 06/27/11
- Review Submitted 07/18/11
We (4 adults and 2 kids) stayed at Cliona Lodge for 2 weeks in June/July 2011 and could not have been happier with our choice. Maeve is an excellent host, friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. Cliona Lodge is wonderfully comfortable and well-appointed in a beautiful and peaceful location. We agree with the previous reviewer who noted that the pictures really do not do Cliona justice. It has to be experienced. The property was clean, well-maintained and every convenience thought of...thanks Maeve. Two very nice beaches are within easy walking distance, and we especially enjoyed the beach on the way to Toe Head. Beautiful, pastoral scenery all around, and from every window of the house, and red fuschia in bloom in every hedgerow. If your soul needs soothing, and you're into pastoral and seascape beauty, this is the place. We recommend Cliona Lodge without hesitation. Our favourite nearby town is Skibbereen, with good shopping and pubs. Also, within a relatively short drive are beautiful Glandore, the Druid stone circle at Drom Beg (east towards Cork), Sheep's Head peninsula, Sherkin Island (magical and only a 10 minute ferry from Baltimore), Kenmare and the Beara Way (peninsula), the stone circle at Bonane, and our favourite village Crookhaven, with the award-winning Crookhaven Pub just as you come into the village on the right, all of these to the west/northwest. Also, one of the most special beaches that we have come across in our travels, Barley Cove, is 5 minutes drive to the west of Crookhaven...a view not to be missed. All in all, a wonderful 2 weeks in a very special place. Thanks Maeve. We'll be back.Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Sunny and spacious in a beautiful quiet location
Sunny and spacious in a beautiful quiet location
- Guest Gin & Bob (Massachusetts, USA)
- Date of stay 08/16/10
- Review Submitted 10/01/10
We were so delighted to have found this home! It is very spacious, sunny and clean. The kitchen is large and well equipped with lots of counter space. Three of the bedrooms had attached full bathrooms, making each feel as if it were the master suite. The large fourth bedroom has two twin beds. All the bedrooms have comfortable beds and nice views. The WiFi was a nice convenience. Short walks from this home bring you to two sandy beaches and bluffs overlooking sweeping ocean views. Short drives bring you to other sandy beaches and small towns with shops, a choice of grocery stores, pubs, restaurants, churches and activities. We enjoyed the Heritage Center in Skibbereen and visiting nearby Loch Hine with it's moderate well marked walking trails through the woods and blooming heather to lovely views. The owner, Maeve Cotter, gave us a warm welcome and answered all of our questions. I would not hesitate to recommend her and this lovely property to anyone.Recommended for: Pet owners, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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5 Star Luxury Family Holiday
5 Star Luxury Family Holiday
- Guest Mary (Dublin, Ireland)
- Date of stay 07/31/10
- Review Submitted 08/03/10
We spent a week at this property in West Cork. It was an extremely spacious house, all open plan downstairs, everything brand new and spotlessly clean. The photos really don't do this property justice, much more impressive in reality and very comfortable. We received a very warm welcome and the owner was very helpful and informative. We spent a number of days at Sandy Cove, a gorgeous little beach about 1.5 miles away, there is also a couple of beaches within walking distance of this property. It is a peaceful rural location yet within easy drives of a couple of towns with ample shopping opportunities and lots of other places of interest. We enjoyed visits to Baltimore a busy harbour town, Rosscarbery which has a lovely lagoon where we hired rowing boats and also has a big sandy beach, Clonakilty a big town where we visited a Model Railway Village, great for the kids. There are lots more interesting places to visit but because we got lucky with the weather and had lovely sunny days we spent a lot of time on the beach. We will definitely be back to see all the places we missed this time.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
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A magical stay in West Cork
A magical stay in West Cork
- Guest john (stonington, ct. USA)
- Date of stay 06/12/10
- Review Submitted 07/09/10
When we arrived at the property we could not believe how spectacular it was. Everything new and modern in a traditional type of farmhouse setting. Comfortable beds, lovely bathrooms and lots of light.The beach is just a small walk away and very safe for children. The countryside and views around are amazing. Our welcome was so friendly we felt immediately at home. We would love to come back next year.Recommended for: Pet owners, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Rates
May ............ € 800/week Jun ............ € 900/week Jul & Aug ...... €1050/week Sep ............ € 900/week Oct-Dec 15 ..... € 700/week Dec 15-Jan 15 .. € 800/week Jan 15-Mar 15 .. € 600/week Mar 15-Apr 30 .. € 750/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
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Castletownshend
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- 3.3 miles to rental
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Glandore
- Restaurant
- 10 miles to rental
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Skibbereen
- Region
- 5.1 miles to rental
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Baltimore
- Region
- 10 miles to rental
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- Nearest Airport: Cork at 80 Kilometres
- Nearest Ferry: Rosslare at 275 Kilometres
- Nearest Train: Cork at 90 Kilometres
- Nearest Motorway: N71 at 12 Kilometres
- Nearest Beach: Bawnishall at 200 Metres
- Nearest Barpub: Castletownshend at 5 Kilometres
- Nearest Golf: Skibbereen at 8 Kilometres
- Nearest Restaurant: Mary Anne's at 5 Kilometres
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: + +353214709343
- Secondary: +353 87 2727883 (Ireland)
Links to more information:
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Photos
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Cliona Lodge
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Utility includes separate washer and dryer
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Open plan layout
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Kitchen
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Kitchen and Dining
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 2 en suite
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kitchen and dining area
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Dining with seating for 10
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Kitchen and Dining
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Open plan ground floor
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Bedroom 4 with twin beds
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Master bedroom en suite
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