4 Bedroom Villa

Meticulously designed by award-winning architect Niall McLaughlin, this modern-day masterpiece in Schull was crafted from poured concrete and clad entirely in Irish Kilkenny Limestone. Fusing modern architecture with minimalist style, floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow the landscape to echo throughout the clean interiors, exhibiting stunning south-facing views over Roaringwater Bay and its collection of islands. Together with the Aga and underfloor heating, a glowing double-sided fire ensures this luxury self-catering retreat is as cosy as it is contemporary.

The single-storey design has a vast internal volume, with high ceilings and pared-back interiors allowing all the family to sprawl out in light-filled spaces. With ample room for up to six guests, the stunning living areas are complemented by four bedrooms, each exuding irresistible stay-in-bed appeal. The master has an en suite bathroom with out-of-this-world views, whilst the twin and single share a bathroom with bath and shower. The second double bedroom has a private shower and is separated from the main living space by a secret door.

The garden is intentionally simple, bringing no competition to the house design and the view. Pull up a sun lounger and enjoy the sea life as you gaze over to Cape Clear, Long Island and the iconic Fastnet Lighthouse - standing 146-foot-tall with a beam range spanning 27 miles. For a scenic drive, take "the long way round" (or the N17 if you're following a map!) and wend past the pretty Irish villages, ancient stone circles and scattering of fine sandy beaches that mark the meandering coastal route from Cork to Killarney.