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Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay
Cottage in Gorteanish with kitchen and patio
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay
A charming old stone farmhouse nestled in a rocky hillside with views over Dumanus Bay. Cotton's Cottage has been in our family for about 50 years and is restored as a comfortable holiday home with typical cottage characteristics (traditional low ceilings and steep narrow stairs which give it a cosy atmosphere!)
A leafy lane leads to the fishing and farming village of Ahakista which lies at the centre of the Sheep's Head peninsular with its 200km walking route.
The real charm of the cottage is its tranquility and beautiful setting. For those looking for more activity there is something for the gourmet, the golfer, the cyclist, the surfer, the fisherman, the sailor, the gardener....in particular, the walker.
The ground floor has a sitting room with original inglenook fireplace leading to a semi open plan kitchen. In the next room there is a dining room with a utility area and shower room at the back and a back door.
Up to the first floor there are 2 staircases with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom each side. On one side there is a double room, a twin room and a bathroom and on the other side there are 2 twin rooms and a bathroom.
There are bay views from 3 of the 4 bedrooms. Please note one of the staircases is original, steep and narrow.
Heating is by panel heaters, paying for what you use.
Outsider there is a terrace overlooking the view and a garden leading down to a stream. The garden is semi enclosed.
A leafy lane leads to the fishing and farming village of Ahakista which lies at the centre of the Sheep's Head peninsular with its 200km walking route.
The real charm of the cottage is its tranquility and beautiful setting. For those looking for more activity there is something for the gourmet, the golfer, the cyclist, the surfer, the fisherman, the sailor, the gardener....in particular, the walker.
The ground floor has a sitting room with original inglenook fireplace leading to a semi open plan kitchen. In the next room there is a dining room with a utility area and shower room at the back and a back door.
Up to the first floor there are 2 staircases with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom each side. On one side there is a double room, a twin room and a bathroom and on the other side there are 2 twin rooms and a bathroom.
There are bay views from 3 of the 4 bedrooms. Please note one of the staircases is original, steep and narrow.
Heating is by panel heaters, paying for what you use.
Outsider there is a terrace overlooking the view and a garden leading down to a stream. The garden is semi enclosed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Ahakista
Located in Gorteanish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Bere Island Heritage Centre and Catherine Hammond Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kilravock Garden and Whyte Bookshop. Schull Planetarium and Issie's Handmade Chocolate are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Durrus, Cork
What's nearby
- Bantry Bay - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
- Bantry House - 25 min drive - 23.1 km
- Schull Harbour - 36 min drive - 26.3 km
- Barleycove Beach - 46 min drive - 46.5 km
- Garnish Island - 49 min drive - 45.1 km
Restaurants
- Blairs Cove House & Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Cent’anni - 10 min drive
- Arundels By The Pier - 5 min walk
- The Gateway Café - 8 min drive
- The Sheeps Head Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Charlie Cotton
Cotton's Cottage, an old farmhouse, was acquired in the 1960's by my parents and now 4 generations of the Cotton family have enjoyed holidays there, particularly appreciating the peaceful and tranquil setting.
It holds a special place for our family today as it was where I proposed to my wife and where, by coincidence, we twice discovered we were expecting a child. It has been lovely to see the children grow up, visit on their own as young adults and then return with future generations.
It holds a special place for our family today as it was where I proposed to my wife and where, by coincidence, we twice discovered we were expecting a child. It has been lovely to see the children grow up, visit on their own as young adults and then return with future generations.
Why they chose this property
The south west of Ireland is special for the fingers of land pushing out towards the Atlantic and the sheltered bays they create. We are at the centre of the Sheep's Head peninsular which overlooks Dunmanus Bay and on the other side of the hill, Bantry Bay. The Cottage is an old farmhouse which has been restored as a holiday home, nestling into the rocky hillside.
The Sheep's Head Way, a 200km walking route, passes the end of the lane.
The Sheep's Head Way, a 200km walking route, passes the end of the lane.
What makes this property unique
The peace and tranquility at this cosy Cottage never fails to soothe. You can just sit and look at the water in Dunmanus Bay, every time the view looks different and special or walk a little bit of the Sheep's Head Way, the 200km walking route which passes your door.
As Seamus Heaney wrote of this area 'water and ground in their extremity' or as we say in the family 'next stop america....
As Seamus Heaney wrote of this area 'water and ground in their extremity' or as we say in the family 'next stop america....
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