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An organic island sanctuary with rental accommodation, woodland & event spaces

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Picture Yourself On A Magical Private Island Estate In Beautiful
West Cork, Ireland …

Inish Beg is a private island estate (with a road bridge, accessible by car) in beautiful
West Cork Ireland -- just a few miles
from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres. Your hosts, Paul and
Georgiana Keane, have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation
and rejuvenation of this island paradise. The Estate with its beautiful
gardens, woodlands, parkland,
farmland and foreshore will enchant all who choose Inish Beg for
their self-catering holidays in West Cork Ireland. You will find
an environment, facilities and experience second to none with a
select variety of self-catering holiday cottages and
holiday homes to suit the most discerning guest. Imagine yourself
walking, bird watching, fishing,
boating or just relaxing in this magical setting, with its
beautiful gardens, grounds, trails. Who needs a hot tub when you could use our heated indoor swimming pool?
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[H2] Book one of our unique Holiday Homes in West Cork
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[H3] Award-winning luxury waterfront home.
An award-winning luxury waterfront holiday home in the most beautiful location on the island. The Boathouse with its 4 bedrooms, large glass fronted living area offering spectacular views, fireplace, magnificent open deck, luxury bathrooms & kitchen, is the choice of the most discriminating holiday maker. From €530 - €750 per night The Boathouse
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[IMG: The Foresters House is an idyllic wooden clad 3 bedroom (extra sofabed available on request) holiday home in a tranquil and private woodland setting.]
[H3] Idyllic private woodland Eco cottage.
An idyllic, eco-friendly, 3 bedroom timber house in a tranquil and private woodland setting with views to the water. Beautifully furnished to the highest standard, this self catering holiday cottage provides a very cosy environment with it's open fires, central heating and modern kitchen facilities. From €320 - €450 per night The Foresters House
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[IMG: A beautifully restored 3 bedroom holiday home with far reaching views over farmland, water and woods. This holiday home is ideal for families]
[H3] This holiday home is ideal for families.
A 3 bedroom self catering holiday home – a farm cottage beautifully restored in a private setting with far reaching views over farmland, water and woods. A private garden and paddock make the Lodge with its open fireplace, sunroom, large living area and modern kitchen ideal for families or couples. From €280 - €390 per night The Lodge
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[H3] Deluxe cottages with private gardens.
2 & 3 bedroom self catering cottages. Each with living room, bathroom, kitchen and private garden, furnished to the highest standard and located near the main house and indoor pool. Perfect for groups of families or couples looking for a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. From €235 - €350 per night The Courtyard Cottages
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[IMG: a one bedroomed holiday apartment situated at the end of the west wing of Inish Beg House. Adjacent to the Walled Garden]
[H3] Ideal as a romantic getaway apartment.
The Garden Retreat is a 1 bedroom holiday apartment at the end of the west wing of Inish Beg House (with separate entrance). Furnished to the same high standard of our other holiday cottages, this apartment is conveniently located adjacent to the walled garden. It truly is a cosy holiday retreat! From €125 - €180 per night The Garden Retreat
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[IMG: two authentic and fully fitted adjoining Roma Caravans originally built in 1988 by Baz Warters]
[H3] Bohemia caravans for design-savvy hipster.
The Gypsy Retreat consists of 2 Authentic Roma Caravans enclosed by a private wicker fence. One with bedroom, toilet/washroom, the other with kitchen/dining/living room. A outdoor cast iron victorian bath completes the sylvan setting, oozing bohemian and quirky charm. From €125 - €180 per night The Gypsy Retreat
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Wedding Venue . Special Occasions . Activities . Day Visits . Pirate & Fairy Trails

[IMG: A married couple embrassing, posing for photos around the stunning Inish Beg Estate grounds]
[H3] Unique, private location to host your wedding
Inish Beg is a wonderful location to host a wedding (for up to 160 guests). The Estate with it's walled garden, sunken garden with fountain, woodlands, and landscaped gardens provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. The Boat House is HSE registered for civil wedding ceremonies. We'd love to help make your special day a truly unique event! From €40.00 per pers/night Weddings
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[H3] Exclusive, serene, well appointed location for your event.
Inish Beg is the perfect location to host a special occasion. With it's unique self catering homes for up to 50 guests, tranquil grounds and indoor heated pool with steam room proving excellent facilities for family reunions, hen & stag weekends or corporate workshops. We'd love to help make your event a truly unique experience! From €50.00 per pers/night Special Occasions & Group Events
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[H3] Range of fun activityes for everyone.
Kayaking on Lough Hyne, playing at Skibbereen and West Carbery 18-hole Golf Club, sailing, sea and freshwater fishing, scuba diving courses, adventure activity centre, visits to Sherkin / Cape Clear islands, Whale watching, visiting local farmers markets and more. Prices vary based on activity Activity Breaks
[IMG: The walled garden with rows of hedged planting beds. Full of flowers, herbs and vegatables. A Glass potting shed in the distance]
[H3] Top rated gardens & woodland walks.
Open all year round excluding Christmas day & when weddings are on. Come visit our award winning gardens and woodlands. A perfect place for a strolling around our tranquil and magical 97 acre estate, through lovingly restored walled gardens, specially planted woodlands and winding shoreline trails. There are 3 bird hides and over 4km of tracks to explore. An idyllic way to spend a morning or afternoon. €6 per adult plus up to 2 children to visit the gardens and go on the trails (additional children are €2 each). €6.00 Day pass Daily Garden Visits
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[H3] Fun trails for all the family.
A hoy, me heartie buccaneer! In the summer of 1631 Baltimore fell victim to a sensational attack by pirates who had travelled over 1,000 miles from the Barbary Coast of North Algiers. Come visit the Inish Beg Estate Pirate Trail and Learn more about the characters involved in this shocking historical event. We also have a Fairy Trail with 10 beautiful fairy homes to find as well as a Animal Trail!€6 per adult plus up to 2 children to visit the gardens and go on the trails (additional children are €2 each). €6.00 Day pass Pirate , Fairy & Animal Trails
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[H3] Heated indoor Swimming pool & more.
You will enjoy a variety of facilities available within the estate grounds, all just a stroll from your cottage, appartment or holiday home. You have access a 13m heated indoor swimming pool located within the restored walled garden. Walks with private access to woodlands & local shoreline, bird watching & fishing are all available to you during your holiday. Wifi is available. There is a Vintage car & bicycle collection. You can dining in our Sun room at Carpa with advanced booking Free for overnight guests Facilities On Inish Beg Estate
[H2] Unique Self Catering Cork
[H2] Nearby to Baltimore, Cork, Ireland
Within a few minutes drive to the mainland you will find the nearby
towns of Baltimore and Skibbereen and an 18-hole golf course,
sailing, scuba diving, adventure activity centre, visits to the
islands and private gardens. Things To Do in Baltimore
[H2] About West Cork, Ireland
County Cork is Ireland’s largest county, located in the southwest of
the country. West Cork, the area west of Cork city, is known as a
region of its own and has long been popular with tourists from other
areas of Ireland, the uk, europe, usa and the rest of the world.
West Cork has an atmosphere unique in Ireland, where the climate
& vegetation benefit from the warm currents of the gulf stream.
The coastline has sandy beaches, stunning high cliffs, wild
moorland, native woodlands, archaeological remains and traditional
fishing villages. The people of West Cork are equally unique and
offer a mix of Irish families whose ancestors developed the area and
expatriates who came to West Cork and fell in love with the area.
The residents include a high percentage of artists, artisans and
musicians who have been inspired in the atmosphere of West Cork. Learn about the history of West Cork

[H1] Gardens · Woodlands
Inish Beg Estate comprises 97 acres;
42 of these are birdsong-filled woodlands which are sympathetically
managed and include exceptional tree ferns, bamboo, several ponds,
bird hides and carriage drives,
42 acres are green fields sweeping down to the Ilen Estuary where
sheep and ponies graze, for this is a working farm run on organic
principles.
the remaining 13 acres is taken up with buildings, a walled garden
with glass house and fruit cages, a sunken garden with fountain, a
cherry drive, an orchard, a daffodil lined avenue and two woodland
gardens.
Inish Beg is featured in "100 Best Gardens in Ireland" (Liberties Press May 2011). The West Cork Garden Trail Visit the Pirate Trail View Map of Estate
[H1] Gardens Opening Times & Entry Fee
The gardens are Open all year round excluding Christmas day. Opening times between 11am and 5pm last
entrance). (Except occationally when weddings have booked the whole estate) There is a small charge to enjoy the woodlands, pirate trail, fairy trail
& gardens.
Adult + up to 2 children €6 Additional children €2 each
Included is a map of the estate and instructions for the Pirate &
Fairy trails.
Regretfully, dogs are not allowed due to the presence of the owners
dogs living on the estate.
[H1] Gardens closed due to weddings
The Estate & gardens will be closed on these up coming dates due to
weddings.
[H1] Garden Design
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[IMG: Before Walled Garden]
[IMG: After, Walled Garden]
In 1997 there was little remaining under the cloak of Escallonia, Aucuba and Rhododendron ponticum – no rare trees or shrubs, no trace
of earlier gardens, no old plans – just a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere.
In a way this was a great relief, as we were not constrained by what was
there before. We have been free to create new garden areas based on our
own philosophy and preferences, starting afresh but following some clear
guidelines.
Overriding is the need to maintain the feeling of peace and
tranquillity in moving from one area to another. One influence has
been the way vistas open and close so that all is not revealed at
once. We have accentuated this, so that in some areas gaps have been
filled while in others views have been opened up. Nature is allowed
much freedom here: the planting of berried shrubs such as Cotoneaster
encourages birds, and not all weeds are regarded as intruders. For
instance yellow pimpernel and enchanter's nightshade love the
woodland, marsh marigolds thrive in the wet areas and herb robert
makes itself at home throughout.
The main part of Inish Beg House was completed in 1899,
so there is an element of looking back over our shoulders to Arts-and-Crafts
style in an effort to make the gardens sit comfortably with the house.
Inevitably formality gives way to more naturalistic planting the further
away from the house you go. An important objective, as in most gardens
these days, has been to keep maintenance to a minimum, which can be difficult
when you grow fruit and vegetables, and have a large walled garden to care
for. We try to mulch where possible and otherwise plant informally the
sort of plants that don't need too much attention. The process of regeneration
is ongoing – we are still improving and adding to areas we have already
planted as well as planning future projects – a sunken garden with a fountain
in front of the house on the Eastern side has been the most recent creation
.
[H1] Garden Visits
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You are invited to look at the story so far by following a guided
walk through the gardens and woodlands:
As you cross over the bridge onto Inish Beg Island, you enter the
woodlands that extend in all directions. They are carpeted with
bluebells and primroses in the spring and provide a cool shady retreat
in the summer.
You pass the first of the more 'gardened' areas at the Hairpin Bend. Here we have planted Sorbus hupehensis 'November Pink' with
viburnumsand Rhododendron 'Palestrina' and R. 'Blue Danube'. Ferns are allowed to grow more or less where they want.
Passing through the front gate you are now on the Entrance Drive winding past exposed rock and through woodland. A touch of formality
is provided on the downhill side with the repetition of Rhododendron arboreum, Sorbus cashmiriana, double-flowered wild cherry and silver hollies. There are also
several acers, rhododendrons and heathers. The view suddenly opens out
across the fields to the river. This part of the drive is lined with
thousands of golden daffodils in March.To the North of Inish Beg
House a Cherry Avenue planted in 1999 as a spring and
autumn border based on Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet',Azalea 'Exquisitum', camellias, blue hydrangeas, Euonymus alatus and
many more. There are hostas, regale lilies, white foxgloves (we try to
keep the purple ones under control) autumn cyclamen, Colchicum and many spring bulbs. Wild primroses have made this area their home
and have almost become a weed!At the lower end of this avenue to
the left is a very Swampy Corner which is being developed
into an exotic, almost primeval area with upturned roots, crooked trees
and large leaved plants such as Fatsia japonica, hostas, Primula florindae, and tree ferns.
On the other side of the track is a recently planted Dampish Area. Here are willows, dogwoods, stag's horn sumac, swamp cypress,
hostas and yellow ligularias.
The West Woodland Garden is on your left. When trees blow
down, as happened here, the sadness is mitigated by the creation of more
space and light and therefore an opportunity to grow more exotic species.
Here there are now witch hazels, hydrangeas, Enkianthus,
azaleas and magnolias amongst many others.
Enter the Orchard that was totally overgrown in 1997.
The old apple trees have been rescued and now bear profusely. New fruit
trees have been planted to add variety such as almond, pear, quince, medlar,
cherry and plum. Paths are cut through the carpet of wild flowers (bluebells
and primroses in the spring) down past the beehives to the Nut Grove and then new shelter planting beyond the macrocarpas next to the estuary.
A narrow path along the stream leads you into the East Woodland Garden where winding paths criss-cross the wooded slope looking across to another
wet area – a home for exotic tree ferns, primulas and japanese irises.
On the wooded slope is a collection of bamboo as well as Prunus 'Tai Haku',
magnolia, fothergilla, maples, rhododendrons and many other unusual woodland
plants.
Following the stream up and out onto the track le Boudicca's Bath where weeping willow, Gunnera and Primula pulverulenta form a distinct view. Continuing down the track takes you to the Estuary
and slipway in front of the Boathouse, and then along the Heron Ride, passing a bird-hide and the pools known as Hannibal's H2O and Pumpkin's Puddle (planted around with coloured-stemmed willows and
dogwoods as well as marsh marigolds) and gradually back to the Walled Garden
. This part of the walk might take you half an hour.
The Walled Garden is unusual on account of the relatively
low walls. In 1997, it was totally overgrown with no trace of paths or
original layout remaining. There was just one old apple tree and faint
marks on the south-facing wall of an old glasshouse. It took years of clearing,
grazing with pigs and digging to prepare the ground for the garden you
see today, together with extensive repairs to the walls themselves. The
design is formal but allows for a variety of different interests. The raised
beds are hedged with dwarf myrtle Myrtus communis tarentina rather
than the usual box. There are, of course, vegetables and fruit, while the
fruit cages form important vertical features. Along the
main vistas are colourful flowers and low semi-shrubs with wigwams of sweet
peas. Yellows, purples and blues at the east end merge with pinks and crimsons
towards the west end. The Swimming Pool, new Glasshouse and Frames take advantage of the south-facing wall. The roses are all varieties
used medicinally, while culinary herbs stretch along the East wall. At
the western end next to the fruit cages is a Knot Garden, and placed around the walls are Arts-and-Crafts style seats. Here
you can sit awhile taking in the tranquil mood, the sights and the
scents.
Verney Naylor – Garden Designer
All made possible by our wonderful team
[H1] The Woodlands
[IMG: West Woodlands Fauna & Flora]
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The woodlands at Inish Beg Estate extend over 42 acres in two main
areas to the South and to the North,
separated by 42 acres of pasture. Little active management had taken
place when they were surveyed in 1996 as part of the West Cork Woodland Survey conducted by An Taisce West Cork from 1995-1998. They contained a mixture
of native, semi-native and exotic trees, which had been added to with coniferous
plantings fifty years ago.
When Paul and Georgiana Keane acquired the Estate in September 1997 it
was clear the woodlands had become seriously neglected and that their
survival required active management. A more detailed tree survey was
carried out together with a bird survey to establish the basis for a Woodland Management Plan, but severe storms that December wrought havoc, uprooting a specimen
golden macrocarpa, destroying much of the 1954 plantation, and felling
many mature scots pine, ash, beech, and sycamore. The Woodland
Management Plan had several objectives, principally to maintain the
woodlands as a mixture of mainly indigenous deciduous species with
some coniferous areas. But it was also necessary to enhance their
wildlife, recreational and educational value, and where possible, to
produce good-quality, small-scale timber for use on the Estate and for
local markets.
The Forest Service approved a Woodland Improvement Scheme to Grant-aid some of the work, and we set about producing Work Plans
for each area, gradually implementing them over the next 6 years. The woodlands
needed bringing back to a healthy condition that could be relatively self-regulating,
but the changes had to give wildlife time to adjust and protect the local
flora and fauna. This involved encouraging different aged trees with seedlings,
saplings, semi-mature, mature and dead trees present throughout the woodlands,
and with them a diversity of habitats. We also wished to increase the variety
of native tree and shrub species present and promote restocking through
natural regeneration.
Just as the Management Plan was bringing some order from the chaos
with a network of access routes for extraction, further storms at
Christmas 1999 uprooted over 200 trees creating six months of
exhausting removal and repairs. To secure the northwestern woodland
margins from future damage by prevailing winds, it was decided to
establish a new shelterbelt of sessile and pedunculate
oak and scots pine in 2.5 acres of the adjacent meadow. Only after this
was completed could we return to the detailed area-by-area renovation work.
Much of the woodland restoration involves removing invasive species such as bracken, brambles, laurel and rhododendron in selected areas
where they are overwhelming young trees or shading out interesting flora.
Some seedlings are relocated from areas of abundance to newly opened ground,
while non-native species which support a high bio-diversity have been introduced
in areas nearer the main House and Courtyard. Ivy, honeysuckle and other
climbers on tree-trunks are retained as food plants, but removed from tree
limbs where they are dangerous.
The access routes became rides extending over 7 kilometres around and
through the woodlands, where visitors can now walk and enjoy
pony-and-trap driving. These are sign-posted accordingly Plantation Ride, Storm Ride, Ilen Ride and Heron Ride. Seats, hides, picnic areas,
shelters, and signs are also being provided at selected locations. Old
drains have been reopened, while some wet, rocky and marginal areas
have been used to create ponds – notably Hannibal's H2O and Boudicca's Bath (named after the owners' bulldogs).
A second severe storm on 12th of February 2014 brought down 230 trees.
Winds of 100km/h roared up the Ilen Estuary and blew over 7 huge
Monterey cypresses (Macrocarpa) originally planted around 1895. These
have been planked for the needs of the estate over the coming years.
[H1] The Trees
The following tree species were identified during the 1997 woodland
survey:
Common Alder Ash Beech Birch Blackthorn Deodar Cedar Sweet Chestnut Lawson Cypress Monterey Cypress Douglas Fir Noble Fir Silver Fir Elm Hawthorn Hazel Western Hemlock European Larch Japanese Larch Small-leaved Lime Myrtle Holm Oak Sessile Oak Turkey Oak Austrian Pine Lodgepole Pine Scots Pine Norway Spruce Sitka Spruce Sycamore Rowan Willow Yew To these we have added the following species over the years: Crab Apple Aspen Copper Beech Alder Buckthorn Sea Buckthorn Wild Cherry Bird Cherry Elder Wych Elm Hornbeam Field Maple Norway Maple Pedunculate Oak Wild Pear Privet Guelder Rose Service Tree Spindle Viburnum Common Whitebeam Anthony Cohu – Architectural, Landscape and Interior Design -Tel:
027 66042 Read more: Birds & Wildlife at Inish Beg

[H1] Facilities
You will enjoy the variety of facilities available within the estate grounds, all just a stroll from your cottage or holiday home. Heated indoor swimming pool (length 13 metres)
Steam room Gardens & Woodlands – a guided tour extensive walks Pirate Trail Bird Watching Croquet Fishing Vintage car collection Fresh organic produce from the estate
Read about
Holidays in West Cork Throughout the Seasons Midweek/Weekend Breaks: Book a midweek/weekend break and enjoy one of several activities on offer including; sailing trips, sea-kayaking, whale-watching trips and ferry trips to Sherkin and Cape Clear islands.

[H1] West Cork Ireland
Inish Beg is located in the estuary of the River Ilen in West Cork
Ireland. The island is reached by bridge, off the
Skibbereen-Baltimore Road, 4.5 miles (7.5 km) from the town of
Skibbereen. Our location in West Cork between the thriving towns of
Skibbereen and Baltimore — and close proximity to several of Southwest
Ireland's favourite villages and historic landmarks — makes Inish Beg
an ideal base for your stay. See more about the Nearby Towns and Areas of Interest.
[H2] Getting to West Cork Ireland
West Cork is an area of vast rural countryside – and the longest
coastline in Ireland – with a variety of lovely small villages and
busy market towns dotted throughout. The fact that West Cork is very
easy to reach from Cork City, Cork Airport and Ferryport, makes the
area ideal for getaways! Inish Beg is located 53 miles (86km) from
Cork Airport, 60 miles (97km) from Ringaskiddy (Cork Ferryport) and 55
miles (88km) from the Cork City Centre/Railway Station.
Driving Directions
We have some fantastic special offers for Weekend Breaks from the UK Flights to Cork
Several airlines have flights to Cork Airport from most of the
major cities of the UK and Europe. There are further services
from Dublin and Shannon Airports, where you can choose to take
connecting flights to Cork, or make your way to West Cork by
car.
Car Hire in Cork Airport
There are several car hire companies operating from Cork
Airport. including; Hetz, Avis, Europcar, National, Budget and
many more. Further info can also be found on the
Cork Airport website.
Transportation to and from Inish Beg
Dave Long is the provider of coaches, mini vans, taxis and wedding cars to Inish Beg Estate
https://davelongcoachtravel.ie/
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Ferries to Ireland
Brittany Ferries provide service to the Ringaskiddy Ferry
Terminal at the Port of Cork from France. Irish Ferries and
Stena Line provide service via Rosslare and Dublin.
Rail Service to Cork
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) provides rail service to Cork City,
with regular trains directly from Heuston Station in central
Dublin and Limerick. Visit the Iarnród Éireann web site for timetables and online
booking.
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[H3] Irish Helicopter Charter
A helicopter charter will provide the quickest transfer from any of
Ireland's airports to Inish Beg. There are also helicopter services
for transportation to special events and activities like golf and
horse racing.

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[H1] The Boat House. Unique Holiday Home Rental. West Cork, Ireland
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Are you ready for the holiday of your dreams? Well, you have found the
place. An award-winning luxury waterfront holiday home in the most
beautiful location on the estate. The Boat House with its 4 bedrooms,
large glass fronted living area, fireplace, magnificent open deck,
luxury bathrooms & kitchen and spectacular views over the river
Ilen is the choice of the most discerning holiday maker in need of
peace and beauty.
This luxury holiday home, designed by architect Tony Cohu, includes
custom designed Luc Racine furniture and original paintings by Peter
Perry. The Boat House offers the following:
[H1] Facilities:
Wide-Screen Smart TV
Fireplace & underfloor central heating State of the art kitchen including both steam and traditional
ovens & fresh coffee maker
Open deck with magnificent views across the water Garden furniture including sun loungers Wifi available Borrow VHS movies from our large lending library Use of our indoor heated swimming pool and steam room
[H1] Bedroom Details:
4 luxurious bedrooms (sleeps 8) 1 double (ensuite) 3 twin rooms (1 ensuite) independent satellite t.v. in each
[H1] Bathroom Details:
3 bathrooms 2 ensuite shower rooms with w.c. (one with bidet) 1 communal bathroom with bath/shower & w.c 1 w.c
[H1] Utility room:
(outbuilding by boathouse) Washing machine & Tumble dryer
[H1] Prices:
Check Availability
[H2] Midweek
[H2] Weekend
[H2] Full Week
Our minimum stay is 2 nights except during Christmas/NewYear/Easter holidays and on bank holiday weekends when a minimum 3 night stay applies.
[H2] Price includes:
Private use of the indoor swimming pool & steam room
Bed Linen & towels (please bring your own swimming towels)
Energy (electricity, underfloor heating, fire wood) Tea, coffee sachets, sugar, salt, pepper Access to the gardens, woodlands & farm Satellite TV WiFi access
[H2] Optional Extras:
Organic Eggs, fresh from our hens (when available)
Basket of freshly cut Organic vegetable & salad from the walled
Garden (when available in the summer)
Chutneys, Jams, Elderflower cordial produced from our gardens
In-house catering can be organised on request
[H2] The Boathouse is the ideal venue for:
Family gatherings/celebrations Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
The Boat House is HSE registered for civil wedding ceremonies. We'd
love to help make your special day a truly unique event!
The estate accommodates up to 52 guests (48 on beds and 4 on
sofa-beds) with a wide variety of further accommodation available
within a 1 – 4 mile radius to facilitate those guests who cannot be
accommodated here. Taxis are available locally.
The Boathouse is a unique holiday home in Ireland, situated in a
private, secluded area of the 97 acre organic estate, whilst still
within easy walking distance of the main house and facilities,
including the indoor swimming pool and steam room.
Due to the proximity of the water's edge we advise against
staying in this property with young children.
The Boathouse is only one of our wide range of luxury self catering
accommodation at Inish Beg. If The Boathouse is not available at the
time of your choosing, or if you prefer other features, there is sure
to be another property to suit your needs.
View our other Unique Self-Catering Holiday Homes
[H1] Testimonials
Thanks so much for a brilliant holiday. It's the perfect location
for a family holiday. I think all age groups enjoyed it. The pool
was way beyond expectations and the hosts were charming.
A Family, Shankhill, Dublin, Aug 2017
This is an amazing place. Thank you for a great stay. The house is
beautiful and the location is stunnng. The staff and owner were so
friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay . We will
definitely be back.
A Family, Naas, Co Kildare, June 2017
Fabulous stay. Lovely accommodation with amazing views. A very
comfortable and relaxing time had by all. Friendly, helful staff
and fantastic grounds. We love Insh Beg!
JH, UK, April 2017
Just finished our little holiday in The Boathouse in Inish Beg. I
celebrated my 50th birthday in a beautiful place surrounded by the
people I love most in the world. Thank-you.
Linda October 2017
The boathouse was a fantastic hub for an extended family stay at
Inish Beg. There was plenty of space for group gatherings, the
facility is great and the setting cannot be beaten. We
wouldn't even change the weather. The gardens are an amazing
resource of "organised chaos". Some members of the group
did the pirate trail at least 3 times! The hosts were charming -
just the right blend of "laissez faire" - I don't
think I have ever been in a similar situation where the rules are:
'no place is out of bounds'! Thanks for a fabulous
adventure!
A Family August 2017
Have been here since Tuesday and what a magnificent stay we have
had. A mix of pure relaxation, strolls in the woods looking for
fairies and pirates, swimming fun and fantastic food. The
accommodation is superb! Super comfy and breathtaking
views.Thank-you for all of it! Wonderful, friendly and helpful
staff too!
A Family April 2017
Really enjoyed our stay, fabulous place with fantastic views. Kids
loved the fairy garden and pirate trail. The staff were very
helpful. The house was spotless and very well equipped. We will be
back.
A Family February 2017
Thank-you for opening your estate to us. We had such a lovely
night here. Back soon hopefully. So peaceful.
A February 2017
Amazing views! Had a great weekend - really enjoyed ourselves.
Staff were so nice and helpful.
Logan & Cashman Families February 2017
What a relaxing weekend! Thoroughly enjoyed this safe haven.
Thanks to all the staff who made it so!
A Family January 2017

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[H1] The Foresters House. Holiday Eco Cottage. West Cork, Ireland
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The Foresters House is an idyllic wooden clad 3 bedroom
(extra sofabed available on request) holiday home in a
tranquil and private woodland setting. It has a wooden
deck with views to the water and beautifully furnished
to the highest standard providing a very private and
cosy environment. An open fire, central underfloor
heating and modern kitchen facilities make it the
perfect choice for families or couples on their self
catering holidays in County Cork Ireland. This unique
holiday home, set in its own 10 acre woodland, is timber
framed and clad and is 177sq m (1900 sq ft). It is
surrounded by a wide deck and has large living room
windows overlooking the Ilen estuary with Baltimore in
the distance.The cottage has one double bedroom with an
ensuite shower/bathroom and two further twin bedded
rooms plus a further shower/bathroom.The main open plan
living area is 70 sq m (760 sq ft) with an extensive,
well equipped kitchen including; Belling cooker,
dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and spacious
dining and sitting area offering a beautiful view to the
water and beyond.The house has underfloor heating using
an aero-thermal system which uses the outside air to
drive the heating system.There is a wide screen smart TV.
[H1] Facilities:
Wide-screen Smart TV
Open Fireplace & Underfloor,
Aero-thermal Heating System
State of the art kitchen including
Belling cooker, dishwasher, microwave,
fridge/freezer
Wide open deck with magnificent view
Garden furniture Wifi available Borrow movies from our large lending
library
Use of our indoor heated swimming pool
and steam room
Property is wheelchair friendly
[H1] Bedroom Details:
3 luxurious bedrooms (sleeps 8 -10)
1 Double Bedroom with ensuite Bathroom
(ground floor)
1 Double with Single Bedded Room (1st
floor)
1 Triple Single Bedded Room (1st floor)
[H1] Bathroom Details:
2 bathrooms + w.c
1 ensuite shower with w.c (ground floor)
1 bath/shower with w.c. (first floor)
1 w.c (ground floor utility room)
[H1] Utility room:
Washing machine & Tumble dryer +
w.c (ground floor)
[H1] Prices:
Check Availability
[H2] Midweek
[H2] Weekend
[H2] Full Week
Our minimum stay is 2 nights except during Christmas/NewYear/Easter holidays and on bank holiday weekends when a minimum 3 night stay applies.
[H2] Price includes:
Private use of the indoor swimming pool &
steam room
Linen & bath towels (please bring your own
swimming towels)
Energy (electricity, underfloor heating,
fire wood)
Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper Access to the gardens, woodlands & farm Satellite TV Wifi access
[H2] Optional Extras:
Organic Eggs, fresh from our hens (when
available)
Basket of freshly cut Organic vegetable &
salad from the walled Garden (when available
in the summer)
In-house catering can be organised on
request
[H2] Self Catering Holiday Home Rentals
The Foresters House is only one of our wide range of
luxury self catering accommodation at Inish Beg. If The
Foresters House is not available at the time of your
choosing, or if you prefer other features, there is sure
to be another property to suit your needs.
View our other Holiday Cottages
[H1] Testimonials
Thank you for letting us stay at your place. We
really enjoyed our time here. Pool was great,
comfy beds, cosy house, beautiful surroundings.
We will be back!
A Family, Wicklow, Feb 2020
Wonderful place - we all love it! The kids had
all the fun while the grown-ups managed to
relax. Thank you for all your help.
A family, Wicklow, July 2017
We came here for 4 days following our daughters
wedding. What a stunning place - it was just
what we needed, the view, the restful house, the
local area. We will cetainly return.
A Family, Co Kilkenny, July 2019
We are creatures of habit! Our annual visit.
Thanks for another memorable week at The
Foresters. Joanne really enjoyed the space
inside, the sheep, chickens, and fairies
outside. Hope to be back again soon.
A Family, Fermoy, Co Cork, April 2019
Great house, worth staying for the view alone.
Here for Eugene's 60th birthday. They are
staying in The Boat House - another property
with fab view. We will definitely be back again
sometime.
Mark and Julie, London, Feb 2018
The Foresters is peaceful and quiet - an ideal
place to get away from it all. At the same time
the estate is very close to Skibbereen and
Baltimore for shopping and eating out. It has
the best of both worlds. The space is brilliant
for families like ours. The pool is absolutely
fabulous and the kids loved it. The estate walks
and trails are fun and great to have. We had a
really great time at Inish Beg and we thank you
very much for that.
A Family, Dubliin, Aug 2017
Our second time at Inish Beg, this time for our
daughter's wedding. We love being here! The
peace and tranquility are amazing, the
facilities are great and the assistance from all
the staff is marvellous. Thank you for another
wonderful say. Hopefully we will be back again
soon.
A Family, Queensland, Australia, May 2017
Wow! Great venue, pleasant stay, good
facilities. Swimming pool a pleasure to swim in.
Perfect surroundings for photos, lovely strolls,
brisk walks, calmness afer a night of loud music
on that dance floor! Thanks for everything. We
will be back!
A family, Douglas, Cork, April 2017
Beautiful setting, very comfortable house with
everything catered for. Would love to come back
again.
Dorothy, May 2017
Vivienne & Brian's Wedding Wow! Great
venue, pleasant stay, good facilities. Stay
enjoyed by all the Lomasney and Murphy families.
Swimming pool a pleasure to swim in. Perfect for
photos, strolls, brisk walks, calmness after a
night of loud music on the dance floor! Thanks
for everything, we will be back!
Rosarie & John April 2017
Another super year at The Foresters. Joanie
really enjoyed the space inside and the cows,
sheep, chickens and fairy's outside. Hope to
be back again soon. Thanks guys.
N, M & J April 2017