Knockowen (I103), Adrigole, Co. Cork

This is a true 'get away from it all' cottage, a traditional stone farmhouse situated at the head of the Glen Lough Valley (and the end of the road) in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is ringed by the Caha Mountains (2251ft) in complete seclusion and adjoins high hill country dotted with many tarns and waterfalls. Activities in the area including walking, pony trekking, swimming, fishing, watersports, scuba diving and kayaking in Adrigole Harbour (3½ miles). Adrigole for nearest shop and Wi-Fi. Castletownbere and Glengarriff for golf course both about 14 miles. Garden furniture. Inside Sympathetically restored to retain character and charm with sitting room with wood burning stove, high ceiling barn-room kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, utility room with washing machine and dryer, separate W.C., bathroom with bath, shower and W.C. and stairs to three bedrooms, one with a double, one with two single beds and one with one single bed. Electric storage heaters. Duvets and blankets. DVD (no TV reception). CD/radio. Phone connected. Microwave. Freezer. Hairdryer. High chair. No Wi-Fi. One pet allowed at extra cost. Notes Landline telephone available. Wi-Fi available at local shop. Extras Linen, Towels, Pet. Price FROM €552 per week See www.shamrockcottages.co.uk for current availability and further details. Under cottage no 103.