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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

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

Seamount Farm B&B

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Seamount Farm B&B Sheep's Head West Cork

Seamount Farm B&B is located in a 7th-generation family farmhouse on the Sheep’s Head peninsula, and offer magnificent views over Bantry Bay

Situated just 12km west of Bantry, this friendly farmhouse B&B is an ideal base for a holiday spent walking the Sheep’s Head Way, touring the Beara peninsula, or visiting Mizen Head. You’ll be welcomed with hot tea, warm scones, and home-made jam. Seamount Farm is famous for its hearty breakfasts. The coeliac-friendly B&B makes a homely base for your walking holiday.

All of the rooms are comfortable and well-appointed. The pleasant garden at Seamount Farm even boasts some palm trees, a testament to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream which passes this part of Ireland’s Atlantic coastline.

Seamount’s owners, Charlie and Julia, are very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the Sheep’s Head peninsula. They will be happy to share their knowledge of the area with you as you plan walks and other activities during your stay.

The Sheep’s Head has a wide range of local loop walks as well as the main Sheep’s Head Trail.

Charlie is an expert walking guide and can arrange guided walks and bespoke tours for you and your walking group.

 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:3 Star
Owner:Julia and Charlie McCarthy
Phone:00 353 (0)27 61226
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://seamountfarm.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Location:Goat's Path, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Rates:From €32 per person, per night. See here for more details.
Facebook:Yes

Edencrest B&B

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Edencrest Bantry B&B

Josephine and Barry Walsh welcome you to their beautiful home at Edencrest B&B within walking distance of Bantry’s bustling town centre

On arrival, enjoy the delights of Josephine’s home baking as you take in the wonderful views down Bantry Bay and over the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas.

If you need tips on visitor attractions or wining and dining in the locality, your hosts are full of ideas and will be delighted to be of assistance. Barry is renowned for his knowledge of local family ancestry, so if you’re tracing your Irish roots he’s just the man to ask. He is also happy to organise motorcycle tours of West Cork!

But however you choose to spend your time in Bantry, one thing’s for sure: Josephine’s legendary breakfast will give you a fine start to the new day. All her breakfast treats are cooked to order using the finest local produce. Be sure to try the sizzling dry-cured smoked bacon, local butcher’s sausages, and, of course, her famous brown bread.

You are guaranteed a warm Irish welcome at Edencrest B&B which has private parking. All rooms are en suite, with luxury toiletries, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and filtered water as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Star
Owner:Josephine Walsh
Phone:00 353 (0)27 51110
00 353 (0)87 322 0760
Email:
[email protected]
Winter Hours:Closed September to End of March 2015
Website:http://www.bantrybandb.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Location:Bantry, Co. Cork
Rates:En suite room rates are €35 per person sharing.
Single en suite rate is €50.
Prices include full breakfast, VAT and service charge.
Facebook:Yes

Blairscove House

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Blairscove Accommodation

Surrounded by 4.5 acres of lawns and gardens, in West Cork, Blairscove House and restaurant is the ideal place to spend a few relaxing days

Since 1972, Blairscove has remained in the hands of the same family; and Philippe and Sabine De Mey, the present owners, continue to provide top quality dining and accommodation.

The accommodation at Blairscove House consists of four apartments which are situated around the courtyard of a Georgian house and two cottages, one in the grounds and the other 14km away at Dunmanus pier. All the accommodation can be rented on a self-catering basis from Saturday to Saturday. The courtyard apartments can also be rented on a bed and breakfast basis.

Award-Winning Restaurant

The gorgeous restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide, has been awarded AA 5 stars, and has 2 AA rosettes.

Blairscove RestaurantThe stunning Blairscove dining room is high-beamed like a church, converted from the former stables. The setting makes this a very popular setting for weddings and special celebrations!

The dining room is headed by a wood burning grill where meats are cooked over embers. The restaurant is open for dinner from mid-March to the end of October Tuesday to Saturday. Vegetarian options and we can also offer food prepared with ingredients not containing gluten.

For the active, the Mizen peninsula’s sandy beaches are just a short drive away and the Sheep’s Head peninsula boasts miles and miles of scenic walks. Bantry, Schull, Ballydehob and Skibbereen with their festivals, pubs, shops, and restaurants offer plenty of action, not forgetting the golf courses of Bantry and Glengarriff which are among the most scenic you will ever play.

The pace is slow, the people are friendly. Pubs are plentiful and the food is wholesome and fresh. Above all, at Blairscove you will discover a place which is cosmopolitan and sophisticated, yet at the same time unspoilt and breathtakingly beautiful.
 

Location:Durrus, Sheep's Head peninsula, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0)27 61127
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.blairscove.ie
Wheelchair accessible?Access to grounds, however all bathroom facilities located on first floor.
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
Credit Cards:Yes
Facilities:Restaurant with accommodation.
Substantial garden.
Special Dietary Requirements:Special dietary requirements can be accomodated.
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Google Maps:Yes
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@blairscove

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