Cottage holiday rentals in Skibbereen

It’s hard to even describe the beauty of this place, the cottage was perfect and the amenities are wonderful, everything you need to have a great time. The grounds are truly breathtaking, there is a real magic about this property, loved every minute. Gerard and Ann were excellent hosts, thank you!

My family stayed at Esther's place for 4 nights. We had the most wonderful time! The house has beautiful views of the ocean and is a short walk from both Inchydoney beach and the hotel. The house was clean and spacious with room for the whole family including our dog. Esther was welcoming and provided lots of great recommendations for the local area. We would definitely recommend Esther's place to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday by the beach!

I could not recommend a stay at these poolside cottages enough! Great value for money. Ideal for a romantic short break away. The location is perfect and the cottage is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The nearby town Clonakilty is worth a trip to and is easily accessible by car or taxi,

Stunning location, friendly and responsive hosts, clean and well stocked. The hot tub and sauna is a real treat! Local recommendations all brilliant. Would definitely stay there again!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was absolutely perfect for our family of two adults and three children — clean, modern, and very comfortable. Everything was so thoughtfully prepared, from the fresh scones on arrival to the local ice cream, milk, and butter, which were lovely touches that made us feel right at home. The hot tub was a real treat and the perfect way to relax after a busy day exploring the area. There’s so much to do nearby — our family especially enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking in Rosscarbery. Clonakilty is a charming town with great spots for shopping, coffee, and lunch, and the Clonakilty Pudding factory tour was a fun and unique experience. We’d definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-equipped base to explore this beautiful part of Ireland.

Didn’t want to leave ☺️

Gerard was a lovely host. Beautiful grounds, would definitely stay here again. Very peaceful and very clean. Hot tub and sauna are a lovely addition to this already stunning airbnb.

What a wonderful place for my daughter and I to spend two days. Such a beautiful location and treat to be in the sun by the pool. Gerard and Ann must work so hard to keep their treasure so lovely. The flowers, the grounds were exceptional and the cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Will be back!

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at Tom & Judy's Beautiful home , spacious , relaxing , fantastic views which included grazing deetlrs in the front garden and foxes , rabbits , hares and a multi dude of birds to watch every evening . On arrival we were treated to home baked tarts and cakes in the fridge ( which were delicious) , treats left for the pup , clear instructions of how to use everything in the house and Tom had no bother answering us straight away via text when I was enquiring about something in particular . Just a 5 minute drive from bustling Kenmare and you are not far in any direction from some spectacular drives , we would highly recommend staying at Tom & Judys place , it is out of this world , thanks so much again , Mick & Irene .

Sublime location, charming and comfortable house with a gorgeous view. Katarina is very welcoming. We loved our stay!

Eileen and Robert were perfect hosts. They could not have been more helpful and the cottage was spotlessly clean. The location was as excellent for touring and our hosts had given us excellent advise of where to visit. This was our first Air B@B and everything was perfect. We will definitely be going back in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kevin's home, the house was as described and the location was great with lovely walks and views from the doorstep. The walk to zetland pier for a swim was the highlight for us, Hopefully we'll be back next summer.

Fabulous location and the cottage so cosy. Helen was a wonderful host.

Mairéad was the friendliest and most helpful host, giving us suggestions of what to see and do, even booking a table at a local restaurant for us. Even more special were the welcoming scones, butter and jam on the table and Mairéad turning up to greet us with an armful of beautiful, freshly cut garden flowers! Jenny the donkey and the local pusscat that joined us on our walks were an added bonus! All in all a lovely, homely cottage in a stunning location… highly recommend!

I have stayed in this cottage quite a few times over the years - and I always enjoy it immensely. The cottage is lovely, decorated in a style that suits its age, and set in the most stunning scenery. It feels as though you're in the middle of nowhere - it is so quiet the deer come right up to the patch of grass in front of the house in the evenings and there are so many different birds it's almost like an orchestra - but you're definitely not: There are two good restaurants in the area, a nice pub near a harbour, a lunchroom in gorgeous gardens and a very well stocked shop-and-tearoom only a 20 minute drive away. So yes, I will come again!

We spent 2 nights in the lovely blue cottage. Amazing surroundings.. Very quiet, peaceful and with a lovely garden near the ocean. The cottage is basic and has everything. Susan and her family gave us many good recommendations. The two closest towns were a 10-15 minute drive, it was a great location to see a big part of county Cork.

We absolutely loved our stay at Hanna's Cottage. From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. The furniture and all the little touches really create an atmosphere, we found we did not want to leave and just enjoyed watching the view and the boats on the water. The cottage is beautiful and warm and cosy. We went for a lot of walks in the area, its really beautiful there and a lot of nice places to visit. Vi kommer gjerne tilbake! :)

My fiancé and I stayed at Eileen’s beautiful cottage for the long weekend, and we throughly enjoyed our stay. It’s located in a very peaceful, scenic, and quiet location, so definitely recommended for quiet vacations. The instructions to the locations were very clear, and Elineen was prompt in the responses. Also, towns like Skibbereen and Baltimore are about 10-15 mins away - which allows you to explore new places and get on a whale watching tour. We also met Eileen’s mother Jo during our stay, and she was very kind to refer us a few spots around to explore during our stay.

Our stay in “ Cosy cottage retreat “ was special. It is near everything and short distance to all the local beauty spots. Above all that, it is in a beautiful place and so private . Inspiring and memorable. Dominic is a super host and always available and contactable. We will stay with Dominic again. A1. Phil and John

Beautiful house with access to Broadstrand Beach just steps away. Loved the quaint, historic nature of the cottage, perfectly restored. Dyane was very responsive and provided lots of info. The village is very close. Dinner at The Lifeboat is a must. The cottage has a Nespresso machine and pods were available in the Centra in Timoleague. Would definitely stay again.

Wow, wow and wow. It way exceeded our expectations and just loved it . Spotless clean and lots of extra things that made our time extra special. Made to feel very welcome and wound highly recommend this place

Stunning setting and ideal accommodation overlooking the mountains and adjacent Killarney National Park. Could not have asked for a better hostess in Eileen, who was always helpful and friendly and who pointed us in all the right directions for a perfect holiday. Throw in three gentle pet donkeys and a farm cat, who could ask for more? Bliss!

The location is beautiful, we loved how quiet it was at night. And still so close to the venue we had to go, and the town centre. We all loved being welcomed by the dogs! We think is the most complete place we stayed in Ireland so far, the kitchen had absolutely everything you could have forgotten to bring for cooking, plenty of tableware, and being honest the features and design I'd love in my own. The beds were comfortable, the wardrobe is huge. The bathroom has a beautiful design, and we didn't even unpacked our own shampoo and gel, as it had plenty of it all. The laundry room is very convenient, the house was warm, with good insulation. It was a very short, lovely stay, super comfortable and we hope it is available on our next visit to Killarney.

This was such a charming and cozy home! We spent two nights here and really enjoyed it. We joked that it felt a bit like camping - it has all the essentials without being indulgent. For us, it was perfect and exactly what we needed after several travel-heavy days. The space is thoughtfully equipped with everything you might need - tea, salt and pepper, a full kitchen. The bed was a bit firm for us, but my partner is also a giant, so that may have played a role. The host was very responsive and shared loads of great local suggestions. We’d absolutely stay here again!