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The Bay House. Fabulous water views - spacious and stylish Clonakilty cottage

The Bay House. Fabulous water views - spacious and stylish Clonakilty cottage

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The Bay House and grounds
View from The Bay House
Exterior
Alfresco dining
Stunning view from the house

Overview of The Bay House. Fabulous water views - spacious and stylish Clonakilty cottage

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
West Cork, Cork
  • Popular LocationFernhill Gardens5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Cork Surf School7 min drive
  • Popular LocationInchydoney Island Beach8 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Bay House. Fabulous water views - spacious and stylish Clonakilty cottage

Relax in this beautifully restored 19th century stone cottage with magnificent views of Clonakilty Bay from EVERY room. Set in private grounds on Ireland's incredible Wild Atlantic Way and surrounded by fields of horses - it's just a short stroll from Ireland's Best Beach* and the bustling, award-winning Clonakilty town with pubs and restaurants.

Situated in an Area of Special Protection on Clonakilty's golden mile, The Bay House is the perfect spot from which to explore West Cork and the beauty of Ireland.

Just perfect for families to spread out in or share with friends.

It has five stylish and spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms (3 ensuite).

Every room has a water view - even the utility! The main bedroom has a glass balcony with spectacular views across the inner harbour. Another boasts triple aspect windows. There's also a ground floor bedroom with ensuite.

Relax in two lovely reception rooms - one by the double sided log burner and another with floor to ceiling windows to take in the view.

Enjoy meals by the fire in the feature dining room looking up to a double height gallery space. The kitchen is fully equipped with double oven, microwave, American-style fridge-freezer and coffee maker. There's also a utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and downstairs toilet.

Warm underfloor heating throughout downstairs, radiators upstairs, plus the cosy double log burner.

Outside there is a large patio with table and chairs for alfresco dining and an expansive lawn area. There is a swing and hammock.

*NB: We would advise that very young children are supervised in the grounds.

Enjoy birdwatching with the colourful characters that visit the bay right in front of you.

Private, off-road parking.

Free Wi-Fi for our guests.

The Bay House is the perfect place to spend long, lazy days by the fire gazing out to sea, but if you can tear yourself away there's so much to do. We're just a twenty minute walk from the fabulous Blue Flag Inchydoney Beach with its own surf school offering a holiday club for the children (and the big kid in you!).

Clonakilty town is only a mile away with a host of cafes, restaurants and bars including the famous De Barras Folk Club with live music most nights.

Clonakilty was awarded Ireland's Tidiest Small Town 2017 and not for the first time!

There are lovely shops, boutiques and art galleries in which to browse.

Why not take up horse riding at the equestrian centre just a stone's throw away or tee-off at two nearby golf courses each with stunning views?

The children will love the model railway village with its own Choo Choo land train to 'Toot Toot' them around the town and down to the beach.

Watersport centres are close by offering kayaking and the latest craze - stand up paddle boarding. Or if you have your own, you can paddle board and kayak at high tide in the bay.

Clonakilty is the first town in Ireland to offer its own rent-a-bike scheme. Explore 9 beaches within 8 miles!

Situated in a 'Special Protection Area' and on Ireland's charismatic 'Wild Atlantic Way', The Bay House is the perfect spot from which to explore West Cork and the beauty of Ireland.

*Inchydoney was voted Ireland's Best Beach by TripAdvisor holidaymakers for the fifth year running and is regularly in the top ten best beaches in Ireland.

Property manager

Susan

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Recommend very young children supervised in garden

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask for the names and addresses of all guests staying at the house. This needs to be supplied to within 48 hours of the booking.
We can't allow any parties or gatherings at the house.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Clonakilty

Located in Clonakilty, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Michael Collins House and Temblebryan Stone Circle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include West Cork Surf School and Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
West Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • West Cork Model Railway Village - 15 min walk
  • Michael Collins House - 3 min drive
  • Fernhill Gardens - 5 min drive
  • West Cork Surf School - 7 min drive
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewery Bar The - 4 min drive
  • Scannells Bar - 3 min drive
  • Fiddlers Green - 19 min walk
  • John O’Brien’s - 3 min drive
  • The Courtyard Bistro - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Lovely house in a lovely setting. Well equipped, very clean and with lots of space. Clonakilty is within walking distance and has loads of good shops and pubs (with music). The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the coastline is stupendous with lovely beaches (e.g. Inchydoney and Long strand) and Mizen Head is well worth the trip. Weather was fantastic - which unfortunately meant there was no surf! We can strongly recommend going whale watching from Courtmacsherry - didn't see any whales but lots of dolphins and a great excursion. Overall a great holiday in a lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Place
Loved our stay at THE BAY HOUSE it was the most comfortable place I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. The position and cleanliness were second to none. I can not recommend this place enough and only 45 min drive from Cork Airport. Clonakilty it a great town with an array of amazing individual shops and restaurants. There is a Lidl supermarket just a mile and half from the property so if run short of anything it’s soon sorted. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Tranquil setting, very clean and comfortable. Beautifully appointed house.
Really well renovated. Very comfortable place to stay. Perfect for a big group of people. Plenty of spaces to sit and socialise. Extremely clean. Kitchen was very well stocked. In a great location near the beach and close to town. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Walsh

The Bay House is a beautiful home, very well furnished and fitted out. Very comfortable and clean.
We had a wonderful holiday in early August in the Bay House. The house had everything we needed and is suited to all ages. As the weather was good we ate outside most evenings using the patio and BBQ. It is a kilometre from Clonakilty and this allowed us to walk to shops and restaurants. The view from the property is amazing, especially when the sun was shining and the tide was in. We would highly recommend this property and hope to return to it next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanwynsberghe L.

Vakantie in the bay house in Clonakilty Ierland
Schitterende vakantie gehad in The Bay House in Clonakilty. Heel mooi huis met mooie tuin en zicht op de baai. Aanrader !!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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