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Goat’s Path Pod Farm & Park

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Welcome to Goat’s Path Farm & Pod Park is a beautiful glamping park in a farm setting.

Its picturesque, rural location on the north side of the Sheep’s Head peninsula is a lovely family-friendly place, where you and yours can unwind on the West Cork coastline.

You will find luxury pods, equipped for all your essential needs, set into the landscape high above Bantry Bay, giving your the opportunity to take in views across the surrounding countryside and bay and the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Sheep’s Head peninsula is a haven for hill walking and all aspects of tourism, with spectacular views and beautiful mountain top walks that are easy to access from the Goat’s Path.

The Pod Park features six fully furnished pods, each with a double bed and futon, a kitchenette & a bathroom consisting of a wash basin, and toilet. Five of the pods feature showers, and a shower is available at reception for Hillfield Pod. WiFi is provided to all pods.

The Pod Park’s communal building contains a wheelchair accessible toilet, a Reception/Retail area, a Laundry Room and a fully equipped communal kitchen.

The Pod Park’s campsite has family and small pitches available, all equipped with electricity, showers & toilet.

Walks around the Pod Park

Located just below the pods is a short river walk around our Fairy Forest.

Then above the pods is the Goat’s Path Walk, which is a steep long walk to the top of the farm with a stunning view point by day and star gazing opportunity by night.

This walk continues down the other side of our farm passed Glenlough Lake and returning once again to the Pod Park.

The main Glanlough Loop of the Sheep’s Head way can be joined whilst walking the Goat’s Path Walk.

Fáilte Ireland Rating:
Owner:Chris O'Sullivan
Phone:00 353 (0)86 857 0186
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.goatspathpods.ie
Wheelchair accessible?
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:
Location:Goat's Path, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Rates:
Electricity Included
Facebook:Yes

Bantry House B&B Accommodation

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Bantry House B&B

Bed and breakfast at Bantry House B&B and you’ll enjoy a truly wonderful experience on your West Cork holiday

Choose one of the elegantly-restored rooms in the East Wing, overlooking the famous Hundred Steps and Parterre.
You’ll enjoy a full Irish breakfast and continental buffet, and Ann’s scone recipe here is much-coveted!

As a guest here at Bantry House B&B, you’ll have exclusive use of the Billiard Room and Library.Teas and light lunches available in the tearoom, and you’ll have complimentary access to historic Bantry House and its impressive garden which overlooks Bantry Bay and Whiddy Island.

Bantry House is close to the heart of Bantry town where there are lots of cafés, restaurants and friendly pubs to choose from. It’s a perfect place to stay if you want to explore the loop walks along the Sheep’s Head Way, the West Cork Garden Trail, or the Bantry Bay Blueway.

Bantry House B&B Accommodation

The B&B accommodation at Bantry House is ideal for small groups (family celebrations, weddings and corporate events – up to 12 sharing). Special extras such as room service on arrival and a guided tour with a member of the Shelswell-White family are available on request at time of booking.

Bantry House B&B Details

Email: [email protected]
Tel. +353 (0)27 50047
Website: http://bantryhouse.com
Fáilte Ireland rating: Welcome Standard

Gallán Mór B&B

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Gallán Mor

Gallán Mór, overlooking Dunmanus Bay on the Sheep’s Head peninsula, offers luxury B&B accommodation with style, distinction and warmth

January 2016 – Gállan Mór ranked NO. 1 for the whole of County Cork on TripAdvisor

Our four luxurious bedrooms, three with vaulted ceilings, offer sumptuous beds and stunning views. Our rooms overlook Dunmanus Bay and a gorgeous stretch of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Each room has been individually furnished with a pleasing blend of antique and contemporary furniture. The fourth on the ground floor boasts a four-poster king size bed, large wet room and lovely views of the Sheep’s Head hills to the rear of the house.

With our small and intimate set-up we can promise our guests a level of comfort and personal service that will ensure that their stay with us is a memorable one.

Gorgeous Food & Gardens

Since opening Gallán Mór has risen to the top of the TripAdvisor rankings and developed quite a reputation for the delicious breakfasts and home-baking lovingly prepared using traditional artisan techniques by Lorna. Home-made white and brown bread, home-made jams, and marmalades, scones, lavender shortbreads, cookies, granola, compote plus Noel’s honey from the apiary and herbal teas from the herb garden. Gallán Mór’s Special -‘ The Dutch Baby’ has been wowing guests from all over the globe! You just have to try it.

The beautiful one-acre garden at Gallán Mór has been created to give our guests the opportunity to enjoy the meandering pathways and secluded seating areas, offering breath-taking sea views over Dunmanus Bay, the Sheep’s Head peninsula and our neighbouring Mizen peninsula.

Gallán Mór is an ideal base for walking the Sheep’s Head Way and its wonderful loop walks. It’s also a great base for anyone exploring West Cork and The Ring of Kerry.

We are just a short drive from Bantry where there are plenty of events, pubs and eateries for you to enjoy. Closer to home there are fabulous places to eat such as Blairscove Restaurant, which offers fine dining at its very best and also Arundel’s by the Pier in nearby Ahakista which has live music, good food and a pub garden overlooking the harbour. Durrus has four pubs some of which serve food and have live music. Sailing trips, shore fishing, and cycle hire are all available locally.

Whether it’s walking holidays or just a chance to relax, you’ll find it here. We look forward to hearing from you and will do our best to accommodate any special requests you may have.

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Stars
Owners:Noel and Lorna Bourke
Location:Durrus, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0 27 62732
00 353 (0)85 170 7214
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.gallanmor.com
Wheelchair accessible?The North Bedroom is fully wheelchair-accessible.
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Rates:From €65pps per night. See website for more details about individual room rates.
Further Details:• All rooms are en-suite with individual under floor heating thermostatic controls
• All en-suites are tiled walk-in showers with thermostatically controlled power showers
• Sumptuous goose down duvets and fluffy pillows
• 5* King Coil extra deep mattresses
• WI-FI, satellite TV
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Complimentary luxury toiletries
• Comfortable bedroom chairs
• Hairdryer
All room rates are inclusive of breakfast and taxes.
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@GallanMor

The Artists’ Cottage & Studio

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Artist's Cottage & Studio Sheep's Head

LAHARANDOTA, the Artists’ Cottage & Studio, is a luxury holiday home nestled on the hillside of the Sheep’s Head peninsula

The Artists’ Cottage is surrounded by a large, private garden with wonderful sea views, and it features a stream, pond, and small outdoor pool. A lovely barbeque and patio area is equipped with garden furniture. Inside there are three bedrooms (a double, twin, and a single), downstairs loo, family bathroom, en suite shower room, open-plan kitchen/living room, study with sofa bed, and sun room.

This exquisite luxury West Cork holiday home is an architect-restored traditional cottage made from stone, slate, and timber in keeping with its rugged natural setting. The farmhouse loft adjacent to the cottage has been renovated to form the studio and it can be booked to provide additional self-contained accommodation for up to 4 guests.

The stunning Sheep’s Head peninsula is set between Bantry and Dunmanus bays, and the cottage has wonderful views over Dunmanus Bay and the neighbouring Mizen peninsula.

From the stony heights of Seefin Mountain to rolling pastures and sea cliffs, the peninsula offers great land- and seascapes. Laharandota is just 2 miles from the southern end of the peninsula, and there the Sheep’s Head Lighthouse clings to its jagged tip, 400 feet above the surf. Take a moment to soak in the balmy (yes, balmy!) breezes: the Gulf Stream nips Ireland along this coast, explaining the presence of palm trees in the cottage’s garden.

Local Walking Trails and Activities

Stroll down the lane from the cottage directly onto the Sheep’s Head Way, one of Ireland’s 31 waymarked ways (marked trails). The peninsula’s natural wild beauty makes its 88km trail an exhilerating challenge for all keen walkers.

There are wonderful loop walks all around the area, and riding, cycling, sailing, kayaking, shore fishing, and food tours are all available close by too. On a quieter day, you’ll enjoy discovering the wonderful galleries and craft workshops that feature in the local craft trail.

You’ll enjoy a wonderful holiday when you spend time at the Artists’ Cottage, and, like many of our visitors, you’ll be tempted to return year after year!

Fáilte Ireland Rating:Welcome Standard [new Fáilte Ireland accommodation standard]
Owner:Julie Fitzgerald Vitelli
Phone:+44 (0)7734 663589
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.theartistscottage.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Location:Near Kilcrohane, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Rates:See rates schedule
Electricity Rates inclusive of fuel, heating, bedding, towels & Irish VAT
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@Artists_Cottage

Carbery Guest Lodge

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Carbery Cottage B&B Sheep's Head Accommodation West Cork

Located on the beautiful award winning Sheep’s Head peninsula in West Cork, Carbery Cottage Guest Lodge B&B accommodation is ideally situated for that relaxing break away

Guests are charmed by the beautiful location, the friendly proprietors, and the wonderful breakfasts at this lovely Sheep’s Head B&B. Mike and Julia are happy to provide excellent evening meals by arrangement during your stay, and they will help you to plan your activities during your visit too.

CARBERY GUEST LODGE was named as GEORGINA CAMPBELL’S B&B OF THE YEAR 2017!

It’s also listed in the prestigious McKenna’s Guides.

Carbery Guest Lodge McKennas Guides B&B West CorkThe house is situated ten miles west of Bantry town in a quiet location halfway between Durrus and Ahakista. It is set in 4 acres of grounds, some lawned, and others kept as fields and rough pasture with ponds as a nature trail.

Carbery Guest Lodge is a pet-friendly, but pets must be kept under strict control at all times. There are ducks, chickens, ponies and a goat within the lovely grounds.

The house has views over Dunmanus Bay and the Mizen Head, and it is only 0.5 miles from the sea. It’s an ideal base for walking the Sheep’s Head Way and it’s loop routes.

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Stars
Owners:Mike Hegarty and Julia Bird
Location:Durrus, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0)27 61368
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.carbery-cottage-guest-lodge.net/
Wheelchair accessible?Yes.
Discounts are also available for approved respite breaks; Guide/assistantance dogs & owners; etc., Please ring for details.
Wi-Fi Available?Wi-Fi
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
TripAdvisor Green Leader Certification:Silver
Rates:See website for more details about individual room rates.
Further Details:Pet-friendly.
Free BBQ facilities.
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@CarberyBnB

Sheep’s Head Holiday Homes

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Sheep's Head Holiday Homes

The Sheep’s Head Holiday Homes are set in Durrus, at the junction of the Sheep’s Head peninsula and the Mizen peninsula: ideally situated for a family holiday in West Cork

The charming development has a pleasant little stream running at its edge and is less than 100m from the village’s shops, pubs and cafés. You’re within easy reach here of the Sheep’s Head Way walking route and the beaches on the Mizen peninsula.

Pony-trekking, sailing, kayaking and bike hire are all on offer nearby, so it’s easy to make sure that everyone in your party has a holiday to remember.

Each of the Sheep’s Head Holiday Homes has a living room with gas fire and double doors that lead to the open-plan dining/kitchen area. There are also French doors that open out onto a patio area with outdoor furniture. The first floor contains one double en suite bedroom, a twin-bedded room, and a single bedroom. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath.

While staying at Sheep’s Head Holiday Homes, guests can visit the historic harbour town of Bantry, less than a 15-minute drive from the development. The town is home to historic Bantry House, craft shops, restaurants and traditional pubs together with a seafront promenade overlooking the bay. During the summer months, there are regular boat trips from the harbour that take visitors out to Whiddy Island and Garnish Island. This island is internationally renowned for its wide selection of plants and Italian gardens. Boats also go to the lovely Sherkin Island which has three sandy beaches and bicycle hire available.
 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Star
Phone: 00 353 (0)86 359 8875 [Mobile]
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://sheepsheadholidayhomes.ie/
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?No
TripAdvisor Reviews:No
Location:Durrus
Rates:See website for details.

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This project has been supported by Cork County Council & the LEADER programme under the Rural Development Programmes 2007-13 and 2017-2021.