The Penthouse is the select apartment in this development of new self-contained holiday homes and has only just me made available for holiday lets. Sited on the corner of the development, you'll have sweeping dual aspect views from the huge balcony. Looking directly out onto, and along, the unspoilt Blackwater River valley to the mountains beyond , and round to the sea, the beaches and lighthouse. Inside the Penthouse sleeping : The penthouse comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities . This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use. general : The penthouse has 2 bathrooms for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm. entertainment : The penthouse has television.in each bedroom, and satellite TV, and a CD stereo in the lounge eating & living : There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 at the dining table. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils. outside the penthouse general : The penthouse is in a quiet area, very close to the centre of the seaside town of Youghal. You may hear occasional noise, but its unlikely.  If you are driving there is secure private parking at the rear of the building. extra information about the penthouse The dual aspect views of the Blackwater river, Youghal harbour and the sea, are simply spectacular. The Penthouse is beautifully decorated throughout, to make it an ideal holiday retreat for a small family group or the base for a visiting VIP on a business trip. The Penthouse is usually self -catering, but meals can be arranged from the famous Aherne's Restaurant - as the The Penthouse is owned by the same family. in the local area on site : The penthouse is right beside sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, restaurants,  food shops and boutiques. less than 15 mins away : Close to the penthouse you will find a beach, swimming, walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, tennis and an indoor amusement themepark. less than 45 mins away : Within easy reach of the penthouse you will find climbing, mountain biking, a wildlife park. extra information : Youghal has 5 (or is it 6? -  we lose count) miles of Blue Flag beaches, Boat and Fishing trips Close by are many attractions worth a visit including Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal, Cork City and Jameson Distillery Visitors Centre. key locations 40 min from Cork Airport airport. 60 min from Waterford Airport. 45 min from Cork (Ringaskiddy) Ferry Port. 120 min from Rosslare Ferry Port. Youghal Youghal is a most historic and interesting town situated at the mouth of the Blackwater River, one of Ireland's best known salmon fishing rivers. Youghal renowned for its Blue Flag beaches, and is a favourite seaside destination. There is no shortage of outdoor and indoor activities for all age groups. Fishing trips and leisure boats are readily available for hire. There are many attractive picnic areas and scenic drives in and around Youghal including Fota Wildlife Park, House and Arboretum, Blarney Castle, Lismore, Ballycotton and of course Cork City. You can enjoy beautiful beaches, sailing, canoeing and boating, wind-surfing, a magnificent 18-hole golf course and pitch and putt, 4 hard-court tennis courts, greyhound racing, guided Heritage walking tours, excellent restaurants, and nightly entertainment of Irish music, cinema, or sing and dance in hospitable pubs. Youghal is a very historic town, much of the 800 year walls still stand. As does the impressive clock gate - a four story tower that straddles the main route into the town. Sir Walter Raleigh was once a resident, and its said he introduced the potato to Ireland here. One of the daily walking tours is a must, and they leave from the Tourist office that is less than 100 yards from the Penthouse. The food and hospitality Youghal is famed for its seafood, caught and landed locally in the small town quay. Locally caught and smoked wild salmon is always available. But many other specialities come and go with the seasons. Take care to ask about the specials that day. There are an array of restaurants catering for all tastes from the traditional to the exotic. The finest restaurant in town (and Ireland) is Aherne's the famous seafood restaurant - no visit to Youghal would be complete without dining in Aherne's at least once. www.ahernes.com .