Island View Holiday Cottage

Island View Holiday Cottage is a truly unique holiday home located beside Bantry town in West Cork. This cosy retreat oozes character and is a wonderful coastal holiday cottage with views over Bantry Bay.

Located on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way this unique holiday cottage in Bantry is a great base for a romantic escape in Ireland. Bantry is framed by the Sheep's Head hills located on Sheep's Head Peninsula and the craggy Caha Mountains located on the stunning Beara Peninsula. A wonderful base for exploring West Cork and three magnificent peninsula; Mizen Head, Sheep's Head and the rugged Beara Peninsula. Island View Holiday Cottage – Sleeps 3Situated in an elevated position with views over beautiful Bantry Bay, this cosy detached holiday cottage in Bantry is located on the grounds of the owner’s home. Enjoy 4-acres of landscape gardens in a peaceful setting, the perfect place to relax after a day exploring.

On the ground floor there is a cosy open plan living room, dining room and kitchen area. This kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday in Ireland. The cosy living room has comfortable furnishings, TV, DVD player and a relaxing atmosphere. Relax by the solid-fuel stove after a day exploring the breath-taking scenery that surrounds Bantry, such as Sheep’s Head Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula.

This romantic holiday cottage in Bantry has 1 bedroom and sleeps 3 guests:

First Floor:
- Double 5-foot bed and single bed, sleeping 3

This charming bedroom has a sloped ceiling and en-suite shower room with toilet.

Outside this unique holiday cottage there is a private patio area with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking is available beside this holiday cottage. There is an outside utility room located at the side of the cottage which houses the washing machine and dryer, this space is also perfect for storing bicycles. About Bantry and the Local AreaIsland View Cottage is ideally situated for touring West Cork and the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way. Only 3.5km from the vibrant market town of Bantry which has old-fashioned narrow streets, unique craft shops like Forest & Flock, an array of award-winning restaurants, cafes and pubs all positioned beside a picturesque waterfront.

Bantry Bay is one of Ireland’s most attractive seascapes, and there are a variety of local amenities. Visit Bantry House & Gardens with its beautiful views and interesting history. Catch the ferry from Bantry Pier and explore Whiddy Island which lies in the beautiful Bantry Bay and features a wealth of wildlife. The ferry crossing is short making it a popular spot for day trippers.Things to See & Do in West Cork Further afield explore breath-taking mountain scenery, hilly pastures, meandering streams, lakes and woods. Hire a bike from O'Donovan Cycles located in Bantry town and explore the rugged highways and byways along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Dotted around the hills and valleys of Bantry is evidence of times gone by, stone circles, standing stones, stone alignments and burials. The Irish name for Bantry is Beanntraige, which comes from a son of Conor MacNessa called Beannt. Conor MacNessa was one of the kings of Ireland at the time of Christ.

Other beautiful places to visit include Gougane Barra Forest Park, Glengarriff Nature Reserve and the sub-tropical Italian gardens on Garinish Island all within a half-hour drive.

From Island View Holiday Cottage you and your guests will be ideally placed to explore all the beauty and activities that West Cork has to offer, a unique and romantic hideaway on the west coast of Ireland.