House rental in County Cork, Ireland - Secluded luxury house with authentic personal flair next to Atlantic Ocean - Property 503613

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Private and authentic Atmosphere: This house has a very special personal and charming touch and atmosphere. The owner is using it himself on a regular basis and it is very different from a typical holiday rental cottage. Everything is real and authentic. You will find handmade furniture, Persian Carpets, very expensive HiFi system, huge library with books in several languages, art, several hundred CDs and DVDs. The owner is traveling quite a bit and the house is full with little things from all over the word.

Remote and quiet: The house is very remote. In front of the house is a garden with palm trees, fuchsia, escalinoa. The Gulfstream creates a very mild climate and we never have snow. This allows a very sumptuous vegatation. Every room has ocean view and you can see the famous 'Fastnet' lighthouse. A sheltered intimate sand beach is in front of the house. From the guestroom and the meditation room upstairs you can see the 'Standing Stones'. At night, you only hear the waves of the ocean. And sometimes a fox.

How it all began: Over 15 years ago the owner, an international working artist came to work on an art project in the Southwest of Ireland. Finding peace and serenity and a refined lifestyle which can only be found in a few places on earth, he built his dream house in a very special location. The house is on an elevated piece of land and overlooks the Atlantic, a stone tomb und the bay. Quite an unique combination of endless blue, space and a feeling of longing to be far away --created by the ocean-- yet at the same time the feeling of being at home, protected and sheltered --created by the bay and the cliffs-- had a very strong impact on him and he fell in love immediately. In Toormore he found a place where one can still discover secret places, be enchanted by the grace of thousand year old forests and explore ancient castles and stone circles. Here where people still take the time to chat, it is possible to withdraw from the hectic modern life and to relax, be creative or even find oneself.

Golf: There are several opportunities for playing golf. Schull, Bantry and Skibbereen are closest to the house.

Guest Book: ******* We had a most enjoyable time at Toormore. A cosy, peaceful, elegant and characterful home in the midst of the most beautiful surroundings. It was exactly what we needed - to read, relax, listen to good music, drink wine looking into a gorgeous sea swept landscape - absolute bliss. We loved our time in Toormore and we will, without doubt, return as soon as we can. Opera singer Pippa Longworth, London. ******* Your house is lovely and we felt you had allowed us into your home - a very special and spiritual place! Wendy Ingham, Director H&R, London. ******* The first three days: Great weather, beach, golden sand and the Ocean. Redwine and sunset: very romantic! Then it poured... and we actually loved it! We made the whole house cosy and comfortable. Not difficult with half a dozen fireplaces in the house! All these books, music, movies... What a paradise! We will return! Eric Bouter, Utrecht, Holland

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