Some excerpts from the website of Rolf's Country House that might be useful
Rolf's
Restaurant /
Cafe. At Rolf's Country House you may choose to enjoy
breakfast,
lunch,
dinner, a refreshment or a
drink in the cosy, informal ambience of the
Restaurant /
Cafe. Discerning locals appreciate both the food and the fact that Rolf's remains open all year round. If weather permits, you can also sit outside on the sunny
terraces, taking the magnificent views. A selection of Italian
coffees, teas,
drinks, pastries, tarts and icecreams are served all day. The delicious A la Carte Menu is available at
lunchtime (12:00-14:30 GMT) and in the evening (18:00-21:30 GMT), whilst in the morning a delicious Full Irish or Continental
Buffet-Style
Breakfast is available (08:00 GMT-11:00 GMT). Organic Local Produce. Euro-Toques chef Johannes Haffner uses as much home-grown, organic and local produce as possible while all pastries, desserts and breads are home-made. Fresh Seafood, Meat Vegetarian Dishes. The wide-ranging A la Carte Menu includes quite a few classic and retro dishes; starters like Pate with Cranberry Sauce Toast, Smoked Irish Salmon with Crusty Brown Bread or Artisan Gubbeen Sausages on Stirfry Spinach, and main courses such as Beef Stroganoff (authentically cooked with vodka), or
Grilled Loin of West Cork Lamb. These sit easily beside updated dishes such as steamed mussels with lemongrass and fresh ginger or stunningly fresh fish simply cooked in the contemporary style. Vegetarians too are well looked after (with dedicated dishes highlighted on the menu), a large selection of organic salads and pasta dishes are also available while there is a vast choice for carnivores too. Specials Catch of the Day. In addition to the regular A la Carte Menu, we have regularly changing special regional and seasonal dishes. Please call for further details, or see the chalkboard in the
cafe or
restaurant. Icecreams Desserts. Desserts include an extensive choice of delicious icecreams various continental treats (e.g. Flemish apple tart and Black Forest gateaux), classics (e.g. Creme Brulee and Chocolate Mousse) and a very special treat; Friederike's irresistable chocolate orange cake.
Ideally suited for individuals, couples, or smaller groups, we currently offer a choice of
14 deluxe ensuite guest rooms. These are housed in a recently refurbished, centuries-old farmhouse, which is surrounded by a
courtyard with stone out-buildings, a beautiful subtropical
garden and stunning views... Overlooking the hillside inlands to the north while looking out onto Baltimore Harbour, the pictoresque Roaringwater Bay and Carbery's 100 Isles to the south, all
rooms are equipped with a
television, power
shower,
toilet and washand basin,
hair dryer, shaving socket and come with complementary
tea- and
coffee-making facilities. All
room rates further also include a Full Irish
Breakfast or a Continental
Buffet-Style
Breakfast (as desired) served in Rolf's
Restaurant /
Cafe (between 8:00 and 11:00 GMT), also available to non-residents! 40.- to 50.- per person. 50.- to 60.- per person.
Restaurant reservations. Should you as a guest in one of our
rooms wish to have
lunch or
dinner in the
restaurant, please us to make a reservation before or upon arrival. This in order to avoid disappointment, especially during weekends and in the summer season.
Wanna have a look at Rolf's
Restaurant /
Cafe as well as the Wine
Bar /
Terrace more up close? Interested in having
breakfast,
lunch,
dinner, host a corporate function or perhaps celebrate a birthday with us? Then please have a look at the following pages... At Rolf's you may choose to enjoy
breakfast,
lunch,
dinner, a refreshment or a
drink in the cosy, informal ambience of the
Restaurant /
Cafe. Discerning locals appreciate both the food and the fact that we remains open all year round. Relax in the wine
bar or - in good weather - outside on the sunny
terraces overlooking the magnificent views onto the Carbery Isles. Have an aperitif, one of Friederike's
Cocktails or choose from our extensive choice of world wines. Non-Alcoholic
Drinks
Path: Black Forest ». Situated in the village of Oberlehen on the edge of the forest, Rolf's Black Forest Retreat Weidberghaus overlooks the beautiful high-lying valley of Bernau. Currently we have two beautifully furnished
apartments available for weekly rental - both with wood flooring throughout. If you'd like book an
apartment, please
telephone or with us to confirm availability! The ground-floor,
one-bedroom apartment accommodates up to 2 people. It features a combined
kitchen/dining area,
bathroom with
bathtub/
shower. The
living room - for your convenience equipped with
TV/DVD and
HiFi-
stereo - has French doors leading onto an outdoor
terrace that provides access to the
garden. Accommodating up to 6 people, the large
3-bedroom apartment on the second floor - with two
balconies facing east and west - offers magnificent views of the valley and mountains. It has a combined
kitchen/dining area, large
bathroom with
bathtub and power
shower, as well as a large sitting
room equipped with
TV/DVD and
HiFi-
stereo.
Bernau in the Black Forest. Posted: 15 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 8. Nature, Wideness
Beauty. This German-language website of Bernau in the Black Forest offers lots of tourist information about the tranquil nature retreat which is situated in the most beautiful high valley in the Nature Reserve Southern Black Forest and offers the best views for those who like sports as well as those who prefer the quietness. Posted: 15 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 7. Zurich
Airport (IATA: ZRH) - located in Kloten, canton of Switzerland's capital city Zurich - is the Alpen country's largest international flight gateway and hub to Swiss International Air Lines. Located only 75km from Bernau, it many international scheduled and chartered flights to/from e.g. Dublin and Shannon as well as the major hubs of Amsterdam-Schiphol, London and Paris. Posted: 15 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 5. Dublin
Airport - approx. 362km from Baltimore - offers regular scheduled flights to and from e.g. the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Turkey as well as many other European and transatlantic destinations. Posted: 15 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 6. Kerry
Airport - conveniently located; 15 minutes from Killarney and the Ring of Kerry and approx. 124km from Baltimore - offers regular scheduled flights to and from Dublin, London Stansted (UK), Manchester (UK) and Frankfurt Hahn (Germany) while in the summer there are also charter services to and from Majorca and Lanzarote. Posted: 15 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 4. Cork
Airport - conveniently located just 8 kilometres from Cork City
Centre and approx. 92 km from Baltimore - offers regular scheduled flights to and from e.g. Galway, Dublin, Belfast, the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Posted: 14 Jun 2008 no. of hits: 11. Waterford
Airport - located just 9km south-southeast of the City of Waterford and an approx. 3-hour drive from Baltimore - is the only
airport located in the South East of Ireland. It offers regular scheduled flights to and from e.g. London Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Faro, Malaga and Lorient. Cailin Oir Ferry/Cruise Service. Posted: 29 Mar 2008 no. of hits: 29. Cailin Oir (Golden Girl) Ferry to Cape Clear Island and twilight
tours is a funky and friendly ferry and cruise service off the beautiful West Cork coast. A young and enthusiastic crew provides a ongoing commentary and even on scheduled sailings will make short detours to afford good views of whales and dolphins which abound in the waters of Roaringwater Bay. Posted: 22 Jan 2008 no. of hits: 52. IHA.com - Holiday rentals, guest house, bed and
breakfast BB, self catering accommodation, gite, charming rental and luxury holiday rental book direct with owner. Posted: 09 Jan 2008 no. of hits: 54. Good Food Ireland is an industry driven food tourism organisation which was established in November 2006. Many good food operators in a cross-section of establishments all around the island from
restaurants to accommodation,
pubs to food
shops to cookery schools wanted to be recognised and endorsed for their commitment to using Irish, local and artisan food produce. Hands-On Creative Workshops. Posted: 02 Jul 2007 no. of hits: 85. Artists and craftworkers of the Hands-On network, in South West Ireland, provide classes and courses for enthusiasts, holidaymakers and those looking for an unusual and fulfilling activity break. They live and work in the most beautiful and peaceful corner of Ireland, and the experience of coming to learn in one of the Hands-On
studios is much more than skills study - it is a uniquely enriching experience.
A la Carte Menu (pdf). Your ideal West Cork retreat. loading images... For yourself, friends family. A family-run
business established more than twenty-five years ago, Rolf's Country House - originally an old farmhouse with a
courtyard surrounded by traditional stone out-buildings - retains its beautiful inviting
garden and stunning sea view. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends! Historic yet contemporary. The buildings, dating back several hundred years, have been carefully restored and renovated in original style and character in order to provide superb luxury
Guest Rooms, complimented by modern *** Holiday Cottages built in recent years. Further facilities include a two-level
Restaurant /
Cafe and Wine
Bar with regularly changing exhibitions of contemporary art, a
kitchen shop, wine
shop, public pay
phone and sunny
terraces. Set among spectacular scenery. Baltimore, Roaringwater Bay and Carbery's Hundred Isles are situated on the most southern coast of West Cork amid some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. The almost subtropical climate of the region is due to the effect of the gulf stream sweeping in from the Atlantic, influencing plant and marine life and making this a haven for
gardeners, and watersport enthusiasts alike. Information Brochure. Accomm. Booking Form. Accomm. Booking Terms. Baltimore, West Cork rolfscountryhouse.eu
breakfast: 08:30-11:00