Bere Island Lodge bed and breakfast is a Fáilte Ireland approved accommodation. A spectacular setting awaits guests in peaceful surroundings with panoramic views of Bere Island and the inner harbour and also looking out to Hungry Hill.
Experience a luxury break where the needs of guests will be carefully looked after. Bere Island Lodge commit to high standards with the comfort and enjoyment of guest’s paramount. Bere Island Lodge breakfast is a must with homemade scones served every morning, fresh local fish is also a choice.
Bere Island Lodge cater for couples, families, groups and reunions, with outdoor attractions including walking (Beara Way), fishing, sailing, kayaking or cycling the quiet roads whether it’s leisurely or a challenging climb to the hillside slopes of beautiful Bere Island. The well-known Bere Island Parkrun start line is just around the corner.
Bere Island Lodge supply high chairs and cots for children. There is a kitchen, sitting and dining room, washing and drying facilities for guests to use. The Bere Island Lodge is walking distance of shop where guests can get coffee, scones and sandwiches, then a few more steps to the pub, with the gift shop just 5 minutes in the other direction.
Bere Island is rich in historical importance from a military point of view as well as an archaeological one. Once a base for the British Navy and Army and now the Irish Army use it as a base, Bere Island Lodge can offer guests guided walks or tours. Fort Berehaven will be opened for visitors this year and will bring you back in time. There are two martello towers which are a must and brave the climb and see these spectacular views, next is the well-known walk to the lighthouse, guests will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and then you must find the Bronze Age standing stones. There are two beautiful beaches suitable for swimming. If guests want to explore the coastline of Bere Island from the sea, Seafari is a rollercoaster journey and is a must for the brave. If golf is your choice the ferry takes you to within 3 minutes walk to Berehaven Golf Club, Bere Island Lodge can assist guests with any bookings and information required.
There are restaurants and pubs for you to decide where to go for the evening. Bike hire is available to the public; guests can also avail of the local newly upgraded football field. Other attractions during the year are: World Christian mediation week, silent retreat week, midsummer run, shore angling available, fishing trips available on demand, Bere Island festival, swim week and heritage week, there are also summer camps for children.
The peace and quietness of Bere Island is just magic. The saying is ‘There is nothing to do, but plenty to do’. Bere Island is the nearest thing to times past.
Bere Island Lodge is open all year.
