West Cork Hotel - Skibbereen
51.550842, -9.270782Overview
3-star historic hotel on the Ilen River in Skibbereen
Dining
The West Cork Hotel Skibbereen's Kennedy Restaurant offers a lunchtime carvery and dinner focused on locally sourced ingredients. The Ilen Bar provides snacks, full meals, and packed lunches for guests exploring the area. Breakfast is served until 11 am, with an extensive menu including hot and cold choices.
History & Rooms
Established in 1902, the hotel combines period features with modern facilities throughout its guest rooms. Each room includes cable TV, and many offer views of the Ilen River. The historic character of the building is preserved in the common areas.
Activities & Location
Located on the banks of the Ilen River, the West Cork Hotel is just 150 metres from the N71 and a short walk to Skibbereen's town centre. Nearby beaches include Trag Beach and Tralispeen Bay Beach. The hotel can arrange walking tours, bike tours, canoeing, horse riding, and golf in the surrounding area.
Family & Accessibility
The hotel offers family rooms, babysitting/child services, and a kids' menu in the restaurant. Facilities for disabled guests include a lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, and full wheelchair accessibility. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for all guests.
Events & Services
West Cork Hotel Skibbereen has an experienced event management team and flexible arrangements for weddings, parties, and corporate functions. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, along with fax/photocopying services. The 24-hour front desk offers private check-in/check-out, safety deposit boxes, and security features including CCTV and fire alarms.
- Location: Overlooking Ilen River, 150m from the N71
- Rooms: Rooms with river views and cable TV
- Dining: Kennedy Restaurant & Ilen Bar with local produce
- Activities: Walking tours, bike tours, and canoeing nearby
- Family: Family rooms, babysitting, and kids' meals
- Events: Event hosting and meeting/banquet facilities
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with grab rails
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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River view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- BBQ facilities
Room view
- River view
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about West Cork Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 124 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 80.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cork, ORK |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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