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Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way

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spacious private location set back from road
Suaimhneas - gaelic for peacefulness
traditional cottage with all modern conveniences
outdoor dining
safe enclosed garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ballylickey, Bantry, Co Cork
  • Carriganass Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bantry House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Garnish Island
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way

Welcome to Suaimhneas.

This is a three bedroomed cottage. There is one double ensuite downstairs and a double and twin upstairs. There is a bathroom upstairs with shower over bath. Downstairs there is a toilet. The cottage has a cosy lounge with inglenook with solid fuel stove. A starter fuel pack is provided for each guest. There is a television, dvd player and radio/cd player.

Off of this is a fully equipped kitchen cum
dining room with electric oven and grill, microwave, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. All necessary delph and cutlery are provided.

The downstairs double ensuite includes a spacious electric shower.

All duvets, towels and linen provided.

The cottage is situated on its own private enclosed grounds which provide ample parking, safe playground for children and secluded area to relax and sunbathe or enjoy an open air picnic and view the scenic countryside.Combining the best of both worlds it has every modern convenience and all the romantic appeal of a traditional cottage.

The interiors are finished in natural wood which creates a warm welcoming atmosphere. Suaimhneas is approved by the Irish Tourist Board. It is located 1km from the village of Ballylickey which is nestling on the edge of beautiful Bantry Bay with the backdrop of the Caha Mountain Range.

Here there are hotels, award winning restaurants and pubs, supermarkets, and it is on the bus route. There are several little bays and inlets where you can swim and fish. The cottage is 7km from the maritime heritage town of Bantry, and Glengarriff is 12km away and is the gateway for touring both the Beara peninsula and the Ring of Kerry.

**NO STAY TAX IS REQUIRED IN IRELAND**

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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
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small non shed pets only.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is not permitted in the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Bantry

Located in Bantry, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Bantry Bay Golf Club and Glengarriff Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve and Priest's Leap. Kilravock Garden and Waterfall Alpaca Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Ballylickey, Bantry, Co Cork

What's nearby

  • Bantry Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Carriganass Castle - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Bantry House - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Garnish Island - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ouvane Falls - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Organico Cafe, Shop and Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Quays - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bantry Bay Golf Club and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Carriganass Castle. Wolfe Tone Square and Priest's Leap are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

claire l.

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

Refreshing and cosy

A nice and cosy holiday home, perfect for a family and really close to the outstanding hikes and sights
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved that it was located in country and how peaceful and relaxing it was. Definitely need a car. Had beautiful sunrises and listening to birds as drinking morning coffee. We even had the local cows and cats come visit us! The hosts responded quickly when needed. Overall this was a great place for my spouse and I to celebrate our 25th anniversary while enjoying Ireland with our friends!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maxine L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cosy Fire

Location good, house could do with some updating, no bbq. Cosy fire
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward G.

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

Lovely farmhouse

We had great weather and it was nice & quite , nights very quite couldn't hear a pin drop
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lester d.

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

Ballylickey cottage

This cozy old farm cottage was just what we were looking for. Lots of character with the 18” thick walls & fun window seats. The location was perfect with beautiful views & very quiet. Easily accessible to Bantry, Glengariff. We enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings. . There is plenty of room for a larger family. The barbecue grill was unusable & we needed to supply our own soap & shampoo, this is not a complaint just a heads up
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Ireland with sun

The property was in a quiet location, which we loved, it was spacious and clean, and Jack the host was lovely,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Balleylickey

Great Location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

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

Summer Holiday June 2024

Had a Fabulous holiday at this property. Ideal location for peace and quiet as well as a launch pad to tour the south West coast. Highly recommend this property - ideal for dogs
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tessa G.

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

Good value

Super location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Warm and wonderful

Great time spent in this idyllic cottage with country views and comfort! Well equipped kitchen with everything one. Would hope for and more! Thank you Kathleen and jack
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Great communication with the hosts

Lovely cottage in rural setting, quiet and comfortable. Has everything you need for your self catering needs. Great location with easy access to Bantry Bay and the beautiful coastline of County Cork and Kerry. Sat nav took us to a location 2 kilometres away but found it easily with the help of neighbours and prompt texts from the hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

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

Beautifully peaceful

Brilliant. Home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Lots of space

Hosted by the loveliest people, we adored our stay here. We loved the big, comfy couches to sit around the fire on in the evening, a large gravel driveway for the kids to play ball on, three toilets to make bathroom sharing easier in a family of 5 and wifi and lots of TV stations to pick from. Our hosts put the picnic table out when the weather got warm and stopped by to see us on our way and really made us feel like part of the family!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth U.

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

Secluded Hideaway

Secluded and yet within ten minutes of town and Bantry Bay. Well equipped and comfortable property. Great base to travel from. Property owners very helpful if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

Wonderful

This was the perfect place for us to use as a central location to rest after drives all over the lower part of Ireland. Kathleen was charming and lovely and we enjoyed our visit with her. We would rent from her again when we visit Ireland again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Value for money

property is well looked after and well equiped. In a very good location not very far to the nearest town.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Thanks

Great cottage with wonderful views. Good location to coastal towns. Enjoyed local finds we discovered on our walks and traveling around the area. Thanks again. Bruce and Susan
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Martin M.

Liked: Check-in

Holiday rental

Was ok a bit dated but otherwise was fine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

A perfect spot for a week or a month

As a VRBO Host and an owner of a guest house I can sometimes have my expectations not met. I had the pleasure of staying for 3 weeks at the cottage. its well equipped with anything you might need for a relaxing holiday. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace, salon and a real working kitchen with most everything you need. close enough to the pub and food shop but far enough away to feel isolated. It a real Irish home with out the bells and whistles you might get at a more modern/commercial property. Kathleen and Jack are great hosts, they are less than 1 k away… good communication and very friendly.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDDIE O.

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

Don’t be telling everybody….

Where to start? A blazing fire in the hearth when we arrived on a cold April afternoon, providing plenty of warmth to the large and comfortable living room. A fine modern kitchen plenty big enough for the family breakfast. Three well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms. All spotlessly clean and well-kept. A warm and friendly welcome too from Kathleen and Jack. We stayed a week, and I wish we’d booked two. It’s located in a lovely quiet area a few kilometres from Ballylickey, and a short drive from Bantry and Glengarriff. Well situated for days out to the magnificent peninsulas of Sheep’s Head and Beara. And in the event of bad weather, somewhere you’d be happy to spend the day, settled down in front of the fire with a good book. A lovely place. Just don’t be telling everybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele F., SEDONA

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

Wonderful Location, Delightful Hosts

This was my second stay at Ballylickey Cottage and my experience with this property and the delightful owners, Kathleen and Jack, has been wonderful both times. These hosts are friendly and responsive property managers who clearly have a sincere interest in their guests having an enjoyable stay. The cottage is in an idyllic countryside location, yet only a few minutes from conveniences such as a Centra market for food and petrol, and Mannings Emporium for artisan treats and outstanding coffee. The bustling town of Bantry is less than 10 minutes away with loads of great places to eat and shops to explore. Popular Glengarriff is just 10 minutes in the other direction. The cottage is very well equipped, clean, and comfortably furnished. There is a wonderful wood stove that keeps the place toasty warm on chilly evenings and the wood basket is stocked with plenty of wood for 2-3 nights (more can be purchased at the nearby Centra). I stayed at the cottage on my own both times and felt very safe and cozy. There is plenty of room for more people, though, with three large bedrooms, two nice bathrooms, and a sizeable kitchen with a dining table that seats six. I felt very much 'at home' staying at this property and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable, convenient, and relaxing home-base while visiting this part of Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

From WOW to ‘ow!!!

Well, where do we start? On the outside it’s a beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting just outside Bantry. On the inside it’s a 1980’s time warped, dated property that is in need of more than a deep clean. Cold, damp and unclean on arrival, the dishwasher rusty, the washing machine taped up, and rusty, the only way to describe our feelings is to say “DUPED” springs to mind. However, this was nothing compared to the arrival of the owners, “Cathleen & Jack”. Jack’s gift of 6 logs was a big help to keep us warm, lasted all of 75 minutes!! That though was the tip the iceberg. Firstly Cathleen told us it was a good job we’d brought our own Christmas tree, as the one she’d promised us was in her garage and she was unaware of its condition. To top that she then announced that we’d have to pay extra for the electricity we were going to use, and VRBO should of told us this. You can imagine our thoughts at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve. Guess what?? A quick check of the T&C’s told us it was included, and the fantastic staff at VRBO confirmed this 2 days later. VRBO we’re absolutely brilliant with us, pity we can’t say the same about the owners, never came near us after. Complained to VRBO, and got written confirmation that I’m within my rights to put these comments in my review. Totally impossible to recommend this property, or anything about it after the our dreadful experience. Shame on you Cathleen.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

François B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super d arriver dans une maison chaleureuse, le feu du poêle nous attendait.Le lit du bas est tres confortable, vaste espace dans toutes les pièces. Plein de produits de première nécessité a disposition. Super sejour, malheureusement écourté par un coup de vent prevu.Super adresse, merci
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes ,uriges Häuschen Wir wären gerne geblieben Morgens schauen die Kühe vorbei und abends flackert der KaminVielen Dank für diese tolle Unterkunft
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kai G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Cronin

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I am a retired teacher who has been a self catering host since 1970. I have welcomed guests from all over the world and look forward to meeting new ones.

**NO STAY TAX REQUIRED IN IRELAND**

Why they chose this property

Guests should choose this house because it is ideally situated on the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Beara, Ring of Kerry and West Cork.

The house is equipped with all mod conveniences yet it is traditional in character , layout and presentation.

As its name suggests the house and the area is quiet and peaceful.

The house is situated in a spacious enclosed garden with ample free parking. It is very safe and suitable for children. The house is detached on its own private grounds.

What makes this property unique

My husband and I live close by and will help you with any planning or issues that may arise.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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