Hi All,
I'd like to find a self catering place to stay in Glengarriff Ireland for March 21-28th or so. Needs to sleep 7. Any help is really appreciated.
Also,what do you think of the town?
Thanks,
Julie

I can't comment on a self catering place but unless you have some specific reason to stay in Glengarriff I would suggest you use Kenmare as a base for touring this part of S/W Ireland. There is nothing wrong with Glengarriff but there is nothing that I would consider a village. The N-71 runs through the middle and there are some sweater shops and one or two Pubs. The major attraction is the Island Garden, a short ride off shore. There is quick access to the Beara and Healy pass but all of that and more is availabel from Kenmare which really is a village (small town) with many Pubs and places to eat, more places to stay and easy access to the ROK, The National Forrest and the Ring of Beara, Sheeps Head and the Mizen all of which are worth a visit. Just my opinion, Have fun

I second Johnod about Glengarriff - it's a beautiful setting and Ilnacullin, the garden on the island, is well worth a visit, but there's very little town there. Here's a link to images from Ilnacullin, if you're interested. Just scroll down the page about half-way. http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/c773263_1.html

Agree to stay in Kenmare. But this place looks splendid: http://glengarriff-lodge.com/

Yes Kenmare is a better base because having pubs nearby is a must. Kenmare also has a fair number of self-catering options, including townhouses right in town. Those would be walking distance to the pub which is high on our list of amenities.

Thanks for your thoughts. What if we switched gears and stayed further south near Schull or Ballydehob or Glandore.

Schull is a nice little town with a a busy harbour, several pubs and easy access to the N-71 which will take you most anyplace in the S/W. You can also catch a ferry out of Schull that will take you to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear island which is the most southern point in Ireland. Glandore is a lovely spot overlooking a lovely bay. There is no village to speak of but there are two pubs, almost side by side and you can sit out on tables overlooking the harbour. I have at least one lunch there every year. The village of Union Hall is a very short drive away, its on the water and there is a pub about every third door. I have not spent any time in Ballydehob except for drving through so I can't comment. You might consider the Village of Baltimore, right on the water with several Pubs overlooking the bay. Its a short drive south of Skibbereen and I know that they have self catering cottages within walking distance of the village. I spend several days there every year for a family event. Have fun

Again, agree with Johnod - recommending you consider Baltimore. A delightful little place that's very walkable. Good places to eat and a small port that's interesting. Here are some photos of Baltimore to give you some idea of it's scale: http://jmstudio.fotopic.net/c198296.html