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Award winning Property on a Hill overlooking the sea in West Cork.
Family-friendly holiday home in Durrus
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Bantry, Cork
- Place, Dunmanus Bay2 min walk
- Place, Killarney National Park
- Place, Bantry House17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Big Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Master
1 Queen Bed
Small Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Award winning Property on a Hill overlooking the sea in West Cork.
The is a private cottage on a quiet lane, overlooking the sea in West Cork. Relax in the child-friendly garden, on the patio or eat your meal from locally produced artisan foods. A stream gurgles at the end of the garden, which is 3/4 of an acre of private space. Table and chairs for outdoor eating or admiring the view of the sea.
The house sleeps 6 people with a master bedroom and en-suite upstairs with 2 bedrooms and main bathroom on the ground floor. Children are welcome and we provide a travel cot for small children as well as other equipment, if booked in advance.
The open plan kitchen living room opens onto the patio, which gives an uninterrupted view of Dunmanus Bay and the setting sun. The living room has a wide range of books on the area, TV, Music System and Wifi. The kitchen is equipped for an expert cook and meals can be eaten on the patio or in the kitchen. A playroom for children with some toys is off the main living area. This has a desk, doors for privacy and been used as an office in recent times, as the Wifi base is in this room.
The house is 2 minutes drive to the village of Durrus with Bantry, Schull and Ballydehob taking 10 minutes to drive on country lanes. The house is on the Sheep's Head Way walking route and has lots of outdoor activities. The Wild Atlantic Way route is below the house on the way to Mizen Head. Walk the quiet beaches or visit the country markets for local produce. Contact us for a list of the best local restaurants which you can pre-book.
The house sleeps 6 people with a master bedroom and en-suite upstairs with 2 bedrooms and main bathroom on the ground floor. Children are welcome and we provide a travel cot for small children as well as other equipment, if booked in advance.
The open plan kitchen living room opens onto the patio, which gives an uninterrupted view of Dunmanus Bay and the setting sun. The living room has a wide range of books on the area, TV, Music System and Wifi. The kitchen is equipped for an expert cook and meals can be eaten on the patio or in the kitchen. A playroom for children with some toys is off the main living area. This has a desk, doors for privacy and been used as an office in recent times, as the Wifi base is in this room.
The house is 2 minutes drive to the village of Durrus with Bantry, Schull and Ballydehob taking 10 minutes to drive on country lanes. The house is on the Sheep's Head Way walking route and has lots of outdoor activities. The Wild Atlantic Way route is below the house on the way to Mizen Head. Walk the quiet beaches or visit the country markets for local produce. Contact us for a list of the best local restaurants which you can pre-book.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only by Request
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Durrus
Located in Durrus, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve and Dunmanus Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kilravock Garden and Whyte Bookshop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bantry, Cork
What's nearby
- Dunmanus Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bantry House - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
- Bantry Bay - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
- Lough Hyne - 28 min drive - 34.0 km
- Inchydoney Island Beach - 60 min drive - 72.0 km
Restaurants
- Budd' S Of Ballydehob - 16 min drive
- The Townhouse O D's - 16 min drive
- Casa T's - 13 min drive
- Levis Corner House - 16 min drive
- L'Escale Fish & Chips - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Maire Ni Mhurchu
This house was built by my great-aunt in 1968, as she planned to retire after a lifetime nursing in London. The house was built to enjoy the view from every room. As a child, I visited a lot and inherited the house in 2000. We renovated the house and brought it up to modern standards and have won a 2018 EHHA Award for one of Best Nature Tourism Houses in Europe. We want to share our Tig na Failte ( Irish for House of Welcome) with you.
Why they chose this property
* Summertime is about the views of the bay and the area with meals on the patio.
* Winter time is about stove lighting, central heating and a cosy house.
* Great base for exploring West Cork and Kerry.
* Private garden with gate to keep children off the quiet lane.
* Winter time is about stove lighting, central heating and a cosy house.
* Great base for exploring West Cork and Kerry.
* Private garden with gate to keep children off the quiet lane.
What makes this property unique
* Private site on a country lane with great views of Dunmanus Bay.
* Tucked into the side of the hill, we are protected from the prevailing winds in winter.
* Peaceful house, with music system, wifi, office space as well as a living area.
* Sit and watch the ever-changing views of the Bay at any time of the day.
* Relax in the private garden, safe for all the family, the flowers for cutting and apples for eating. Feel part of the landscape of West Cork.
* Tucked into the side of the hill, we are protected from the prevailing winds in winter.
* Peaceful house, with music system, wifi, office space as well as a living area.
* Sit and watch the ever-changing views of the Bay at any time of the day.
* Relax in the private garden, safe for all the family, the flowers for cutting and apples for eating. Feel part of the landscape of West Cork.
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