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The Front of house
Welcome to the Bridge House, we are a traditional country pub, built in 1870, with the air of old Ireland. We offer bar, food and B & B. The building has been sympathetically renovated to provide modern facilities, whilst retaining its warm and welcoming character.
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The rooms
We are very proud of our comfortable rooms, all of which are en-suite. We also have a family room - why not spend the evening in the bar and make your way to bed in the early hours? The Bridge House has a truly relaxing and comfortable atmosphere which derives from the old house itself.
The bedrooms are comfortable and clean with coffee & tea. Room prices are from €35.00 per person sharing including full breakfast served in the dining area from 8 a.m. This can be earlier by arrangement if you want to make an early start.
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The Bar
Here, you will receive a traditional warm welcome in friendly atmosphere where the Guinness is great and the craic is mighty! Come along and enjoy one of our regular music nights or simply relax with a drink at the bar.
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The Dining area
Try our delicious bar meals, served daily from midday until 7 pm. Our popular Sunday lunch is served from midday until 4.00pm with a choice of roasts.
We can cater for your family party, christening, works do or birthday bash. Talk to us about it and we will tailor the event to your needs. West Cork is justifiably renowned for its artisan foods and numerous producers of high quality food. We use local produce wherever possible.
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The Garden
You will notice how beautiful and green West Cork is; the area benefits enormously from its position in the South West of Ireland on the Gulf Stream - there are many splendid gardens to visit in the area. You might also like to eat your meal "al fresco" in our beer garden.
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Map
We are situated in West Cork, just 5 miles from Bantry to the south and 10 miles from Glengariff to the north. We are just minutes away from some of the most beautiful coastline you will ever encounter, and a short drive from the famous Cork and Kerry mountains. Famous in song too, Bantry Bay is of legendary beauty. The area has the genuine feel of a place not overly commercialised or exploited. You will feel our strong sense of history and pride in the "rebel county". Bantry Bay was twice entered by French fleets: in 1689 to support James II against William of Orange and again in 1796 to aid Wolfe Tone and an Irish uprising. A short tour of the area can take in the site of the Black and Tan’s ambush as well as Michael Collins’ birthplace and ambush site.
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Directions for finding us:
We are about 55 miles or one and a quarter hours drive out of Cork city, the airport and the ferryport at Ringaskiddy:
Take the N22 west out of Cork (in the direction of Tralee, Killarney) follow the road for 10 miles then take the left turn signposted for Bantry and Castletownbeare, this is a small regional road, R585, go through Crookstown and continue on this road (it does not go through any towns but some great country) following signs as you go. At Kealkill village,carry on for about a mile. go past the graveyard and cross Pearsons Bridge, we are on the right hand side.
Alternatively follow the N71 West Cork road out of Cork going through Inishannon, Bandon, Enniskeane, Ballineen, Dunmanway and Bantry take the Glengariff road out of Bantry for 5 miles. Take the right turn signposted to Macroom at Ballylickey Bridge and we are one mile on the left hand side.
We are mid point between Kealkill 1 mile east and Ballylickey 1 mile west.
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Things to do
Whatever type of break you are looking for, there is an abundance to do in this area. Visit the busy market town and fishing port of Bantry, or the picturesque town of Kenmare with its unspoilt beauty. Take some time to relax at the sensational sandy beach at Barleycove, or the many small strands and beaches dotted throughout the area.
If you’re looking for something more physical why not try kayaking / canoeing at H20 in Ballinspittle, or hire a mountain bike and follow the cycle route across the Beara Peninsula, Gougane Barra and Sheeps Head.
The area can also offer fishing on river or shore as well as sea angling; golf in Bantry and Glengarrif; sailing in Kenmare or Kinsale; walking tours; art galleries; restaurants; seal watching at Glengarrif; horse riding; hill walking; surfing at Barleycove, Owenahincha, and Castlefreke; boat trips to the many islands off the rugged coastline; Bantry House and Gardens; the National Park at Glengarrif and the American Park at Gougane Barra.
There are also a number of festivals, fairs, music and dancing events throughout the year, the following is a selection only:
| Mar/Apr: | Trotting and Sulky races throughout the area, and here at Ballylickey in April; |
| May: | Dunmanway Fleadh Cheoil Chorcai, a traditional music festival;
Baltimore Fiddle Fair for Irish/Music and Dancing; |
| June: | West Cork Chamber Music festival held in Bantry House;
West Cork Walking Festival; West Cork Garden Trail; |
| July: | Inchigeela Festival;
Castletownsend Festival of Music;
Theatre by the Lake at Gougane Barra ( a world renowned beauty spot);
West Cork Literary Festival |
| Aug: | Ballabuidhe horse fair in Dunmanway Masters of Tradition in Bantry;
whale watching at Union Hall;
the Michael Collins festival in Clonakilty;
Ahakista regatta;
Calves week in Schull;
the Balingeary show; |
| Sept: | Bantry Agricultural Show;
Cape Clear storytelling |
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