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Picturesque Cottage on the sea, own garden, sea access, child & pet-friendly

Picturesque Cottage on the sea, own garden, sea access, child & pet-friendly

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Dunmanus castle and the cottage
The garden
The house from the front
Dunmanus pier
The main room and mezzanine

Overview of Picturesque Cottage on the sea, own garden, sea access, child & pet-friendly

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Toormore / Goleen, County Cork
  • Popular LocationSchull Harbour14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarleycove Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationMizen Head21 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1Master bedroom

Mezzanine

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Picturesque Cottage on the sea, own garden, sea access, child & pet-friendly

Dunmanus Pier Cottage is located on a scenic coastal road, halfway between the village of Goleen and the bustling sea side resort of Schull. It is close to West Corks sandy beaches and being on a small fishing pier has beautiful sea views. It is every fishing enthusiast's dream. Wake up to the sound of the sea, watch your children fishing for crabs and buy lobster and prawn from the fishermen. Swim off the pier or go walking across the fields and rocks. Ideal for boat owners.The village of Schull, about 10 minutes by car, offers good shopping, a famous Sunday country market and plenty of pubs with life music. Schull's sailing centre offers weekly sailing courses during the summer. The beach of Ballynrisode, ideal for small children, is just a 5 minutes drive away and the beautiful beaches of Barleycove and the picturesque village of Crookhaven just 15 minutes by car.


Activities: Swimming, surfing, sailing, boating, pony trekking, tennis, walking and golf are all available nearby.
The Sheepshead peninsula offers hundreds of miles of walking trails and the members of the West Cork Garden Trail are opening their gardens to visitors in Spring and Summer.
The Good Things Cafe in Durrus has regular cookery classes during the off season. Many good artists live in our area and their studios can be visited by appointment.

Property manager

Ann Woodward

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, (51 reviews)
Charming old cottage overlooking Dunmanus Bay

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Dunmanus

Located in Dunmanus, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dunmanus Bay and Kilravock Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whyte Bookshop and Schull Planetarium. Issie's Handmade Chocolate and Derreen Gardens are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Schull Harbour - 14 min drive
  • Barleycove Beach - 17 min drive
  • Mizen Head - 21 min drive
  • Bantry House - 25 min drive
  • Sheep's Head Peninsula - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Townhouse O D's - 13 min drive
  • O'Sullivan's Bar - 17 min drive
  • Arundels by the Pier - 22 min drive
  • Fastnet Bar - 10 min drive
  • Nickie's Kitchen - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, beautiful location
If you want to watch the sea, listen to birds, and completely relax, this is the place for you. The house is obviously very well loved and has everything you need to be comfy and feel at home. The surrounding area is also wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter & Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Dumanus Pier
The house is in a fabulous location with beautiful views out to the Sheeps Head Peninsula and is very comfortable with all essential facilities. Facing west it also benefits from fabulous sunsets. Our only minor reservation related to the extra payments (and difficult meter readings) for electricity and oil (not mentioned in the original description only in the joining instructions). Although the cost for us was low we would have preferred this to have been built into the overall price.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca & Paul D.

Fabulous!!
Myself ,Husband and our dogs had a wonderful stay here, we were blessed with stunning weather for the entire week in June. A haven for wildlife, the location of the house is spot on and we even got to see 2 otters play in the sea at the end of the garden one evening along with bats skimming the water , oystercatchers, whimbrels, herons....... At certain times during the day there can be a lot of activity on the pier, if you have anxious dogs like us this can be easily rectified by putting up the windbreakers in the shed for added privacy in the garden. The house is beautiful ,fully equipped for all your needs however the owners might invest in freesat for the TV just for the evenings as its not near a village but all in all 5 star!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela P.

Traumhaftes Ferienhaus in einzigartiger Lage
Ein wunderschönes Cottage in einem der schönsten Gegenden Irlands. Das Haus ist in jeglicher Hinsicht phantastisch, die Einrichtung gemütlich und hochwertig, der Garten gepflegt, das Meer direkt vor der Gartentür. Alles, was man benötigt, ist vorhanden und in einem sehr guten Zustand. Die Halbinsel und die Umgebung sind atemberaubend. Wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt und werden auf jeden Fall erneut einen Urlaub in Dunmanus Pier verbringen. Danke an Sabine und ihr Team für das herzliche Willkommen und die tolle Betreuung.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

It couldn't be better!
It is hard to find the perfect combination of character, comfort and location in a self-catering property, but Dunmanus Pier Cottage ticks all the boxes. My wife and I had a wonderful week there with our springer spaniel, enjoying long walks along the quiet roads and soaking up the beautiful scenery. It was a special bonus to see an otter feeding on crabs on the steps of the pier and watching a seal bobbing up and down in the bay. The cottage is also ideally located for trips to Crookhaven, Barleycove and Schull or slightly further afield to the marvellous Gougane Barra. It's very special and we'll be back!

About the host

Hosted by Ann Woodward

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We are a small family living in West Cork, just a few miles from the cottage. We have 3 small children, a dog and 2 cats. We love West Cork, especially in the summer!

Why they chose this property

Ann's parents bought the cottage in the early 90's as a little project- it was a complete ruin with a tree growing in the middle! It was converted into what you see today, a charming little seaside cottage.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is right on the sea, you can smell the sea when you open the windows. Stop local fishermen and buy some of their catch for your dinner, or try your hand at crab fishing from the pier at your doorstep.
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