Ref: 2194 Kilmore House

WHIDDY ISLAND, COUNTY CORK

Whiddy Island is a small island, located 1.5 miles off the coast of Bantry in West Cork. A daily foot ferry runs regularly to Bantry with crossings taking 10 minutes each. A popular location for visitors, this delightful island boasts stunning views and a pub and small restaurant, which serves locally caught fish including fresh crab and mussels. There are ample watersports opportunities, with many great coves and inlets providing ideal spots for swimming. Enjoy fantastic fishing, birdwatching, cycling and walking or try and spot a dolphin or otter in the surrounding waters! Just a short ferry crossing away is the bustling Irish market town of Bantry, situated at the head of the famous and beautiful Bantry Bay in the heart of West Cork. This is one of the most naturally beautiful and unspoilt areas of Ireland, full of picturesque bays and beaches, spectacular hills and welcoming hostelries, shops and restaurants. The vibrant city of Cork is also well worth a visit and is about an hour's drive away.

The Property: Kilmore House

A lovely, traditional, old stone farm house in a peaceful, isolated position on Whiddy Island, a small island 1.5 miles off the coast of Bantry in West Cork. Consisting of a main house with adjoining self contained apartment for one person, the accommodation offers breathtaking lake and countryside views, exposed beams and stone walls, and two open fires. Enjoying an unspoilt location, this is the perfect escape for nature lovers, with Whiddy Island providing great walking, birdwatching, fishing and swimming. The island offers a pub and small restaurant, while Bantry's amenities are a short ferry crossing away. An ideal holiday location.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: Main house: 1 x double with ensuite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x twin with ensuite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x ground floor single. Self contained apartment: 1 x single. Main house ground floor bathroom with bath, basin & WC. Apartment bathroom with bath, basin & WC. Main house: Simple fitted kitchen. Sitting room (seats 4) with dining area & 2 open fires. Apartment: Small fitted kitchen.

Amenities

Electric storage heating, 2 open fires. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, colour TV. Fuel, power & starter pack for open fires inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Small car park & roadside parking on first come first served basis at Bantry Pier. Rear lawned garden with furniture. 2 well behaved pets welcome. Shop 2 miles via 10 min ferry crossing, pub on island 1 mile. Note: Regular foot ferry service to Whiddy Island from Bantry Pier in Bantry, Co Cork (crossing takes 10 mins - departure times subject to change so check prior to departure). Car ferry service to island has limited availability - contact owner for details. Note: Spring Bank Holiday, Christmas & New Year weeks are charged at High rate.