The Chocolate Box

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

8.8
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Chocolate Box in Skibbereen offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a spacious garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, and a cosy seating area. Convenient Location: Located 90 km from Cork Airport, The Chocolate Box is 12 km from St Patrick's Cathedral and 48 km from Lisellen Estates. Golfing and cycling are popular activities nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location and the range of amenities, making it a preferred choice for a relaxing holiday.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mishel
Ireland Ireland
“It's a remote location, which could be pros and cons: it's 10-15 min drive from any shops, but it is also so peaceful! I think it's perfect for some retreats where you have almost no connection to civilisation and internet. They have Wi-Fi box,...”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable cottage with lovely views. Good parking and good facilities. Very friendly and helpful owner, but the star of the show was buddy the dog!”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet and comfortable. Good location for visiting around west Cork. Very cosy as heating very efficient .”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely quiet rural location with owners living close by for help. Outstanding property for the price asked. The setting was idyllic with beautiful moorland scenery and outstanding views close by. Mount Gabriel - a must! Visit to Heritage Museum...”
Laura
Ireland Ireland
“The setting was unique. An old converted cow shed. Full of character”
Michelle
Australia Australia
“Absolutely beautiful little cottage in the country. It was definitely a home away from home. Fantastic heating for the cold nights. Every appliance and cookery item needed was provided for i the kitchen. It was great to have a washing machine....”
Terence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The back door was left unlocked for us. The Landlady popped over when she came home. She was lovely.”
Laura
Italy Italy
“Bel cottage tradizionale immerso nel verde: semplice ed essenziale.”
Christophe
France France
“Maison tranquille en campagne à 10km de skiberren Bon point de départ pour visiter le kerry”
Corinne
France France
“L'accueil très chaleureux petite maison confortable petite intention”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,428 reviews from 20816 properties
20816 managed properties

Company information

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we offer our customers the ability to book a huge range of over 22,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Each one of the holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes Holiday Cottages property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. The diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it through Sykes. We use our 30-years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you

Property information

There is a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining seating for four and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedrooms consist of a double and a twin bedroom, along with two shower rooms. Outside, there is a small garden and off-road parking. Wifi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Apologies, no pets and no smoking. Within 4.6 miles there is a shop and within 4.8 miles, a pub. For a wonderful escape, choose The Chocolate Box. Note: Wifi is pay as you go, 30 euros worth is inc. in rent. Please note: EV car charging is not permitted at the property.

Neighbourhood information

Ballydehob, a lovely village on Ireland's south west coast, is surrounded by natural beauty and home to a wealth of flora and species. Ballydehob features a range of stores, as well as renowned restaurants and cafes, and has been home to some prominent writers, artists, and sculptors. Take a walk over the 12 Arch Bridge to enjoy the beautiful views of the estuary, or travel west to Mizen Head to see Kilcoe Castle, West Cork's best preserved castle. Mizen Head, Ireland's most south-westerly point, is an excellent spot for walkers and nature lovers alike, since it sits at the end of a peninsula with spectacular views out to sea.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Chocolate Box takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.