Description
A former mill ingeniously transformed into a hostel, this is a fun place to be. Located just one mile from Skibbereen, enjoy all the live music, good eats, and thrills of the town, staying at a place that is easy on your pocketbook. The hostel attracts the adventurous crowd of all ages. The summer nights we stayed there were happening, with a sangria party on the patio one night, and a dessert-liquor chill out session in the sunroom the next. The mill is were all travelers converge to share conversation and stories from the road.
I found a spacious, quiet corner here and was able to get a ton of writing done. There is free wireless access on the ground floor.
The hostel also hosts Adventure Week for 8-15 year olds, four days in the summer of kayaking, climbing, abseiling, orienteering, archery, team challenge, raft building, snorkeling, the list goes on.
This is a great hostel for Ireland Group Vacations, or a good place to meet new friends if you are flying solo.
How to get there
By car:
Located one mile outside town on the Castletownshend Road.
By bus:
See www.buseireann.ie website for all current travel details and restrictions.
Accommodations
Dorm 15 euro pp
Double Room 20 euro pp
Camping 5 euro pp
Shared bathrooms and shower
Address
Castletownshend Road
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Tel: 028 22451
Email: info@russaghmillhostel.com
Web: www.russaghmillhostel.com