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'An Tigin' simply means 'The little house' in Gaelic. An Tigin is an idyllic cottage dating back to the 1700's with walls almost 3 feet thick and nestled amongst it's own little woodland setting. This cottage offers extreme comfort and cosines. The cottage has two bedrooms upstairs with two single beds in one and a 6ft bed with super comfy memory foam matress in the second. The master room is equipped with a TV and DVD player. There is great Wi-Fi in the house also. All bed linen is hotel quality 100% cotton & duvets are 'spundown' anti allergy, very light but toasty warm! Downstairs there is a modern kitchen with an oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, kettle, cafetiere & a Nespresso coffee machine. There is a stereo system with an ipod dock for your music & also free to air satel...'An Tigin' simply means 'The little house' in Gaelic. An Tigin is an idyllic cottage dating back to the 1700's with walls almost 3 feet thick and nestled amongst it's own little woodland setting. This cottage offers extreme comfort and cosines. The cottage has two bedrooms upstairs with two single beds in one and a 6ft bed with super comfy memory foam matress in the second. The master room is equipped with a TV and DVD player. There is great Wi-Fi in the house also. All bed linen is hotel quality 100% cotton & duvets are 'spundown' anti allergy, very light but toasty warm! Downstairs there is a modern kitchen with an oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, kettle, cafetiere & a Nespresso coffee machine. There is a stereo system with an ipod dock for your music & also free to air satellite TV. A seperate utility room is off the kitchen with freezer and microwave oven, Washing Machine, tumble dryer, Iron etc. There is a lovely and well appointed family bathroom with a bath and a separate power shower. If you have small children or a baby, we have a travel cot and bed guard to prevent any smallies from falling out of bed. A stair gate for the top of the stairs & a door at the bottom making it very safe for kids. Also, we have a high chair. The cottage has oil fired central heating and also a beautiful wood burning stove in the kitchen which gives incredible heat on the coldest of winter nights. Oustide is a beautiful walled patio area surrounded by flowers & fresh herbs. It is a sun trap and there is a table & chairs & parasol for you to enjoy a BBQ in the summer.This cottage will not suit people who do not like dogs as we have two very friendly springer spaniels who love children and may occasionally pop over to say hello. They will not be a nuisance as long as you are not giving them tasty treats! The property is fully equipped with all you would need for a romantic break, family holiday, sailing or golfing trip.
Marvelous place, neat and tidy, every convenience you’d want. Bonus if you love dogs and cats, and the local guard rooster down the road. Really excellent place with easy access to Kinsale and Cork. Definitely planning return trip.
Visited June 2022
Written 18 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tsitsistas
12 contributions
Lovely area
Oysterhaven is in a beautiful part of Ireland and is a short drive from the picturesque little town of Kinsale.
Visited May 2022
Written 15 May 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
marian w
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
Fab cottage
I highly recommend An Tigin. It is a beautiful cottage. Everything about it is high end . The patio is stunning. It is a gorgeous place to stay. Our host Judy was more than helpful. She is a lovely person. Thanks Judy!
Visited July 2021
Written 25 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Orla P
Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
Lovely cosy cottagein beautiful setting
We has a lovely holiday in this very cosy cottae in Oysterhaven . The garden was beautiful . The kids enjoyed the surrounding beaches .and the activity centre very close by ..A short car ride away to enjoy the delights of Kinsale
Visited June 2021
Written 28 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ambassador316313
1 contribution
Beautiful little cottage in a fabulous location!
This beautiful little cottage & our host, Judy, warmly welcomed us to stay in Kinsale. The location is just fabulous, so close to many beaches & the town itself just minutes away. We had a fabulous time & enjoyed many BBQs on the patio surrounded by the beautiful gardens. We'll be back!!
Visited June 2021
Written 21 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Neil Yule
East Bergholt, United Kingdom8 contributions
Excellent Customer Service!
We were booked to stay at "An Tigin" for a few days in May 2020. Unfortunately we had to postpone our trip, due to the first Covid lockdown and re-booked for May 2021.
One year later and we have yet again had to change our plans due to Covid!
Throughout this painful process, Judy H could not have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating.
It's such a shame that we'll not be seeing her on this occasion, as I have no doubt that she would be the perfect host!
Visited March 2021
Written 8 March 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Judy Horgan
Thank you for your lovely review, Neil. It's a shame you couldn't make it over yet but hopefully, by the end of this summer, we will be back to some form of normality. Take care of yourselves.
Written 28 April 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David h
1 contribution
A Beautiful Place.
We had a wonderful week in An Tigin.The house and surroundings are beautiful.The house itself is equipped with everything you need and very comfortable.The patio area is lovely and a great place to spend a summer evening.Judy is a lovely person and was a great host.I would definitely recommend a stay here and will definitely come back.
Visited August 2020
Written 5 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Judy Horgan
Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay so much. Kind regards, Judy
Written 23 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jumbogenie
31 contributions
Excellent hideaway
We had a fabulous trip to Oyster Haven and stay in An Iigín. Judy was a smiley, happy and helpful host. Almost as helpful as Luke and Rosie ☺️. I highly recommend an tigín if looking for an escape into the country and a peaceful place to relax.
Visited July 2020
Written 29 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Judy Horgan
delighted that you enjoyed your holiday & I'll make sure that Rosie & Luke get a special treat for being on their best behaviour ;-)
Written 23 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dotser
Greater London, United Kingdom1 contribution
Amazingly cosy cottage.
Had a lovely time here. The house is beautifully laid out, with great taste and quality touches throughout. The garden is a little spiritual haven. A fab place to stay all year round. Location is also fantastic, right beside water and short trip to lots of local spots.
Judy herself is a really friendly host, very down to earth with a well written guide book for tips of what to do in the area. Her two dogs helped keep our two little girls entertained to no end.
Visited July 2020
Written 21 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Judy Horgan
Such kind words, thank you and I hope to see you back sometime in the future.
Written 23 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joe K
Athlone, Ireland25 contributions
A special little cottage in a special piece of Cork.
"An Tigin" is a special little cottage in a special piece of Cork. We spent 7 lovely days exploring around Kinsale and the local areas. Each day we returned to the wonderful peace and quite at the cottage. We had a 13 year old and a 9 year old. Evenings were spent with quality family time reading, or watching a funny family Netflix films. The cottage is cosy, very quaint and comfortable for the 4 of us. Judy was a brilliant host and gave us local advice on what to see and do. Around the corner there is the Oysterhaven water activity centre. But this cottage suits a family who want to use it as a base to explore during the day, and relax and plan at night for more adventures. Thanks again Judy. (We miss the friendly Puss Puss and Rosie the dog already ;-). 5 stars from us. 👏👏
Visited July 2020
Written 12 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Judy Horgan
Thank you Joe for such a lovely words. It was lovely meeting you all & delighted you had a great holiday. Take care, Judy.
Written 5 August 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Situated in the idilic area of Oysterhaven, The little cottage is set in a tranquil woodland setting only a stons throw from the water. Overlooking a bird santuary & oyster farm, It is the perfect location for scenic walks.
There a selection of fantastic sandy beaches within a 15 minute drive. The closest beach is less than 1Km away and it is very safe for children to swim there as its very sheltered.
If you like watersports, The Oysterhaven Centre is 1Km away. Regarded as Ireland's premier watersports and activity centre, there is a great choice of activities including Windsurfing, Sea Kayaking, Dingy Sailing, Cruising as well as Kids Summer Camps. There are Sailing courses also on offer for adults and group activities can be arranged.
Kinsale is one of the oldest and most fashionable resort towns in Ireland, a mecca for sailing and watersports. We are only a 10 minute drive away from the town. Kinsale offers plenty for tourists including, galleries, craft shops, music venues and of course is known as the gourmet capital of Ireland. It boasts some of the finest restaurants in the country with menus and prices to suit all tastes and pockets. Its pubs are also well known, many having music throughout the year. Charles Fort, Desmond Castle and St. Multose church are historic buildings in the town and there are guided tours in the summer season, scenic harbour cruises are available daily on a luxury vessel 'Spirit of Kinsale'.There are 3 golf courses, including the world famous Old Head, a private championship Golf course. Horse riding, clay bird shooting, archery & pottery workshops are also available close to the town.
Access
Car required
How to get there
on recieving a guests booking, I shall email you exact address details.
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Booking will only be confirmed on receipt of a deposit.
We would appreciate you vacate the cottage by 11:00am on morning of departure in order for it to be thoroughly cleaned before the next guests arrive.
Arrival time no earlier than 3:00 pm.
There is a €40 cleaning charge.
All linen and towels (inc Beach towels) supplied.
All heating and electricity supplied.
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