Serene in Bantry

“I had a wonderfully relaxing full body massage and reflexology session with Keeley when I was in West Cork in January 2023. I felt deeply nourished and cared for, down to the details of having a warm hot water bottle placed on my back and a lavender scented muslin cloth laid gently over my eyes. The whole experience felt holistically healing and it was a perfect way to begin my new year.”

“I went on a tour of Bantry House and Gardens. It took my breathe away. David was an absolutely delightful host. It was everything I was wanting, and more.”

“We stayed here in order to be close to our grandparents who live down the hill and it was the most stunning stay! We could not believe the incredible views from the lodge. It was so warm and had all the facilities that we could need and more. The size was lovely, Nora was amazing. Thank you for having us! So beautiful and we hope to be back soon!”

“We had the most wonderful time at Westerly house with family in August. The house is beautiful, great space for everyone to come together and rooms to allow for some quiet time. We got great use out of the outdoor canadian hot tub, such a great facility to have! Equally the kayaks, we were out nearly twice a day on the kayaks... The children especially loved jumping off the pontoon into the bay. Al of the bedrooms are gorgeous but the Victorian White bedroom is a showstopper... Absolutely stunning... The gardens are also really well maintained.. we enjoyed exploring all the books and crannies.. Overall we would highly recommend Westerly house for an amazing stay in West Cork.. I only wish it was pet friendly so we could bring the canine family member too !”

“Lovely and kind caring service. Lovely burgers and garlic bread and very reasonable prices its worth a visit”

“Jennie was the perfect hostess. The breakfast offered is hearty! The rooms are clean with bright decor. Near a beautiful view of the ocean. The wifi is a little spotty but that should not be a problem if you are looking for a restful getaway.”

“Just back from a great stay here. Siobhan is a brilliant host, so friendly and welcoming. We had a beautiful room with a great view of the bay, a view that changed so much morning to evening it was like staying in a different room. The bed was so comfortable and every detail was thought of, like providing wine glasses, bottled water and a coffee machine and selection of herbal teas in each room. The breakfast was fantastic, beautiful, locally sourced bacon and eggs and the bread was out of this world. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.”

“I booked a pitch in Goats Path Farm for myself, my husband and two kids for two nights. This was our first real experience camping and it was just amazing. The place was so well kept and clean. There is outside sinks, showers and toilets that are cleaned very regularly. There is a playground for the kids and a fairy forest and the children loved every minute. It is so safe. Chris , his wife and children are so so helpful. Very professional and friendly. We loved it so much that we booked the following week. This is Chris' first year opened. The standard was so high for his first year, I can't imagine what the future holds for him. You would think he was doing it for years. Can't wait to come back next year.”

“We stayed in the barn at grove house on a Monday and Tuesda in late November. This place is amazing. The Private outdoor hot tub is a fantastic addition to this perfect building. Despite the cooler temperatures we made great use of it, and if the weather had gotten in the way, the double Jacuzzi bath would have made a great substitute. We are already looking at dates for a return trip here. I highly recommend this little peice of heaven in west cork.”

“Went here for the seaweed baths. Great view and place to swim”

“Beautiful estate would recomend anyone to try it for a week lovley gardens surrounding the property and the staff were very nice too.”

“Budget hostel. Nice kitchen. Warm and cozy common room. Bedrooms below average. Very basic. Plenty of shared bathrooms. Bring your own shower gel and shampoo. Not provided here. Host is very friendly and nice. Enjoyed our stay.”

“After a car breakdown we needed a B&B to stay in so took a shot that they would have a room, we could not have had a better experience. When we arrived we were stressed and tired but that changed in minutes with a lovely cup of tea and ginger bread in the garden. Everyone was just so lovely and the room and B&B were fabulous (they even gave us a incredibly generous gift of a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate our honeymoon). I cannot recommend Doire Liath highly enough.”

“Wonderful stay at this beautiful property. The owners are lovely people and very helpful. All staff without exception were friendly, helpful and competent. The food is excellent, fresh and local and plenty of choice. It’s is simply not in me to give a perfect review so here goes; What is it with Cork and small sausages!!??? Get some big Dublin bangers in then this place is faultless! Will be back!”

“A really nice place to be, beautiful garden, cute room, delicios dinner and breakfast and lovely people”

“I had a beautiful body massage today from Dee in Origin Therapies. Would totally recommend. Thank you again”

“Nice idea for an individual overnight stay, well equipped.”

“Everything looks perfect. the house is really beautiful and the room is very big, more than anybody needs. The breakfast is so good and the area around the house in the morning is amazing. Last but not least Jan and Caroline are such nice people, very welcoming and helpful. Totally recommended!!”

“Lovely house with great views over Bantry Bay and Beara.”

“I cannot recommend 14 Wolfe Tone Square enough. It was by far the best accommodation I have experienced in Ireland. The house is more beautiful and larger than the photos even show. The location is unmatched and you are no more than 5 minutes from anything in town. Dee was the most wonderful host and was there to help with any queries we had, and all with a smile too! Particularly during covid, every precaution was taken to ensure our safety which is hugely appreciated.”

“Cottage is spotless , beautiful views and Jane and Jim were very welcoming and helpful. Can't recommend highly enough.”

“Amazing shamanic journey. John’s energy was very powerful you could really feel the masculine energy holding the space, I felt really safe and I think it allowed me to get into the journey faster. I can’t wait to try out all the classes he offers.”

“Wonderful treatment with myrthe she is an amazing therapist, feel rejuvenated after my treatment. Highly recommend”

“This place is simply lovely. They're generous with their time and the beds are wonderful.”

“Very friendly family, beautiful area, spacious room and very comfy bed”

“What a gem Thank you to our hosts for having us We totally enjoyed Blooms Day Celebrations Popped down to Eileen's Bar where Fintan recited some Ulysses for locals Enjoyed a great hike around Sheeps Head Peninsula”

“Lovely spot with a great traditional pub(Helen's) which serves good food.”

“We've holidayed at Finn and Claire's superb holiday homes every year since 2018. They are wonderful hosts - friendly, helpful, genuine people. Both properties, The Loft and Masons, are perfectly located, you only have to step outside the front doors and you are on the spectacular Sheep's Head Way. The Loft is perfect for two/three people and has been lovingly restored. It is a home from home with a difference - its balcony affords beautiful views across Dunmanus Bay. This year, friends from France joined us so we stayed in Masons, which was also very comfortable and catered for all our needs - pristine, modern bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, fantastic Wifi and Sky TV, and most importantly, amazing views of the Bay through a large window in the sitting room. In these days of high fuel prices and if you enjoy hiking, once you arrive at either property, you don't need to drive again until you're leaving. However, if you do want a change from hiking, there are lots of places to go including Bantry, Schull, Skibbereen and Glengarriff.”

“We had a lovely time at Lakehouse thanks to a warm welcome from our guests. The setting is amazing, the house is very comfortable and there plenty of beautiful places to visit nearby. The picture was the view from our bedroom... As you may have understood, we strongly recommend this place and we will be back ! :-)”