We recently spent a wonderful week in The White House.
After following the guidelines and restrictions brought about by Covid for months , we couldn't wait to change the scenery of Cork City for the scenery and fresh air of West Cork, and to give our four dogs a break as well, when travel restrictions were lifted.
When we arrived and entered the house, we were totally taken aback by the space within the the house itself. The exterior of the building cleverly disguises the ample room and living facilities within.
A huge kitchen and a wonderful sun room, where we took great pleasure from having our meals, are the first spaces that greet you as you enter. Downstairs also includes a shower room, a bathroom, a beautifully quirky sitting room and a television/games room. For the duration of our stay, we opted to utilise the sitting room and enjoyed sitting at night in front of the stove fire, listening to music and planning our daily excursions and gave ourselves a well deserved sabbatical from Netflix and boxsets.
Upstairs has four fabulous bedrooms and a bright spacious bathroom.
Everything was clean and fresh but more importantly, The White House instils in you a sense of comfort and relaxation that make you feel immediately at home.
The location is bang in the middle of Skibbereen and Ballydehob and you are spoilt for a choice of local beaches to visit and well stocked local supermarkets and takeaway restaurants.
Our four City Dogs loved the freedom of the surrounding fields and the adventurous gardens of The White House but make sure, if you have dogs, to ask permission and advice from local landowners before using their land. We were lucky to meet a lady who owns the land opposite the house on our first day and she was very helpful and accommodating.
We would recommend The White House without hesitation. We love going abroad for holidays. We would rarely dream of taking a break in Ireland but not being able to travel away this year allowed us to experience a holiday we would never have dreamed of. So much so, we're heading back again in September.