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Lough Ine House and The Gate Lodge

This lovely Regency house was built in 1830 as a hunting lodge for Lord Carbery, and is surrounded its own 6 hectare estate on the edge of Lough Ine.

The Lough is a famous beauty spot, which is 4km from Skibbereen, and 4km from Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland.

The property has a private shingle beach, and the estate is located a conservation area, noted for its marine life and outstanding natural beauty.

Lough Ine is well known as one of the most romantic spots in West Cork. This enchanting lough is europe's largest sea-water lake and boasts an amazing array of unusual marine life. In the middle of the lough is and island on which the O'Driscolls built a castle, the ruins of which can still be seen today.

Line fishing is permitted on Lough Ine. Trout fishing (with permit) on the river Ilen and deep sea fishing are available nearby in the picturesque harbour of Baltimore (4km), where you can also join the Sailing School.

Just 2km from the house is an 18 hole golf course and a riding school.

There are excellent restaurants and pubs in Baltimore and Skibereen, and there are many places to visit such as Creagh Gardens, Sherkin Island, Cape Clear, Bantry House, Glendore, Schull and many more.

* Cork Airport 85km
* Ferryport 90km
* Car Rentals at Cork Airport.

Lough Ine House

Elegantly furnished for comfortable country life, large sofas, polished oak floors and a vine-filled conservatory, all add to the particular charm of this house. Sun pours through the French doors in the interconnecting reception rooms that overlooks the garden.

While unwinding in the cosy living room, guests can enjoy the spectacular views of the sea lough and the surrounding hills.

From the elegant hall, a lovely curved staircase leads you to the first floor where you will find 3 double bedrooms and a large bathroom.

The main bedrooms look right over the sea and are elegantly decorated with material on the walls and period furniture. One of them has a four-poster bed, the other, twin beds. The third, charming bedroom looks over the gardens.

On the ground floor there are two more wood paneled twin bedrooms and two bathrooms each with bath and shower.

The house is surrounded by its own gardens and estate, and these provide you with the opportunity for contemplation, reflection and pleasant walks on private pathways that meander through many beauty spots beside the Lough.

The rowing boat is at your disposal to row to the island where you can see the remains of an O'Driscoll castle, picnic on the beach or explore the rapids

* 5 double bedrooms
* 3 reception rooms
* 3 bathrooms
* fully-equipped kitchen
* laundry room
* ping pong room
* UK£1,960 - 2,410 a week

The Gate Lodge

At the entrance of the property there is an 18th Century gate lodge which is rented separately. The Gate Lodge offers comfortable accommodation on the Lough shore, with 2 bedrooms and an open fire.

The gate lodge is an 18th Century, small cosy house at the entrance of the property on the edge of the lough, with wonderful view of the sea, the island and the fields.

The ground floor is an open plan living room with a large fireplace, a dining area, a kitchenette and a spiral staircase leading to a twin bedroom overlooking the lough, a single bedroom and a bathroom with basin, W.C, bath and shower.

Sleeps 3-4 people.

* 1 double bedroom
* 1 single bedroom
* 1 sofa bed
* 1 bathroom
* UK£280 - 430 per week