The Moorings is a small and exclusive holiday homes development in a delightful location overlooking the River Ilen on the Schull Road in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. It takes just 5 minutes to walk from The Moorings into Skibbereen Town.

In all there are 10 Detached houses in the development.  Nine of the houses have 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 5 people in 1 x double bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom and a single bedroom.  The double bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with shower and all bedrooms are located upstairs.  The main bathroom is also located upstairs and has a bath/shower.  Downstairs is a guest toilet with doors wide enough for wheelchair users to get through.  All of the houses have:

• Cosy open fires
• Enclosed backgardens
• Wooden Patio Furniture

Wheelchair Accessible House:

There is one four bedroom house that can accommodate up to 7 people and is fully wheelchair accessible.  Downstairs is a twin bedroom with ensuite fully wheelchair adapted bathroom.  Upstairs are three other bedrooms (1 x double bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom and 1 x single bedroom).

Pets Welcome

Pets are welcome on request and we have two dog boxes available for use during your stay.  We would kindly request that pets be kept downstairs and away from the bedrooms and that they sleep outside.  An additional charge of €25 euro per pet per stay will apply, this is payable onsite to the caretaker.

LEISURE CENTRE ACCESS FOR GUESTS STAYING AT THE MOORINGS:

We're delighted to advise that The Moorings Holiday Homes have an agreement in place with Harbour View Hotel & Leisure Centre in Schull which is just 11 miles drive from Skibbereen. Guests have the following options:

1. Individual usage: Adult admission €10, Children €5
2. Multiple use: Buy a card of 10 for €90 which would be ideal for a family staying a week

Location

The Moorings are situated right on the edge of town, with restaurants, shops and nightlife all on hand, yet still only a short drive from the beach.  Indeed, being within an easy walk of the town’s many friendly and lively pubs means no problems with having a sociable drink in the evening; a plus factor that makes for the most relaxed of stays.  For most holidaymakers, this convenience is a considerable recommendation when choosing where to stay.

Whether it’s couples seeking a romantic break, energetic hiking groups yearning to stretch their legs, families with young children that can’t wait to get going with a bucket and spade on golden sands, or devotees attending one of the hugely popular festivals held throughout the year, everyone loves coming to this part of West Cork.  Visitors from abroad are especially taken with the combination of friendly welcoming atmosphere and stunning scenery, and having once experienced it come back again and again.  In fact the number of famous names with a bolthole here would surprise you.  You could well bump into actor Jeremy Irons and wife Sinead Cusack, who restored nearby Kilcoe Castle, for example, while doing your weekend shopping at the Farmers Market.

BEACHES IN THE AREA:

Tragumna - Skibbereen
Tragumna is a sandy, sheltered beach, situated about four miles from Skibbereen. It can be reached by turning off the R596 at Abisdealy bridge and following the signs for Tragumna. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach. Life guards are on duty during the bathing season.

Owenahincha - Roscarbery
Roscarbery is approx 12 miles from Skibbereen. Owenahincha is a sandy beach that backs onto sand dunes. The main route to approach the beach is from Clonakilty on the N71. Turn off at Burgatia Cross onto the R598, which leads down to the beach.  Public car parking and public toilet facilities are provided at the beach. Life guards are on duty during the bathing season. There is a short, pleasant cliff walk between the Warren Strand and Owenahincha.

Warren - Roscarbery
The Warren is a sandy beach located at the mouth of Roscarbery Bay and accessed by turning off the N71 at Warren Cross. There is a pitch and putt club adjacent to the beach. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach. Life guards are on duty during the bathing season.

Things  to do in West Cork

Skibbereen is a charming and bustling market town which offers a wide range of services, facilities and goods.  It is peppered with lots of great pubs and restaurants.  Beauty spots like Mizen Head, Crookhaven, Dunmanus Bay, Glandore, the splendid beaches of Inchydoney and Castlefreke, golf course, pony trekking, fishing, boating, and so many more attractions, are within an easy drive. Skibbereen doesn’t close down during the winter months, but continues its bustling cheerful way throughout the year. Whenever you come, there is always something going on - another plus factor for those seeking the ideal holiday location.

Fishing

From hiring your own boat to deep sea fishing trirps the choices are many and varied.

Diving
Dive off the coast and see the many ship wrecks

Walks
There is an abundance of walks in the area, some well known and others  almost undiscovered!.

Explore West Cork
From SKibbereen to the Beara Penninsula, Sheeps Head and the numerous local villages, you will have a full programme.

Visit the Islands
Spend a day on the islands, Cape Clear where Irish is spoken, Sherkin  Island with its beautiful sandy beaches.

Local Beaches
All within a few miles of Skibbereen.

Directions

Approaching Skibbereen from the Cork side:

§ At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit
§ Continue on the bypass until you reach the 2nd roundabout
§ Take the 3rd exit off this roundabout
§ The Moorings is located about 500 metres on the left hand side
§ Take a sharp left and you will see the Reception centre on your left.