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# Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands

Beachfront, with hot tub

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to Seal Cottage, where luxury meets tranquility in an exclusive part of the Beara peninsula. Enjoy breathtaking views of a private beach and spectacular sea vistas from the comfort of your own home, complete with a solar-heated swimming pool, traditional Scandinavian sauna, and Bose surround sound system.

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands

Seal Cottage is located in a most exclusive part of the Beara peninsula, Waterfall, Castletownbere, West Cork which has a long history. It overlooks a private beach and has spectacular sea views.  
  
On the eastern side of Seal Cottage lies Waterfall House. It was the official residence of the Royal Naval commodore of the Western Approaches squadron, anchored in Berehaven. It was purchased a number of years back by the film director Neil Jordan who spends much of his free time there.  
  
Beside Seal Cottage lies the Hermitage, built just after the Second World War. It was built on the site of a farmstead - Curryglass House, dating back to about 1800\. Erskine Hamilton Childers, President of the Irish Republic and son of the IRA man Robert Erskine Childers, stayed in the house periodically with the owners his friends.  
  
Seal Cottage accommodation comprises approx 3,500 sq.ft. briefly:  
\- entrance hallway  
\- large utility room with Miele washing machine, dryer, large freezer and storage for household goods. There is an entrance to garage off the utility room.  
\- Large double bedroom downstairs with walk-in wardrobe and large en-suite with shower, toilet, wash basin and Jacuzzi bath overlooking the lawn and sea. There are also patio doors opening on to a private patio area from the bedroom.  
\- luxury living room  
\- fully equipped kitchen  
\- dining area overlooking the sea and Bere Island  
\- large conservatory with a range of tropical trees such as banana trees etc.  
\- upstairs there are two double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms  
\- there is also a very large 'spare' room upstairs which can be used as a visitor room, office, study etc  
\- there is zoned electric under floor heating in all downstairs areas.  
  
There is a Bose surround sound system which also has the option of being switched on in the conservatory area.  
\- There is a solar heated swimming pool in the garden which is available for use from 01-Apr to end-Sep depending on weather and a traditional Scandinavian sauna in the woods.  
\- There is private access to the beach down steps at the eastern side of the site.  
\- There is a private mooring for a boat.  
\- the entire site is wooded with a natural walkway through it.  
\- There is also a stream flowing through part of the woodland which had been used to create a miniature lake.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool
- Sauna

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Limo/town car service
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3.5 private bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Music library
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video library

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Office

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Golf
- Heated pool
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.65847%2C-9.84397&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c1pryN98_M_aNPh1RIBMX9E5IUk=)

castletownbere, County Cork

#### What's nearby

- Bantry Bay \- 6 min drive \- 6.6 km
- Mill Cove Gallery \- 6 min drive \- 5.9 km
- Issie's Handmade Chocolate \- 6 min drive \- 5.9 km
- Sarah Walker Gallery \- 6 min drive \- 6.3 km
- Dunboy Castle \- 12 min drive \- 10.8 km

#### Getting around

- Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 165 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Murphy's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
- ‪MacCarthy's Bar - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Sugrues On The Square - ‬5 min drive
- ‪The Olde Bakery - ‬6 min drive
- ‪The Tea Room - ‬6 min drive

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