Skibbereen Apartment rural, sleeps up to 7 people

Driftwood Country Apartment is located in a lovely rural area (5 km from Skibbereen town). The apartment rental is on a selfcatering basis. Check in is from 4pm, check out is by 11 am. We take pride in offering a quiete & calm atmosphere. The apartment is suitable for families/small groups of friends, NOTE : It is NOT SUITABLE FOR PARTIES. You are welcome to use the Garden HotTub ( at an extra charge) . The hot tub is in a quiet are of our shared garden. You need to give 24 hr notice. The space The apartment has three bedrooms, two upstairs and one downstairs. For people with mobility problems please note that the upstairs rooms are reached via a small spiral staircase. Driftwood Country Apartment is located 5 km/3 miles from the bustling Market Town Skibbereen and about 10km/6 miles from Lough Ine, a stunning Beauty spot and Nature Reserve, which invites for a rambling or if you are brave for a swim. We encourage our guests to explore West Cork and are happy to give tips and suggestions. You can walk to Skibbereen in 50 minutes. The apartment is located in a double house, but very private and cozy. The apartment is not suitable for parties. We offer the use of our Garden hot tub, but subject to rules for safety & hygiene reasons . ( a surcharge applies ), please ask for details. We are located in a peaceful rural setting. There is a large garden to explore . You are welcome to rest for a while in the garden and make use of our bbq area. Guests with dogs are welcome, once their pets are supervised. You are a 15 min. drive from stunning nature reserve Lough Ine (Europe’s largest saltwater lake) or 20/30 minutes from the coastal villages of Baltimore, Glandore, Schull & Bantry. (see some pictures within 20 minutes from Driftwood house) If you venture a little further you will find the villages of Goleen & Crookhaven, Mizen Head (Ireland’s most southerly point) and Barleycove Beach, all accessable in 45-60 minutes. The more adventurous can venture into Kerry and visit beautiful Kenmare or a little further Killarney National Park. We will also be glad to help you find local activities you might enjoy such as: Cycling & Walking , Kayaking; Dolphin Watching; Deep Sea Angling or River/Lake Fishing; Arts, Crafts & Music. There is plenty to do and explore locally and during the Spring and Summer season West Cork offers lots of festivals around the small towns and villages. We have lived in the West Cork area for the past 25 years and have explored the area extensively and will be happy to point you to the most beautiful spots. After exploring for the day you can relax in our hot tub in the garden. (URL HIDDEN) Guest access Guests are welcome to use the large shared garden area and our garden hot tub . please note a surcharge applies for the use of the hot tub STRICTLY NO FOOD OR DRINK IN HOT TUB NOT SUITABLE FOR PARTIES or events Hot tub closes 10pm Pets are welcome but must be supervised at all times. FISHING IN SKIBBEREEN Just a few km(river Ilean 2.5 km) from Driftwood FISHING ON THE RIVER ILEN SALMON SEA-TROUT METHODS FREEDOM TO WANDER ABOUT SKIBBEREEN STATE LICENCES AND CLUB TICKETS OTHER ANGLING INFORMATION ABOUT ANGLING TOURIST OFFICE FISHING ON THE RIVER ILEN Also very popular in Skibbereen is Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing on the Ilen River. The River Ilen is a medium sized spate river about 21 miles (33kms.) long and flows through some of the most beautiful scenery in West Cork. A large part of the river is managed by the River Ilen Anglers' Club based in Skibbereen. The season for Salmon & Sea Trout opens on February 15th and closes on September 30th for Salmon and on October 12th for Sea Trout. SALMON Spring Salmon begin to move into the river during March. The main runs of Salmon occur in April, May, June. From June continuing on through July, August and September there are steady runs of grilse known locally as peal. In August and September the Autumn Salmon appear. Salmon average about 8-10 lbs (4 kgs) and grilse 4-5 lbs (2 kgs). Salmon at 10-15 lbs (5-7kgs) are not uncommon and larger fish up to 21 lbs(10kgs) have been taken. As with sea-trout, the best runs and fishing is when the river is in pate and the Spring tides are on. SEA-TROUT Runs of sea-trout into this river have remained steady over recent years. They begin to move into the lower beats during March. During April, May and June there are runs of fish averaging about 2 lbs(1 kg) with some up to 4 lbs (1.8 kgs). July, August, and September sees the run of 'juniors' as they are known locally, fish averaging 1 lb (.4 kgs) with superb fighting qualities. METHODS For Salmon and Grilse, spinning and worming is favoured by local anglers. On some stretches and following a spate, the fly can be very effective. The use of prawn and shrimp is not permitted. Worm fishing begins on March 1 st until September 30th. During the day sea-trout are taken on light tackle with worm and small spinners. The fly is most effective on a windy day. However, the cream of sea-trout fishing is with the fly from dusk onwards. There is a great variety of suitable pools and no restrictions as to night fishing are imposed on visitors. FREEDOM TO WANDER Angling on the River Ilen has its own special charm. The river has great variety and beauty. Not confined to beats, the angler can relax and wander freely, surrounded by nature. Sightings of heron, duck, kingfishers, various song birds, bats, mink and otters are quite common, and the fox and badger are never far away. ABOUT SKIBBEREEN If angling is to be combined with a family holiday, Skibbereen is an ideal centre from which to explore scenic West Cork. As a town it is goahead and welcoming, well provided with amenities and sevices, inviting shops, attractive restaurants and bars, a public library, indoor sports-centre, golf links, children's playground and of course the beach is only a few miles away. Full details of the wide range of holiday activities available in West Cork holiday centres such as Skibbereen and Baltimore are available from the Tourist Office, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. STATE LICENCES AND CLUB TICKETS Both the above are required to fish salmon and sea-trout. There is no brown trout fishing on the river. OTHER ANGLING Also available in the area is brown and rainbow trout fishing and sea and course fishing. INFORMATION ABOUT ANGLING State licences, club permits, maps, club angling regulations, information about the river and angling methods and other fishing in the area is available from Mr. Tony Kelly of Fallons Sports Shop, North Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Tel: (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) The Sports Shop is not open on Sundays. Anglers expecting to arrive late on a Saturday are advised to purchase the State licence and club permit in advance by post from Fallons Sports Shop. Further information about angling in Co. Cork and Kerry is available from the South Western Regional Fisheries Board, 1 Neville Terrace, Macroom, Co. Cork. Tel: (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Other things to note Please note that for safety reasons strict rules apply to the use of the hot tub. The hot tub is switch of at 10 pm. the garden and hot tub area while very quiet is a shared area