Idyllic west cork cottage farmhouse with 3 acres and river,Skibbereen

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

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Skibbereen, Country Cork

Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club10 min drive
Liss Ard Gardens10 min drive
Lough Hyne14 min drive
Cork (ORK)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A beautifully restored traditional farmhouse down a private track in 3 acres of its own gardens,woods and river. Complete tranquility yet only c3 miles from the bustling market town of Skibbereen. At the heart of the property is a 500 year old farmhouse which has been extended in recent years into a wonderful 4 bedroom house. One of the barns has been converted to a big family room, available additionally with 2 more beds and a shower room. The house has character & style, thick walls and traditional features with high quality modern fixtures and furnishings. Outside, the property has beautiful woods and garden, it also has a trampoline and 70 meters of frontage onto the River Ilen (Salmon fishing in season).
If you are looking for peace, tranquility, back to nature combined with modern fittings and comforts, The River House is perfect
It's also great for families sharing ,with 2 bedrooms & bathroom at each end of the house, plus potential to add the barn.

Property manager

Charlie & Coleen Hiscocks

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skibbereen

Located in Skibbereen, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Castle Townshend are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club and Waterfall Alpaca Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Liss Ard Gardens and The Old Mill Stores. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Skibbereen, Country Cork

What's nearby

St. Patrick's Cathedral - 6 min drive
Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 10 min drive
Liss Ard Gardens - 10 min drive
Irish Sky Garden - 12 min drive
Lough Hyne - 14 min drive

Restaurants

West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - 6 min drive
The Travelers Rest - 8 min drive
The Church Restaurant - 7 min drive
Riverside Cafe - 6 min drive
The Corner Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic west cork cottage farmhouse with 3 acres and river,Skibbereen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic west cork cottage farmhouse with 3 acres and river,Skibbereen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic west cork cottage farmhouse with 3 acres and river,Skibbereen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic west cork cottage farmhouse with 3 acres and river,Skibbereen located?

This family-friendly Skibbereen farm stay is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Skibbereen Heritage Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Liss Ard Gardens and Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Irish Sky Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid W.

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas to New Year Getaway

What an absolute gem! River House more than lived up to expectations and was the perfect hideaway for our family and friends to spend time together after Christmas and over the New Year! Such a wonderful stay in beautiful West Cork with long walks, cold swims, cosy fires, fabulous food, afternoon movies, books, barks and bakes … thanks Coleen and Charlie for being amazing hosts and Jim for taking care of everything, we simply could not recommend this beautiful property highly enough and look forward to returning! Thanks again, Ingrid and John

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville R., Hertfordshire UK

1 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Home

All our very well travelled friends and my wife and I felt immediately at home in this warm, comfortable, spacious farmhouse. We loved the artwork, books, quirky corners filled with individual touches. The grounds are a special delight with wonderful walks along the river, and sculptures surprising us round every corner. Apart from the cows mooing in the next door field, and a brief visit from a deer, the only sounds are birdsong and the wind in the trees. This is a very happy family home. We all loved it and found it very hard to leave such a special place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annick B.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A unique haven

We spent a wonderful week in River House with the family. It was more than any of us expected. A house full of character and much more homely than what you might expect from a holiday house. The house is clearly very loved, with beautiful art work, lovely hand made furniture, attractive features in the walls and a wonderful garden. It’s very well equipped with everything you need and more. The river was a great favourite for swimming in. We have stayed in several houses in the West of Ireland and River House was definitely very special. It’s hard to come across such a unique place. We all absolutely loved our stay here. Thank you so much Coleen and Charlie, and to Jim for your help.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

7 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday

We all loved this beautiful holiday house, the gardens, woods and river, really is as described - absolutely idyllic. Location was great so much to see and do and we had lovely weather the whole week, so lucky. River House is very well equipped, beautifully decorated and comfortable. Hard to tear the children away from garden, we barely saw them. Younger family member went in river and swam at Cape Island and Lough Hyne. Perfect holiday we would all love to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Con O.

27 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

We absolutely loved our week at River House - loads of space to relax and explore. The house is well equipped and really beautiful - full of interesting, quirky features and art work. We managed a quick dip in the river and made use of the riverside campfire. Also a wonderful location - great for exploring this lovely part of Cork. The hosts were really helpful too.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022