Heir Island House is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Skibbereen where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The bed and breakfast offers sea views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a wardrobe. There's a private bathroom with hot tub in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. Yoga is available at the property. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen is 8.9 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Lisellen Estates is 31 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 57 miles from Heir Island House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
4 twin beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Skibbereen
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  • Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    Heir Island House is such a cool and unique place to stay! The hosts/owners are wonderful, and it's a real experience to take a ferry to this special little island with incredible natural beauty. Highly recommend!
  • Zita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast, real coffee, food really fresh. Dinner both evenings home made and excellent. Craig and Claudia are fabulous hosts, a very relaxing stay.
  • 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...

Managed by Heir Island House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 33 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Heir Island House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • 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)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 sports 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 sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    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
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Beach 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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

FAQs about Heir Island House

  • Room options at Heir Island House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Yes, there's 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Heir Island House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

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

  • Heir Island House has 2 restaurants:

    • PizzHeiria
    • Heir Island House

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

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Heir Island House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.