Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Deck or patio
Internet access
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dryer
Explore the area
Durrus, Cork
Dunmanus Bay
Place, Dunmanus Bay
12 min walk
Bantry Bay
Place, Bantry Bay
12 min drive
Bantry House
Place, Bantry House
23 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
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.
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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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
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
Lough Hyne - 45 min drive - 47.1 km
Barleycove Beach - 46 min drive - 50.3 km
Restaurants
Arundels By The Pier - 16 min walk
Heron Gallery Café - 3 min drive
Eileens Bar - 7 min drive
The Old Creamery - 7 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 does it cost to stay at Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay?
As of 2 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay on 26 Sept, 2026 start from S$638, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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).
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.
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.
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....
Languages:
English, French
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