In this extensive county, the towns and villages have their own distinctive character. In West Cork, their spirit is preserved in the vigour of the landscape with the handsome coastline where the light of the famous Fastnet Rock swings across tumbling ocean and spray-tossed headland. The county is a repository of the good things of life, a treasure chest of the finest farm produce, and the very best of seafood, brought to market by skilled specialists.
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Ahakista, Co. Cork
Farmhouse
Hospitality comes first at this working farm overlooking Dunmanus Bay, where Agnes Hegarty’s guests - including walkers, who revel in the 55 mile “Sheep’s Head Way” - are welcomed with a cup of tea and home-baked scones on arriv ...
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Ballylickey, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
A warm welcome and personal supervision are the hallmarks of this restful country house hotel, which is set in lovely gardens close to Ballylickey Bridge.
Famous for the exceptional hospitality extended to guests by Kathleen O’Sullivan since 19 ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Character Pub / Guesthouse / Restaurant
The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved.
An Sugan is ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Hotel
The magnificent coastal location of the O'Donovan family's immaculately maintained hotel has been used to advantage to provide sea views for all bedrooms and to allow guests access to their own stretch of foreshore.
Comfortable public areas include a ...
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Goleen, Co. Cork
B&B / Restaurant
When the tide is in and the sun is out there can be few prettier locations than Sue Hill’s restaurant with rooms overlooking Goleen harbour, which has been a destination fish restaurant since 1985.
The Heron’s Cove philosophy is to use onl ...
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Gougane Barra, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
In one of the most peaceful and beautiful locations in Ireland, this delightfully old-fashioned family-run hotel is set in a Forest Park overlooking Gougane Barra Lake (famous for its monastic settlements).
The Lucey family has run the hotel since 193 ...
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This famous hotel has an attractive exterior, with its name emblazoned in blue and white stained glass above the entrance and flags hanging from poles, giving it a cosmopolitan look. Since 2004 this landmark hotel has been in the caring ownership of th ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Guesthouse
This fine boutique guesthouse in the centre of Kinsale is just a few steps away from the Blue Haven Hotel, which is in common ownership.
It is very golf-friendly and the newly renovated guestrooms include two spacious and beautifully designed suites; ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Country House
Set in two acres of beautiful, well-tended gardens (including a productive kitchen garden), this charming old rectory near Kinsale has a lovely wisteria at the front door and it is a place full of interest. The building dates back to 1690 (Church recor ...
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Rosscarbery, Co. Cork
Hotel
This privately owned modern hotel is close to the sea, overlooking Rosscarbery Bay (although not on the sea side of the road), and it's an attractive building with spacious public areas enhanced by artwork of local interest, and the comfortable bedroo ...
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