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Heir Island House

Heir Island, Skibbereen, Ireland
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Heir Island House

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
36 reviews

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Boasting a garden and views of sea, Heir Island House is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Skibbereen, 14 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. For guests with children, Heir Island House offers outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Lisellen Estates is 50 km from the accommodation, while Skibbereen Golf Club is 17 km from the property. Cork Airport is 92 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
4 single beds
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2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
High score for Skibbereen

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melissa
    Ireland Ireland
    “Well the island itself is the main selling point. The B&B was warm and welcoming, cosy yet modern, in an idyllic location. The hosts are lovely .. attentive if you want, but also happy to leave you be.”
  • Power
    Ireland Ireland
    “I loved Heir island house . Claudia and Craig were very friendly. A great selection for breakfast .The room was lovely The bed was comfortable. Its a lovely place to stay . You wake up to quietness . Its so tranquil . Lovely little beeches on...”
  • Kevin
    Ireland Ireland
    “Friendly staff fabulous location homemade food was excellent.”
  • Quirke
    Ireland Ireland
    “Very relaxed comfortable stay. Very high quality service and absolutely beautiful food. Claudia and Craig fantastic hosts”
  • Margriet
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The hospitality of Claudia was amazing, the food very good, the view on the sea and the mainland is beautiful, the beaches are very sheltered and quiet. I loved to have dinner and breakfast with the other guests.”
  • Patricia
    Ireland Ireland
    “I loved everything about my 2 night stay at Heir Island House. Claudia and Craig have created a beautiful, warm, and welcoming guest house, and they couldn't have done anything differently to make my stay better. The accommodation is spotless,...”
  • P
    Petra
    Ireland Ireland
    “The hostages were really friendly and welcoming, and the home made Breakfast and Dinner was really fresh and delicious.”
  • R
    Rashida
    United States United States
    “Claudia and Craig were amazing hosts. Claudia's food was fresh and delicious. It was great that she has hot additions that you can add to the included continental breakfast and her dinner options were hearty and delicious. I felt that they really...”
  • Frances
    Ireland Ireland
    “The hosts were simply wonderful. The food was exceptional, the welcome was fabulous, the room a delight. Simply put a small piece of Heaven.”
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Heir Island House is located in a beautiful spot, facing the bay and just metres away from a beach and a short walk from the ferry. We were given a warm welcome from the start by Claudia and Craig who looked after us attentively throughout our...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Heir Island House

Company review score: 10Based on 36 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Pink House as it is commonly known was purchased by John Moore 50 years ago and in essence was his party house in his late 20's, working weekends with friends fixing up crumbling walls and putting the place back together after each winter. The Moore family spent every holiday, long weekend or school break to venture down to Heir Island, they missed 1 easter in 30 years and that was due to a storm. In 2002, the Moore's sold up shop on the mainland and put all their hopes and dreams into the island. operating the sailing school, ferry, post and shop the Moore's settled and had the one goal into bringing life back into the island. Renovating the house with sailing students in mind, 16 years later they've sold the sailing school to a young family, and John and Patricia's youngest son and his partner Claudia have moved down to take over the premise with eco friendly retrofit goal and room expansion and refurb. They are also exploring Glamping and Self catering units

Property information

Heir Island House is located on Heir Island in West Cork. The island is only accessible by boat and guests can make use of free parking at Cunnamore Pier off Church Cross Road, Skibbereen. The ferry service runs regularly and is a cash only service. Guests can have their luggage collected from the pier and make use of a taxi service to the lodge if they please but when the weather is good, guests usually choose the walk without the luggage, as is the beauty of Heir Island. HI House is set in the old commercial centre for the island where merchants and dairy farmers used to ply their trade on Heir Island, the house itself was renovated 16 years ago to cater for large groups of students where as planning is in place the renovate the lodge and focus on quality rooms for our guests by reducing the numbers of rooms by 2.

Neighbourhood information

Heir Island is one of Carbery's 300 isles in Roaring Water Bay, it is one of the few inhabited islands in Ireland and is famous for it's lack of a pub and beautiful beaches, although guests of the Lodge won't go dry as there is an honesty bar available. The island boasts incredibly wildlife in all variety with whale watching, seaweed safaris, bird watching trips being regular events on Heir Island. As society becomes more dependant on technology, more and more people are in need of pure peace and quiet with Heir Island can guarantee all year round meaning wellness and yoga groups are now common place since the introduction of the Heir Island Retreat Centre. The retreat also doubles up as a conference space with an adjoining break out room and bedroom for up to 2 guests. John Desmond has been operating the famous Island Cottage restaurant with his wife Ellmary Fenton for 30 years, the restaurant is only 10 minutes walk from the lodge but must be booked in advance. If food is what you are looking for there is a wood fired pizzeria at the lodge but you're also only a 15 minute boat ride to 2 Michelin Star restaurants in The Mews in B

Languages spoken

English,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • PizzHeiria
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
  • Heir Island House
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Heir Island House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Archery
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Heir Island House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Heir Island House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Heir Island House

  • Check-in at Heir Island House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Heir Island House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Heir Island House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Cooking class
    • Head massage
    • Walking tours
    • Couples massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Archery

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Heir Island House on this page.

  • The prices at Heir Island House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Heir Island House has 2 restaurants:

    • PizzHeiria
    • Heir Island House

  • Heir Island House is 7.5 miles from the centre of Skibbereen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.