Inish Beg is a private island estate (with a road bridge, accessible by car) in beautiful West Cork Ireland -- just a few miles from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres. Your hosts, Paul and Georgiana Keane, have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation and rejuvenation of this island paradise. The Estate with its beautiful gardens, woodlands, parkland, farmland and foreshore will enchant all who choose Inish Beg for their self-catering holidays in West Cork Ireland. You will find an environment, facilities and experience second to none with a select variety of luxury self-catering holiday cottages and holiday homes to suit the most discerning guest. Imagine yourself walking, bird watching, fishing, boating or just relaxing in this magical setting, with its beautiful gardens, grounds, trails and heated indoor swimming pool & steam room.
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Inish Beg is a wonderful location to host a wedding (for up to 350 guests). The Estate with it's walled garden, sunken garden with fountain, woodlands, and landscaped gardens provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. The Boat House is HSE registered for civil wedding ceremonies. We'd love to help make your special day a truly unique event!
Inish Beg is the perfect location to host a special occasion. With it's luxury self catering homes for up to 50 guests, tranquil grounds and indoor heated pool with steam room proving excellent facilities for family reunions, hen & stag weekends or corporate workshops. We'd love to help make your event a truly unique experience!
Kayaking on Lough Hyne, playing at Skibbereen and West Carbery 18-hole Golf Club, sailing, sea and freshwater fishing, scuba diving courses, adventure activity centre, visits to Sherkin / Cape Clear islands, Whale watching, visiting local farmers markets and more.
Open between 15th March to 1st Nov & 18th Dec to 6th Jan. Come visit our award winning gardens and woodlands. A perfect place for a strolling around our tranquil and magical 97 acre estate, through lovingly restored walled gardens, specially planted woodlands and winding shoreline trails. There are 3 bird hides and over 4km of tracks to explore. We serve teas, coffee and homemade cakes too! An idyllic way to spend a morning or afternoon. €6 per adult plus up to 2 children to visit the gardens and go on the trails (additional children are €2 each).
Ahoy, me heartie buccaneer! In the summer of 1631 Baltimore fell victim to a sensational attack by pirates who had travelled over 1,000 miles from the Barbary Coast of North Algiers. Come visit the Inish Beg Estate Pirate Trail and Learn more about the characters involved in this shocking historical event. We also have a Fairy Trail with 10 beautiful fairy homes to find as well as a Animal Trail! €6 per adult plus up to 2 children to visit the gardens and go on the trails (additional children are €2 each).
You have access a 13m heated indoor swimming pool located within the restored walled garden. (Due to COVID-19 the small exercise room & steam room are closed ). Walks with private access to woodlands & local shoreline, bird watching & fishing are all available to you during your holiday.
Within a few minutes drive to the mainland you will find the nearby towns of Baltimore and Skibbereen and an 18-hole golf course, sailing, scuba diving, adventure activity centre, visits to the islands and private gardens. More Information
County Cork is Ireland’s largest county, located in the southwest of the country. West Cork, the area west of Cork city, is known as a region of its own and has long been popular with tourists from other areas of Ireland, the uk, europe, usa and the rest of the world. West Cork has an atmosphere unique in Ireland, where the climate & vegetation benefit from the warm currents of the gulf stream. The coastline has sandy beaches, stunning high cliffs, wild moorland, native woodlands, archaeological remains and traditional fishing villages. The people of West Cork are equally unique and offer a mix of Irish families whose ancestors developed the area and expatriates who came to West Cork and fell in love with the area. The residents include a high percentage of artists, artisans and musicians who have been inspired in the atmosphere of West Cork. More Information
Your estate is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. To find a luxury self catering cottage in amongst beautiful gardens and woodland on an island is just one in a million. It is like a paradise; our cottage is kept to a fantastic standard as is the pool and the estate is like a fairy wonderland! We loved all of the beautiful ponds and plants, what a variety! You sympathetically tend to all of this nature, thank you, what a treat! We will most certainly recommend you to our family and friends. Thank you for your hospitality! Andrew & Sinead Knowles 7th June 2016
Accommodation and amenities first class. Particularly enjoyed the under floor heating, the walled garden and its many plants/veggies, etc.... was very impressive. Enjoyed our short stay very much. Also enjoyed the company of your little dog on Saturday night watching TV. What a cutie!! Stephen and Collette Montgomery 21st June 2015
Beautiful place. Absolutely no complaints. Will recommend to all and hope to return ourselves. Conor Ralph 28th Aug 2015
Absolutely loved the cottage and the estate gardens and walks - highly recommend it. We will be back. Cottages are very well serviced from kitchen ware to firewood for stove. Washing/drying area is great. I love the fact that there's no messing with coins, extra charges - it's all in the price which is great. Love the feeling of peace and safety around the place - well done! The Coulters April 6th 2015
Best week of my life! Full of energy now...Highly recommend. Thank you very much Margaret O'Riordan 8th May 2015
Had a fantastic time here, don't want to leave! We will definitely be back. Lovely being able to light the stove every evening. The grounds are spectacular and credit to the gardeners. Our children loved everything here.... walled garden, ponies, sheep, chickens, swimming pool, forest walks, pirate trail, discovering the swing, "Titus" the dog, the borrowed games, videos and much more. I found the kitchen to be very well stocked with just about everything you would need. Orla Buckley 25th July 2015
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the pool and the beautiful walks around the estate. Very peaceful and relaxing stay and looking forward to our next visit. Fresh produce from the garden delicious. Deirdre and Paul Barry 1st Aug 2015
Thank you for letting us share such a special place. Our first visit to Inish Beg and the surrounding area and one to treasure. Spectacular location, beautiful tranquil grounds and "at one with nature" - including George the otter! The privacy and piracy were appreciated in equal measure! Cooking classes with Georgie were a real hit and lovely personal touch that exemplified the warmly welcoming atmosphere created by ALL the staff. Any help need was quickly at hand and we all felt relaxed the moment we arrived. Sorry it's over too soon and hope to be back! Timpson and Still family - 28th Aug 2015
