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Liss Ard Estate

4.0 star property
Elegant beach bed & breakfast and outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen, Cork
  • Place, Liss Ard Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Irish Sky Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lough Hyne
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Skibbereen

Liss Ard Estate places you next to Liss Ard Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Irish Sky Garden. This 25-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Liss Ard Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Irish Sky Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lough Hyne - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bantry House - 32 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ár N-Ait - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Liss Ard Estate

Elegant beach bed & breakfast and outdoor pool
At Liss Ard Estate, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach bed & breakfast include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
24-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a hydromassage shower. Other amenities include electric kettles, safes, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, and February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Liss Ard
Liss Ard Estate
Liss Ard Estate B&B
Liss Ard Estate B&B Skibbereen
Liss Ard Estate Skibbereen
Liss Ard Estate Hotel Skibbereen
Liss Ard Estate Skibbereen
Liss Ard Estate Bed & breakfast
Liss Ard Estate Bed & breakfast Skibbereen

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Liss Ard Estate?

This bed & breakfast is located in Skibbereen and just steps from Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden. You'll also find Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club and Skibbereen Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Liss Ard Estate?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Does Liss Ard Estate have a casino on the premises?

No, Liss Ard Estate doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Liss Ard Estate?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Liss Ard Estate?

This lakeside bed u0026 breakfast offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Liss Ard Estate have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Liss Ard Estate feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Liss Ard Estate serves free full breakfasts at Dining Room each morning.

Will Liss Ard Estate allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Liss Ard Estate for a fee of EUR 40 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Liss Ard Estate?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies at Liss Ard Estate?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Liss Ard Estate.

Does Liss Ard Estate host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Liss Ard Estate.

Liss Ard Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it here. Everyone was delightful. Could not recommend the Sky Garden Walk and experience more- it should be mandatory! Paul was the perfect guide on this walk. He understands how nature is in line with life and explains the artist’s intentions with Sky Garden’s breathtaking view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful manor house with surrounding gardens, lake, Irish Sky Garden and more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and lovely grounds at Liss Ard. Will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly the best place we stayed in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Annemarie, Dublin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only whinge was no BBC so couldn’t look at Wimbledon in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake house - beautiful setting- spacious room -very comfortable- with free transport between lake house & main house on request
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended - A west Cork Gem

We had a fantastic stay @ Liss Ard. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had every thing we needed and more. We spent a day at the private lake with our 7 yr old son, fishing, paddle boards, swimming in the refreshing water after the lake side sauna. The food and service was excellent from breakfast to dinner ! We loved the walks in the estate and the amazing sky garden. A real gem in west cork…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Manor House and gardens ..

We spent a lovely night in the lodge attached to the Manor House which was a beautiful building .. great breakfast and fabulous garden walks ! Highly recommend for anyone passing through Skibereen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The property was just beautiful and so relaxing. All of the staff were accommodating and very friendly. Highly suggest!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful stay in idyllic setting.

Lovely stay at this beautiful estate. I was unable to get full use of the beautiful grounds due to limited time but I will certainly return to do so. All staff were very professional, warm and friendly - thank you to MaryRose in particular and also the lovely barman (Malaysian man - I've forgotten name unfortunately) for providing such a lovely welcome and great service. Thank you also for the room upgrade which was a lovely surprise. The lounging areas are beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting by the fire after dinner. Breakfast before check out was nice - nice options on menu & freshly squeezed juice. It was noticeable that there was only one person on the breakfast shift - it seemed there should have been atleast 2 more members of staff on at this time as it was very busy and as a result there were some mishaps (coffee pot was brought but no cup to drink it in as cup that had been on table when I was brought to my seat had coffee in from person before me but when this was taken it was not replaced, fruit was not topped up while I was in breakfast area so I could not have any, I asked for hollendaise sauce to be on the side instead of poured over eggs as I find it to be sickly sometimes but it was served on the eggs) - I did not point out these things as I was in a rush for work &I could see that the girl on breakfast duty was extremely busy & doing her absolute best to attend to the many guests. All in all, I had a wonderful stay, highly recommend, & can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Could be a Special Place

This place has amazing potential. Sadly it does not live up to it. We were put in a "cozy" room," and were told these rooms were for their cost conscious (cheap/poor?) visitors. The next room up was not much more expensive, but unavailable. There was barely room to move around the bed. There was a kettle and coffee machine that had no outlet near them, and no surface large enough to place them to plug them in, and the coffee machine had a continental European plug in any case. The food was bad. My partner's breakfast omelette was crusty on the outside, with a slab of molten, chewy cheese on the inside. We won't even talk about lunch. It was inedible. My partner, who feels disloyal to his dead mother when he leaves anything on his plate, sent back a near full lamb dish. When we had an issue and said something, we were made to feel it was our fault for not appreciating this place. That's a weird flex for a service industry. On the plus side, the staff were generally extremely helpful and pleasant, and seemed to enjoy their jobs. The land is spectacular. The sky garden, which is on the estate, is stunning. It is looking a bit worn though, the browning grass and divots up the side. There is a wonderful set up by the lake with exercise rooms, a pay-per-visit sauna, stand up paddle boards, and a small boat. Great drinks and a skilled bartender. This hotel could be really special, but there is just something not coming together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room sold as a room for three is in fact a cupboard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favorite place in West Cork.

We loved being at Liss Ard. The room was gorgeous, the grounds magnificent and the food fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Absolutely fantastic experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021