Shanti Gher, Ballylickey

Ballylickey is a popular tourist town situated between Bantry Town and Glengarriff at the heart of the magnificent Bantry Bay, which has become known throughout the world for its stunning scenery and unspoilt environment.There is a large supermarket, deli, hardware, petrol station and ATM at Cronin’s to cater for your every need. You also have a pub serving food and drink as well as Mannings Emporium and Seaview House hotel. Eagle Point Caravan park is across the road from the supermarket. South west of Ballylickey is the beautiful Sheep’s Head and “Goats Path” while just five minutes away, to the north-west is the magnificent Beara Peninsula, with its ruggedness, mystery and the Hungry Hill. Venture to Bantry, which has a weekly Friday market, lots of shops and supermarkets, library, beach and pier. Bantry is well served by two hotels with swimming pools, and you will be spoiled for choice with restaurants, pubs, and take away all serving the best in food and refreshments. It has a sailing school where you can learn to sail, or many other water activities are available from the pier. Bantry plays host to a number of festivals each year, West Cork Chamber Music Festival, West Cork Literary Festival and The Masters of Tradition Festival. For walkers, Ballylickey offers a base for some of the finest walking country in Ireland including the rugged Caha or Sheehy mountain ranges. Hill walking is well catered for in the well-planned Sheep’s Head Way, while the Beara Peninsula offers hours of trekking and a wonderful variety of scenery. Just 3 miles away from Ballylickey is the famous market town of Bantry, with an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. More close by attractions include Bantry House, Cycling, Festivals, Gardens, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Water, and plenty of Walking.