The Pink House as it is commonly known was purchased by John Moore 50 years ago and in essence was his party house in his late 20's, working weekends with friends fixing up crumbling walls and putting the place back together after each winter. The Moore family spent every holiday, long weekend or school break to venture down to Heir Island, they missed 1 easter in 30 years and that was due to a storm. In 2002, the Moore's sold up shop on the mainland and put all their hopes and dreams into the island. operating the sailing school, ferry, post and shop the Moore's settled and had the one goal into bringing life back into the island. Renovating the house with sailing students in mind, 16 years later they've sold the sailing school to a young family, and John and Patricia's youngest son and his partner Claudia have moved down to take over the premise with eco friendly retrofit goal and room expansion and refurb. They are also exploring Glamping and Self catering units

Heir Island House is located on Heir Island in West Cork. The island is only accessible by boat and guests can make use of free parking at Cunnamore Pier off Church Cross Road, Skibbereen. The ferry service runs regularly and is a cash only service. Guests can have their luggage collected from the pier and make use of a taxi service to the lodge if they please but when the weather is good, guests usually choose the walk without the luggage, as is the beauty of Heir Island. HI House is set in the old commercial centre for the island where merchants and dairy farmers used to ply their trade on Heir Island, the house itself was renovated 16 years ago to cater for large groups of students where as planning is in place the renovate the lodge and focus on quality rooms for our guests by reducing the numbers of rooms by 2.

Heir Island is one of Carbery's 300 isles in Roaring Water Bay, it is one of the few inhabited islands in Ireland and is famous for it's lack of a pub and beautiful beaches, although guests of the Lodge won't go dry as there is an honesty bar available. The island boasts incredibly wildlife in all variety with whale watching, seaweed safaris, bird watching trips being regular events on Heir Island. As society becomes more dependant on technology, more and more people are in need of pure peace and quiet with Heir Island can guarantee all year round meaning wellness and yoga groups are now common place since the introduction of the Heir Island Retreat Centre. The retreat also doubles up as a conference space with an adjoining break out room and bedroom for up to 2 guests. John Desmond has been operating the famous Island Cottage restaurant with his wife Ellmary Fenton for 30 years, the restaurant is only 10 minutes walk from the lodge but must be booked in advance. If food is what you are looking for there is a wood fired pizzeria at the lodge but you're also only a 15 minute boat ride to 2 Michelin Star restaurants in The Mews in B