FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
KEY FEATURES Site circa 2.2 acres Excellent range of facilities including 21 ensuite bedrooms, bar, lounge, function room & exhibition room 30-berth marina 10 minutes by boat to Baltimore harbour village Completely renovated in 2001, concrete floors throughout Hotel measures approximately 17,000 sq ft/1,580 sq m) Cork City 90 minutes
LOCATION Sherkin Island (from the Irish Inis Earcáin) lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaring Water Bay. It measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide (5 km by 3 km). With regular ferry services to the island from Baltimore harbour village, this inshore island is in one of the most scenic coastal areas of Ireland. It has a number of beautiful beaches such as Silver Strand, just 1.5 miles from the property. Sherkin has its own special character. A West Cork anecdote has it that Sherkin s residents live off their art: island craft, paintings and book writing all inspired by Sherkin s tranquil lifestyle.
DESCRIPTION The 21-bedroom Sherkin Island Hotel provides a rare opportunity to purchase a commercially run hotel on one of Ireland s inhabited islands, a stopping off point on The Wild Atlantic Way and just ten minutes by boat to the main land. This property has a truly breath-taking coastal aspect. The hotel provides a wide range of room types including double, family, twin & standard rooms. Room Type No. Family Room (1 double bed & 2 single beds) 5 Twin Room (2 single beds) 4 Standard Room (1 double bed & 1 single bed) 6 Double Room (1 double bed) 6 Total 21
DINING/BAR The hotel has a fully fitted commercial kitchen that serves the Murphy s Pub & Lounge which has a 7-day trading license and a function room that can seat up to 150. There is also a room dedicated to a permanent exhibition on the Sherkin Island Marine Station.
MARINA With the added benefit of a marina attached, one of few marinas between Kinsale and Dingle on the southwestern coast, it is an essential stop off for anyone sailing this coastline. It also attracts a number of local day trips during the summer months who want to enjoy the beauty of the island and visit its wonderful beaches. The surrounding waters are renowned for boating, sailing and other water activities such as whale & dolphin watching and the famous Fastnet Lighthouse is just 9 miles away.
DÚN NA LONG CASTLE Dún na Long (Fort of Ships) Castle was built by Fínghin O Driscoll in the mid-15th century. It was one of a number of castles in the area belonging to the O Driscoll clan, who dominated Roaring Water Bay for centuries. Others include Dún na Óir (Fort of Gold) on Cape Clear and the restored Dún na Sead (Fort of Jewels) above the harbour in Baltimore. In 1537, Dún na Long on Sherkin was burned along with the Abbey when a Waterford naval expedition attacked the island. The O Driscoll clan subsequently rebuilt the castle, which was held by Spanish soldiers at the time of the Battle of Kinsale (1601) and later by a British garrison. Known locally as The Garrison, its ruins include a tower and some outer walls. Parsley growing wild on the walls and other herbs nearby are perhaps relics of the castle s former inhabitants. Finally, the Castle was used as a residence and a fish factory up to the mid-19th century. At the foot of the garrison there was a battery of cannon to guard the entrance to Baltimore Harbour. This explains the flat section beneath the Castle overlooking the water
SERVICES: Mains water, Septic tank sewerage disposal, Oil-fired central heating, Bulk gas for kitchen, 3-Phase electricity, Broadband. TITLE: Freehold VAT: Further information available on request BER DETAILS: Pending SOLICITOR WITH CARRIAGE OF SALE: Richard Irwin, Irwin Kilcullen & Co, 56 Grand Parade, Cork VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with; Charles McCarthy Estate Agents Bridge Street, Skibbereen, West Cork T: +353 (0)28 21533 E: info@charlesmccarthy.com www.charlesmccarthy.com PSRA Licence No: 001176 Important Notice: Charles McCarthy Estate Agents for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:-(i) The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or leesees, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) No person in the employment of Charles McCarthy. has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.