Heir Island House
Heir Island, Skibbereen, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
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!
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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- CharlesUnited 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!”
- ZitaUnited 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.”
- CharlesUnited 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...”
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Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
English,ItalianArea info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- PizzHeiria
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
- Heir Island House
- CuisineIrish • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Heir Island HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- 2 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Landmark view
- Sea view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Archery
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Hot tub
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Radio
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional 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
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Yoga classes
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Italian
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 printMust-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
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Room options at Heir Island House include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Heir Island House on this page.
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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.
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Check-in at Heir Island House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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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
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Heir Island House has 2 restaurants:
- PizzHeiria
- Heir Island House
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Heir Island House is 7.5 miles from the center of Skibbereen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Heir Island House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.