Baltimore, West Cork

The island

A place to wander, discover and reconnect. An island that reveals itself slowly.

Inish Beg is a private island on the West Cork coast - a place shaped by nature, history and quiet discovery. Its gardens, shoreline, stories and landscapes carry a spirit that runs through every stay, gathering and celebration. The island cannot be rushed. It has its own pace, its own light, its own rhythm.

The bridge to the island

Crossing The Bridge

Paths under old woodland

Ancient woodland

Paths under old trees, and the quiet they keep.

The walled garden

The walled garden

Espaliered fruit, cut flowers, and what the kitchen needs.

The indoor heated pool

The heated pool

Open to staying guests, all year.

The sheltered shoreline

The shoreline

Sheltered water, and the tide setting the pace.

Stay on the island.

View stays

STORYBOARD - The film, scene by scene storyboard

Scene Scene Scene

The film, scene by scene

slot: panels (3)

West Cork

The 5,000ft view: off the village of Baltimore and the market town of Skibbereen, on the Wild Atlantic Way. The estuary approach to a private island.

The Island

The 500ft view, canonical estate detail: walled and sunken gardens, planted woodlands (what's in season), the Pirate, Fairy and Animal Trails - 4km of tracks, 3 bird hides - the working farm and kitchen garden, wildlife and birdwatching, the Ilen estuary.

Facilities and use-cases

The 5ft view: the indoor heated pool - the USP (staying guests; access and detail on Stay) - plus wifi and accessibility (full list on Facilities).

Then the two ways to come - stay on the island, or visit for the day.

Stay

Exclusive hire

For a group or event, part or all of the estate (the main family home aside). The romance here is the sell; the detail lives on Events.

Part or all of the estate, for a group or event.

Exclusive hire

Item Price
Adult day pass €6
Children €2
Opening times 10am - 5pm
Closed dates Weddings and private events

Day visits - the gardens, trails and bird hides, for the day. The purchase flow arrives with the booking track; this is its wireframe stub.

Buy a day pass