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Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Durrus, Cork
- Place, Dunmanus Bay3 min walk
- Place, Killarney National Park
- Place, Ross Castle
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
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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
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
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 Ahakista, 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
- Dunmanus Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Bantry House - 25 min drive - 23.1 km
- Lough Hyne - 44 min drive - 45.4 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
- Arundels By The Pier - 5 min walk
- Tractors Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Murphys Restaurant Castletownbere - 42 min drive
- Ahakista Bar - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
5 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glen S.
16 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Alan S.
8 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alan S.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fiona B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Fiona B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler S.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding and Beautiful
Tyler S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lesli g.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lesli g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Matthias G.
14 August 2017
A lovely place to relax
Matthias G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Don F.
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for exploring the Sheepshead
Don F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glen S.
19 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family break
Glen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna O.
8 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly cosy
Anna O.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Daragh R.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter weekend break
Daragh R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will come back
Jan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle S.
1 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Christmas hideway.
Isabelle S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig S.
13 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year's Eve at Charlie's
Craig S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheer bliss
Karen R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Jeff M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan D.
4 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Ahakista
Nathan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Terry Barry
Verified traveller
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carol w.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A bit tired


Carol w.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin T.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Robin T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karl G.
17 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded farmhouse full of character
Karl G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Olive O.
13 January 2018
Cosy
Olive O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified
4/10 Poor
matt s.
8 April 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Superb location good house for summer months .. expensive to heat
matt s.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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....
Languages:
English, French
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