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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Trabolgan, Cork
  • Mahon Point Shopping Centre
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Port of Ringaskiddy
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lighthouse Cottage with spectacular views!

Beautiful detached Lighthouse Cottage beside Roches Point Lighthouse which is a working lighthouse!

Spectacular views of both the Atlantic ocean and entrance to Cork Harbour - the second largest natural harbour in the world!

This is a true sanctuary, quiet and undisturbed. Exhale and recharge while you lazily watch beautiful sunsets over the ocean, wave at ships cruising into the harbour, or watch sea birds gather on the rocks below. You might even spot a cheeky seal or two, and on clear days you are bound to see some dolphins!

Roches Point was the last stop of the RMS Titanic before its fatal voyage...!

Golf: Five 18 hole golf courses within 15 mile radius including Fota Golf Club (home to Irish Open events) & Cork Golf Club to name a few.

Property manager

Christiaan Schoombee
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Kids over 6yrs only, patio has no rails
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
IMPORTANT: No Sunday check-in. Saturday check-in as/when possible upon pre-agreement with host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whitegate

Located in Whitegate, this cottage is near the beach. Water Rock Golf Course and Belvelly Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Swell Surf School and Ballymaloe Gardens. Stephen Pearce and Fota House Arboretum and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Trabolgan, Cork

What's nearby

  • Fota Wildlife Park - 30 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Mahon Point Shopping Centre - 35 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Titanic Experience Cobh - 38 min drive - 38.4 km
  • University College Cork - 42 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Port of Ringaskiddy - 45 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Midleton Station - 36 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rob Roy Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kellys - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Cove - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Cuppacity Coffee - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Boat Inn - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse Cottage with spectacular views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lighthouse Cottage with spectacular views! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Trabolgan Bird of Prey Centre and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Phillips 66 Whitegate Refinery. Swell Surf School and Ballybrannigan Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Lighthouse Cottage

The cottage has beautiful views of the Irish Sea. The rooms were nicely designed with comfortable furniture. It was so nice and relaxing coming back to the cottage after a day of sightseeing. Our host Christian was so attentive and responded immediately, especially when we could not figure out the Wi-Fi. We all absolutely loved the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a unique and idyllic place to stay in Ireland look no further than this wonderful cottage next to Roches Point lighthouse. Wake up every morning to look at the ocean and ships out of the large window. Go to the local pub and have a pint of Guinness and listen to the music. Talk to the locals and enjoy! We had a wonderful vacation in Roches Point lighthouse cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan S.

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

A true gem!

We absolutely loved staying at the Lighthouse Cottage - a true hide away - quiet and serene! It had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay, and the main bedroom overlooking the harbour entrance was a special treat! The two single bedrooms were more than sufficient for our adult family members.We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Unique lighthouse retreat

This is a truly special place. The views from both front and back of the cottage are spectacular. We were lucky to have amazing weather during our stay and could enjoy the boats, the birds and the amazing scenery, ocean and harbour views. We could have sat all day looking at the views but there is plenty to explore with beautiful walks from the cottage as well as nearby towns and villages. The cottage is clean, comfortable and cozy. Christiaan was an excellent host and responded quickly to any minor questions we had. We felt so relaxed and rejuvenated after our stay and can’t wait to hopefully return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy H.

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

Truly Lovely Lighthouse Cottage

This is one of the loveliest places to stay! Stunning views of the sea (whether sunny or rainy) and a cosy, comfortable “home away from home” to view it from. The cottage has everything you need to cook, eat, sleep, and relax. We loved Christiaan’s Welcome Guide - filled with useful apps (the ship app was great to know the ships passing by), local recommendations (well stocked grocery store 10 mins away) and places to visit around Ireland. We used all the time we had to explore near and far - and still managed to see a few seals from the cottage! Thank you for everything :) We’d love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois M.

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

Slice of heaven

Much like the puffin, who can remain perfectly content in a little crevice on a cliff, no matter the weather or tides, this little cottage offers more than solace and peace, regardless the weather outside. From booking, to the day of check out, we only had joy. The only hard part was checking out, only because all good things have to come to an end, sadly...This place offers everything you will need for a week or weekend break away. The area lends itself to activities that would suit all ages and ranges from walking distance to a quick drive.There are also a good selection of restaurants and pubs nearby, but once again it's fully kitted for self service for a family.We can't wait to book our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christiaan Schoombee

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What makes this property unique

Every year for 10 years my family and I would rent the cottage for our holidays: From the very first day we fell deeply in love with the site, the sea and the serenity of the area. We were blessed with a wonderful opportunity to acquire the cottage which is now part of our family, and we hope will be a happy part of yours!

Languages:

English, French

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