Country Cottage Holidays in Adrigole, Cork
About Adrigole for Cottage Holidays
Do come to stay for a week and be charmed by an encounter with Adrigole. The gorgeous and charming village of Adrigole is located by the sea in County Cork in the south of Ireland and is set in stunning scenery with lush hills, pretty harbours and craggy cliffs surrounding it. Half-way between the towns of Castletownbere and Glengarriff, Adrigole is home to the striking Tim Healy Pass road which is a scenic mountain road that cuts through the Caha Mountain range and overlooks the valley, lake and sea below, providing absolutely magical views. It is thrilling to drive by here and marvel at the spectacular scenery, and those who like more of a challenge can even cycle or walk the pass! This is a beautiful area of Ireland for a special cottage holiday to remember.
Self-catering breaks with outdoor activities in Adrigole
If you enjoy keeping active on a self-catering break, the West Cork Sailing Centre is located in Adrigole. This area is popular for those with affection for this fun water sport. Hiring a sailing boat and floating along the lake or sea surrounded by the almost unbelievable backdrops will be a memory that you will take with you forever, and whether you are a professional at sailing or completely new to the activity, you are bound to have a brilliant time on the water.
Self-catering holidays with spectacular views in County Cork
For holiday cottages with spectacular views, rent a holiday home in the northern part of Adrigole, close to beautifully picturesque Hungry Hill which is the very tallest of the Caha Mountains. Soaring into the sky and overlooking the Bantry Bay as well as Adrigole Harbour is the highest waterfall in the British Isles and Ireland. This thundering and majestic waterfall certainly has to be seen on a trip to Adrigole, and the views here are beyond comparison.
Adrigole is a village filled with complete natural beauty and friendly people so an excellent place for a self-catering cottage stay, but there are lots of other cultural things to do in the settlement besides soaking up the outstanding scenery. The Adrigole Arts Craft Shop is located in the village and is brilliant for those with an interest or talent in painting and drawing as you can purchase anything from here! The setting is perfect to paint and the tranquillity of the area will certainly seep into your soul and inspire you to create wonderful works of art.
Other activities to do in Adrigole include golf, horse riding and a visit to the nearby Dunboy Castle. Today, much of this castle has been destroyed, but the ruins are open for the public to see and make an eerie yet fascinating visit. Dating back hundreds of years, history lovers will enjoy these wonderful relics of a piece of Ireland’s past.
Whether you choose to stay in a seaside cottage or a crofter’s cottage close to the coast, we trust that you’ll be wowed by the stunning natural scenery on offer in this part of County Cork.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Adrigole, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cork.