Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Raheen holiday home for its welcoming hosts, cleanliness, and comfort. The property's location in West Cork is celebrated for its beauty and convenience. Visitors are delighted by the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and homemade treats, although these are kindly noted as special gestures that may vary. The well-equipped cottage and its serene setting have led to many recommending it and planning return visits.
Reviewers frequently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as well-maintained and spotless, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful scenery and convenience to local towns and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring West Cork.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the cottage well-equipped and cosy, providing a relaxing environment and a home away from home experience.
Facilities are generally regarded as excellent, though one review suggests the kitchen equipment may not match the rest of the property's standards, leading to a slightly lower score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently commended, with special mentions of generous welcome packs and personal touches. It is noted that such gestures greatly enhance the stay, though they are special kindnesses and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Castletownshend 2 miles. Situated just a short drive outside the vibrant market town of Skibbereen and the coastal village of Castletownshend in West Cork is this cosy, detached cottage. This Skibbereen cottage has been decorated throughout to offer a home-away-from-home for you and your loved ones. With three comfortable bedrooms throughout, and one with the added luxury of an en-suite shower room, a good night’s sleep is sure to be had by all. The open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area with sliding door to side patio and sitting area offers a cosy and social space to spend time with your friends and family, eating, drinking and relaxing by the fire.
On those sunny afternoons, why not spark up the barbecue and enjoy some alfresco lunch while the children play happily in the garden? The colourful town of Skibbereen is one of the most popular destinations in West Cork, with an abundance of traditional pubs, fantastic places to dine and some of Cork’s most stunning scenery, including secluded sandy beaches, nature walks and rugged seascapes. The town is also home to the weekly farmers’ market where you can browse, try and buy some of the local produce to take home with you. Also within easy reach of your Skibbereen cottage are the picturesque villages of Castletownshend, Glandore and Schull, which offer a delightful afternoon out where you can admire the boats, try out the catch of the day and soak up the culture.
Other attractions within easy reach include an 18-hole golf course, the Arts Centre and the Skibbereen Heritage Centre, nature reserves and endless walking and cycling routes that encompass the beautiful scenery of West Cork. Come and discover West Cork at this charming Skibbereen cottage!
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin.
Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area (seats 4) and sitting area (seats 5) with open fire.
Utility.
Conservatory (seats 4) with dining area (seats 6).
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with multi-channels, Netflix, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent Apr - Oct inclusive, 25 supplement Nov - Mar inclusive, payable direct to owner.
Starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Enclosed lawned garden to front.
Enclosed patio to rear with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.5 miles.
Beach 4 miles.
Note: Babysitting available by arrangement.Please note : The charging of electric cars is with the consent of the owner
Reviews (52)
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David
Itâs location is perfect for visiting this part of West Cork .On arrival we found a welcome basket with and a couple of dinners in the fridge .We were overwhelmed and meeting Janeann was like meeting an old friend.She is the most friendly and generous person you will ever meet and despite what we seen and did ,Janeann is the one that made our holiday special .Thank you again so much â¤ï¸
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Jonathan
The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy with our stay. 100% would stay there again.
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Malcolm Ralph
We would definitely recommend Raheen 100%.