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Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland

Holiday home in Skibbereen with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Liss Ard Gardens
  • Place, Lough Hyne
  • Place, Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland

From the Cottage looks out directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The Bay of Tragumna is to speak in front of you. The house has about 80 square meters, it is divided into a large living / dining room with an open fireplace as the center and integrated kitchen on the ground floor, this room is open up to the roof and forms one side of the house. The other half consists of one bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor and upstairs, which is reached by a staircase with a small gallery from the living room. The cottage is fully furnished, bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. The kitchen is well equipped, in the living room there is CD player, satellite TV and DVD player, the house has central heating and on the sea side a large terrace with access to a very large lawn. About the property leads to a small pebble beach in the bay; A sandy beach is 200m away. Near the house there is a traditional Irish pub with live music on weekends. In bustling Skibbereen (6km) you can buy everything that makes life pleasant. The coast between Tragumna and Castletownshend is spectacular with ever-changing views z. B. on the famous Lighthouse of Fastnet Rock

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skibbereen

Located in Skibbereen, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre. Liss Ard Gardens and Whyte Bookshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Skibbereen, County Cork

What's nearby

  • Irish Sky Garden - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lough Hyne - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalbo's Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Hyne, Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden. Skibbereen Heritage Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful location in a beautiful country

Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen W.

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

Lovely cottage - quite remote

This is a lovely cottage and the hosts are very responsive and helpful. It is probably best suited for a warmer season fishing trip than a cold weather stay on the coast.The view from the cottage is gorgeous and the back yard is wonderful.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran G., Dublin, Ireland

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

West Cork

Great location with lovely views. Ideal place to explore west cork from. Breda always gives a warm welcome and tips on local attractions. Wonderful cottage and will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Wilton, CT USA

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

Idyllic is the perfect word for this cottage!

Perfect little cottage for a week long visit in West Cork! Walking distance to the beach & pub with fantastic food. Owners were very responsive & helpful. We would love to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh A.

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

Excellent holiday

The cottage was very cosy and comfortable, and the property manager was very helpful in fulfilling our requests. the cottage is situated in a beautiful cove and the views are stunning. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hagen M.

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

Cosy little cottage

Unfortunately: the ceiling/floor is poorly soundproofed. Everything else is perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., United Kingdom

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

Beautiful cottage with amazing views - a gorgeous place to be!

The cottage was absolutely beautiful-we arrived at night in the dark so had to wait until the morning and it was so worth it. The view from the back of the house was spectacular and being able to sit out in the evening with the sun shining through the back door felt like heaven. Tragumna is a lovely place - the locals were very friendly and welcoming and very happy to chat! The owners were extremely helpful and quick to respond to any queries before we arrived and then the lovely Breda ensured we had everything we needed while we were there! A lovely trip and such a beautiful house! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Cottage in bezaubernder Lage, man fühlt sich von der ersten Sekunde an wohl und wie zu Hause. Die Kommunikation mit Herrn Arnoldy und Breda vor Ort war tiptop.Dieses Domizil hat unsere Erwartungen noch übertroffen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely and very much as described, it it is actually bigger inside than it looks on the photos mainly I think due to the double height of the lounge but whatever it is a roomy enough place for a family. It was very clean. The main bed and sofas could be more comfortable and maybe those and linens are getting a little tired and yes it would be nice if there was a dishwasher and washer/dryer but the vibe here is rustic, relaxed, back in time and for that it is very well placed as is the location which is just outstanding. You are literally next to a very welcoming family friendly pub, and a three minute walk from a swimming beach with lifeguards etc. The host is excellent as is the house keeper who keeps the cottage in excellent order.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay in Tragumna! The view from the back of the house and garden continues to be amazing - such a treat to wake up to! Breda made us feel extremely welcomed and looked after! Thank you!!
Tragumna Bay
View from Cottage
Dzogchen Beara
Dzogchen Beara
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chiara p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastica posizione, sistemazione confortevole, piacevole e rilassante soggiorno. Siamo stati benissimo.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

Herzlichen Dank für 7 wunderschöne Tage in Skibbereen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Trout 2 Tragumna

Beautiful peaceful location. Simply done out, clean and quiet. I really enjoyed my stay.Breda was an excellent property manager.Thank you.I hope to visit againSuzanne
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Idyllic location, quiet but accessible

A stay next to the Atlantic but so peaceful. Great view from rear porch, safe garden, access to Skibbereen easy (car essential!).Cottage shows its age, needs more towels and better bedding, but comfortable and all needs catered for. Breda helps with any needs.
View from back door
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola C.

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

Amazing retreat

I loved every moment in this beautiful property.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heinz Gerd M.

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

Cottage mit tollem Meeresblick

Wir haben uns im Trout 2 rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Cottage ist gut ausgestattet, die Kommunikation mit der Verwalterin vor Ort, war bestens und bei einer Woche im frühsommerlichen Dauerhoch,spielte uns auch das Wetter in die Karten.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Lovely little cottage by the sea

We all enjoyed our stay very much! Lovely walks down to the ocean, watching the sunsets and beers at the pub. I don’t recall the listing saying there was no wifi which may be important to some. The town of Skibbereen itself was about 10 mins away and really charming. Breda was super helpful and responsive. Thanks for a great week!
Trout 2
Dinner on the patio with view of the sea
A short hike away from the cottage.
Spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Sehr schönes Cottage mit atemberaubenden Ausblick

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt in diesem echt schönen Cottage. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man so braucht. Darüberhinaus sogar mit Büchern, DVDs und Spielen. Der atemberaubende Ausblick auf die Tragumna-Bay ist unbezahlbar. Vielen Dank für einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine U.

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

Einfach traumhaft

Das haus ist sehr gemütlich, die lage traumhaft. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und komme gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marc K.

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

Taumhafte Lage am Meer!

Ein uriges Cottage. Mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Super Lage am Meer. Ein gemütlicher Pub in der Nähe. Eine schöne abwechslungsreiche Küste sowohl in direkter Umgebung, als auch für Tagesausflüge. Einkäufe können im in der Nähe gelegenen Ort Skibbereen erledigt werden. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter und zur Betreuerin vor Ort war unkompliziert und zuvorkommend. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kilian L.

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

traumhafte Gegend in Irland

Das Cottage liegt perfekt, die Bucht, der Ausblick von der Terrasse, das Pub gleich neben an, alles super für einen entspannten Urlaub. Es gibt viele Highlights zum Erkunden in der Gegend. Brow’s Head, Mizen Head, Klinakilty, Skibbereen, … Kayaking, Fischen, Schwimmen, Surfen, alles möglich. Das Cottage selbst hinkt unserer Ansicht nach dem aktuellen Standard hinterher (keine Möglichkeit nasse Wäsche aufzuhängen - nicht nur für Neos, es regnet manchmal auch in Irland; kein wlan, keine Waschmaschine, …), war aber sauber und geräumig für uns zwei. Wenn man heizen und die stromfressende Heizung (Strom wird extra abgerechnet) vermeiden will, kann man den wunderbar ziehenden Kamin verwenden. Holz dafür gibt's im Supermarkt oder an der Tankstelle. Die in anderen Teilen Irlands und bei anderen Häusern, die wir im Laufe der Jahre gemietet hatten, übliche Menge Heizmaterial zur "Begrüßung" bzw. um direkt ein Feuer machen zu können, haben wir hier leider vermisst...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja N.

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

Gemütliches Cottage in traumhafter Lage

Urig-rustikales Cottage mit guter Ausstattung in perfekter Lage (faszinierender Ausblick auf das Meer und die Klippen). Schöner Pub direkt vor der Tür. Süd-West Irland lässt sich von hier prima erkunden. Toller Urlaub!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edda K.

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

Gemütliches Cottage mit phantastischer Aussicht

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub hier, absolut ruhige Umgebung! Das Wetter war Ende Juni/Anfang Juli recht kühl und unbeständig und das Cottage kühlt schnell aus. Die Bettdecken sind nicht wirklich warm und wir mussten heizen. Die Heizkosten muss man am Ende des Urlaubs bar bezahlen. Bei uns für 1 Woche 34 Eur. In der Küche haben wir scharfe Messer vermisst und ein Salatbesteck. Sonst alles bestens - West-Cork ist wunderschön und wir würden dieses Cottage wieder mieten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

A beautiful cottage in an idyllic location.

What a beautiful place to say. The cottage was spotless when we arrived and is equipped with everything you need. Breda was so welcoming and always on hand to help and answer any questions we had throughout our stay. Waking up in the morning to the view across the bay was a real treat every day. I cannot wait to go back! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely cottage for a second time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Michaela H.

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

Sehr empfehlenswert

Einfach nur schön 😃der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist unbezahlbar
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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