Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay

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A stone house with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a hanging basket.
A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.
A kitchen with a blue cabinet, a wooden table, a stove, and various kitchen utensils hanging on the wall.
A room with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Durrus, Cork
  • Place, Dunmanus Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bantry House
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Schull Harbour
    ‪28 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Map
Durrus, Cork

What's nearby

  • Dunmanus Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bantry Bay - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bantry House - 23 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Schull Harbour - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Barleycove Beach - 46 min drive - 50.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Creamery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eileens Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arundels By The Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Heron Gallery Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cent’anni - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dunmanus Bay and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kilravock Garden and Bantry Bay. Wolfe Tone Square and Bantry House are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable cottage in a gorgeous location. Great base for exploring West Cork. Loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy old style cottage. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with our team in the beautiful cottage. The location is great to start trips and hikes. We loved the cozy athmosphere. We recomend it very much!Thanks for having us again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy house to stay in and explore gorgeous west Cork.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2026
Thank you Anna, I am pleased you had a good time on your second visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, for exploring the peninsula and surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Great locationWonderful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iconic house with a great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2025
Thanks Bill.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Thanks to Margaret and Annette for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place to relax

We spent a very relaxing week in this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you, the special nature of the west coast of Ireland is that it is a beautiful place to slow right down and relax. I agree. Charlie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding and Beautiful

Perfect location to use as a launching pad to see the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family break

Our second year staying here. Can’t recommend enough, beautiful cottage, great location. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for exploring the Sheepshead

The cottage is very spacious, and comfortable, located close to wonderful walks and drives. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter weekend break

Lovely property full of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly cosy

Exactly as described, cosy and well equipped (dryer in humid winter was a real plus). Bedrooms were great with comfy beds and spacious dining room. The fireplace worked really well.We had a lovely week in this magical place in west cork!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Christmas hideway.

The cottage is warm and cosy and located on the main hiking trails. It is a perfect location for hikers and the little village of Ahakista is lovely for swimming also. We had a great time, looking forward to experiencing it again in the summer as the landscape is breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Isabelle. It is a special place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will come back

Ideally suited both as a cozy retreat and as a base for hiking or exploring the coast from Beara to Baltimore.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year's Eve at Charlie's

Had a wonderful stay on the Sheepshead Peninsula. Great walks and – naturally – pubs: Eileen's at Kilcrohane; Arundels by the Pier at Akhahista, where we celebrated our friend's birthday and partied on New Year's Eve; and Ma Murphy's in Bantry. The food at Arundels was delicious. We would love to come back and visit during the spring and summer and go to the Tin Pub, which is just down the road from the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2024
Hello Craig, I am pleased it went well, it is a special part of the world. Good wishes, Charlie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It could do with another shower in one of the bathrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sheer bliss

We stepped back in time to a gentler pace of life in this idyllic cottage in a breathtakingly beautiful area. We had a warm welcome in the local bars and wonderful walks in the hills. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful old stone cottage. quaint, comfortable, warm and clean. not enough towels.operation of clothes washer incomprehensible with no instruction manual.kitchen stove: markings on knobs completely worn off, hard to match knob with burner. fireplace smoked up the house with only a moderate fire, chimney probably needs cleaning. cost of electricity above and beyond rental cost is unreasonable and should be warned PROMINENTLY on the website.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Ahakista

A great location on the sheep head peninsula! The traditional home is a perfect fit for a true Ireland experience. It is well maintained and very accommodating. The nearby pubs and people are a delight and there is excellent hiking and beautiful scenery all around! Very close to the hustle and bustle of Bantry and far enough a way to experience a country side of life as well. I would go back again and again to this lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Thank you, Nathan, for your kind words. I love being there and am pleased you did too. Charlie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

A beautiful quaint Irish cottage with fireplace, you couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2023
Thank you Jeff, I am pleased it went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr Terry Barry

It was absolutely brilliant on all fronts. Margaret and Anette were fantastic in setting the place up and being helpful with any requests. The owner Charlie Cotton was also brilliant in helping us. We loved our 3 week stay here. It was even better than our earlier 3 week stay at the Blairscove cottage at Dunmanus Pier prior to crossing Dunmanus Bay to Ahakista.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Barry.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded farmhouse full of character

We spent 3 nights in Ahakista and felt the property was exactly how described - a rustic farmhouse full of character and nicely restored. It’s is very spacious and as we went in February as soon as open fire got going very cosy. Two things to bear in mind - we went with our dog thinking we’d hike and walk everywhere but dogs are not allowed on sheep’s head. The other is everything is closed off season so cafés , restaurants, shops etc are very limited. We had decided to revisit glengariff woods , schull , Barleycove, crookhaven all within 40 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A bit tired

The property is a lovely old cottage. It has a beautiful position, great views, peaceful ,lovely garden. Plenty of space. Unfortunately a few small things let it down. The bed in main bedroom was so uncomfy, the springs were poking through. The curtains looked like they had been made of old sheets. The sofas need changing and the ceiling needs to be painted white to make it more inviting. Also need a new ironing board. Just need a bit of money spent on it to make it a great property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Hello Carl, I am pleased you liked the cottage. Sorry about the bedspring, I will get that checked out. The sofas are from Ikea and the curtains are plain calico. We aim for simplicity. And the ceiling is dark with white walls which works well when the fire is going at night.
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