Creagh Cabin guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to go for a walk and see the amazing local scenery. Be careful as there are some cliffs. Drive thorough baltimore village and follow the signs to the beacon.
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Baltimore lighthouse
Beacon RoadGreat place to go for a walk and see the amazing local scenery. Be careful as there are some cliffs. Drive thorough baltimore village and follow the signs to the beacon.
From our cabin it's 2.5km down to lough hyne, which is a unique seawater lake and marine reserve. It's a great spot for swimming, kayaking and hillwalking. Knockomagh hill is a great walk at lough hyne where you can get to the top for stunning panorama views of the lake and the west cork landscape.
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Lough Hyne
From our cabin it's 2.5km down to lough hyne, which is a unique seawater lake and marine reserve. It's a great spot for swimming, kayaking and hillwalking. Knockomagh hill is a great walk at lough hyne where you can get to the top for stunning panorama views of the lake and the west cork landscape.
Wonderful strand near clonakilty with surf and a great stretch of beach to enjoy
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Inchydoney Beach
Wonderful strand near clonakilty with surf and a great stretch of beach to enjoy
Beautifully restored castle with a museum on the history of Baltimore and a little cafe/wine bar in the gardens.
Dun na Sead Castle
Village MooringsBeautifully restored castle with a museum on the history of Baltimore and a little cafe/wine bar in the gardens.
Barley Cove Beach
A stunning beach on Mizen Head which is well worth a visit.
Beautiful gardens on an island in the river ilen very close to our cabin which you can visit and enjoy the woodland walks and trails and a walled garden.
Inish Beg Estate
Inish BegBeautiful gardens on an island in the river ilen very close to our cabin which you can visit and enjoy the woodland walks and trails and a walled garden.
A nearby island accessed by ferry from Baltimore with some stunning beaches and great walks.
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Sherkin Island
A nearby island accessed by ferry from Baltimore with some stunning beaches and great walks.
A beautiful scenic island reached by a regular ferry service from baltimore. Enjoy swimming, hikes and food served from the local cafe and bar.
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Cape Clear Island
A beautiful scenic island reached by a regular ferry service from baltimore. Enjoy swimming, hikes and food served from the local cafe and bar.
Food scene
We love the one in Skibbereen every Saturday morning, and apparently we’re not alone as The Guardian recently listed it in their “Top 50 Things We Love in The World”.
Skibbereen Farmers’ Market
Close to the coast of West Cork in Ireland is maybe the best small food market in the world. Vans are backed on to the square, their boots open. There are cages of ducks and guinea fowl, white or brown chickens sold (I think) for laying eggs. A few old ladies sit with their few homemade jams and honeys, there is spanking whole cod and hake and Dublin Bay prawns on ice.
A man sells his potatoes and onions. Perhaps best of all is the local Gubbeen van selling ham and bacon and their astonishing cheese. We bought our fill. It’s so quiet in winter you feel it is almost a social thing: stallholders meeting, talking and supporting each other. It is much busier in summer. Worthwhile travelling hours for, whatever the weather.
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Skibbereen Farmers’ Market
Market StreetWe love the one in Skibbereen every Saturday morning, and apparently we’re not alone as The Guardian recently listed it in their “Top 50 Things We Love in The World”.
Skibbereen Farmers’ Market
Close to the coast of West Cork in Ireland is maybe the best small food market in the world. Vans are backed on to the square, their boots open. There are cages of ducks and guinea fowl, white or brown chickens sold (I think) for laying eggs. A few old ladies sit with their few homemade jams and honeys, there is spanking whole cod and hake and Dublin Bay prawns on ice.
A man sells his potatoes and onions. Perhaps best of all is the local Gubbeen van selling ham and bacon and their astonishing cheese. We bought our fill. It’s so quiet in winter you feel it is almost a social thing: stallholders meeting, talking and supporting each other. It is much busier in summer. Worthwhile travelling hours for, whatever the weather.
Michelin Star restaurant in Baltimore for a fine dining experience, showcasing the best of west cork produce. Booking advised.
Customs House Baltimore
Michelin Star restaurant in Baltimore for a fine dining experience, showcasing the best of west cork produce. Booking advised.
La Jolie Brise
Local seafood and pizzas on offer in the square in Baltimore.
Restaurant and deli in the heart of skibbereen which serves homemade pasta and pizzas and much more.
Dillon's Corner
68 Bridge StreetRestaurant and deli in the heart of skibbereen which serves homemade pasta and pizzas and much more.
The Dock Wall
Main StreetAmazing Gastropub in Union Hall with a wonderful locally inspired menu
A wonderful fine dining restaurant in Rosscarbery village with a seasonal menu.
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Pilgrims
6 South SquareA wonderful fine dining restaurant in Rosscarbery village with a seasonal menu.
Iconic music venue a short drive away with fantastic gigs and a restaurant with wood fired pizzas and lots more...
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Connolly's of Leap
Main StreetIconic music venue a short drive away with fantastic gigs and a restaurant with wood fired pizzas and lots more...
A great supermarket in the centre of Skibbereen with an emphasis on local food producers and delicious west cork ingredients.
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Field's SuperValu Skibbereen
Main StreetA great supermarket in the centre of Skibbereen with an emphasis on local food producers and delicious west cork ingredients.
Very popular restaurant in Skibbereen town with great food in a beautifully restored building.
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Church Restaurant
Very popular restaurant in Skibbereen town with great food in a beautifully restored building.
City/town information
Great little seaside village a short drive away from the cabin with seafood restaurants, a lovely harbour and ferries to the islands of roaringwater bay
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Baltimore
Great little seaside village a short drive away from the cabin with seafood restaurants, a lovely harbour and ferries to the islands of roaringwater bay
A market town a short drive away with a fantastic farmer's market and a nice array of shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Skibbereen
A market town a short drive away with a fantastic farmer's market and a nice array of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Great little village nearby with a fantastic music venue and some lovely eateries.
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Ballydehob
Great little village nearby with a fantastic music venue and some lovely eateries.
Stunning seaside village in a sheltered harbour with restaurants overlooking the bay.
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Glandore
Stunning seaside village in a sheltered harbour with restaurants overlooking the bay.
A small fishing village with a great fish shop and wonderful coffee in Nolans along with the dock wall gastro pub.
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Unionhall
A small fishing village with a great fish shop and wonderful coffee in Nolans along with the dock wall gastro pub.