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Sweet Cottage on a Headland -Beside a Beautiful Beach on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Beach
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Beach
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cork, Bandon, Munster
  • West Cork Surf School
    33 min drive
  • Old Head Golf Links
    42 min drive
  • Inchydoney Island Beach
    50 min drive
  • Cork (ORK)
    88 min drive

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About the area

Butlerstown

When you stay at this cottage in Butlerstown, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Timoleague Abbey. .This family-friendly cottage is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Michael Collins Centre and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Ringfort Lios-na-gCon.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • University College Cork - 51 min drive - 52.9 km
  • English Market - 53 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lifeboat Bar - ‬16 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweet Cottage on a Headland -Beside a Beautiful Beach on the Wild Atlantic Way

West Cottage is a unique 3 bedroom cottage nestled in the outstandingly beautiful surroundings of the Seven Heads, West Cork.

The cottage sleeps 7 people and if extra room is needed our Coach House (42688) or the main house (975680)can be rented.

THE LAY OF THE LAND:

An open plan sitting room & kitchen downstairs is floored with rustic slate and beautiful rugs & overlooks the a stunning vista of rolling West Cork countryside.

Kitchen contains all mod cons and cooking utensils.

Two steps lead up to a charming dining area which can comfortably seat 8 people (see Catering notes below!)

Next to this is a double bedroom with a window leading outside into the herb garden.

Upstairs to the left is the second bedroom which contains both double and single beds.
From here a small stone balcony has steps leading down into the garden and overlooking the rolling hills and Maloney’s beach.

Along the corridor upstairs is a bathroom including both a bath and a shower.

Beside this lies the master bedroom which has a a breathtaking view of the surrounding hillsides.

All double beds are king size & 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 cottage 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 to create some utterly delicious food.

All allergies & dietary requirements can be catered to.

Or, If you'd just prefer dinner, a delicious 4 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 Cottage.
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 coach house (VRBO Listing 42688) which sleeps three and has one bedroom on a balcony overlooking the sitting room which has a single bed in it. It also has a bathroom and a kitchen with all the necessary appliances in it. This can be booked at an extra cost. Or the main house which sleeps up to 13 can be booked (VRBO Listing 975680)

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: Cottage, Wild Atlantic Way, The Gathering, Beach, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gilly Murphy

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Our permission is required
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Sweet Cottage on a Headland -Beside a Beautiful Beach on the Wild Atlantic Way Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding in everyway.
My wife and i were hoping for a charming cottage close to the. sea. We found it. Gilly and Richard we always helpful and responsive to all questions or requests. Be sure to do your shopping ahead of arriving. There are not stores in the immediate area. They were even grateful we brought the sunshine with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia O., Chester

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous country estate
We were happy to be upgraded to the large, comfortable, impressive home. The surroundings are stunning! Gorgeous ocean views, cows, birds, dogs- suzy & honey. Gilly was a lovely hostess and prepared a delicious breakfast for us. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in beautiful setting
We loved our time here. The cottage was so charming and cozy with a well stocked kitchen. The proximity to the beach was ideal with a lot of coastline to explore. Gilly was very welcoming and helped make the stay feel very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty
Absolutely stunning, would highly recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving Ireland.
The property was great. Gilly, the host was great!! VRBO was bad. They treated our host like crap. They didn't send us our final bill on time and somehow they were putting the blame on our host VRBO is getting to big to give the proper respect to their hosts. People should check other options out. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste C., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque Dunworley Cottage
We had a lovely stay with our 4 college age kids. We were happily surprised to find farm fresh eggs, butter, homemade marmalade and delicious Dunworley Organic Greens in the refrigerator. The cottage is very comfortable, perfectly clean and well organized. The setting is charming inside and out. We recommend this home and hope to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S., Bay Village, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and gracious
Our stay at Dunworley was lovely. Gilly and Richard were hospitable and fed us some amazing garden and ocean fresh meals. The scenery was breathtaking and our lodging was warm, inviting and felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATT V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely A Must Stay
This was one of the most beautiful places we have stayed! The hosts were very accommodating and welcoming. The views are stunning and the property is rife with history and character. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property, Beautiful Neighborhood.
The property was even more lovely than pictures. The rooms were very large, and the garden was beautiful . Daniel was very easy to get in touch with, and very accommodating. My son got sick so he was gracious enough to let us check in a little early,. We were a little cold, but it got much cozier when we remembered to used the fireplace downstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
As promised!
A charming and cozy cottage that fully lived up to the pictures and descriptions. The dinner by owner-chef Gilley was excellent! I took my daughter, son-in-law, and two young grandchildren for two nights and it was ample accommodation for all. The setting (3 minute walk to beautiful beach) and surrounding area was full of terrific outdoor adventures. My daughter, an author, said it would be the absolute perfect place to steel away to write a novel! Thank you Richard and Gilley!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful country cottage close to the beach and majestic cliffs
Ideal setting to enjoy the real Ireland. Gorgeous countryside set along a stunning coastline. The cottage is warm and feels like home with lots of bedrooms and wonderful sitting room with windows that look out on to the lush green countryside. Gilly and Richard are perfect hosts. I highly recommend the in cottage dining option, absolutely delicious. We will be back with more of the family next time!

10/10 Excellent

leslie t., Santa Fe, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Paradise
My friends and I purposely wanted to stay somewhere off the beaten path and Dunworley Cottage was perfect! Lovely stone home, eclectic decor... it might as well have been a postcard. We ordered breakfast 2x and it was exceptional. We would have ordered dinners as well but we wanted to experience the local cuisine (also fantastic... Monks was GREAT). Gilly and Richard gave us wonderful “locals” sight seeing options...so grateful that we got to experience some of the Ireland that tourists miss out on. Beach is a 5 minute picturesque walk! Fantastic people and accommodations. I wish we could’ve stayed longer and next time I will! *Take note for those of you that aren’t handy with directions, download google maps offline for the area. Even if you don’t have GPS you can use Siri to get you anywhere you want to go. Thanks again! Leslie

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and great hosts
We had the breakfast and it was one of the best meals we had on our trip. It was a truly beautiful spot on the coast and the accommodations were top notch. Beds were very comfortable. It is out of the way but well worth drive. Gilly always responded to any messages very quickly. They also offer dinner which likely would have been awesome too if the breakfast was any indicator. We ate at a restaurant only 15 minutes away called Dillon’s which was the best meal on our trip. Great great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Christina D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
NO RESPONSE FROM OWNER ONCE PAYMENT MADE AND ADDRESS NOT RELEASED AS SAYS ON VRBO. PROPERTY UNMARKED
UNRESPONSIVE AND UNWELCOMING OWNER. DIDN'T GET A RESPONSE FROM THEM THRU VRBO UNTIL MERE MINUTES BEFORE OUR SCHEDULED LATE ARRIVAL. NO WELCOME, INSTEAD TOLD OFF FOR NOT ANSWERING EMAILS WE NEVER WERE TOLD TO LOOK FOR. AND WE HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR A WEEK AT THIS POINT. NO INTRODUCTION BY GILLEY. SHE SHOWED US THE BATH AND THE TRASH "SYSTEM". COTTAGE SMELLS OF MILDEW AND THE BEDS WERE HORRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE, LUMPY AND DAMP. UPSTAIRS BATHROOM FLOOR LEAKS TO FLOOR BELOW. COMPLICATED PROCESS TO USE THE SHOWER. HAVING TO TURN ON BATH THEN SHOWER THEN TURN OFF BATH, ALL WITHOUT ANY WATER GETTING ON THE FLOOR. WATER HEATER IS LOUD ENOUGH TO WAKE THE DEAD. OR A SNORING HUSBAND. OWNER WANTS TRASH SORTED INTO NUMEROUS UNMARKED RECYCLE BINS. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT. CONFUSING PROCESS TO BE TOLD VERBALLY @ 11PM W NOTHING NOTED ANYWHERE. PRE CHARGED FOR CLEANING PRIOR TO STAY AND EXPECTED TO LEAVE THE UNIT CLEAN! EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN'T STATE THAT ANYWHERE IN CONTRACT, NOR DID THE OWNER STATE THAT VERBALLY UPON ARRIVAL. WHICH WAS THE ONLY TIME SHE SPOKE TO US AT ALL, LIVING THREE FEET AWAY. CHARGED FOR CLEANING AGAIN AFTER WE LEFT OUT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT. CALLED DISGUSTING FOR NOT DOING DISHES. WE DON'T CLEAN IF WE ARE BEING AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED FOR CLEANING WHEN WE STAY IN VRBO'S. OWNER ACTUALLY MENTIONED WE DIDN'T MAKE THE BEDS, SO DON'T EXPECT CLEAN BEDS WHEN YOU SLEEP HERE! VRBO PICS ARE NOT AT ALL ACCURATE, MAIN HOUSE IS SHOWN FOR OUTSIDE PICS, NOT THE RENTAL YOU ARE GETTING. SO DON'T PLAN ON THE LITTLE ATRIUM ROOM IN THE PICS BEING AVAILABLE. BECAUSE IT ISN'T. AND INTERIOR PICS ARE EITHER OF A BETTER DAY THAN THE PRESENT, OR ARE OF THE OTHER COTTAGE. PROPERTY IS NOT MARKED IN ANY WAY. DOOR TO COTTAGE DOES NOT LOCK AND DOES NOT ALWAYS STAY LATCHED. WOKE UP WITH THE FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. STAY ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY OF IRELAND. VRBO SHOULDN'T EVEN ALLOW THIS LISTING IMO. IT IS A MISREPRESENTED FILTHY OLD HOME THAT NEEDS MUCH MAINTENANCE TO BE WORTHY OF A HOLIDAY STAY AT THIS PRICE. THE WIFI RECEPTION ADVERTISED AS GOOD WAS NON EXISTENT TOO. CAN'T SPEAK TO THE TV AS WE NEVER USED IT. BUT THE LACK OF ANY KIND OF WELCOME OR HOSPITALITY WAS BEYOND RUDE. THIS IS NOT HOW ANYONE SHOULD BE MADE TO FEEL ON SUCH A HOLIDAY. THIS COTTAGE STAY WAS THE ONLY BAD PART OF OUR ENTIRE TRIP TO THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. STAY IN ONE OF THE WONDERFUL NEARBY SMALL TOWNS LIKE KLONAKILTY AND VISIT DUNWORELY BEACH, BUT DON'T STAY IN THIS PLACE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Preston H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great location. Beautiful cottage with history and a great view. Beds were comfy and would definitely book there again when we come back to Ireland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kendra V.

Rustic, quirky cottage near beautiful beach
We had a nice stay at West Cottage in Dunworley. The home was clean, well-stocked, and fairly comfortable. Gilly was very friendly and helpful. The best part about our stay was the nearby Dunworley Beach. At low tide it is a magnificent place to explore. Truly one of Ireland’s hidden gems. There are a few things to note about the cottage. First, there is no actual view of the ocean from the cottage. The beach is an easy 5-10 minute walk up and down the hill, but it cannot be seen from the house. Second, the dryer is the same machine as the washer and it takes a really long time to dry even a small load. Gilly suggested we use the clothesline, but if you have a large family and a lot of laundry as we did, the clothesline isn’t very practical. Finally, while a crib, high chair and baby-gate are provided, the house and furnishings are not very child-friendly. I was constantly worried that my kids were going to break something. Overall we had a great stay and would recommend this cottage to a family with older kids/teenagers or a small group of adults.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Lovely
Beautiful cottage tucked into the countryside. Great place for a quiet getaway. The owners are lovely people, highly recommend a stay!

10/10 Excellent

barb s., Milwaukee WI

Charming + relaxing!
Our family of four stayed at this lovely cottage January 2019 to kick off the new year. We all loved it! Thank you Gilly + Richard! And the delicious dinner we ordered from Gilly for our arrival night still is the highlight of our trip. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

John O., Mississauga

Great location, great host, fantastic food available
Amazing views. Nice neighbours. Easy access to the beach. Pillows and duvets were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi J.

Darling, Rustic, Clean, Quiet
Our family of 5 adults stayed here for a few nights. It was a wonderful area to see. The cows and green pastures out of the window was my favorite :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Removed from everydaylife.
A great place and great hospitality by the Murphy's.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful, gorgeous views, had everything we needed, didn't want to leave!!
We loved our stay at the cottage. It was well equipped with everything we could possibly need including a few nice treats from Gilly & Richard. They were very warm and friendly without being overwhelming. Gave great advice on day trips and grocery shopping. Lots of sweet dogs which made my daughter happy and she's still talking about them. Plenty of room and comfy beds. We slept peacefully listening to the rain at night and not a drop came through with the windows all open. Nicely decorated and clean. The views were stunning and we really enjoy walking the area. We stayed at several top notch places during our trip but this honestly was our favourite, my daughter and I both cried to have to leave (the men weren't as sentimental though!). I would highly recommend it, and hope to return one day myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2015

10/10 Excellent

Jens Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles Prima
Tolle Unterkunft
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Johann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Cottage in toller Umgebung
Die Unterkunft ist sehr angenehm, die Betten sind ausgezeichnet. Dunworley Beach ist exzellent. Selten haben wir einen schöneren Strand gesehen. Die weitere Umgebung mit Clonakilty, Timoleague und dem Drombeg Stone Circle bietet interessante Ausflugsziele und sehr gute Restaurants und Pubs. Wir kommen gerne wieder.