Heir Island School House - Restored Old School House on Heir Island, WestCork
House with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden
Heir island School House offers a holiday home with a difference. Originally built in 1900 as the Heir Island National School, this home has a lot of history and if walls could talk, there could be many books written from within the boundaries of this now spectacular home.
Very recently renovated and lovingly restored as a home, the old school house has opened its doors to people wanting to come and experience the beauty of the islands off Irelands South West Coast - otherwise known as the Carbery Isles.
This delightful residence, still has the original timber beams exposed in the ceiling which are now surrounded with modern, tasteful and elegant design.
Downstairs is a large open plan living area with timbered floors, comfortable seating, and a restored fireplace and stove, providing enough warmth to heat the house even on the coldest of winters nights.
Upstairs is a unique mezzanine level with seperate lounge seating around a coffee table, providing views down into the ground floor living room, large windows built into the shape of the roofs apex provide plenty of light and sunshine for those lazy days with a book.
Two bedrooms will provide ample room for up to 5 people to sleep in comfort. With one Double bed downstairs and two single beds upstairs. (a fold away bed available also). Two bathrooms, one upstairs and downstairs. Electrical heating is also available in the two bedrooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need for your island adventure should you wish to stay in for the evening.
Outside the house is a large, paved patio area, surrounded by stone walls, a BBQ is available as well.
Stunning views back across to the mainland and the waters in between, sweeping across to Kilcoe Castle compliment this lovely setting.
Facilities for this holiday house in Heir Island, South West
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Cork - 90 kms
Nearest Port:
Cork - 90 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
None on the Island
Nearest Restaurant:
Heir Island Restaurant - 0.5 kms
Nearest Beach:
Heir Island - 0 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Skibbereen - 12 kms
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Terrace, Garden, Garden Furniture. The original school desks are on the terrace.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed.
Local activities in and around Heir Island, South West
Heir Island is also home to many well known artists, who were drawn to the island because of its breathtaking landscape and peaceful atmosphere.
Food lovers travel from far and wide to get a table at the famous Island Cottage. Restaurant. With no pubs, but great food, Heir Island is a great place to get away from it all. Heir Island is a very unique place in Ireland, and a stay on the island whilst being accommodated in the old school house is a holiday with a difference and one you will be sure never to forget!
The island is accessible from Cunnamore Pier on the mainland and also from coastal cruises departing Schull and Baltimore villages.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
€350.00
£277.78
$450.00
High Season Rate From:
€750.00
£595.24
$964.29
Rental Notes: Check in is at 4 PM Check out is 10. 30 AM
Availability of Heir Island School House
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
21 May 2006
Property listed since:
04 January 2008
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Ref:
IS28685
