Mew's Cottage - Castletownsend, Cork

Mews Cottage is a quaint holiday cottage where old world charm has been retained in keeping with its’ historic setting, making it a perfect hideaway for a romantic holiday for two.

As you enter through the small enclosed private front garden you will be struck by the simple beauty of an age gone by. The living and kitchen area are open plan and you can snuggle up on the love seat in front of a log fire after a busy day exploring. The bedroom is bright and beautifully finished and the bathroom boasts a free standing period bath just inviting you to soak for a while. Take a stroll around the beautiful Castle gardens or sit for a while and admire views over the harbour and beyond.

The cottage is located just off the main street in the village of Castletownshend. The picturesque village is home to Castle Townshend originally built by Richard Townshend in the17th century and owned by the Cochrane-Townshend family, direct descendants of the original owners. The Castle is a beautiful bed and breakfast where you can avail of extra bedrooms is required. There are other self catering options available in the castle if you prefer traditional regal accommodation.

The Castle is built beside a pretty harbour where visitors can enjoy safe sailing, kayaking and fishing or you can take a boat ride to see whales, dolphins, sharks or seals in their natural habitat. Just 50 metres from the house you can treat yourself in Mary Ann’s pub and restaurant, well known for excellent cuisine while a village shop nearby will meet your basic needs. The bustling market town of Skibbereen with good shopping and excellent restaurants is just 8 kilometres away and is home to a first class 18 hole golf course. A short scenic drive will take you to Baltimore, a lovely fishing village and sailing centre where you can get the ferry to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear (Gaelic speaking).

The deepest salt water lake and nature reserve in Europe, Lough Hyne, is just a short drive and from here the views across the islands to the famous Fastnet are breathtaking. A scenic 30 kilometre drive away lies the picturesque resort of Schull where you can enjoy all it has to offer including excellent shopping and dining or whale and dolphin watching trips in summer.

Mew’s Cottage is a wonderful modern holiday home in a unique setting where you can relax after busy days exploring the beauty of County Cork.

Mews Cottage	Bathroom
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View of harbour from castle gardens	Castle Townshend