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Delightful Waterside House, Idyllic Co Cork Location, Attractive Rates - House
- House
- People: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 3–7 nights
House
Traharta House and Cottage
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Note there is 1 king sized bedroom and two twin bedrooms, all with comfortable beds. There are also 2 cots with bedding for babies that are available on request.
Facilities
Featured
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- BathroomToilet, Bath with shower
- BathroomToilet, Shower
- BathroomToilet, Bath with shower
- Each twin bedroom has its own bathroom with bath(tub), shower, basin and toilet. The basins are surrounded by luxuriously large surface areas the full width of the bathroom.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitPantry top shelf
- Smoke detectorHallway by kitchen
- Carbon-monoxide detectorUnder cupboard in dining room
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beach
- near the sea
- Rural
- townSkibbereen, a thriving market town has good shops and restaurants. Fields has an extensive selection of foods, including local produce . There are local Lidl and Aldi stores and a market on Saturdays
- waterfront
General
- launderette
- HeatingA comfortable level of background heating is continuously provided via low temperature radiators fed from an air source heat pump
- Linens providedClean laundered sheets are provided on each bed for each let
- Washing machineThe laundry room is equipped with a washing machine and dryer
- Clothes dryerSee washing machine
- Parking availableThere is parking for 3/4 cars on the drive in front of the house and cottage.
- GarageStorage only, not for use by guests.
- InternetGood WiFi available free
- Towels availableFor use in the house
- Wireless InternetAvailable free in the house
- Wood stoveWood provided
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomThe focus of the living room is a wood burning stove. It is also furnished with two comfortable two seat sofas, a rocking chair and a single comfortable chair.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThe Bosch dishwasher is conveniently set under the sink in the stainless steel kitchen unit
- FridgeA good sized Liebherr fridge/freezer is provided in the pantry
- HobThe hob is a Belling 4 ring ceramic hob set into the stainless kitchen unit
- OvenThe oven is a fan assisted Bosch electric oven with a grill
- MicrowaveEasy to use counter top microwave
- Grill
- Coffee makerCoffee press
- ToasterTwo slice chrome toaster
- Ice maker
- Pantry items3 shelves, torch/flashlight and first aid kit
- KitchenThe house has a well equipped galley kitchen,
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining area
- DiningA large oak table with 6 solid dining chairs
Entertainment
- Television40 inch Sony TV
- Satellite/Cable TVA Sky satellite system allows free to air viewing or your own channels by entering your Sky card
- DVD playerA Sony DVD player is available
- BooksAdult and children`s books are available to read and/or swop
- Games
- Games for kids
Outside
- GardenThe house is surrounded by one and a half acres of garden with plenty of space for children and animals to play.
- BalconyThe front patio runs the full length of the house, with wonderful views over the bay and Islands. The patio is furnished with a large table, umbrella, comfortable dining chairs and reclining chairs
- Kayak/canoeAvailable at Reen pier opposite Castletownshend from Atlantic Sea Kayaking
- BicyclesAvailable for rent in Skibbereen
- VerandaThere is also a large sheltered side patio available to guests
- TerraceThe roof of the house is flat and is covered with paving. The complete area is surrounded by railings and has spectacular views of the entrance to Castletownshend Harbour and surrounding farmland
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisTennis courts are available in Union Hall
- GolfAn 18 hole public golf course is available in Skibbereen less than 10 km from the house
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe house is all on one level, which is reached at the front via a wide set of stairs from the car park. At the rear there is a grassy slope and two steps down to the house level.
Notes
- Bargain flights to Cork and car hire are available, eg currently with Aer Lingus. The fridge has a good sized efficient freezer section. The garage is not available for cars, but there is adequate car parking for several cars on the private drive at the front of the house. The garden is an acre in total, with good stretches of grass for activities. The flat roof of the house is paved and provides an excellent higher level viewing platform over the area,but small children must be supervised. Satelite and Sky box provide free to air channels and radio. Bring your own Sky card and watch all your favourite programmes. Many local guides and guided tours are available. The house has a supply of literature and introductions can be arranged if required.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - There is a charge of 25 euros pet per stay There is a charge of 25 euros pet per stay
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 6
- The cost of the electricity used will be deducted from the security deposit at the end of your stay
Location
Hosted by Graham Shenton
Ask a questionAbout Graham Shenton
Graham and Cecilia Shenton live in Swindon, Wiltshire in the UK. Graham grew up in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. He spent his working life in electronics in Australia, UK and Europe and the USA. Cecilia is a physiotherapist who still practices on patients who are well enough to climb the stairs to her attic treatment room.
Graham Shenton purchased this House in 1994
Why Graham Shenton chose Castlehaven
We were staying with friends in Castletownshend and saw Traharta one wet Saturday morning. We walked down the steps from the car park to the rocks, looked at each other and said, 'We`ve not viewed the house yet, but we`re going to buy it'. We`ve never regretted it.
What makes this House unique
Location to die for. Difficult to appreciate until have been there, but just amazing at all times of the year. Very peaceful and relaxing.
- Languages:
- English
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.