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Liss Ard Estate

4.0 star property
Elegant beach bed & breakfast and outdoor pool

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Classic four-poster bed sits atop a herringbone-patterned carpet in a spacious room with a chair and nightstand.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat, surrounded by tranquil reflections and harmonious architecture.
Stately country house with a beautifully maintained garden and formal lawn area, set amidst rolling hills and a serene body of water.
Relax in this elegantly furnished living room with a fireplace, comfortable sofa, and stylish coffee table.
Unwind in a serene space with a tranquil view of the lake and surrounding trees, featuring a bathtub and three comfortable beds.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen, Cork
  • Liss Ard Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lough Hyne
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Skibbereen

A luxury stay in Skibbereen awaits you at Liss Ard Estate. Within steps you'll find Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The theme restaurant, Dining Room, is open for breakfast and dinner. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court along with access to kayaking and a playground. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 4-property class Skibbereen B&B, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Skibbereen Heritage Centre and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Liss Ard Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Irish Sky Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lough Hyne - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leslies Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O'Neill Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Anns Pub & Restaurant Castletownshend - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Liss Ard Estate

Elegant beach bed & breakfast and outdoor pool
Liss Ard Estate offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Liss Ard Estate.

This 4-star Skibbereen bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Liss Ard Estate offers 25 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a hydromassage showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 ratings 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

Are there any beaches close to Liss Ard Estate?

The closest beach to Liss Ard Estate is Warren Beach (16.9 km).

Does Liss Ard Estate have a pool?

Liss Ard Estate has an outdoor pool.

Is Liss Ard Estate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Liss Ard Estate is a hit with families.

Does Liss Ard Estate serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Liss Ard Estate?

No, Liss Ard Estate does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Liss Ard Estate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Liss Ard Estate?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Liss Ard Estate?

Dogs are welcome at Liss Ard Estate, with food and water bowls on offer.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Superb

Absolutely fantastic experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021