Dolphin and Whale Watching in West Cork: Fascinating Facts
Minke Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins and Harbour Porpoises may be seen at different times of the year. Common and Grey Seals may be seen year round and a variety of other marine wildlife - Gannets, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Skuas, Shearwaters, Peregrine Falcons and various species of petrel are commonly sighted on our tours. In addition we see Turtles, Blue Sharks, Basking Sharks and the most unusual Sunfish. More rarely we see Risso's and Bottlenose Dolphins.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
B&B ACCOMMODATION IN BALTIMORE
Rathmore House Bed & Breakfast accommodation West Cork is an ideal base for enjoying the delights of Baltimore or taking a boat trip to nearby islands of Sherkin or Cape Clear or for touring West Cork and Kerry. Rathmore House, built in 1987, is a Georgian-style house sitting on an elevated site on the outskirts of Baltimore with panoramic views over the harbour and islands. Your hostess, Marguerite O'Driscoll can be reached on 00353 28 20362 or via the website link below. Marguerite will have a list of numerous other local B&B's if Rathmore House is unable to accommodate you. Allow 10 minutes to get to where the boat departs.
www.baltimorebb.com
Channel View B&B is beautifully situated overlooking the bay with superb island and sea views. Channel View is a spacious dormer bungalow on an elevated site with mature landscaped gardens to relax and unwind in after your days travelling, or relax in our spacious lounge where you can enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits with our compliments you will also find plenty of reading material to tell you all about Baltimore. Contact: Margaret Harrington on 00 353 (0) 28 20440
www.channelviewbb.com
Fastnet House B&B dating back to the year 1820 and situated in the centre of Baltimore Village next to Dun-na-Sead Castle, Fastnet House has a long tradition in offering accommodation to visitors from all over the world. Carefully renovated in 1996, Fastnet House has been brought up to a high standard of quality with tastefully furnished double and twin rooms all with shower/toilet, while still maintaining the original character. Old stone walls, wooden floors and traditional open fire places all add to the warm and cosy atmosphere of our home. English, Dutch, German and French is spoken at Fastnet House B&B.
www.fastnethouse.com
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Ballymacrown Homestead provides the ideal setting for a self-catering holiday in the stunning scenery of West Cork being set in an acre of grounds with views to the mountains and across countryside to the sea and islands of Roaring Water Bay. Situated between the popular harbour village of Baltimore and Loch Ine, Ireland's first marine nature reserve it is only 10 minutes drive to Baltimore Harbour where the boat departs. David and Joan Martin assure you of a warm welcome and may be contacted by phone Tel: 00353 28 20527 or through the following link.
www.ballyhoocottages.com
Inish Beg is a private island estate in beautiful West Cork. Just a few miles from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its many water based activities. Paul and Georgie Keane have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation and rejuvenation of this island paradise. The Estate with its beautiful woodlands, parkland, farmland, gardens and foreshore will enchant all who choose Inish Beg for their self catering holidays in West Cork. Tel: 353 28 21745. Allow 15 minutes to drive to where the boat departs.
www.inishbeg.com
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Casey's of Baltimore, in West Cork is a family run hotel and occupies a stunning, serene location overlooking the natural harbour and the Ilen river estuary and commands grand views of the wild, rugged scenery which typifies this region of Ireland. Anne and Michael Casey assure their visitors of a warm welcome. Tel: 00 353 28 20197 Allow 5 minutes to get to where the boat departs.
www.caseysofbaltimore.com
The Celtic Ross Hotel is a superior 3 star hotel located in the heart of West Cork. Superbly located overlooking Rosscarbery Bay and Galley Head, with the historic Cathedral town of Rosscarbery on its doorstep and only 1 hour from Cork city and 40 minutes drive from Baltimore. It is an ideal base for exploring scenic West Cork
www.celticrosshotel.com Tel: 00 353 23 48722
West Cork Hotel is conveniently located in Skibbereen, one of the regions most colourful market towns amid the tranquillity of rural, riverside accommodation and dining. Extensive renovated in recent years The West Cork Hotel offers patrons lovely accommodation and excellent dining facilities in the centre of the delightful and historic market town of Skibbereen.
www.westcorkhotel.com Tel 00 353 28 21277
Only 10 minutes by boat from the lovely little fishing village of Baltimore will have you at the lovely Islander's Rest Hotel on Sherkin Island. With all the attractions of West Cork on your doorstep and with gorgeous views over the harbour from the hotel this makes an ideal base from which to explore. Mark Murphy and his staff will give you a warm welcome. Tel: 00 353 28 20116 Email: info@islandersrest.ie Web:
www.islandersrest.ie
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