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Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration

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The Old Mill building at the Argideen Lodges
The Old Mill building at the Argideen Lodges
View up the meadow to the Argideen Lodges
Kitchen - coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher etc
Kitchen / living room - view from the front door as you enter lodge 1

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Timoleague, Cork
  • Timoleague Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • West Cork Heritage Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Inchydoney Island Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration

The Old mill was brought back to life by the explorer and writer Tim Severin in 1990. He lived in Lodge 1 for many years and wrote numerous novels from his office across the way. It offers simple living with the Irish warmth of a woodburning stove, a perfect place to share a drink with friends or observe the wildlife in the meander down by the river.

For those who like to fish, you have direct access to the Argideen River, rated one of the best sea trout rivers in south-west Ireland, a great place to test your skill with a fly. Licenses for the river can be provided as well as details for national licenses to cover your stay.

The Wild Atlantic Way can be reached in a couple of minutes with a trip into Timoleague and it's famous Abbey, from there you can visit some of Irelands spectacular beaches or soak up some live music in Cloakilty or Kinsale.

Property Details:
The two storey property offers open plan living / kitchen area and large conservatory. and sleeps up to 6 across 2 bedrooms.

- Downstairs:
Good sized kitchen including dishwasher and prep bar opening onto the main living / dining area with newly fitted woodburning stove.
Interconnecting conservatory with further dining and comfortable seating leading to the main shower room with large walk-in shower, basin and toilet.

- Upstairs:
Master bedroom sleeps 2 with standard double bed, dressing table and wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 sleeps 4 with two sets of adult sized single bunkbeds with drawers and wardrobe.
Bathroom 1 - Unique deep soak (upright) bath with overhead shower, basin and toilet.

Outside:
- Shared access to:
Front courtyard and Laundry Room containing 2 washing machines and dryers. Rear patio area with picnic benches and free roaming across the field / meadow down to the river area at rear.

- Security cameras:
As we are often away, there are 4 external cameras on the site to help monitor and maintain the site. These are 'always on and recording' cameras (video & audio) looking from:
- lodge 1 across the courtyard towards the other site buildings.
- the bungalow far corner towards all four lodges.
- the end of the bungalow down the meadow to the river.
- the rear of lodge 4 to the meadow.

Property manager

Ida
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No stair gates cupboard locks and other protection
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
To be kept downstairs and in conservatory at night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours - As we have other tenants in adjoining buildings we ask that noise be kept down between 23:00 to 07:00, especially in the conservatory.
Pets - Not allowed upstairs or on furnishings. Owners are responsible for clearing up any fouling in the grounds outside / keeping pets under control.
The Lodges operate on a closed septic tank, please dispose of sanitary products in the bins provided. Please do not flush such items down the toilet.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Timoleague

Located in Timoleague, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Michael Collins Centre and Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clonakilty Golf Club and Kilbrittain Whale. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Timoleague, Cork

What's nearby

  • Timoleague Abbey - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • West Cork Heritage Centre - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • West Cork Model Railway Village - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • West Cork Surf School - 24 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 27 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Poachers Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Barras Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪O'Donovan's Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arís - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lifeboat Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration?

As of 17 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration on 19 April 2025 start from NZ$479.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside retreat with rustic charm and a history of novels and exploration located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Timoleague Abbey and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Michael Collins Centre. Lisselan Estate and Clonakilty Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable holiday in beautiful setting

A peaceful, beautiful location and we enjoyed the historic property. Well furnished, good kitchen supplies and we appreciated that there was heating on in the downstairs bathroom to dry our towels. We were not able to find a tin opener which would have been useful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and cosy accomodation!

Our family really enjoyed our time here. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Quiet Spot

We had a lovely time and the place was clean, quiet and well kept. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for our 3 kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ida

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