Reviews of The LookOut
Tragumna Strand, Skibbereen, Co. Cork P81X859, Skibbereen, Ireland
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view, the serene place, comfortable and clean accomodation, trusted and accomodating host.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is overlooking the ocean! Nothing beats that. Fiona’s communication beforehand was excellent. The bed was super comfy and the ingredients to have a quick brekkie was much appreciated
We should have arrived earlier.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA lovely place to relax and enjoy the amazing countryside, with a beautiful beach literally yards from the front door. Fiona is a very friendly and efficient host . Would happily recommend The Lookout
All good
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a gorgeous view and welcoming host!!
Nothing!!
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Impersonal. We didn’t see the owner during our stay.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely double room and en suite with a fridge and tv. Tea, coffee, bread, jam, butter and milk are provided as well as towels and shampoo, shower gel etc. Plenty of parking and just a short walk to beach and pub. Beautiful location and Fiona was very helpful and friendly!
Nothing not to like.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI would suggest who ever considers to stay here, read the description very carefully. It is not misleading as written, but it states you are in a Beachfront location, your room is at the back of the house. You are in a Beachfront property, but not a Beach view room, in fact your room will look out over where the owners park their cars and hang their washing. YOU DON'T have any SEA VIEW unless you walk to the front of the house. There is no wardrobe, in fact no where to hang your clothes. The room is basically sub standard and having checked in, I decided to book another venue. Something I don't do very often. The owner is a pleasant enough person, but in my opinion supplying sub standard accommodation in a good location, the room is simply not good enough for the money. Oh, and there is NO BREAKFAST served.
The photos make you think your staying in a beach view room. You are not. You are staying in a car park washing line view.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the accommodation didn’t meet your expectations. For future guests: the room is located at the rear of the property, as shown in the photos. However, the house and garden enjoy beautiful sea views, and guests are welcome to make use of the shared outdoor spaces, including direct beach access. We always encourage guests to review the full listing and images carefully to ensure it suits their needs. Cars are indeed parked to the rear of the property, while the front is reserved for enjoying the stunning views. We also provide free parking for our guests as part of their stay. Regarding the room amenities, had you taken a moment to consult the guest manual provided, you would have seen that there is in fact a designated hanging area for clothes, though we understand it may not have been immediately visible. As you mentioned, this is not something you “do very often,” which suggests similar past experiences. Nonetheless, we aim to offer clean, comfortable, and fairly priced accommodation in a beautiful location, and regret that this didn’t align with your preferences
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the accommodation didn’t meet your expectations. For future guests: the room is located at the rear of the property, as shown in the photos. However, the house an… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI cannot recommend the venue or its owners highly enough! I will be honest and say we did not have any expectations at all before staying as this was always going to be just a mid point stay over part of our trip around Ireland and we booked it because we wanted something easy and cost effective. Turns out it is going to be the best place, location and experience we could have asked for! We fell in love with Tragumma and most definitely will be coming back! The hosts were lovely and friendly and Paddy the Labrador was just perfect! Thank you Fiona And your family. This is what the true meaning of.a “hidden gem” is!
That we wernt able to stay longer
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views, very quiet and clean, and of course lovely Paddy, the golden labrador. Fiona was so helpful and made us feel really welcomed.
Fridge was a bit noisy at night time.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe instructions how to find the place were spot on. Always helps The location would be hard to improve upon The family and Paddy the dog especially were super welcoming. As was paddys girlfriend Shower was simple to use and very effective Booked at very short notice. Fiona could not have been more helpful
Perhaps a single wardrobe to hang a few items up in. Other than that we were very comfy and didnt need anything. Slight issue with door lock but in South Cork doesnt really seem to matter!
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location and fantastic host
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation, clean comfortable and bright
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, fantastic hostess, Fiona was super helpful and very very friendly. But the star of the show for friendliness was Paddy the Golden Retriever
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe host was super nice, she helped us find a place to have dinner since it was quite late when we arrived. The location is amazing! We also loved Paddy. The room had lots of hygiene products and food.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, friendly host, comfortable amenities.
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location near the water and comfortable accommodation.
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe loved meeting Fiona, the owner, and her dog Paddy and Paddy's good neighbour friend. We loved the remote cute area above the harbour where the Lookout was located. There was a very friendly pub within a 3 minute walk down a little hill which served food in the evening. The area was very scenic, with cliffs and waves crashing on the rugged shoreline. There were a number of walking trails nearby, which Fiona described in a booklet in the room.
Nothing
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewFriendly host
Nothing
Reviewed: 6 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
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