Harbour
from £240Sleeps 2
Corner room, twin aspect, a bath set under the window.
Ardrigh · West coast
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A harbour master's house with nine rooms, a cedar sauna on the rocks, and dinner from whatever the boats brought in.
The house
Nine rooms above a cold sea, kept warm by people who would rather you stayed another night.
A former harbour master's house, rebuilt slowly and without hurry. Lime plaster, oak floors, and windows placed where the light actually falls. Breakfast until eleven, because holidays should not have alarms.
Rooms
Nine rooms, no two alike
Long Room
from £310Sleeps 2–3
The old chart room. Beams, a working fire, and the best light in the house.
Garden Cottage
from £395Sleeps 4
Separate from the house, with its own walled terrace and door to the lane.
What there is
Little to do, deliberately
01
Table
Dinner Thursday to Sunday, one sitting, whatever the boats brought in.
02
Sauna
Cedar, on the rocks below the terrace. Cold plunge if you insist.
03
Walks
Coast path from the gate. Maps and decent boots at the door.
04
Quiet
No televisions. There is a record player and a great many books.
The place
Finding us
Further than is convenient
That is rather the point. The last stretch of road is single track and worth the patience.
By car
Three hours from the city. Parking in the yard, unlimited and free.
By train
To Ardrigh, then twenty minutes by taxi. We will book it for you.
By boat
There is a mooring. Tell us your draught and we will find you a berth.
Reservations
Two nights minimum, three in summer
Write to us with your dates and we will reply the same day, usually with a question about whether you would like the dog to come too.