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West Cork Hotel

Three Star

Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork Show on a map

Excellent 8.4/10 thumb up

Rated 8.4 by GoIreland customers
(20 ratings)

Welcome to West Cork Hotel

This beautiful 3 star hotel is located in the colourful Market town of Skibbereen in County Cork. West Cork Hotel was established in 1902. Today the proprietors, Tim and Marion Looney have pledged to continue the Hotels ethos of welcoming hospitality and value for money.

The hotel is ideally located close to award wining seafood restaurants, traditional Irish pubs, a farmers market and a French Chocolatier. Day trips to surrounding Baltimore, Sherkin Island, Glandore and Castletownbere are all just a short drive away.
You could also stroll around the fishing town of Skibereen and discover its charm and attraction or you could head into the beautiful countryside and enjoy outdoor activities like golfing, hillwalking, horseriding and fishing.

Complimentary Wi-fi Access for all guests throughout the hotel.

Please note there is no smoking on this premises.

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Location (Back to top)

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The West Cork Hotel is located on Ilen Street in the heart of Skibbereen town in West Cork.

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Description

The West Cork Hotel is a 3* hotel that was established in 1902 and is located in Skibereen, Co. Cork. Centrally located close to award winning restaurants, a local farmers market, traditional Irish pubs and all other local attractions and amenities. You are also situated in an ideal base for touring the West Cork area.
The hotel offers 30 beautifully designed guest bedrooms, which are all spacious and elegantly furnished to the highest standard to provide the utmost of comfort for our guests. Some of our rooms also offer a riverside view. In room facilities include tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries, TV and telephone. We are also a family friendly premises. Our guests can enjoy a meal in our well renowned Kennedy’s Restaurant or a beverage in our Ilen Bar.

All guests of The West Cork Hotel can avail of special discounts at selected activities, such as kayaking and quad biking and at selected shops in Skibbereen by showing your guest card, which you will recieve upon check in.

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Room Features (Back to top)

The hotel comprises of 30 beautiful bedrooms, all of which contain ensuite facilities. The bedrooms are comfortable, spacious and some of the rooms feature beautiful riverside views. Each bedroom has been furnished to a high standard to ensure comfort and relaxation during your vacation in West Cork.

The hotel offers a wide range of rooms to suit all requirements and in room facilities include cable TV, direct dial telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries. Iron and Ironing board available on request. The hotel is family friendly and a cot is available on request.

Touring(Back to top)

Welcome to Skibbereen, which is located 80km west of Cork city and is a beautiful harbour town, packed with traditional Irish pubs, shops and restaurants.

Places to visit include:
Skibbereen Heritage centre
Model Railway village in Clonakility
Cobh Heritage Centre
Kinsale Town
Cork city
Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh

 

Reviews for West Cork Hotel(Back to top)

Total Score 8.4/10 (from 20 reviews)

  • 8/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 8/10 for Restaurant
  • 9/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 8/10 for Bar
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10/10

Anonymous from Cobh

Stayed 10-2012
Mature couple

8/10

Anonymous from Casteldermot

Stayed 09-2012
Solo traveller

10/10

Anonymous from Tralee

Stayed 07-2012
Mature couple

Enjoyed my stay as its a very relaxing hotel and staff are very friendly and helpful and also hotel very clean. Would go back again for a relaxing break in the future.

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Facilities (Back to top)

IIen Bar
After a day touring the beautiful landscape of Cork, you can unwind and relax in the IIen Bar with the drink of your choice. This bar enjoys old world charm and warmth making it the perfect place to catch up with old friends or reminisce together on the days adventure. The highly professional staff will provide a delicious bar menu, which features many local delicacies.
Fresh picnic baskets are prepared in the IIen Bar for those who wish to take day trips to local attractions or for those who wish to enjoy a memorable family picnic in the summer sunshine.

Dining at Kennedy’s Restaurant
Guests can indulge in a delicious carvery lunch by day at Kennedy’s Restaurant. By night, a romantic meal for two will mark that special occasion. Good food has to be complimented with fine wine and guests can choose from a newly revamped wine list.
The food is locally sourced and includes locally caught fish, game, herbs and organic vegetables.

Conference Facilities
Conference facilities are also available at the hotel. The IIen Conference and Function Suite consists of state of the art facilities for up to 250 people.
The Murphy suite 1 and 2 meeting rooms are more suitable for intimate meetings or ‘breakout sessions’.

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioning - Public Areas
  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Free Nearby
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Central Heating
  • Conference Facilities
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Pets Welcome Inside
  • Pets Welcome Outside
  • Restaurant

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Heated Towel Rail
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • No Smoking
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Writing Desk

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Carvery Lunch
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bar(s)
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Coffee Shop(s)
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Health & Beauty Centre(s)
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop
  • Water Sports.

On Site Leisure

  • Bicycle Hire

Premises Location

  • Riverside