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Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lislevane, County Cork
  • West Cork Surf School
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Old Head Golf Links
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Inchydoney Island Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way

This cosy Coach House has a mezzanine double bedroom overlooking a lovely, alcove-lit, sitting room with a wood burning stove.
A moments walk from the breathtaking Dunworley Beach.
The perfect couple's (or small family) nest on the Wild Atlantic Way!

The coach house sleeps 2/3 people but extra accommodation is available in our other cottage. Please see below for more information on this.

THE LAY OF THE LAND:

A romantic mezzanine double bedroom with a king size sleigh bed overlooks a lovely, alcove-lit, sitting room with a wood burning stove.

Beside the charming sitting room area is the kitchen.

Through the next door is the bathroom, complete with a big glass-doored shower.

Outside your charming split coach house doors is a terrace with outdoor garden furniture.
Down a few steps is a beautiful sunken garden.

The duvets & pillows are all feather & down.

For those who can’t totally embrace the seclusion of wild West Cork, we have WIFI set up in the coach house free of charge so you can keep in touch with the outside world!
To make booking restaurants etc. easier we also provide you with a free landline to call other landlines in UK & Ireland, free of charge :)


OPTIONAL CATERING:

** (advance booking for this is essential) **

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner are all available, just ask Gilly for more information & pricing!

We use our own organically minded, fresh produce from our garden & locally sourced meat and fish to create some utterly delicious food.

All allergies & dietary requirements can be catered to.

Or, if you'd just prefer dinner, a delicious 3 course meal with locally caught fish or locally reared meat & vegetables plucked straight from our organically minded garden is €50 per person.

We can serve food in the comfort of the Coach House.
You can save a fortune on restaurant-priced wine by drinking your own bottles at dinner!

For sample menus, photos & reviews check our FB page by searching for Dunworley Cottage.

EXTRA ACCOMMODATION:

For extra accommodation we also have a cottage which sleeps between 7 (VRBO Listing 42425). Or 13 people (vrbo Listing 975680) These can be booked at an extra cost.

THE AREA:

Dunworley is on the breathtaking Seven Heads Peninsula, part of the Wild Atlantic Way route.

A sandy tidal beach lies just a moment's walk away and offers a tranquil swim, a rugged coastline climb, or just a wander around the beach.

The walks along our headland are absolutely incredible, with a 17th century watch tower, a secluded cove and a salt tower among it's delights.

The surrounding countryside is dotted with small colourful towns and villages, which provide a range of food from irish pub grub to high restaurant quality standard.

Clonakilty, the home of Michael Collins, is just seven miles from the cottage and has a wide variety of delicious restaurants and, in particular, a traditional Irish pub where many renowned bands play, De Barra's.
There is also the spoiling Incheydoney Spa with an indoor sea water pool and a thalassic health spa.

Bandon and Lisselan offer great golf clubs - Bandon (18 holes) and Lisselan (six holes).

Bandon also offers fishing on the sea trout and salmon river, day passes are available.
Kilcoleman fishery is well worth the day.

You can follow the Wild Atlantic Way from Dunworley to Kinsale for a stunning drive.

Be it during the day for some sightseeing (from 17th century forts to rugged walks along the headlands Kinsale is a haven for tourists) or by night for an uplifting irish experience, lively pubs host some excellent bands.

Courtmacsherry is another beautiful harbour town, just 5 miles away and has sailing, riding, sea fishing, and windsurfing facilities along the beautiful strand.

Barryroe Co-Op is the nearest shop, 2.5 miles away.

And the nearest pub is 1.5 miles away.

Keywords: Romantic Coach House, Courtmacsherry,Timoleague,Kinsale,Wild Atlantic Way, The Gathering, Beach, Clonakilty, west Cork, Ireland

Property manager

Gilly Murphy
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
Our permission should be sought
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside in the garden
Please remove outdoor shoes on entering the property
Please use the place mats and coasters that are provided to protect the furniture
Children should be supervised at all times and encouraged to respect the property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Our permission should be sought
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Butlerstown

Located in Butlerstown, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Clonakilty Golf Club and Clonakilty Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Inchydoney Island Beach and Owenahincha Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lislevane, County Cork

What's nearby

  • Timoleague Abbey - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • West Cork Model Railway Village - 24 min drive - 17.7 km
  • West Cork Surf School - 33 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 42 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 50 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lifeboat Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Pheasant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunes Pub and Bistro - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Monk's Lane - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunworley Cottages - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Coach House is located next to a stunning tidal beach on the Wild Atlantic Way located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Timoleague Abbey, Michael Collins Centre and Ringfort Lios-na-gCon. Inchydoney Island Beach and Clonakilty Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We enjoyed our stay very relaxing, enjoyed the beautiful fresh eggs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and wonderful surroundings
Host is very welcoming, the house is great and the surrounding beautiful. Just a few minutes walking to the beach where you can have a nice swim. Thank you so much for the great stay! We enjoyed the hospitality a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We especially loved the pups, Susie, Nala and Honey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and environment
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunworley Beach in October
We had a wonderful stay in the cozy coach house. We were met by Richard when we arrived with a coal fire burning in the fireplace. Richard provided fresh eggs, bread, jam and milk. Visits from Richard's dogs Honey and Narla were much appreciated. Very peaceful location, great for relaxing, amazing scenery, many local walks available.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
The owners were so welcoming upon our arrival and during our short stay. They stopped by with freshly picked salad greens from their working garden. Its a small but very cozy renovated former coach house/cottage located near enough to walk to Dunworley beach. We chose this west Cork location for the beautiful panoramic views. Had a really lovely relaxing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice cottage in the midst of a dairy farm on the hills near a beach
peaceful & beautiful! Good property managers - set up the wood/coal stove & started up w/ farm fresh eggs :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENISE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of heaven
This Dunworley Cottage brought just the feel and the views of everything we were looking for in Ireland. We could take a short wonderful walk down to the Atlantic for a swim or cocktails or both. Their gourmet meal of farm to table cuisine was some of the finest I have ever had. Delivered a course at a time to our cottage with the most friendly service. A very hard combo to beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carriage house
We can't say enough. Gilly and Richard are great hosts. the cottage was such a wonderful base camp for our adventures in Western Cork. The Beach a short walk away was wonderful. a home away from home. Holly and Bob
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cottage by the sea
We loved our cottage. We used it to explore west Cork and loved returning every night! The owners were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special place
A picture-postcard perfect property in a location that feels like the end of the world - in the best way possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant stay
Really enjoyed this little cottage situated on a small farm. Gilly and Richard were both very accommodating and made sure everything was very comfortable. The property is in a rural location on a beautiful small farm setting. The beach( very accessible) offers a beautiful sitting area surrounded by pleasant views in every direction. A completely crowd free area which provided me with just what I needed for complete relaxation. I honestly could not have asked for a nicer situation. AAA+++
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikel Wayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of big hotels
This was exactly what we needed to top off our month long visit to beautiful Ireland!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Brookline

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best in the West
Perfect cottage down a private lane less than a 5 minute walk from the coast. Geographically ideal to get between Cork city and Bantry without having to be in the car all day. Richard and Gilly provide the right balance between privacy and availability. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, all mod cons, traditional cottage.
Great location beside an almost private beach. The cottage was very clean and comfortable with a lovely fire to keep us warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet getaway in the countryside ,perfect for walking & enjoying the scenery.
Cozy cottage, lovely fireplace ,really comfy bed & lovely bed linens. Will be back for sure!

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honest Rural Ireland Experience
This cottage experience is perfect for a couple looking to work together homesteading while experiencing the rugged, rural, ocean front of Ireland. We loved heating the cottage with coal; Richard did a great job teaching us how to use the stove insert. As American travelers we were unfamiliar with the bathroom's heating and shower systems but once we figured them out we found them to be wonderful. We loved the French Press coffee maker and we'll appointed kitchen. Everything we needed to prepate breakfast in the cozy cottage every morning was right there waiting for us to use. Laundry was efficient and right there. LOVED the king bed's luxurious bedding. Slept so cozy under the down duvette in the cool room. The drive down the cottage's driveway each morning always thrilled us with the spectacular view of Dunworley Bay. Truly a fantasy location. Enjoy too.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream come true
Our stay at Dunworly Cottage was simply magical! The cottage is absolute perfection, the beach was fabulous - even in November. We had great meals in nearby Timoleague, at Monks Lane and Dillons. It was everything we hoped for and more, even a full moon and two rainbows!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
I really enjoyed my home away from home. The cottage was perfect for my needs and so comforting to return to after a day of touring. It felt private but the hosts were only a few steps or quick email away. Loved that the beach was only a brief walk away. Fabulous experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholsame Tage in wunderschönen Coach House
Wir haben insgesamt 3 Wochen in Irland verbracht und davon die dritte Woche in dem wunderschönen, gemütlichen und süßen Coach House in Dunworley. Wir waren sehr gespannt darauf, ob wir auch alles so vorfinden, wie es im Internet beschrieben war und dem können wir zu 100 Prozent zustimmen. Richard hat uns direkt sehr herzlich und freundlich empfangen und uns alles im Cottage gezeigt. Das Haus liegt auf einem größeren Anwesen, aber ist durch eine kleinere Mauer getrennt/separiert von den anderen beiden Häusern. Direkt vor dem Haus ist eine kleine Terrasse und ein Stück Wiese. Hinter dem Haus grasen gemütlich die Kühe des Nachbarn. Gilly und Richard haben einen großen Gemüsegarten, der uns auf Wunsch ausführlich gezeigt wurde. Bei Bedarf kann man auch etwas kaufen, oder sich ein Dinner im Cottage zubereiten lassen. Auch das haben wir ausprobiert und waren begeistert von Gillys Kochküsten und Richards Service. Auch die Lage ist toll und man ist in ein paar Minuten zu Fuß am Dunworley Beach. Wenn man zur richtigen Zeit kommt, hat man auch wirklich einen Strand. Bei Flut reicht das Wasser bis an die Felsen. Das einzige Manko ist, dass es keine wirklichen Spazierwege in der Umgebung gibt und man immer an den (kaum befahrenen Straßen) entlang gehen muss. Das ist aber wohl eher ein generell irisches Problem ;-) Wir würden (und werden ja vielleicht mal wieder) jederzeit wiederkommen und bedanken uns bei Gilly in Richard für die schöne Zeit in Dunworley.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

burt r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Summer days are long and sitting outside at dusk or dawn here is lovely. Easy hikes not far from the house and a local beach right down the lane. Gilly and Richard were very helpful and wanted to do everything they could to help us enjoy our stay. We only had one full day there so could not take advantage of all they had to offer but would come back to this stunning part of Ireland and visit there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Nice country cottage
Very nice and secluded cottage. Good directions to get there. Nice beach close by. Great place to explore the surrounding countryside

10/10 Excellent

Wanda and Alan H., Rehoboth, United States

Happiness in the Dunworly
The cottage was quaint and everything I had envisioned for an island stay. Richard and Gilly were so gracious and accommodating and I share her interests and lifestyle and felt like a welcomed family member. Having been a chef I was delighted in the kitchen the gas stove and the company of the neighboring cows . This setting set the bar for every other cottage to match.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carl B., Chadds Ford

Rustic slice of heaven!
This is a fabulous getaway. It's way out there. Subsequently, the energy is relaxing and the view is pristine. The cows were entertaining and happy. The cottage is very comfortable. We drove around in the area quite a bit. When we return, we intend to spend more time in the immediate area (walking, etc.). Having a nice fire burning when we arrived (twice) was such a treat!) Thanks Gilly and Richard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Gorgeous little cottage!!! Perfect!
Lovely cottage, had an amazing time and location was beautiful! Great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gilly Murphy

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We have a small garden in West Cork which we farm organically.
We have two cottages on the property which we rent out.

Why they chose this property

Dunworley is somewhere that we used to visit a lot, being the most beautiful beach in Ireland! The property used to be the famous organic restaurant, Dunworley Cottage Restaurant, where we we would often eat.
When it came on the market we fell in love and moved here with our family to start out own organic small holding.
We couldn't resist having the most breathtaking vistas on our doorstep!

What makes this property unique

You can have a delicious gourmet dinner cooked by a professional chef.

Incomparable walks on the Seven Heads Peninsula (on the Wild Atlantic Way) with incredible views.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests