Tadhg's place is great. You can't ask for a more peaceful and quiet getaway than that. The house is lovely and the island very beautiful! Check-in was super easy and straight forward. Thank you very much!

This house was perfect for our family trip to Heir Island. Tadhg is really helpful and everything you could need is provided. They have worked out how to get you, your bags and shopping delivered safely to the house and it all works really smoothly. The island itself is lovely, with great beaches and safe swimming for the kids and lovely walks with fantastic scenery and wildlife. It really is a great place to stay.

We had the most amazing week in Heir Island. It is a wonderful island that takes you away from all the trappings of busy modern life and transports you back to a different era. It was a great experience for our two children (aged 10 and 8), to walk past gentle cattle to get to the house, to play in rock pools and beautiful sandy beaches, and to take ferries to Sherkin Island and Baltimore with Danny of Heir Island Ferries. Our host, Tadhg was extremely accommodating. The house was so comfortable and equipped with every modern convenience and the most stunning views of the island. I would recommend ‘Old Barn’ to anybody, but would caution that you need to be very prepared for Heir Island and make sure that you have your walking shoes, your rain coat and plenty of food in the cupboards! But that’s all part of the experience!

We had a lovely stay in Deirdre's cottage, it's really comfortable, clean, bright and has everything you need:). (There was even a house manual provided to explain how everything works and a little guide to the island, ferry times etc which was really helpful). The cottage itself is beautifully decorated with seas shells and lovely pieces of art! It's also spacious, with stunning views of the nearby islands. The check-in/out was nice and easy, the neighbours friendly and Deirdre was always on hand to answer any questions or queries we had. The walk to the pubs and to the ferry was also lovely, It's the perfect place to relax! We will definitely be back again, thanks Deirdre:)!

Deirdre's house is an excellent place to stay, with everything you need to feel home away from home. The kids loved playing with the toys and the great DVDs. We all fell in love with Sherkin and had a fantastic time exploring the island. The views from the house are stunning and always changing.

Het is een prachtig ruim en sfeervol ingericht huis met heel veel ramen. Het bed was heel comfortabel. Uitzicht op de baai. We konden vanuit het huis zeehonden zien ( met verrekijker). Het is 25 min rijden maar een leuk dorpje met café en winkels

Irland ist auch im Winter sehr schön. Das Haus war überaus komfortabel und geräumig. Die Lage ist sehr schön und abgelegen. Nach Cork fährt man ca. 1 Stunde mit dem Auto. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen!

This was a perfect location and experience for our family staying in West Cork. It was also a great base to explore the region from. The house is big, beautiful and very bright. David and Angie were very welcoming and there was even a little "pirate treasure" left for our four year old son to find. It was a lovely time and we were all extremely happy. Thumbs up from me!

Dear David and Angie Thank you again for letting us stay at your wonderful house! We absolutely loved the place: The huge window front with views of the bay, the maisonnette and the easy access to the terrace filled the space with light and fresh air. Even on rainy days (of which we had almost disappointingly few!), when we cuddle up inside reading, dreaming or drinking tea, we felt connected to the land and the outside. You have furnished the house with great taste and with lovely and quirky details, without being overly polished or posh. We particularly appreciated the art, Angie, that you have selected for display from your own and other regional artists’ body of work. In the tranquility of the neighborhood we were able to relax while listening to the sounds of the cows, watching the birds and seals in the bay, or stalking the fox. Our 1.5 year old daughter Ella was thrilled to visit the neighbors’ chicken, feed the donkeys in the field next door and jump from the farmers’ hay stacks (hope he didn’t mind…!). We often took a short walk to Turks head or one of the other local piers. After our three-week stay we started to feel like locals. You gave us some excellent advice on places to visit in the area. In particular we enjoyed the farmers’ market in Skibbereen and Bantry; and our excursion to Crookhaven, the recommended crabmeat sandwiches at the pub in the harbor for lunch and the nearby beaches. But also our trip to Lough Hayne, and the islands across the bay (Sherkin and Heir) we keep in fond memory. We loved that we were able to depart for the islands from the small local harbor only a 10 minute car ride from your house. A perfect location to explore West Cork and beyond! Altogether: If we return to Ireland we would want to stay in your house again. To everyone looking for a tasteful, quiet, romantic and personal stay we can highly recommend booking David and Angie’s getaway. Best wishes, Anna, Wolf and Ella PS: Excellent chocolates! :-)

Everything about our stay was delightful. The house is spacious and interesting with beautiful artwork everywhere and very peaceful... perfect for a real away from it all holiday. Local people were so friendly (make time to go to Minihan's pub about a mile away). Angie left suggestions of where to go which were all excellent. Bantry Garinish Island and the Mizen Peninsula were highlights for us especially Barleycove beach and Crookhaven. Many thanks for a wonderful holiday!

We had a fantastic holiday at Angie and David's house in West Cork. The house is large, bright and spacious and with fantastic views. Good quality furniture and decor made our stay very comfortable. The garden was great for the children and we even got good weather which meant we could make good use of the barbecue as well! We'd definitely like to go back!

We spent a week in Angie and David's house with 2 kids and a baby. We ended up not using some of the bedrooms, but that is on us :-) The house had everything we needed and was comfortable and homely - it feels personal to David and Angie, and has been decorated very nicely. The house has wonderful views and is very convenient for Skibbereen and Ballydehob - there is tons for kids to do in the area and, although we needed a car for most trips, its never a long drive anywhere. An especially nice touch was the welcome pack with the best of West Cork's cuisine left by David, which we naturally gorged on in short order. We'll be back - and you can't do better than that

We had a thoroughly enjoyable time in beautiful west Cork. The house is bright and spacious. The kitchen/ dining area featured a full length window with wonderful views of the coast while the living room with log burner is cosy and tranquil. The area is remote and beautiful but within easy driving distance of Skiberreen, Ballydehob and Schull. My American guests ventured as far as Kinsale and Kenmare for the shops while my dog and I preferred to stay local and enjoy the garden, local walks and views especially around Cunnamore. The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need to cook and feed and fed a gang! The fabulous night sky and wonderful sun rises were the icing on the cake.

The host made me feel welcome, contacting me a week before my trip to find out my ETA and to answer any queries I had, even sending me useful numbers for our trip. We were met at the pier, escorted to the house and given useful information. The house was as described and very impressive and comfortable. The location was excellent. I would like to book this house again in the future.

Amazing house and location.

This house is fab and much larger than it appears in the photos. There is a huge living/dining room with a hatch to the kitchen, there were 6 generous bedrooms - 1 ensuite, plus two other bathrooms (with great showers) We were a group of 9 adults and three small babies and the house worked a treat. The location is phenomenal with the most beautiful views over the sea looking over to Baltimore. It's less than a five minute walk to the pier and the pubs are next door We couldn't have been happier with the trip, Philippe was a great host and despite living abroad was incredibly helpful with any questions that arose. We will be back!

Beautiful island and a fantastic house. Philippe wasn't there at the time, but his communication was great and his friend Bara met us at the ferry and ensured that everything ran smoothly. I'd stay there again happily.

I just cannot fault the place. The most house I've ever stayed in. Sean is a gent and had everything you could need laid on. A perfect haven away from the madness of city life at any time of the year. Lots of love to you, Sean!

Sean could not have provided a more warm welcome if the world had depended on it. His house is not only in a spectacular location but also is a wonderful home in which to spend a week or so. We could not recommend this home, fabulous place and fabulous host any more and we will certainly be back.

Sean is a fantastic organized and very friendly host. The house is superbe and full of West Cork character. The location is idylic, Horseshoe harbor is spectacular and Sherkin is brim full of personality. Great for families, all the amenities were spot on including WiFi which is amazing for an island retreat. I reccomend getting an island taxi if you have lots of bags, its cheap efficient and friendly! We will be back.

Lovely house in a lovely part of the world. Sherkin is a great place to visit with lovely beaches and hill walks. The house is very comfortable, quiet and has a great view of the headlands and horseshoe bay. The house is well prepared and the hosts have tried to provide everything you might need and were very helpful and welcoming. Recommended.

We have just spent 3 days in the best house on Sherkin Island. From the minute we (4 couples) set foot in the house we knew it was something special. The views from all widows, but particularly from the dining / conservatory of Horseshow Bay are spectacular. The facilities in the house were excellent. You will want for nothing in terms of cooking, sleeping and bathroom facilities. The big open fire was a real bonus. Although we did not meet Sean the owner, he was most helpful and always available by phone to answer any queries. The house is only a short walk around the bay to the pub and hotel. Will definitely be returning to this most wonderful house. Would love to see the landscaped gardens in the summer.

This home was very cozy and has wonderful views of the bay from the many windows to look out at the magnificent scenery. It was lovely and sheltered and felt like our own little sanctuary. We were able to take a walk to the small beach along the coast just down from the house and it was lovely to do some exploring for shells and see wildlife including a seal who visited us the first day. The gardens were also a bonus as these gardens had been featured on Nationwide and we were so delighted to be able to view them in person. It has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay and plenty of beds and rooms to sleep in. I would highly recommend this lovely home to others who wish to stay here! Thank you Nick for your hospitality!

Maria responded to any questions we had in a very timely manner and made accomodation for us due to our late arrival. The house was so beautiful inside and out with the nautical theme and gorgeous roses (the biggest I have ever seen!) The kitchen was the most well equipped of any house with any cooking utensil you could imagine. The linens were soft and luxurious. The excellent bottle of wine and fragrant vase of roses let us know we were welcome. We spent many hours enjoying the bright and cheerful sunroom with the large collections of books. The sitting room was our nighttime retreat in front of a cozy fire. We had the most amazing time exploring the countryside and view of the cliffs and ocean up the road behind the house. The town of Baltimore was small and quaint with a pub and restaurant as well as a small store. We found many treasures to take home from local gift shop down by the ferry with handcrafted items from artisans on nearby Sherkin Island. We did need to travel to the larger town of Skibberreen about 15 minutes by car to find a larger market,gas station, and bank. We enjoyed our stay at the Cove so much we hated to leave and are already planning a return visit.

Slight difficulty in contacting Maria, phone seems to be inactive and no response from email. Happened to be in Baltimore on Sat and met Deirdre who manages the property and she was very welcoming.

Hostess left us bottle of wine and flowers as greeting, also chatted a bit before departure. House is charming as shown in photo, and garden is lovely, could be perfect. Beds are comfortable and linen of good quality. Kitchen contains every imaginable implement, and wifi works well. Location is great, on water`s edge and short walk from village. Owner responded quickly to any issues.

Maria's home is charming, quirky and cozy! We had 6 women staying for the week and we all had enough room, enough towels and a very comfortable bed for all of us! Maria has a huge table in the kitchen/dining room and we all sat around and played games, cards and just talked. There is a lovely sitting room and sun room so there was also enough space to spread out if we needed. Baltimore is a charming little village with pubs, restaurants and a market all within a very easy walk. Maria is easy to communicate with and responded quickly if we had a question. I was a bit concerned with parking but we had two cars and were able to park right out front the whole week. The kitchen has everything you need to make full meals. Highly recommend the walk up to the beacon it is beautiful. Maria thank you for a great week, I wish we could have stayed longer.

So relaxing a location, not a sound, great views of cove and Baltimore harbour. Such a charming house, with wonderful bedrooms, fab beds and bedlinen, so tasteful. Lovely sunroom for evening wine and chats. Snug sitting room with real fire for darker nights. Excellent facilities re washing, cooking. You would need a travel playpen for toddlers who like climbing the wooden staircase. Perfect location and lovely walk to Bushes Bar/Beacon etc

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"Charming" is exactly what Maria's home is, and then some. I spent a week by myself while working at a local fish smokery, to be joined by my wife, three kids and parents for another 3 days. The house was perfect, in an incredible location directly across from the harbor. Well stocked kitchen for cooking at home, bright window light.....just an overall great experience. Maria was very easy to work with and was always an email/call away. I would highly recommend. Oh, and eat at Glebe's cafe' up the street, great people and great food!

An absolute fantastic House. We were realy happy to be there. So much space and the open fire was a dream. Baltimore is a lovely little village, with nice pubs, beautiful countryside and some activities around (like whale watching!). The Internet was super and the beds very comfortable. I hope I will stay there again in some years!

Lovely location for three little kids. House was very homely and we lived the view out to see and the mature gardens. Pony trekking and stone beaches close by. Hope to return soon.

We had a lovely relaxing two week long holiday in this very spacious house in one of the most beautiful areas of west cork. The view from the property is stunning. We spent quite a lot of time relaxing and gazing out across Rossbrin Cove to the islands beyond. The location was also an ideal base for the many adventures we had around the south west coast. From the house all of the best that West Cork has to offer can be day tripped to from the house. The house is a short distance from both Ballydehob and Schull, only a few kilometres to the pubs, cafes and restaurants in each of these two towns, each with it's own character. We really enjoyed having access to the kayaks and had several adventures with them in Rossbrin Cove. Thanks to Gillian for hosting us. All in all a great property in a fantastic location.

This house was perfect for our group of six - plenty of room to relax, plenty of comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. The location is beautiful, though a little more off the beaten track than I thought. Perfect spot for relaxation.

The house was great - spacious, bright, well stocked and superb views. The garden was beautiful and we had access to lots of equipment for water sports. The beds were amazing. Fabulous linens and sooo comfy. Gillian was a breeze to deal with and very prompt with any queries I had. My only issue with the house was that the 3G was very hit and miss.

A lovely place for a family get together in a wonderful location.

We enjoyed our stay here. The house was in secluded area with friendly neighbours and was well-stocked. Having access to bikes and kayaks for the kids was a big plus, although you need to provide your own life jackets, as we were able to kayak to the nearby Horse Island. The external views were great. The interior décor was clean, if a little dated, with lots of beds. All-in-all a great place to stay in order to explore the SW coast.

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A beautiful, peaceful place with a friendly host who knows the area very, very well. We enjoyed the space and light and sea views, walks from the doorstep and drives further afield to stunning places nearby. We would love to go back one day. We came back very relaxed even after a short stay...

Myself and my friend we had a wonderful time staying at Tara's eco-house. The house, the location it's very unique and so relaxed. Tara is a very good host, she gave us instructions how to get to the beautiful beach and filled in the fridge with some food. I recommend this property to all my friends wanting to go to the West Cork as it makes your holiday memorable. I will definitely go back there anytime! :)

It was a great experience staying at this eco-house. great to see good environmental designed houses being built in Ireland. Tara was a great host who was thoughtful and considerate. We really loved the wildness and beauty of the area and the view from the front garden out to the sea.

We really enjoyed our stay in Ballydehob in August 2010. It is such a lovely piece of earth, a beautiful modern eco-house with all facilities you need. If you love a quiet place with lots of nature around you, then it is the right location to enjoy. We were only in the smaller part of the house, the granny-flat which was very clean, tidy and just perfect for a couple like us. Thanks to Tara and Margrete for the great hospitality!

Accueil simple et chaleureux. Nous avons passé une semaine dans un environnement magnifique, des balades superbes à proximité (petite plage de galets à 10 min à pied). La maison est propre et confortable mais pas forcément adapté avec un bébé de 15 mois. C est parfait pour un couple. Nous sommes très heureux de notre séjour dans la maison et notre fille a adoré le chien du voisin ! Merci

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ballydehob, though we didn't actually meet Tara, or stay in the main house. Due to a late booking, we were in the granny flat, which has one room downstairs with an attic bedroom up a ladder above. The flat was clean & simple & very quiet. The bed was comfortable, with lovely linen & the water was hot. The cooking facilities were simple but adequate. The view is wonderful & Ballydehob is a great village in a fabulous corner of Ireland. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Tara's. The only reason for 4 not 5 stars is that I'm not sure the price should have been the same for a stay in the granny flat as for the whole house - but as I mentioned, it was a very late booking. P.S. Cosmo was great company.

This lovely house with the charming Granny flat is located in an area ouf outstanding beauty and has got a big, sunny garden with views to the sea. Staying there has been absolutely lovely and Tara cared for us very well and even showed us the way to her `private´ little shelly beach! We´ll definetively come back there next time we´re in Ireland! Thank you so much!!

My father and I had a wonderful stay at Sean's place. The house is large and quiet with amazing views and easy walking distance to the ferry and town shops. It has all the amenities we could need. Sean's instructions were very clear and we appreciated his kindness and flexibility. We would definitely stay again!

Thanks a million to Seán for a great few days in West Cork. House couldn't be better located: in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Baltimore harbour, yet only five minutes walk from the village's pubs/restaurants and the ferry to Cape Clear. The Baltimore Beacon is a short walk in the other direction. Re- house itself: A fully equipped kitchen with a very large dining table, dishwasher and washing machine. Cosy sitting room with plenty of timber to keep the stove fired up. House was spotless, ideal for six people, and we wanted for nothing. Any possible improvements? Perhaps some new towels for the two bathrooms. Seán was an utter gentleman in all correspondence, and even left a welcome note and box of chocolates for our arrival. We had travelled from Brussels and London so was much appreciated! A really great weekend. Will be back next summer!

A short, pleasant walk from the village, with stunning views of the harbour and the bay. Kitchen was well appointed, sitting room was very cosy. Upstairs was very spacious, though tended not to be as warm as downstairs. The house would comfortably suit a group of friends or a family, though caution is required for small children on the stairs. Overall, we had a great stay, this suited our needs perfectly.

We were thrilled with the house, the location, the view, and the welcome from Sean which included cold beers in the fridge! An unforgetful family holiday. Sean had added gates to the stairs so they were safe for my 1 year-old which was great. Location is perfect for visiting Cape clear by ferry. There is a nearby swimming spot and Baltimore has a couple of nice bars and restaurants and a small shop. Car needed only for more extensive grocery shopping. Wonderful experience.

Excellent location. Great welcome. Lovely breakfast.

Comfortable, well run and great location.

Our stay with Bernadette was lovely. The beacon shore guesthouse was right in the center of the small, scenic village of Baltimore and the perfect location for our stay. The establishment was clean and we had a beautiful view of the water. Bernadette was the perfect host, providing recommendations for things to do nearby and places to eat. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area :)

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Great location and lovely host

This place is a must! Perfect location at the Marina in the centre of the village. Lovely room and great traditional Irish breakfast in the morning. Couldn't ask for any more.

Lovely little spot, great location!

Babe's Cottage is in a great location and immersed in the beauty of West Cork. A good base for Ballydehob and Schull, with easy access to the sea for kayaking, paddle boarding etc. We'll come again!

Baltimore is beautiful and the puffin is perfectly located for the town, ferries to the islands and the beacon. Risteard was really helpful with accommodating our 8 month old baby and we highly recommend staying here.

All good!

This house was just what we were looking for, for our stay in Baltimore. It is spacious and well equipped; clean, comfortable and in an ideal location. We were within a couple of minutes walk to the harbour, pubs, shops etc.. We were a party of 3 adults and 1 child, and there was lots of room in the house for us all to relax and do our own thing. The communication from Risteard in the week running up to our stay was great, reassuring and made things very easy for us. Georgina, the house keeper was a pleasure to deal with. Overall, I would highly recommend The Puffin to others looking to stay in Baltimore.

Nice house, in a great location. Check in and out were perfect.

Spacious and comfortable house in beautiful Baltimore. Close to town and the amazing Beacon. Very much enjoyed staying here!

Risteard was a great host. The property is very spacious and located very close to the harbor. I can recommend his property to everyone visiting Baltimore or the surrounding.

Great Airbnb right in the centre of Baltimore village and close to everything you'll need, easy to find and lots of space, host very prompt with responses to queries and check in/out seamless.

The house was in a great location, just a short walk to the harbour. It was clean and well equipped with all the home comforts. The sun room was a great retreat to sit during the day and read with a pot of tea. My time in Baltimore wasn't long enough this time around. I'll be back