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5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms - stunning south facing views "Wild Atlantic Way"

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Cork, Cork
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    5 min drive
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5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms - stunning south facing views "Wild Atlantic Way" Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home
This lovely home is incredibly well appointed and everything about our stay was first rate. The view is captivating and our host could not have been more gracious and attentive. A wonderful and carefree week with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in a perfect setting
Excellent holiday property. Lots of beds and bath and space inside and outside. Very well equipped kitchen, also everything you need in the house, books, toys, chairs, BBQ etc. Just as well, as you are miles from anywhere and will certainly need to cook and to entertain yourselves. The photos don't even do it justice, the views are even more beautiful and ever changing. Even our materialistic teenagers were mesmerised. Location is lovely if you like your peace and quiet and nature. Walking distance to Durrus which has one pub that does food and a basic shop. But Bantry is 15 mins and has all shops, supermarkets, nice little cinema and restaurants and takeaways. Easy drive to much of West Cork on picturesque little roads, very charming. We had a great holiday (8 of us, 2 families) and highly recommend. We didn't have perfect weather but pretty good and it didn't spoil our fun, a nice family film evening and a meal of spaghetti is a bonding experience for cousins who don't see each other very often.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Relaxing with Spectacular View
Three generations had an absolute perfect stay at Bay House! The view of the bay that appears as you drove down the lane to the property is absolutely spectacular… then you get to look at it the entire time of your stay! Even a bit of rain couldn’t ruin the view. The home was very clean and comfortable and Debbie and Chris are the most gracious hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Wow! Just a spectacular location in the sheltered bay near Durrus. We thoroughly enjoyed our all too short stay. Home comfortably slept 10 - a mix of adults and older kids. House had everything we needed - including charcoal BBQ. Kids loved playing on the lawn and exploring the bay when the tide was out. The views were just stunningly. We enjoyed eating sitting outside and having a coffee in the morning sitting on the sea wall listening to the peaceful sounds of nature on the bay. The small village of Durrus was good for an evening out, as was fishing for trout on Lake Boffina and a visit to the gardens of Bantry House. If you enjoy beaches, then Ballyrisode is a must along with hiking to Sheeps Head. The whole area of West Cork is just beautiful in the summer. Thanks to Debbie for great communication before and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
We rented the bay house for a family reunion and it surpassed all our expectations. From the outset, Debbie was fantastic to deal with. We have small children who loved playing on the big lawn and seeing the sheep being fed up and close next door! The home is very well equipped to cater for large families. Very comfortable beds were a great bonus. We’d love to rerun some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise E., Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning
Myself, my husband and 2 children (aged 12 & 15) along with two friends and their 3 children (3, 13 &15) had a weeks stay in Debbie & Chris' home and had the best time! The location is simply stunning - the bay looks different at all times of the day along with much wildlife to watch, Otters, Herons and other birds - you could very easily spend your time just at the house and not go anywhere!! We had a brilliant game of rounders/softball on the lawn with the Bay as a backdrop - which was amazing!! So much space. The house itself was very clean and had everything we needed - we had a BBQ and cooked dinner for ourselves a couple of nights. The living space had plenty of room for us all and there were enough bedrooms and bathrooms to choose from! The 3 main bedrooms had wonderful views over the bay - we felt very lucky to wake up to that view every morning! Debbie's welcome pack was the best we've been given on any of our vacations and communication with Debbie was very good. Durras is just a short walk away with friendly locals, a grocers and a good number of pubs for such a small place!! Our friends have never been to Ireland before so this was a great location to visit Kenmare, Killarney, Gap of Dunloe, (on the ring of Kerry - 2hrs away) and then more local attractions like Mizen Head, Gollen & Barley Cove Beach, Glengarriff (Seal spotting and Island trips), Skibbereen, Baltimore and Crookhaven - with great sandwiches and fish pie!!! We had a fantastic meal at 'Church Restaurant' in the centre of Skibbereen and plenty of lunches in various pubs around the area - none of which disappointed! Overall a great week in a beautiful location with fabulous hosts and we look forward to returning very soon!! Lou, Kev, Harry & Ella
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aisling C., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Durrus house
We had a lovely week-long break in this fantastic house. Everything was as it should be, and the location on the waterfront is just amazing. A 20-minute walk takes you into Durrus, with a grocery shop, cafe and a few pubs serving food (outdoors only when we visited). All the beautiful sights of West Cork are within an easy drive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay in Durrus
Loved our stay in Durrus. Property was ideal well kept and had everything we needed. Beautiful view and a great base to explore west Cork
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful
We spent an idyllic week at Bay House. Grandparents and 2 families and the dog and we had plenty of space. Debbie and her family were so friendly and welcoming. Thank you. This is a wonderful part of the world, so much to see and do, and Bay House is the perfect place from which to explore it all. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending it and really hope we get the opportunity to do it all again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Holiday
This is a perfect home and property for a great getaway. There is plenty of space in the house and surrounds there are loads of activities for all ages even down to a toy room for the small children. Most importantly the beds, pillows and linen are five star. More than happy to recommend and to stay in again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie C., Killiney, Co Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in perfect location
We had a wonderful stay this August at Bay House. Debbie and Chris are completely professional and charming hosts. The house is spacious, was immaculately clean and well-equipped and the location is unrivalled - literally on the sea shore. Unlike many country properties you can walk to Durrus for groceries or a meal which we appreciated. Excellent all round. Thank you Debbie and Chris.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent sea views, spacious accommodation
This is a very spacious house, ideal for a large group. It is very well equipped, clean and beds are extremely comfortable. The seaviews from the house are stunning and a fantastic bonus. The house has its own private water supply. We all agreed that is was the purest most refreshing drinking water we ever tasted. The booking process was straighforward and Debbie was very efficient answering our queries. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding area. We had a wonderful week here with extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claude R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option to unwind by the sea
Lovely home in a brilliant location right on the water. The house had plenty of amenities and the land around the house is perfect for outdoor relaxation. Our host Debbie was very responsive and has a great balance of being friendly and welcoming but not intrusive in any way. Durrus village has a few bars only about 15mins brisk walk from the house and Bantry is a short drive away! Star of the show is the view being able wake up to such beautiful scenery is a treat along with sitting out in the evenings. Our kids loved the sheep and freedom to explore. Nice bonus is being able to go for a swim whenever you like with a rocky beach outside your front door. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to slow down and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family holiday
Debbie and her husband were very helpful and friendly. We loved our stay, the house was immaculate & beautiful plus the views were amazing! There were 9 of us and there was plenty of room. We'd love to go back! Durrus village was lovely and we particularly liked the Long Boat pub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Full stars for an excellent holiday home
I would like to thank Debbie and her family for a truly excellent stay at their holiday home. The house was immaculate and Debbie was on hand to offer anything else we needed. The location of the house was perfect with the most gorgeous views (even despite our first week of grey weather). I couldn't fault anything from the initial booking to the service when we were there making our stay welcome and relaxing. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim C., London UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
We had a multi generational group 3-64 years old. From the US and the U.K. this house and location was ideal. The owners very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, perfect peace
Our week has been a delight from start to finish, with Debbie and Chris the perfect hosts. We can only echo what others have said about the quality of accommodation and facilities and the magical location. The house is spacious and very well-equipped, with plenty of communal and private spaces. The huge lawn, terrace (good for morning yoga!) and private shoreline with spectacular views meant we were outside on every possible occasion. The silence is striking – absolutely no traffic sounds, and perfect peace only enhanced by a backdrop of birds, animals and water sounds. We are self-confessed ‘bird nerds’, and the variety of birds and wildlife kept us enthralled. Every day there were sightings of curlew, heron, little egret, gannet, oystercatcher, cormorant, hooded crow, redshank, rock pipit, stonechat, swallow, sand martin, and the sound but not sight of the elusive corncrake … plus many more we didn’t identify. We enjoyed trying to spot the family of otters who apparently play on the lawn too! The bay is safe for kayaking and swimming. No sandy beaches, but the rocky shoreline is wonderful for walking, paddling and rock-pooling, and when the tide is out you can walk far across the mudflats. With so much time spent in the bay we didn’t explore the surrounding area as much as we could have – definitely 2 weeks needed for that. The nearest village, Durrus, is good for provisions, pubs and walks; Bantry has a large supermarket and a fun Friday market. Schull is a pretty town with great harbour views. The Sheep’s Head peninsular is the place for a wild walk, reached by increasingly narrow, windy mountain roads: don’t attempt to bring a camper van here! The road to Mizen Head (the most south-westerly tip of Ireland) is similarly wild and scenic, and we enjoyed walking across the arched bridge to the old lighthouse. Exhilarating views of the open sea and the Fastnet lighthouse, and again, great birding: chough and gannet among the stars. Excellent café too. We regret not having time for one of the boat trips, especially the whale-watching trip from Baltimore, and there are miles of ‘Wild Atlantic’ coastline still to explore. Barley Cove, glimpsed from the car on the way back from the Mizen, looks like a Caribbean atoll – acres of white sand, turquoise sea, nestled between mountains – shame we didn’t have time to stop and explore. This was a magical, all-too-short holiday that entranced all of our three-generational party. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

DYMPNA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous home by the sea
What a beautiful house. ! Setting is magnificent. House is so well equipped with everything one could possibly want and Debbie and Chris are so helpful. We had a wonderful week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian M., Colchester, England

Excellent location and fantastic views
We really enjoyed our stay. There were six of us so more than enough room. The house is well equipped. It was great to wake up in the morning and have fantastic views out all of the windows. The kids really enjoyed running around the garden and onto the beach - and enjoyed fishing for crabs in the ocean. The area has lots to offer - even if it is a little cloudy during your stay. Debbie and Chris were around if needed to answer any questions or offer any advice which was helpful when thinking about exploring new places. Make sure you read the details that utilities are charged extra - I had not realised that detail. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Great Family Holiday
We had a great family holiday at Bay House and were blessed with good weather! Debbie and Chris were really helpfully from start to finish providing great communication, allowing us early access, help with cooking appliances, etc. Bay House offered us the perfect family holiday retreat with amazing views, comfortable setting and a good base to explore the wonderful area, taking in both Mizen Head and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. We would definitely love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loretto C.

Lovely home with great views
We rented this house to accommodate adult family members and partners. It is well equipped and has comfortable beds with good quality linen. We had plenty of space and enjoyed stunning views across the bay. It is a very peaceful setting. Debbie was on hand if need be but otherwise, left us to ourselves. We felt relaxed, really like a home from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jörg R.

Excellent location; nice owner
nice location - good spot to start discovering west cork
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

Fantastic holiday with family
We rented the Bay House and had members of our family, children and grandchildren stay with us for varying lengths of time. It was the perefect setting! The house sleeps 10 with beautiful bedrooms , three of which face the bay. The living room /kitchen is an open style making cooking for for a group fun . There is a huge table inside and two outside that are perfect for group dining.There is an extra fridge and a washing machine which were both huge pluses for our group. The grandchildren enjoyed playing on the lawn and visiting the sheep and goats in the pasture next to the house.We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Beautiful, soothing, spotless, comfortable
We loved Bay House. Arrangements were easy to make with Debbie. The house was even more beautiful than the photos. Our group arrived to relax for a few days after a whirlwind of activities surrounding a wedding. We could not have picked a better spot. The views are great. Just sitting outside is relaxing. There was a welcome basket with some essentials. There were also maps and brochures of local attractions. We went to Sheepshead which was beautiful, most of our group walked to lighthouse, others part way but enjoyed the views. Beds comfortable and all seemed very fresh and clean. Maybe because we are from US, but it took us a bit to get used to the dishwasher and coffee maker being in the adjacent mini kitchen, but had we stayed longer we would have developed a routine. Debbie could not have been nicer and helped me sort out the clothesline which I was embarrassed to not to know how to do. We saw a seal in the bay and lots if birds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Y.

Lovely, relaxing, quiet place to stay.
Our family group of 10 adults stayed in the Bay House for 4 nights, and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The large sitting room window looking out over the water gives a lovely feel to the house, so relaxing. The house was very clean and everything was up to a very high standard. We can highly recommend the Bay House for anyone wanting a quiet place to stay, right by the water. Chris and Debbie are very friendly hosts, ready to help in any way they can. Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018