Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

castletownbere, County Cork

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Seal Cottage is located in a most exclusive part of the Beara peninsula, Waterfall, Castletownbere, West Cork which has a long history. It overlooks a private beach and has spectacular sea views.

On the eastern side of Seal Cottage lies Waterfall House. It was the official residence of the Royal Naval commodore of the Western Approaches squadron, anchored in Berehaven. It was purchased a number of years back by the film director Neil Jordan who spends much of his free time there.

Beside Seal Cottage lies the Hermitage, built just after the Second World War. It was built on the site of a farmstead - Curryglass House, dating back to about 1800. Erskine Hamilton Childers, President of the Irish Republic and son of the IRA man Robert Erskine Childers, stayed in the house periodically with the owners his friends.

Seal Cottage accommodation comprises approx 3,500 sq.ft. briefly:
- entrance hallway
- large utility room with Miele washing machine, dryer, large freezer and storage for household goods. There is an entrance to garage off the utility room.
- Large double bedroom downstairs with walk-in wardrobe and large en-suite with shower, toilet, wash basin and Jacuzzi bath overlooking the lawn and sea. There are also patio doors opening on to a private patio area from the bedroom.
- luxury living room
- fully equipped kitchen
- dining area overlooking the sea and Bere Island
- large conservatory with a range of tropical trees such as banana trees etc.
- upstairs there are two double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms
- there is also a very large 'spare' room upstairs which can be used as a visitor room, office, study etc
- there is zoned electric under floor heating in all downstairs areas.

There is a Bose surround sound system which also has the option of being switched on in the conservatory area.
- There is a solar heated swimming pool in the garden which is available for use from 01-Apr to end-Sep depending on weather and a traditional Scandinavian sauna in the woods.
- There is private access to the beach down steps at the eastern side of the site.
- There is a private mooring for a boat.
- the entire site is wooded with a natural walkway through it.
- There is also a stream flowing through part of the woodland which had been used to create a miniature lake.

Property manager

John

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Europe

castletownbere, County Cork

Getting around

Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

MacCarthy's Bar - 5 min drive
The Tea Room - 6 min drive
Breen's Lobster Bar - 5 min drive
Causkey - 12 min drive
Lynch's On The Pier - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beara Peninsula and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bantry Bay and Bere Island Heritage Centre. Hungry Hill and Mill Cove Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

22 Oct 2023

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

Outstanding!!

We have never had so much personal attention from our host via Tomas when checking in and during our stay. Need information about the area? Just ask Tomas, he knows EVERYTHING!!! The house and property exceeded our expectations on all levels. We had a lovely time exploring local sites and dining in town several times. Dinner at Murphys in town was a perfect cap to our week in Castletownbere. The grocery store in town was more than adequate. Make sure to visit Dursey Island via the cable car and treat yourself to a snack of monkfish at the food truck located at the base of the cable car station. Just make sure to schedule some down time so you can enjoy the sauna, the solarium and this beautiful property!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

20 Sept 2023

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

Idyllic

We were a group of 8, aged from 50 to 93. The facilities and location were second to none, and we would have no hesitation in returning to this property. As regular renters, this property is up there with the very best. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting the Beara peninsula.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norbert G.

7 Sept 2023

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

Rundum bestens!

s.o.!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aoife M.

29 July 2023

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

Paradise in Beara

We absolutely loved our week in Seal Cottage.It was everything we hoped and more!!!the pictures as great as they are, do not do it justice.Nestled in private woodlands with your own little beach and amazing views out to the sea and Bere Island. The grounds are immaculate as was the cleanliness of the property.We stayed in the master bedroom and the views from the room and the ensuite were a joy to wake up to.We were in the pool every single day of our week and its gorgeous. We stay at home in Ireland every year for our holidays and have been lucky enough to stay in some amazing properties over the last 15 years all along the West Coast but we all agreed this house is the best yet!!!!Check in and out was simple.Thomas was lovely to deal with and the house had everything you would need -lots of towels,blankets etc and lots of little kitchen basics too which is so handy.To wake up every morning and take a fresh cup of Nespresso coffee out to the patio and hear the sea,seals and peace was just an amazing experience!Can you tell we loved it!!!we hope to be lucky enough to stay in Seal Cottage again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

9 July 2023

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

Perfect relaxing break

We have just returned from our break at seal cottage. What a beautiful place! Our stay was so relaxing and enjoyable. The house really is first class. We loved the sauna in the woods, it was easy to use and took around 30 mins to heat up. Having read previous reviews we bought wetsuits for the pool and we were glad we did as it was very cold, but perfect for what we were looking for. The house is situated on a rocky cove and we saw seals playing on the rocks in the evenings. The conservatory was perfect for relaxing and is quite unique with its selection of plants. The pictures don’t do this house justice, it is just beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023