Beautiful, newly renovated cottage for rent in West Cork, Ireland, with spectacular sea views. The house is minutes from the ocean and 6 miles from Clonakilty, a vibrant West Cork town. This self-catering holiday home overlooks the Galley Head Lighthouse and Red Strand, a safe, sandy beach. The three bedroom house is the perfect base for a vacation in West Cork, one of the most beautiful and diverse areas in Ireland, and a short drive from many well known toursit destinations in Kerry.
West Cork is renowned for its spectacular scenery, sandy beaches and tranquil beauty, and is home to many of Ireland’s finest artists and craftspeople. The many local amenities include golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding and leisure centers. Hiking, cycling, water sports (including sailing and sea kayaking) and fishing are popular activities. West Cork is also one of the best areas in Ireland for whale watching in the summer months.
Clonakilty, known as the “beach centre of West Cork”, is a colourful, vibrant town with beautifully restored old stone buildings, traditional shop fronts and gorgeous flower displays. Clonakilty is known for its friendliness, festivals and music as well as great pubs and restaurants. The Clonaklity District was recently awarded the tile of European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) as one of the ten best emerging rural tourism destinations.
Dunowen Cottage is approximately a 3 hour drive from Shannon Airport, 1 hour from Cork Airport and 4 hours from Dublin. Other popular destinations for day trips include Baltimore (45 minutes), Kinsale (45 minutes), Bantry (50 minutes), Killarney (1.5 hours) and Kenmare (1.5 hours). Dingle is approximately 3 hours from the cottage. (Click on Links for more information on the area and travel)
