Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No 6
Cork, Ballycotton
Accommodation
Description
Ballycotton – a perfect escape to the beautiful East Cork countryside - it is a small, picturesque fishing village which sits on a rocky ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and is surrounded by sandy beaches. On a clear day it is possible to see the Knockmealdown Mountains from the apartment.
Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No 6– Sleeps 5
This cosy, beautifully located apartment offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Ireland. The tranquil sea views from the property will help you to relax – if you are lucky you might see the dolphins jumping out of the water.The medium-sized living room will provide you and your guests with ample space (3 sofas) to lounge and chat by the stove or chill out watching the Smart TV.
The open-plan kitchen and dining room are well equipped providing you with all you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday in Ireland. The dining room seats 6 people, and you can enjoy a delicious cuppa made in the delonghi coffee machine provided.
This is a 2-bedroom self-catering apartment sleeping 5 guests:
First Floor:
- Bedroom 1: double bed ensuite sleeping 2 (view of the church)
- Bedroom 2: double bed and single bed sleeping 3 (sea view)
The spacious family bathroom contains a jacuzzi bathtub, toilet and hand basin.
The sea-view balcony is fitted with outdoor furniture, additionally, outside this holiday apartment, there is a shared enclosed garden with a secure fence suitable for kids.
Wi-Fi is available, and for guests working remotely, a small desk is provided in the master bedroom.
1 private parking space in front of the apartment is available.
For non-drivers there is a bus service from the village and the local shop in Shanagarry does home delivery and Tesco.
10 euro electricity daily charge applies and covers electric heating.
Local Area
Only 40 minutes from Cork airport and Cork City, Ballycotton is the perfect escape to the beautiful East Cork countryside. It is a small picturesque fishing village which sits on a rocky ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and is surrounded by sandy beaches. In the village, there is a small beach called the Conger by Ballycotton Pier.Ballycotton has a wonderful lively atmosphere, with some great pubs and restaurants dedicated to good food made from local produce and seafood. During a stay in Ballycotton, you can enjoy the freshest fish served in award-winning restaurants or from the local gluten-free chippy straight from the boats in Ballycotton Harbour. You will receive a warm local welcome in the traditional pubs, there is live music in the village every weekend and the more energetic can enjoy our cliffside Pitch n Putt course or Ballycotton's internationally acclaimed cliff walk.
Sea Church - a restaurant and music venue hosting concerts by Irish and internationally acclaimed artists is only 200m from the apartment. Boasting a dramatic coastal location, Sea Church plays host to Ireland’s musical heavyweights as well as emerging artists in its magical, restored church while inviting guests to meet, eat, drink and relax in its ocean-inspired renovated schoolhouse. Their coffee and pastries served from the food truck are a perfect snack after a long walk.
Cush - a Michelin Star restaurant 600m away, right next to the pier.
The Cliff Walk is from Ballycotton village to Ballyandreen beach along a cliff track where you are flanked by meadows on one side and the ocean on the other. It starts at the end of the village and the walk extends over 4km on a foot-worn track along the cliff face with stunning views and passes Ballytrasna beach. From Ballyandreen, It is possible to walk the country roads back to the apartment, making the whole journey a pleasant 9km walk.
Ballycotton Playground, overlooking Ballycotton Bay, will be appreciated by your little ones.
Ballycotton has a number of moorings or anchoring outside the harbour. This is the best option for visiting boats as the harbour is very busy with fishing boats. Ballycotton Bay provides excellent holding in a good anchorage in all westerly conditions. Access is straightforward as there are no off-lying dangers for an eastern approach.
Visit Ballycotton Lifeboat station, one of the oldest in Ireland, being opened in 1858 and see the famous Mary Stanford - the first and only Lifeboat in RNLI history to have been awarded a gold medal for gallantry.
Experience Ballycotton Sea Adventures breathing the fresh Ballycotton sea air and be mesmerised by the natural beauty and stunning views that Ballycotton has to offer. Ballycotton Island Lighthouse Tours is a truly magical memory-making excursion. Travel in an open-topped boat, hike to the Ballycotton lighthouse summit & explore the lighthouse.
Ballynamona beach is a good destination for surfers and kite surfers.
For Festival and music amateurs, Ballycotton Seafood & Shanty teams host many fun family-friendly events throughout the year. The Blackbird, in the heart of Ballycotton village, has regular live music sessions throughout the year. Also, on our doorstep is the Ballymaloe Grainstore which hosts a variety of events from concerts to cinema nights.
This picturesque village is an enclave for the artist: visit the artist studios downstairs at The Shanagarry Design Centre where you can meet and greet the local artists and potters, watch live art and craft demonstrations and even have a go at being creative yourself
Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens is situated in the village of Shanagarry, a short drive from Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No 6. A multi-award-winning cookery school offering a range of courses, delivering a first-class culinary education to students all over the world. Our holiday accommodation is the perfect choice for anyone attending an event, cookery course or function in Ballymaloe. On Saturdays until 5.00PM a delicious pizza is served from the food truck.
For a memorable family day out visit Fota Wildlife Park and Leahy’s Open Farm which has a selection of farm animal sheep, crackers crazy golf, an adventure trail, an obstacle course and much more. Titanic Experience is Cobh is a popular tourist attraction - with knowledgeable guides and immersive audio visual displays, you will be taken on a unique and emotive journey back in time.
Cork City is a 40-minute drive from this holiday apartment, making access easy from Cork Airport. Here you can visit some of Cork's top attractions such as the famous English Market, Cork Public Museum & Fitzgerald's Park, Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street and Collins Barracks Cork Military Museum.
Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No 6 is the perfect base for exploring East Cork. Enjoy a relaxing or action-packed outdoor holiday with friends and family at any time of the year.
For more attractions and local amenities check the Points of Interests dropdown menu within Map and Distances section at the end of the page.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Heating and Electricity:This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking.
2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.
Reviews
- 5/5Service
- 5/5Cleanliness
- 5/5Accommodation
- 5/5Location
- 5/5Value for money
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Vic (Zambia)
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We found the apartment very well equipped for self catering, it was very comfortable for those days when you just want to just veg out and the location is perfect, restaurants and pubs are literally a few minutes walk.
We found the apartment very well equipped for self catering, it was very comfortable for those days when you just want to just veg out and the location is perfect, restaurants and pubs are literally a few minutes walk.
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Hi Vic
Many thanks for your great review of Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No.6, Co. Cork.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Hi Vic
Many thanks for your great review of Ballycotton Holiday Apartment No.6, Co. Cork. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes. |
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The accommodation was very good, the only thing was the tv didn’t work in the bedroom, but other than that I would recommend staying at this property with lovely views and friendly people with plenty of places to eat
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Hi Peter
Many thanks for your review of No.6 Ballycotton Holiday Apartment, Co. Cork.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Hi Peter
Many thanks for your review of No.6 Ballycotton Holiday Apartment, Co. Cork. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes. |
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Special features
Bedroom(s)
Independent kitchen (electric)
Bathroom(s)
Distribution of bedrooms
Mandatory or included services
From 28/5 To 28/8
Price: €10.00 / night
From 1/1 To 27/5
From 29/8 To 31/12
Price: €10.00 / night
Your schedule
Security Deposit (refundable)
Comments
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
Map and distances
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Distances
Rock beach - The Cow Beach
40 m
Bus station - Ballycotton
60 m
Restaurant - Sea Church (Michelin Star)
200 m
Shops - Trawl Door
200 m
Town centre - Ballycotton Village
300 m
Sand beach - Silver Strand Beach
850 m
Sand beach - Ballynamona Strand
3.6 km
Restaurant - The Black Bird
4 km
Restaurant - The Schooner Skinny's
4 km
Shops - Broderick's Petrol Station Shannagary
4 km
Rock beach - Ballynamona Beach
4 km
Nature reserve - Ballymaloe Gardens
5 km
Sand beach - Ardnahinch
5.6 km
Rock beach - Garryvoe Beach
6.5 km
Shops - Cloyne Village
10 km
Golf course - Castlemartyr Golf Club
12.5 km
Nature reserve - Castlemartyr Forest recreation area
13 km
Nature reserve - Rostellan Woods Forest Recreational Area
15 km
Shops - Midleton
18 km
Town centre - Midleton
18 km
Nature reserve - Glenbower Woods Killeagh
18 km
Train station - Midleton Train Station
19 km
Golf course - East Cork Golf Club
20 km
Nature reserve - Fota Wildlife Park
29 km
Nature reserve - Spike Island
33 km
Airport - Cork Airport
45 km
Nature reserve - Farren Wood
61 km
Nature reserve - The Donkey Sanctuary
90 km
Nature reserve - Gougane Barra National Park
107 km
Lake - Lough Hyne (hidden Gem)
127 km
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Booking conditions
From the booking date until 29 days before check-in, cancellation would have a penalty of 50% of the total price of the rent.
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
Additional notes
- We kindly ask you to phone us about your arrival time once you are at your destination.
- The keys must be picked up during the above mentioned hours only.