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Liss Ard Estate

4.0 star property
4-star beach B&B with free breakfast

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Reception
Spa
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Skibbereen

On lake.With a stay at this Skibbereen B&B, you'll be steps from Liss Ard Gardens and a 5-minute walk from Irish Sky Garden. Skibbereen Heritage Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Liss Ard Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Irish Sky Garden - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lough Hyne - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leslies Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Uillin Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O'Neill Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Liss Ard Estate

4-star beach B&B with free breakfast
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 center 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 childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • 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 safes and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, 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 each 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 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

How close is Liss Ard Estate to the airport?

Liss Ard Estate is 49.7 mi (90-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Liss Ard Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Liss Ard Estate.

How close is Liss Ard Estate to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 15 mi (48-min drive) from Warren Beach and 15.5 mi (28-min drive) from Owenahincha Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Liss Ard Estate offer free breakfast?

Liss Ard Estate offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Liss Ard Estate?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Liss Ard Estate?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Liss Ard Estate?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Liss Ard Estate have a pool?

Liss Ard Estate does not have a pool.

Does Liss Ard Estate have a restaurant?

Liss Ard Estate is home to Dining Room, which features garden views and al fresco dining.

Does Liss Ard Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Liss Ard Estate to downtown Skibbereen?

Liss Ard Estate is 1.8 mi away from Skibbereen.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

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

New Favorite Destination

Fantastic staff, Dylan and Mark were outstanding servers at dinner and in the bar. The scenic walks, lake house and picnic were fantastic and the sky garden a little drop of peace in West Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021