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

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

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Looking up to the house from the woods and the riv
The river with our little island in the middle
The River Illen with our own island in the middle
The barn room with a sitting room and shower room below and twin beds above
Conservatory christmas

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

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Skibbereen, Country Cork
  • Popular LocationSt. Patrick's Cathedral6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLough Hyne14 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

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

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

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

Amenities

Pet-friendly

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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. Traveling 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.
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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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid W.

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

Eimear H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Piece of Heaven
The River House exceeded all our expectations. We stayed here for 1 week & happened to get the best weather that week compared to the whole summer. We travelled with our 8 year old, 6 year old and 13 week old baby. The house and grounds offered us all that we needed for our break away. We took our shoes off on arrival and only put them on again when leaving which gave us great opportunities for grounding. We made great use of the river, plenty of fishing and bonfires and s'mores. We were able to bring our baby on all our little adventures which was incredible my favourite adventure being sitting under the chestnut tree reading while he was sleeping in the shade. We completely slowed down the pace of time, emersed ourselves in nature, played with our children everyday, I'm the comfort of a stunning farmhouse offering us the cool temperatures in the kitchen and sitting room and the warm evenings/nights in the sunroom. Our children loved the trampoline but loved the fishing, rock climbing and family time just as much! Would highly recommend staying here to reconnect with nature, family and oneself. There was a beautiful feminine essence to this home. You'll understand what I mean when you get here. Highlight was the outdoor bath!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville R., Hertfordshire UK

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

Pauliina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
❤️
Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous peaceful haven
From the moment we stepped into River House it felt like home. Lovely rooms, plenty of space for the four of us and our two dogs. The grounds are magnificent, wish I had brought swimming dogs to try the wonderful river. The house really does have all you need and is so peaceful due to its tucked away location. Having taken our dogs to at least 6 rentals in Ireland, this was by far the safest location , being fenced in and yet also having lots of fascinating grounds to roam around in. Thank you so much Coleen and Charlie for lending us your lovely home . We hope to return again on the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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