Liss Ard Estate
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Liss Ard Estate
No.4 of Cultural Hotels in County Cork
Castletownsend Rd, Cork, County Cork, Ireland
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Pets welcome
Lots to doAmenities
Golf Course
Hiking
Sauna
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parkingFree
24-Hour Front Desk
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Property Description
Located in Skibbereen, Liss Ard Estate is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden. This beach bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Skibbereen Heritage Centre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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9.0/10
GreatCleanliness9.0
Amenities9.0
Location9.0
Service9.0
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Liss Ard Sky Garden
(200m)
Landmarks: Liss Ard Estate Gatehouse
(750m)
Landmarks: Skibbereen Garden Centre Limited
(1.3km)
Landmarks: Skibbereen AFC (Soccer Club)
(2.3km)
Landmarks: West Cork Arts Centre
(2.3km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
the Manor House-Deluxe King
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
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6
Junior Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
Hair Conditioner
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6
The Lake House-Lake View (Suite)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Lake View
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
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5
the Lake House-King
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
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5
The Manor House-Country Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
Hair Conditioner
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4
the Mews Country King
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
Hair Conditioner
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Guest Reviews
9/10
Great
40 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9
- Amenities9
- Location9
- Service9
Average for similar properties in Cork
AI Summary
The accommodation boasts modern facilities, scenic location, and top-quality breakfast. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and elegant, comfortable rooms. However, some may find the location remote.
JenJumpUp
April 14, 2025
The site of an ancient ring fort, Liss Ard is a former estate where history abounds. At Liss Ard, there are beautiful trails and walking paths, a fine small spa and gym, birding (the great purple heron has been spotted) , boating, and the Irish Sky Garden. Few art experiences are more magical than “gardening the sky” at night at the Irish Sky Garden.
Guest User
May 20, 2025
Incredible property and grounds with the potential to be a spectacular destination- but let down by the absence of any identifiable management presence or structure and an undertrained staff. Think we received a total of 11 emails, 5 text messages and 3 phone calls- prior to arrival - most of which were to confirm the already confirmed! Staff are super nice, but hopelessly untrained. There was no sign of any manager throughout the stay. There seems to be no plan or structure- with it being haphazard. Rooms in main house and adjoining buildings are super - very well appointed - but lacking in five star standards - no dressing gowns / tv worked intermittently/ hot water went awol / no drinks bar. Food was superb - but a little repetitive. Disappointing absence of locally sourced / promoted offerings. It’s far from cheap and there is plenty of better competition in Ireland at these prices. Being so remote it needs to up its game in order for people to make the journey. It has the potential to be something really special - but it’s currently falling short.
Guest User
May 8, 2025
Stayed for two nights in the main house. Lovely large and well appointed room located up a set of stairs. Although the hotel was full, it was very relaxed and quiet. Staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. The main house is stately and formal, but in a relaxed style. Lovely bar room adjacent to a lounge with a wide selection of books and classic albums and a turntable. A second lounge was available so plenty of space to spread out. The grounds were lovely - we were there on a wet and cloudy day and made use of the complimentary golf carts available to explore the estate. The sky garden is truly remarkable and we wish the skies were clearer during our stay. One of the highlights was the bar and the bar staff - high quality cocktails made by staff who were happy to discuss the finer points of cocktails. If we had a criticism it would be about the arrangements for breakfast. The charges for continental and cooked weren't as clear as they could be - the continental option was very limited and not really worth the cost, while the cooked options were delicious. Drinks (coffee, juices etc) weren't cheap. This jarred with the test of the hotel offering and seems and area where some improvement could be made.
Joan T
May 6, 2025
The most expensive lunch I've ever had, 35e plus for mains 12e extra for a few small potatoes, 5e for a very small americano and insult to injury 2.58e for half carafe of "special" water...I asked for plain ! The food I ordered was tasty Unusually quiet considering it was bank holiday sunday Friendly staff but I won't be returning. Joan Tynan
Guest User
April 27, 2025
While the dinner and grounds were truly exceptional, the overall experience lacked the warmth and personal touch that make a stay memorable. I thought the breakfast was very disappointing in comparison to the beautiful dinner the night previous! Staff engagement was minimal and there was a noticeable lack of warmth and care that you’d expect from an esteemed hotel!
Therese D
April 3, 2025
Outstanding stay at this romantic location. Skibbereen is lovely, great market on a Saturday and a lovely toen, but Liss Ard is amazing. Beautiful location and exceptional service. The staff are very attentive and the food is excellent. Highly recommend.
Guest User
March 20, 2025
What an incredible experience, the only pitfall being that the restaurant was closed during our stay. However, that does not take away from the rest of the experiences. The staff were really amazing from front of house to the bar staff, they couldn’t do enough for us. The facilities are impeccable, they’ve reall thought of everything and if we were missing something in our room like a kettle and cups for instance, they were delivered to our room door within minutes of the request. We are a couple with mobility issues and were given a ground floor room, which was very roomy with a 4 posted bed and a back door with a small seating area outside. And to help us see the whole estate we were offered a gold buggy which allowed us to get to the Sky Garden, a must see for travellers and to get to the Sauna on site. I cannot fault this hotel, of alll the hotels in Ireland I’ve experienced this is leaps and bounds ahead of them all in style, comfort and service. 5 stars all round. So much so we couldn’t resist the urge to book and stay an extra night.
Guest User
March 13, 2025
Grounds and accommodation are great, but we asked if the had vegan and vegetarian options on the menu before we booked, they confirmed that had the option on the menu. When we arrived in the restaurant for the meal, the menu had no vegetarian or vegan options, we were advised to have the vegetable side dish, a small piece of cauliflower and a few tiny baby potatoes. Very disappointing after paying so much money
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Sauna
Additional charge
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Languages Spoken
German
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Fitness Room
Additional charge
Massage Room
Sauna
Additional charge
Spa
Additional charge
Hiking
Kayaking
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Picnic Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Dry Cleaning
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Extra cot: Free |
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: € 40.00 (approx. AU$ 70.57) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1850
- Number of Rooms: 25
Located in Skibbereen, Liss Ard Estate is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden. This beach bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Skibbereen Heritage Centre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the Dining Room, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the Dining Room, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.