Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the well-maintained cottage in Rosscarbery, praising its cleanliness, cosy living space, and beautiful garden. The location is favoured for its proximity to the village, beaches, and walking spots. While some guests encountered maintenance issues, the overall experience is positive, with the property providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The majority of guests found the property to be spotless and well maintained, contributing to a high cleanliness rating. One review mentioned an unclean oven, but this seems to be an isolated incident.
The property's location is highly regarded for its short walk to the town and beach, as well as being a good base for exploring West Cork. The convenience and accessibility to local amenities are consistently praised.
Guests find the house comfortable, with a cosy living room and comfortable beds. However, some guests mentioned issues with the heating and water pressure, which slightly affects the comfort score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as a filthy oven, broken light bulbs, and inadequate bathroom facilities, leading to a lower score in this category.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host, aside from responsiveness to queries. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Set in a prominent position in the bustling town of Rosscarbery, 1 Closheen Lane is a fabulous holiday home, perfectly suited to family of five travelling with their beloved canine companions. Surrounded by the luscious open fields of the County Cork Countryside whilst resting just a pleasant drive away from the the coast, this wonderful retreat offers the very best of Ireland. As you step inside this attractive dwelling, be welcomed into a pretty country-style kitchen complete with all the necessary appliances for a self-catering stay. Joining this space is a wonderful dining area with a stylish glass table and chic cream seats, where you can delight in many of your meals whilst indulging in a bottle of bubbly. Spend your evenings cosied up in the light and contemporary sitting room, keeping yourself warm from the heat of the electric fire as you catch up on all your favourite shows on the Smart TV. Take the staircase up to the first floor and discover a spacious bedroom with lovely furnishings and an en-suite shower room, as well as a homely twin and a quaint single, together providing room for up to five guests. Finishing off the interior of the property, you will find a tranquil family bathroom with a large tub where you can soak in the water as you unwind from a fun-filled day exploring the area. Head out to the well-manicured lawns of the garden and watch as the dogs play freely whilst enjoying a refreshing drink at the patio, basking in the last of the days sun. Take a walk to the heart of Rosscarbery and enjoy a night on the town with dinner and drinks in some of the finest local restaurants, or grab a takeaway and return to the restful ambiance of your home-away-from-home. The town has a choice of three high quality restaurants, takeaways and three good pubs, one of which also serves food. The house is also close to the Celtic Ross hotel which offers a further dining venue. Venture out onto the waters with an adventurous afternoon at The Lagoon Activity Centre, as you partake in new and exciting watersports such as paddleboarding and Kayaking, or challenge yourself to a go on the inflatable assault course. You can walk to Warren beach from the house though it's probably a mile. Warren beach is one of the best beaches in West Cork and is blue flag as well as having lifeguards also. The pier is used quite a lot for swimming and occasionally fishing. A walk to the pier in the evening is very pleasant. There is a coastal path walk between Warren strand and Owenahincha beach which has fantastic views and is very well maintained.
See the Burgatia Standing Stone as you make your way down to the sandy shores of Warren Beach and watch as boats bob happily in Rosscarbery Pier. Visit Drombeg Stone Circle and Salem Castle, or spend the afternoon at Coppingers Court and Glandore Gardens. Hop in the car and embark on a scenic journey to the town of Kinsale, home to the 15th-century fortress of Desmond Castle and the 16th-century ruins of James Fort, along with many quirky stores and incredible walking tours for all to enjoy. Visit Cork, the second largest City in Ireland, and see Cork City Gaol, Red Abbey Tower, Elizabeth Fort and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, or set about on an eerie ghost tour at some of the cities most haunted locations. Enjoy an animal encounter like never before at Fota Wildlife Park, or fly through the skies at Zipit Forest Adventures. Uncover the hidden gems of this magnificent country on a holiday at 1 Closheen Lane.
Rosscarbery is a wonderful town, set just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful coast of Ireland. Complemented by a good selection of pubs, restaurants and well-stocked stores, visitors will find all their self-catering needs covered. Skibbereen and Bandon lie within easy touring distance, whilst further afield Cork and Kinsale are well-worth a visit.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire
Electric central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, Smart TV, WiFi, a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking available, for electric car charging please contact the owner.
Enclosed garden with patio featuring outdoor seating area, and lawned area.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note: the property has a 3 night minimum stay.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
Beach 1 mile
Reviews (19)
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Kevin
After arriving in a category orange storm late on Saturday afternoon we were delighted to waken to sunshine and blue skies for the rest of the week. The house was warm on arrival and spaceous enough for the 2 of us plus our mini schnauzer Zoe. Zoe loved the secure back yard of open lawn and surrounding gardens. The kitchen has all you would need although we ate out a lot. The master bedroom has plenty of space to move around although the bed is far too low and far too short to be comfortable. Still we slept ok until awakened in the morning by passing traffic. The ensuite is narrow but adequate. The basin seemed a little low or somehow not user friendly as I had to bend awkwardley to brush my teeth or have a shave. The shower cubicle is a little cramped for getting down to wash your feet etc. The shower stength is ok but I prefer more pressure and volume of water. I couldn't get the heater working, perhaps its broken. An annoyance is the fact that you can't use both showers in the house at the same time. That needs rectifying. Yes the instructions warned us of that fact but when you want to get on the road in the morning you need two shower efficiency. By the way there are no shampoo or soap like you get in hotels. We made the mistake of not bringing any since the instructions didn't tell us to. The lounge is spaceous and is well laid out with a good sized tv. It has good heating too. The couch and seating could do with a bit more comfort although again they are adequate. The kitchen and dining area are combined which works well although they are separated from the lounge. There is a downstairs toilet which makes for great convenience and there are toilets upstairs as well. The vaccum cleaner is lacking in suction although we did our best to clean the floors etc before leaving. All in all its a great place to stay and explore the area. We covered most local attractions and went out to Kinsale, Bantry, Macroom, Baltimore, Crookhaven, Brow Head, Mizen Head (closed until March 2025) and many many more places. We covered Michael Collins birth place, where he was brought up and where he died. We ate at the Cross Hotel and Jacks Pilgrams Rest, both highly recommended. Rosscarbery and most of the area seems to close down after summer has gone. We were there for the second week of October and many places were shut. Thankfully Crookhaven had a bar and eating on our travels. 1 Closheen Lane is a great place to stay as is Rosscarberry. We loved it.
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David
5 mins walk to the village with pubs and restaurants. A mile or so to the beach with carpark and toilet facilities. A short drive to the larger towns. We had 2 dogs and they were completely safe in the enclosed garden. Would definitely return.
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Wolfgang
(There is a machine for capsules, but we don't prefer this way to prepare) But this is not a real issue! * Rosscarbery is a wonderful base to explore West-Cork