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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

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

Seaview House Hotel

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Welcome to Seaview House Hotel, a delightful 4-star country house hotel set in private and well-tended grounds.

Seaview is ideally-located in the quiet village of Ballylickey beside Bantry in the heart of West Cork. West Cork’s wonderful countryside is all around you here. Meanwhile the historic market town of Bantry is just 4 kilometres away. Seaview is just a short hop from scenic Glengarriff too, in an area famed for its tranquility and unique beauty.

This lovely country house hotel is charm and character personified, and it provides a welcome retreat for the leisure and business traveller alike. Each of the generously large and spacious rooms, including family rooms and mini suites, are individually furnished with fine antiques and charming country house touches.

Located near Ballylickey Bridge over the Ouvane River it commands wonderful views of Bantry Bay from the main rooms. Seaview House is ideally situated for touring the peninsulas of West Cork and the Ring of Kerry. Gougane Barra, Skibbereen, Schull, and Castletownbere are all within easy reach by car.

With a wealth of leisure and sporting activities on our doorstep, it’s the perfect spot to refresh body and soul… Come and experience our piece of heaven.
 

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Star
Location:Ballylickey, Co. Cork
Phone:00 353 (0)27 50073 / 50462
Email:
[email protected]
Winter Hours:Closed: November 10th until March the 15th, 2015.
Website:http://seaviewhousehotel.com
Wheelchair accessible?No
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
Facilities:Restaurant
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
Google Maps:Yes
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@SeaviewHouseHtl

Maritime Hotel

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The Maritime Hotel is set on Bantry Bay amid the rugged Mizen, Sheep’s Head and Beara peninsulas

The stylish Bantry hotel offers spectacular views across the bay from the historic town. You’ll be in easy reach of Bantry House, the Sheep’s Head Way walking route, and the coves and beaches that make West Cork such an appealing destination.

Spend the day sailing on West Cork’s unspoilt waters, pony-trekking through West Cork’s hills, exploring West Cork’s islands, or driving along the West Cork stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way, before returning to the luxury and warm welcome on offer at The Maritime.

The Maritime Hotel’s stylish and luxurious accommodation includes one and two bedroom suites which are ideal for families. The hotel swimming pool and the Club Maritime Leisure Centre are wonderful places to relax and a range of spa treatments are also available.

Taste the seafood chowder in The Maritime Bar, or visit The Ocean Restaurant where flavours from across the world are combined with the finest local ingredients to create a modern Irish dining experience.

A relaxing stay and a warm welcome await you at The Maritime Hotel in West Cork.

Fáilte Ireland Rating:4 Star
Phone:00 353 (0)27 54700
Email:
[email protected]
Website:http://www.themaritime.ie
Wheelchair accessible?Yes
Wi-Fi Available?Yes
TripAdvisor Reviews:Yes
TripAdvisor Green Leader Certification:Platinum
Responsible Tourism Policy: Yes
Location:Bantry, Co. Cork
Facilities:Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Leisure Club
Spa Facilities
Facebook:Yes
Twitter:@MaritimeBantry

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