We had a really wonderful stay at Amiee and Joe’s converted boathouse.
Accommodation
The boathouse has been beautifully converted and the resulting space is a joy to be in. Although the kitchen is small, it has everything you need for some basic cooking. The bathroom is super clean and the shower has plenty of hot water and good water pressure (appreciated for when you get out of the sea!). We lit the pot belly fire on our only day of bad weather and enjoyed the cosiness while reading our books. There is plenty of natural light and one particularly magic disc of early morning light. Amiee also left us fresh flowers, fluffy white towels, a travel cot, muslins for our baby, a bottle of wine and some food including fresh bread and homemade jam - lovely touches which were greatly appreciated.
Location
The boathouse is essentially on Tralisplean beach. We loved the location. The beach itself is very quiet and also sheltered so the water is calm and the swims an almost religious experience. A handy location to explore west cork (schull is 30 mins by car, Baltimore 15, mizen head one hour), only ten minutes from skibbereen but feels more remote. The most beautiful stars visible at night.
Hosts
Amiee and Joe were perfect hosts. Contact was easy. They obvious care about being good hosts with all the extra touches they put into the boat house and that really comes across.
Highly recommend anyone to come stay here - it is even more wonderful than the photos can convey.