Title: THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork Cottage in Skibbereen with kitchen ![Microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285384/38d0caa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285384/f7508f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285384/0fdb279e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285384/753d15e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285384/3a3ab340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of County Cork's natural beauty, The Chocolate Box offers a warm welcome with electric central heating and a woodburning stove. Enjoy home-cooked meals in the kitchen/diner, cozy up by the TV or explore books and games. With off-road parking, small garden with furniture and nearby access to beaches, historic castles this charming retreat has something for everyone. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space £304 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork The Chocolate box rests in Lissaclarig East and can sleep for four people. There is a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining seating for four and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedrooms consist of a double and a twin bedroom, along with two shower rooms. Outside, there is a small garden and off-road parking. Wifi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Apologies, no pets and no smoking. Within 4.6 miles there is a shop and within 4.8 miles, a pub. For a wonderful escape, choose The Chocolate Box. Note: Wifi is pay as you go, 30 euros worth is inc. in rent. Amenities: Electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking. Small garden with lawn and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles, pub 4.8 miles. Note: Wifi is pay as you go, 30 euros worth is inc. in rent. Please note: EV car charging is not permitted at the property. Region: County Cork is full of truly breathtaking natural beauty. With unspoilt beaches, historic castles, and modern visitor attractions, there’s plenty for all ages to absorb and there is always plenty to see and do in County Cork. Town: Ballydehob, a lovely village on Ireland's south west coast, is surrounded by natural beauty and home to a wealth of flora and species. Ballydehob features a range of stores, as well as renowned restaurants and cafes, and has been home to some prominent writers, artists, and sculptors. Take a walk over the 12 Arch Bridge to enjoy the beautiful views of the estuary, or travel west to Mizen Head to see Kilcoe Castle, West Cork's best preserved castle. Mizen Head, Ireland's most south-westerly point, is an excellent spot for walkers and nature lovers alike, since it sits at the end of a peninsula with spectacular views out to sea. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773333/60da2f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way Ballylickey, Bantry - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=18773333&PinnedHotelID=18773333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34070000/34061800/34061754/w804h605x0y0-ae9a4b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland Skibbereen - Sea view - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=34061754&PinnedHotelID=34061754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34272600/34272527/0ecce6f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 3/4 Bedroom Bungalow set in attractive gardens. many local facilities Skibbereen - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=34272527&PinnedHotelID=34272527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147300/119147252/733739b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom Cottage near Skibbereen with stove and views. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 599153 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.5739,-9.381963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%7BxyHflgx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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W4r-XO9StrGpCI4Y1ZzleeWH_9g=) Skibbereen, South West #### What's nearby - Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Liss Ard Gardens - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles - Lough Hyne - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles - Bantry House - 27 min drive - 17.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Apple Betty's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kalbo's Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork? > As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork on 10 Oct 2025 start from £303.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skibbereen-Hotels-THE-CHOCOLATE-BOX.h99285384.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork located? > Situated in Skibbereen, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Skibbereen Heritage Centre, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Liss Ard Gardens. Irish Sky Garden and Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## THE CHOCOLATE BOX, family friendly in Ballydehob, County Cork Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Dicky v. 23 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chocoladbox we had a nice holiday, quality price ratio was reasonable. the cottage is very poorly maintained and not clean. the owner is super friendly. Internet is via prepaid card with limited use costs her €50… each time she tops up. she had to do this twice, she was not very happy with it. ##### Dicky v. 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