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Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ballylickey, Cork
  • Place, Bamboo Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bantry Bay Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Garnish Island
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 (in adjoining apartment)

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens

Ardnagashel is a magical place. A large modern house (with adjoining studio apartment) situate on its own private grounds directly on the shore of Bantry Bay with wonderful south facing views and surrounded by 20 acres of mature woodland gardens littered with exotic specimen trees and shrubs from parts of the world. The principal attraction of this property is the beautiful private pebble beach located right outside the front door of the house!

Please note that we can only accept Friday-Friday bookings in June, July and August due to availability of cleaning staff.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please inquire first if planning an event
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please inquire if bringing a pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please inquire first if planning an event
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glengarriff

Located in Glengarriff, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Carriganass Castle and Bantry House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve and Bamboo Park. Waterfall Alpaca Farm and Kilravock Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cave exploring.
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Ballylickey, Cork

What's nearby

  • Bamboo Park - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bantry Bay Golf Club - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Glengarriff Harbour - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Garnish Island - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ouvane Falls - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Organico Cafe, Shop and Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Snug - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Quays - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private beachfront property set on 20 acres of exotic gardens located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Glengarriff Golf Club, Bamboo Park and Bantry Bay Golf Club. Glengarriff Harbour and Blue Pool Ferry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable property . Ideal for a large family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have discovered my new favorite place on earth! Our group was a three generation family ages 23-83 and we thoroughly enjoyed this house and property. We hiked, swam, discovered plant and animal life, a cemetery, out door buildings, and more. A family of swans hung out in the cove, an otter visited morning and night and we even had three dolphin swim by! The immaculate house had room for all nine of us to sleep, bathe, play, relax and eat at one table together. We highly recommend
View from the front window
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful, and the manager, Mary, was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this beachfront house. We loved the numerous trails to explore and the layout of the house. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical property set directly on the sea. Completely private with stunning nature trails and waterfall. Spacious home with lots of room to roam.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Very clean, spacious, private, comfortable. Mary the property manager checked on us daily to check if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Perry d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

unique location , comfortable rooms with corresponding bathrooms.

We enjoyed the comfort, the privacy, the nature and ethe complete package of our staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply beautiful. We loved every minute. The house is awe inspiring. Deer at dawn, Moonlight on the sea in front of the house at night.. If you are not "4 in a bed obsessed" this house is perfect. Its away from the crowded roads, Mary the house manager, available 24/7. As a group or 8 we loved it!! So specious so your not bumping into each other! LOVED the separate TV room allowing perfect conversation in the main room!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, clean and pretty, wish we didn’t have a schedule and just stayed put there! Mary is great

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Nice home great location great hiking trails, easy access to highway. Access entrance to highway could be better poor site distance. The people, the home the property all was great, we had a good stay Thank you Tim and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting property!

Interesting sprawling property with the house right on the water, with close distance to a couple of small towns for necessities. Come prepared for the cold and rain especially if visiting in the fall/winter. Heat is on a 2 hour timer, and keeping a fire going during the day and evening helps keep things warm. Mary was a very responsive and gracious host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property Review

Mary was very helpful and made our stay very comfortable. She went out of her way to sort minor issues that arose during our stay. The property had a brilliant location and was well catered. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We had a lovely introduction with Mary who could not be more helpful. The House, the area, everything is so beautiful, we were sad to leave.Just one issue- The downstairs does not have a family bathroom, so it was a little annoying everyone using my hubby and mine room. Where the Sauna is, would make a great family bathroom and make the house amazing. Other than that, we had the beautiful clean strand outside the door. Walks in the woodlands behind and it is a drive away to the main town and village. We absolutely loved it and will rent there again. Thank you Mary for all your help and advise while we were there. Wishing you and all your colleagues a great summer. Best wishes, Frankie & Mo Arundel-Bruno, London
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Time by the Sea

We had a lovely family reunion with our kids/spouses! The home provided tons of sitting areas, excellent dining room, hot water for showers! Just wonderful. Our host provided immediate answers to questions and helpful ideas about outings. Helpful hints might include more hooks for bathroom towels and more outdoor seating on front porch overlooking sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simon

This is a fabulous house and a location beyond compare. Kitchen is well equipped. Nearby Bantry and Glengarriff offered good hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

We had a wonderful stay at Ardnagashel! Mary was a joy to deal with and made our stay extremely comfortable. The property itself was clean, inviting and spacious for our family. The location is phenomenal. Sitting outside by the ocean was magical. Gorgeous Glengarriff was 2 mins away by car and offered delicious locally sourced seafood. We highly recommend a stay at this property. We will certainly be booking back in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ireland is magical

Mary was a wonderful host. The house was perfect and I love that we all fit around the table. The driveway to the house is long. Our 32 passenger coach was not able to make it all the way down the road, therefore we got to do beautiful hikes each time we left. We would highly recommend this location for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niamh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family get away

The accommodation was perfect for our large family group, with all the bedrooms in use. Lots of well stocked presses in the kitchen, heaps of glasses, crockery etc. and the two dishwashers got plenty of use. The weather wasn't kind to us during our stay and the kids made great use of the games room and the TV/ library. The large sitting room was perfect for cosy chats around the roaring fire. Bandon and Glengariff are within easy reach ad we all enjoyed our trip to Garnish Island. We are all looking forward to doing it again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Ardnagashel was just beautiful. The house was stunning. Really clean and lots of room for everyone. The view was spectacular. It was a great location for day trips to Kerry and Cork. We stayed local on our last day and visited glengarriff nature reserve. Then visited bantry,O’Connors fish restaurant is highly recommended abandon great for children. Mary was really helpful and friendly. Always there for questions. We went for a dip in the sea right outside the house! A fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views in this relaxing abode, nestled in nature

My family stayed at Ardnagashel Estates for 5 nights and enjoyed every moment. Mary greeted us to check-in, and was so helpful throughout the entire stay, showing us around this beautiful property and how to use the amenities and suggested the local places to go for anything we needed. We enjoyed the peaceful interaction with nature (every time we looked out the windows onto Bantry Bay, there was a different type of animal or boat to watch, and the property is nested back in a beautiful forest of trees and greenery). We completely disconnected during our time there. You will fall in love with the house, the property and the countryside and won't want to leave. We look forward to coming back to stay at Ardnagashel Estates next time we are in Glengariff. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane C F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acccomodation for extended family wedding guests

Mary was welcoming and did a tremendous job with looking after us and providing us with all the necessary information needed about the house, transport and surrounding area. The house is well laid out and suited our needs. I would however say that the downstairs en-suite bathroom needs a complete upgrade as it's falling apart. It would also be beneficial to have a downstairs cloakroom for guests in place of the sauna. Please consider modernizing the heating system to one that is practical for guests to use. Finally, the seating area outside looks tired and could also use a bit of a lift. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this property as it is in a peaceful location and has spectacular views
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gill M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside house

The position and views with this property were exceptional. Tranquil, unspoilt and relaxing. The manager Mary was also a lovely, helpful lady who answered all of our questions. The property it’s self is well built but it does need some TLC and Mary mentioned that all the windows are to be replaced next year . The kitchen is well equipped and the use of a tumble dryer and washing machine were very helpful to us. The beds were comfortable but some extra electrical sockets and mirrors are needed for guests to be able to dry their hair. There is a separate annexe to one side of the house which is ideal for grandparents etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in a fantastic location

A group of eight of us spent a lovely three nights in this home. We were delighted by all aspects of the stay. The host responded to a couple of pre-arrival questions. The house was easy to find off the Bantry-Glengarriff road. It's about a 15 minute drive from Bantry. On arrival the house was spotless. All the bedrooms were large and very comfortable. There's a living room, large dining room, family room with TV, and a games room. Bantry Bay is right out front: 15 yards from the front door. Even though the water was chilly most of us took a dip. Invigorating! Kudos to the host for having the house ready for us after Storm Agnes had gone through the previous day knocking down some trees and pushing kelp up onto the shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SHARRON G.

Wonderful home! Fabulous View of Bantry Bay.

We could not have picked a better location or home to spend nine days with our family of twelve. From the beautifully decorated home with spacious rooms to the stunning view, you could not ask for more in a vacation house for families or groups of friends. It has a great kitchen with modern appliances. Two fridges, two dishwashers, lots of hot water, plenty of dishes, glassware and cookware. Lovely picnic tables for BBQ Outside, which we used! Bedrooms for twelve are spacious and light. Bathrooms are great with fabulous showers to wash off the seawater. :) The views are to die for, and just sitting in one of the many chairs on the front porch looking at the bay and hills beyond is like heaven! Moya, the owner is completely helpful and responsive to any questions or problems. We were delighted one day with an unexpected package of goodies. The location is perfect for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities, yet ten minutes from grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. Only an hour and a half,tops, from Cork. We drove the ring of Beara, visited nearby towns, kissed the Blarney Stone, got a couple of souvenirs, played golf, visited Bantry House (fabulous), took the ferry to beautiful Garinish Island, ate in local pubs (highly recommend O’Connors Seafood restaurant), and listened to music in Ma Murphy’s. The weather was fabulous the entire time and rain began when we were just leaving! The pebble beach right in front of the house and the bay are great for kids and adults. Even saw some jellyfish in the bay. Oh yes, some of us went deep sea fishing from Baltimore and caught tons of fish which we BBQed Outside after our nightly round of appetizers and libations! 😃 I would definitely recommend this stunning home and would come back again!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Our family of 8 was very comfortable with plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

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