Coorlacka, Goleen, County Cork

County Cork. Sleeps up to 10

Coorlacka is a delightful, expansive five-bedroom home enjoying both coastal and countryside views approximately 2km from Goleen, County Cork. Resting within a peaceful setting, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Coorlacka offers a homely, well-equipped base for a large family or group of friends, inviting up to ten guests and two furry companions. With a south-facing garden overlooking the picture-perfect green fields and onto Cape Clear Island and Knockaphuca Mountain, this home really is the ideal setting for your next break to Ireland. Step inside to find a spacious hallway with a wooden staircase leading to the first floor. On the ground floor, there is a sitting room, home to a TV and plush seating for your evening relaxation. Continue into the generously sized kitchen/diner, fully-equipped for a self-catered stay with ample utensils, crockery and a charming breakfast bar with seating for four guests, where you can utilise your recipe books, dine as a family, and plan your impending itinerary across Cork. Or sit back and relax in the sunroom and sitting room which offers a plush lounging area. From here, the extendable dining table opens up to seat 10 guests, perfect for family dinners after a fun-filled day, and from here, you can make your way to the sunroom and out onto the tiled patio. Completing the communal areas on the ground floor is a handy utility, where you can freshen up your clothes and towels with the washing machine and tumble dryer, and there is also a cloakroom with a basin and WC for extra convenience. The first of five bedrooms, a king-size with an en-suite shower room, rests on the ground floor, while upstairs lies four more spaces to rest your head. For children or friends sharing, there is a twin with a camp bed, while the master bedroom consists of a super-king-size with an en-suite bathroom so you can enjoy an indulgent soak after a day of walking. Bedroom 2 contains two single beds and a camp bed. The remaining two bedrooms include a king-size with a TV and sea view, for a beautiful scene to wake up to, serviced by a family shower room, and a double with another handy en-suite shower room. Finishing off the first floor is the landing space, fit with an office desk with superb views, should you need to work during your break. Goleen village is an ideal place to spend your holiday, with three pubs, a shop, a butcher, and a helpful tourist office, you will have everything you need for a delightful trip. With Coorlacka resting in a prime seaside position, you will be within easy reach of two beaches, Ballyrisode, home to water sports, and Barley Cove, often regarded as the best beach in West Cork, with sand dunes with a boardwalk down to the beach, surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a car park for ease. From the doorstep of Coorlacka, you can find a wealth of walking trails to enjoy too, with plenty of information available at the village tourist office. Take a day trip to the lovely town of Schull, only a short drive away and offering plenty of shops where you can pick up a souvenir or two; here, you can also embark on a ferry ride and explore Schull Harbour. Alternatively, follow the coastline around to reach the Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point of Altar, which offers picturesque scenes across the Atlantic Ocean, whilst a car journey continuing inland will bring you to Skibbereen, where you'll find further amenities, the Skibbereen Golf Club (Club Gailf An Sciobairín), and many more waterside vistas. Make memories as a family at Coorlacka.

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