Castle Waters  is a luxuriously appointed and furnished Self Catering Mews House located in the private exclusive THE LAWN development, in the beautiful and ancient harbour village of Castletownshend on the West Cork Coastline midway between Glandore and Baltimore. The capital heritage town of Skibbereen is 12km away.

CASTLETOWNSHEND, the original seat of the Townshend family in Ireland, was anciently called in Gaelic Sleughleigh, which was built originally by and belonged to the Gaelic Clan MacCarthy’s. The old castle, the ruins of which can be observed within the demesne, was attacked and captured in 1690 by the Gaelic Clan O’Driscoll, subsequently attacked and taken by a Colonel Colliford. The village is a small but busy and lively fishing and seafront village developed around the Castle, which was constructed in the md 1600’s. The main street of the village, lined with large period houses from the 18th century, runs down a sharply sloped hill of about 25degrees leading to the Castle and the picturesque Harbour which the entrance is presided over by THE STAGS rocks that when viewed from the village upper harbour appear like phantom ships at sea.

St Barrahanes church overlooks the village. It is noted for its stained glass windows and many relics and memorials to the families of the village. The village is noted for the classical music festival that is held every summer in the church.

SOMERVILE AND ROSS THE SUTHORS OF THE IRISH RM AND THE REAL CHARLOTTE are buried here in the Chuch Yard.

The village has 3 traditional pubs, 2 restaurants, a shop and a post office.

Castle Waters self catering vacation holiday home is an ideal base in the village to enjoy the Castletownshend Regatta and various other festivals held in WEST CORK.

Take the coast road, drive to Lough Hyne Nature Reserve, then on to Baltimore, Schull and back by Skibbereen.
In the opposite direction take the winding road to Rinneen Wood and Estuary Walk, on to Union Hall, Glandore and Rosscarbery and back to Clonakilty.

A visit to the ancient perfect specimen of the stone fort or in Gaelic Cathair just above the village in high ground overlooking the Harbour is well worthy.

Beaches: The Village Beach, Sandycove 6km.

Location:

Airports:

Cork 88km

Shannon 210km

Dublin 350km

Ferry Ports

Cork – Swansea 90km

Rosslare – Pembroke 230km

Glandore/Unionhall 8km

Baltimore 12km

Schull 36km

Bantry 36km

Rosscarbery 25km

Clonakilty 38km

Kinsale 70km

Cork City 90km

Accomodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hallway

Guest Cloakroom

Sitting Room with open fireplace

Colour TV/DVD

Kitchen/dining Room overlooking private patio/garden

First Floor

Double bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Bathroom

Second Floor

Master Bedroom ensuite

Sleeps 5 + Cot

Facilities

Broadband Internet

Dishwasher, Fridge, Cooker, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Dryer, Open Fireplace, Colour TV/DVD, Linen, Towels, Electrical Central Heating, Utensils, Cutlery, Private Patio/Garden.

Bed Linen and Towels supplied.
Electricity on Meter.

Things to Do:

Sea and Lake Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Tennis

Golf – West Carbery Golf Club, Skibbereen

Horse Riding

Cycling

Canoeing, both sea and lake

Vising off shore wrecks

Dolphin Watching

Wind Surfing

Bird Watching

Hill Walks at Lough Hyne Nature Reserve

Exploring the many historical traces you will find including The Cathair & Drombeg Stone Circle and many more

Coastal walks in Rinneen Wood

Diving

Rental rates from €395 - €995 + electricity.

Refundable breakages deposit of €120 applies.
Sat to Sat booking in high season.

Weekend and short breaks available low season upon request.

Contact: Margaret
Telephone/Fax ++353 (0) 2821764