Hi Patricia,
This looks like a fantastic trip you’re putting together! 🌊💚
It sounds like you already have your heart set on the place you found in
Schull, and that’s a wonderful starting point. Schull makes a great base for West Cork and works very well if you’re looking for somewhere to slow down a little while still having lots of options for day trips. From Schull, there are a couple of directions that tend to work very well.
One option is to stay within
West Cork and look for vacation rentals around places like
Skibbereen or Clonakilty. Both are good hubs for holiday homes and cottages and give you easy access to different coastal routes, beaches and small towns, while keeping driving distances fairly manageable.
Another option is to move into
County Kerry for the second part of your stay. Looking for rentals around
Dingle, Kenmare or Killarney is very popular. Dingle is a great place if you want lots of coastal scenery close by. Kenmare is smaller and nicely positioned between Beara and the
Ring of Kerry, while Killarney is practical if you’d enjoy lakes, woodland and several classic day-trip routes.
This
accommodation search page is a handy way to find places to stay in the area. If you scroll about halfway down the page, you’ll see a green button where you can choose different filters to narrow things down. The results link directly to the accommodation providers’ own websites, where you’ll find more details and contact information. If you also want to look at Bed & Breakfasts, the
B&B Ireland website is another useful place to browse.
Hope this is useful, and enjoy the planning!