The Aviary at the Fota Island Resort features 11 individual lodge type homes nestled in stunning woodland: two and three-bed terraces and three and four-bed detached homes.

The lodges have been elegantly styled by interior designer Jean Dougan and fitted to five-star standard. Luxury is the buzz word here with interiors boasting solid oak wooden floors, oak panelled doors, limestone fireplaces, hi-gloss kitchens, digital LCD TVs, mood lighting and underfloor heating. Bedrooms have oak fitted wardrobes and beds dressed in white Egyptian cotton. Bathrooms have a fully tiled finish with power showers.

Just ten minutes east of Cork city centre and 15 minutes from Cork Airport, this development is the idyllic getaway. Fota Island Golf Club is also nearby and lodge owners will share the island with some very exotic neighbours at Fota Wildlife Park.

Price: from 500,000

Agent: Savills Hamilton Osborne King, 021-427 1371