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What guests say about our self catering holidays...
An Inish Beg Limerick
‘Twas the summer of 2003
That on Inish Beg met our family
So luxurious & calm
& so stuffed full of charm
That we did pass our time delightfully.
The Leggett Family
- 2nd – 5th June 2005
We’ve rented holiday homes all over the world but in the words of Sinead O’Connor, “nothing compares” to this gem beside the Ilen. Don’t forget what is perhaps the best of all about Inish Beg – it is smack bang in the middle of West Cork! Our must do list: take a dolphin/whale watching trip, hire a boat from Baltimore and bring it back to the Boat House, take a trip to Schull and have coffee in Adele’s, Mary Anne’s in Castletownshend is great for dinner with kids ( or without kids), O Callaghan Walsh in Rosscarbery
The Lacey Family
- 29th January 2006
Celebrating a wonderful 70th Birthday with all our family and grandchildren congregating at Inish Beg – and what a wonderful venue to choose – a feast for the eyes – the perfect backdrop for a very happy and wonderful occasion. Incredible weather for January, sun all day, the warmth of the fire in the evening, beautiful walks – idyllic in every regard. The Dalai Lama showed to me his own beautiful home in the hills of North India, aptly described and inscribed at the entrance portal at Dharmsala “ if ever there was a heaven on earth it is here” – Inish Beg can justifiably make this claim.
Fergus and Winnie Kelly and the tribe of 25.
Counting flowers on the walk
That don’t bother me at all
Playing solitaire till dawn
With a deck of 51
Smoking cigarettes and
watching Captain Kangaroo
Now don’t tell me I’ve nothing to do
Kelly Tuitte Wedding Party
10th October 2005
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- 7th September, 2005
Thank you Paul for your vision and meticulous creation of a garden of eden – and forgive me for mixing metaphors but I also appreciate the discovery of a place of rest on a “road less traveled”. We hope to return, but if not our memories will suffice. Best Wishes
Carol Cheek, Trenton, NJ, USA.
- 28th Sept 2003
Well, on first driving into Inish Beg grounds my wife and I looked at each other and came to the same conclusion “Heaven exists!!!” One of man’s great mysteries has been solved! This place is truly “the garden of eden”
Alan and Sandra Ryan, 21st
- 12th February 2005
Never knew Inish Beg existed. Found it by mistake. Best mistake we ever made.
Ray and Leigh
- 2nd April 2005
This visit will be a lasting fond memory for me.
Louise Newman
- 3rd August 2005
Of all the places in the world this must qualify as the most relaxing and peaceful
Norma O’Sullivan
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9th July 2005
Thanks for your vision and meticulous creation of a Garden of Eden and forgive me for mixing metaphors, but I also appreciate the discovery of a place of rest on a “road less travelled”. We hope to return…………….
Carole Cheek, Trent , NJ, USA
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9th July 2005
We had a wonderful week in our Courtyard Cottage. Enjoyed the comfort of your hospitality – the fresh vegetables, the eggs, the cows, horses, sheep and chickens. The carriage ride with Dolly was very informative. Loved the flower garden, the lovely paths and beautiful stone walls.
Abigail Wrenn, Missouri City, Texas
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23rd July 2004
Wonderful standard of accommodation – Please keep up the great attention to detail ( proper salt and pepper mills, cotton sheets, well equipped kitchen – and nightly video service! The caring and attentive service was greatly appreciated.
Jack and Rionach O’Flynn
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24th April 2004
Exceptional accommodation. Beautiful surroundings. Just what we needed to recharge our batteries.
Gill and Mike
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6th June 2004
Thank you for a wonderful time. The place lived up to our high expectations and more. It is truly a piece of Eden. Everything is beautiful – the garden, cottages, woods and views. Our 18 month old loved all the animals and she learnt lots of new words.
Hendri, Ise and Anita Solomon and Maricki Kruger, Johannesburg, SA
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1st July 2004
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Inish Beg. We appreciated the thoughtful touches: plastic boxes so we could take a packed lunch with us, really good kitchen appliances and cutlery. Our boys (11 and 12) made the most of the pool daily. In fact we had to literally drag them out!
Wilett Family, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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6th April 2004
Another fabulous weekend on Ireland’s “Cote d’Azur”. We even got a sun tan! Thank you for all your hospitality.
Graham Knox, London
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19th February, 2005
Inish Beg is even better than it’s description in the brochures. We arrived planning to visit our favourite places in West Cork but were seduced into spending day after day on the estate. The planting and love and dedication which has gone into every detail of the work here is outstanding. Just sitting by the waterfront watching herons. It’s idyllic. If this is what it’s like in February then Summer and Autumn must be amazing. We hope to be back every year to see future developments. Thank you for your lovely hospitality. We’ve had a fantastic time here. A most wonderful experience here at Inishbeg, the ambience and exclusivity is far beyond anything you will find world wide. Paul and his team even arranged a light dusting of frost on the lawns for us to wake up to each morning, cosy and snug in No 3.
Johnny, Lucia Connor, Kinsale.
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6th April 2004
Don’t change anything here, all is perfect! It’s really a place of paradise. I’ll never forget the great moments we have had here.
Patrick Towerman
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29th May 2005
Inish Beg – How Irish self catering should be! Beautifully conceived and maintained. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly!!
Ahern and Brien – Monkstown, Co Cork, Roberts and White – Rochestown, Co. Cork
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9th April 2004
Back again to see if the magic was still here and it has stayed longer this time and it was magical. The service here is outstanding. I do hope to return.
Marcon Ormond
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18th June 2005
This was our first visit to Ireland but it will not be the last. A truly breath-taking place with great food, people and hospitality!
Your dogs led us on a journey around the estate cookie looked after us. She is great.
Thank you for the great accommodation where nothing was too much trouble.
Kind Regards,
Samantha, John and Dennis Parrott, Bedfordshire, UK
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16th April 2005
We’ve stayed in many rural cottages but none quite as lovely as “Inish Beg”.
What a beautiful location. It’s been marvellous to allow my eighteen month old son to run free and explore in a beautiful and relatively safe environment. We all enjoyed seeing the lambs and friendly pets but I was especially chuffed to see a new born foal, bliss! The week has certainly allowed us to slow down our pace of life, not sure if the the fresh air, open fire or the beer! Who cares?
Thanks for a lovely week.
Keep it special house.
Criag, Matt and David, Derbyshire, UK
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23rd January 2005
I leave this lovely place today
Refreshed in mind and body
If a bit of heaven was on earthy
It would surely be “Inish Beg”
Anne O’Neill
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23rd January 2005
We have been in a trance for the last three days. Thanks again
Conor and Theresa
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23rd January 2005
BOAT HOUSE
Who needs to go sightseeing when you can have this glorious view from this wonderful house? We thought we’d died and gone to heaven.
Ian and Gilian Hughes (Stratford) and Paddy and Olivia Bennet (Dublin)
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28th February 2005
Having rented many houses and let them) we have never admired one more – We’ve had a wonderful time in the house and walking the island.
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20th February 2005
Heading home but would prefer to stay. We are pressed to swap our house in Cork for the Boat House! Enjoyed our stay. Well done on design and fit out – all helped by a wonderful location.
Brendan, Elmmie, Melissa and Katie
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27/8/04
2 week visit, wonderful place & environs. Walks at Loch Ine, sea fishing trip, Cork old market etc.
Daily runs around the grounds & swimming recommended to balance the julerific imput.
Friendly & helpful staff. A most relaxing vacation. Must bring a friendly astronomer next time.
The Jones family, The Wirral, UK
- 14/8/04
5 weeks. 2nd stay for the Law family from Nassau, The Bahamas. Love the lodge& woodlands.
We will be back!!
- 17/4/04
A wonderful place-tranquility, beauty & very welcoming. We had a great break & will return.
The Nolan/Morris family
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A truly wonderful view whatever the weather brings
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6/06/04
The location & surroundings are idyllic, the lodge tastefully furnished& comfortable. Lovely walks &
magnificent views. Went to Sherkin Island & would recommend the Jolly Roger! Totally hooked on the Emerald
Isle! Best Wishes from your Celtic neighbours,
The Rhys, Dafydd, Wales
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4/9/04
We found you on the internet, when we needed to get away,
We couldn’t have found a better place to spend our holiday.
We loved the peace, the walks, the views, we even swam having left our shoes.
We made friends with Eric, & the cat, & Hannibal & Pumpkin (our dogs) sat on the mat
We visited places we’d not been before, returning at dusk to our own little door.
We’ve been comfy & happy but we’re sad to say
We’re off to our cousins in Cork today.
The Murphy’s, Hallifax, UK
- 4/6/04
www.perfectirishholidays.com should perhaps be your web site. You have excelled once again with your
hospitality, & every aspect of this beautiful place. A big “Thank you ”to you & all your helpers. Our
profound enjoyment of the cottage this time is just as great as when you rescued us storm-bound sailors in
June 2002, Ireland’s wettest month for a decade.
Peter Yerbury, London
- 5/2004
Inish Beg offers peace, tranquility & beauty. We are “Knocked out” by the beauty of your land &
landscape surrounding us here. Our holiday was one we will fondly remember & talk about until
we return again.
The Robinsons
- 31/7/04
Man has created an apt reflection in the boat house of natural beauty which exudes every turn of the head in
this natural haven of peace & Beauty.
Rowles. Dublin.
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22/9/04
The atmosphere & the style are exquisite & unforgettable. If one wants to escape-this seems to be the place to
go. At least I had the most silent birthday in my life.
Matje & Hans Jaeger. Germany
11/9/04
‘Twas lovely here in the countryside of my grandfather Patrick McCarthy. The boathouse with its views of the
river, the tides, meadows, large sky-we just lovedit
Corinne McCarthy. Minnesota. USA
28/1/03
Inish Beg what a wonderful place to spend ones second wedding anniversary. We were looking for somewhere
beautiful, peaceful, romantic & relaxing & we found it here
Carol & Tony Christie. Royston. UK
23/8/03
Another great sourjourn in Inish Beg paradise
Viv & Chloe. Dublin
Coming from the Arabian Gulf, this was like parachuting into the Garden of Eden. Beautiful setting,
very relaxing, a wonderful week-next time a ride on the hovercraft.
The Williams. Arabian Gulf.
28/02/04
The peace & serenity I have enjoyed will remain with good “Crak” as always
Jimmy Doyle. USA
9/4/04
Back again to see if the magic was still here & it was. Stayed longer this time & was magical. I do hope to
return.
Marion Ormond
22/03
What visions. We look forward to seeing it develop into Paradise as the years go by.
Jo Jo. Shropshire. UK.
3/6/03
I feel blessed to have stayed in this magical place…. It feels like I’ve been let in on a special secret.
We will be back.
Natasha. Cork
Lovely relaxing time in a wonderful location. Will definitely
return to your beautiful island.
Sarah & Neil Jacques, York, England, 26 May 03
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- Thank you for a wonderful holiday, we were very sorry to leave your
beautiful island and we would love to return very soon. Your regeneration of Inishbeg
is unbelieveable; the kitchen garden an inspiration and the woods are paradise, not to
mention the luxurious standard of accomodation! I would be very interested in the
completion dates of the boathouse which is under construction, and its details.
Many many thanks for the effort you have made to make your guests feel so at home and
the tranquil place you are creating.
Jojo, Fionnbhar, Jo, Oliver and Charlie, 29 August 03
- Thank you for sharing Inish Beg with us.
Seamus, Mary & Ian, Limerick Ireland, 29 June 03
- Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We shall miss our swim/steam and
your animals.
Maureen & Norma, Jill & Keith, 21 June 03
- Give thanks for a wonderful weekend, fantastic weather, company, food,
laughs, swim, walks and extraordinary surroundings. Beautiful.
- Attention to detail loved at every turn.
- Thank you for creating such a beautiful place. We wanted for nothing.
- I feel blessed to have stayed in this magical place. It feels like I have
been let in on a special secret. We will be back.
- It's not often in life you come across a pure 'gem'. Thanks for the memories
(and the heated pool felt like royalty).
Louisa Heckett and friends, Dublin Ireland
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- It's beautiful here. So peaceful - everything you could possibly
want. We will be back.
Christine & Geoff Hemmings, London England, 3 May 03
- Exceptional accommodation. Beautiful surroundings. Just what we
needed to recharge our batteries.
Gill & Mike Martin, 21 May 03
- I like it here because it's nice. I come from China, I think I can
tell the other Chinese about it here. I hope I can come here again.
Chang Lill, China, 26 April 03
- Another fabulous weekend on Ireland's 'Cote d'Azur'. We even got a
suntan.
Graham Knox, London England 6 April 03
- We loved Inish Beg. The estate is beautiful and the staff wonderful
George & Annie Sode, Michigan USA, 14 February 03
- A lovely way to start 2003.
Hillary O'Malley, Cork Ireland, 5 January 03
- The most lovely spot on earth. The peace, serenity and good 'crack'
we have enjoyed here will remain with me always.
Jim & Paul, Hollywood USA, 4 January 03
- We enjoyed staying at Inish Beg very much and feel it has been a perfect
platform for launching 2003.
Adrian & Marion Masterton, Dublin Ireland, 4 January 03
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“The Boat House at Inish Beg, designed by architect Tony Cohu, has become a famous piece of modernist Irish architecture, sitting proud out on the water on the Inish Beg estate, Frank Lloyd Wright meets Glen Murcott on an island off the coast of – where else?- West Cork. Aside from the Boat House, there are lots of other superbly comfortable cottages to rent in Paul and Georgie Keane’s complex of rental properties, and there is also the terrifically delicious Inish Beg honey to be enjoyed”
- John & Sally McKenna's Bridgestone Irish Food Guide 2007
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