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Dooneen

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Dooneen near Castletownshend, County Cork Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • house (17)
  • beautiful (12)
  • views (12)
  • stay (9)
  • great (8)
  • everything (8)

31 Customer Reviews

  • "The house is beautiful , spacious and comfortable, its spotless and beds are very comfortable ."

    Great view overlooking toe head from the house. It has everything you need for a self catering holiday and is very well equipped. The welcome pack is so good as it saves running out to get groceries straight away and was very much appreciated after a long journey. The only downside if you'd call it that is that its a little remote but thats not a bother once you have a car. The host met us on arrival and told us about the local places to visit. We had a lovely time staying here.

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jun 2026

  • "The property was exactly as we expected."

    All amenities needed where there and more! The location is beautiful with stunning views of the sea. The house is very spacious with plenty of bathrooms. We had an amazing stay and will definitely return & recommend to friends. Thank you Padraig for everything. ☺️

    Reviewed by Nadine5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Met upon arrival by the lovely owner who welcomed us and explained how things ..."

    Met upon arrival by the lovely owner who welcomed us and explained how things worked we were a party of 6 spending Xmas at the cottage which had a Xmas tree etc which was nice , cottage itself was stunning so much space with beautiful views and sunsets our only slight negative was the small sofa was a bit uncomfortable but didn't spoil our holiday , beds were really comfy and super clean would definitely book this cottage again

    Reviewed by Janice5.0★Dec 2025

  • "The house was spotless."

    The owner met us outside and gave us a full guided tour of the house, and gave us info about the local area. The views from the front of the house and the conservatory are stunning. We had a great time.

    Reviewed by Francis5.0★Oct 2025

  • "No Irish TV channels available."

    Bulb kaput in shaving unit above sink in en-suite Better instructions needed to initially find the place. Irish Post Codes are not recognised by my Sat Nav. Otherwise a clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious accommodation in a excellent, but isolated location. Overall, I would strongly recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Roger4.0★Aug 2025

  • "The best house by far we've ever stayed in, very spacious ."

    Everything you could possibly need was there Owner very plesent and helpful,beautiful views from the house .

    Reviewed by Marie5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely house with beautiful sea views from lovely big conservatory, lounge and Two downstairs bedrooms, together with beautiful country views."

    Everything one needs for a relaxing, chilled out holiday. Owners really nice and welcoming, thank you.

    Reviewed by Linda4.0★Sep 2024

  • "In 30 years of staying at Sykes Properties this one was the best."

    However beware Toe Head is being over developed so it is better to go sooner than later.

    Reviewed by Tim5.0★Aug 2024

  • "We had a fantastic week."

    Fabulous hosts, wonderful house with stunning views. Location perfect for exploring West Cork. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Katharine Ruth5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had a wonderful time at Paddys place."

    Hostts were very helpful and we didnt had any issues.

    Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jul 2024

  • "What an incredible find!"

    Not only are the house and views incredible, but the welcome we received was second to none. Our hosts went above and beyond to make us feel at home, and with a bump in the road with our transport, they went out of their way to ensure that we would be comfortable in the home until we were able to pick up our car. 10/10, wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thanks so much for having us

    Reviewed by Annie5.0★May 2024

  • "Such a beautiful house with outstanding room and even more outstanding view."

    Host was great and very accommodating. Great place to stay.

    Reviewed by Eamon5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Had a great time staying in this beautiful home!"

    Will hopefully stay again! Worth noting for families there IS a travel cot there so no need to take your own like we did :)

    Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Great house for a large group of people."

    Excellent location with wonderful views. Owners very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend

    Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Lovely views of countryside and sea."

    Hosts very attentive and helpful. Came to get us when our sat nav failed. Always love our stay in West Cork.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Paddy was very welcoming and the fire was lit for us arriving."

    The house had everything we needed for our holiday. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. Only cause for concern was we couldn't see any carbon monoxide alarm or fire alarm. Fire blanket and extinguisher were provided.

    Reviewed by Lily5.0★Jul 2023

  • "We had a fantastic stay at Doneen for 3 nights."

    The house was big and plenty of space even though there was 12 of us. The hose was very friendly and helpful with many recommendations for places to eat and visit. The property is ideally located just within a 30min drive of everywhere we wanted to visit. Large garden to the front for the kids to play (just be careful if playing with a ball not to kick it into the neighbours. On returning home I noticed I had left 3 items of clothing in the wardrobe and the owner had no hesitation whatsoever posting them back.Overall a 5 Star Stay and would definatley visit again.

    Reviewed by Catriona5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Owner met us on site as was very welcoming!"

    All the little things have been thought of like a trolly token on the keys, board games on site also fresh bread, milk fruit and lots more left for you on arrival. Would definitely stay again and the views are beautiful!

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Great house for a large group!"

    Beautiful view. Really helpful owner. We loved it

    Reviewed by Debby5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Lovely owner, very friendly, relaxed and accommodating."

    The property has everything we need for a large family group and Great views

    Reviewed by R5.0★Oct 2022

  • "Well maintained cottage with all necessary facilities and beautiful coastal view in tranquil location."

    Highly recommended accommodation

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022

  • "From the moment we drove into the property to the moment we left Padraig could not have been more helpful and accommodating."

    He even lit the fire for us returning from our outing on a stormy day so that we would have a cheerful homecoming. The setting of the property is idyllic if somewhat seemingly isolated as you arrive but Padraig’s knowledge of the area soon had us feeling we knew the area intimately. There is plenty to do and much to see of interest.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2022

  • "The accommodation was in a stunning location ."

    the holiday property its self was absolutely amazing very clean plenty of space and everything and more you could want when on holiday .owners very friendly and local knowledge fanatic . Thank you so much for making our holiday to Ireland a very happy and memorable stay

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Brilliant house with all the necessities."

    Spotlessly clean. Stunning views. Highly recommend

    Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Lovely holiday cottage, owner very welcoming."

    Beautiful area of the country.

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Brilliant stay had by all, house was perfect for our large group but maybe a few more plates would b needed for the larger groups."

    But other that that could not fault the place.

    Reviewed by Niamh5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Property was much better than we expected."

    Host was very nice, humble and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back with friends and family. Recommend to all with no hesitations!

    Reviewed by Saurabh5.0★Nov 2021

  • "What a lovely cottage (I say cottage but it is well able to host a large party."

    Pauly was very welcoming and kindly got us the essentials, the rooms and bathrooms were brilliant and the view is magnificent, hope to go back there next year.

    Reviewed by Julia5.0★Oct 2021

  • "Lovely house loads of space."

    Pad had the fire lighting when we arrived and a lovely food hamper of essential items was there for us. Very nice touch

    Reviewed by Helen4.0★Sep 2021

  • "Great holiday and everything was great."

    House and location a great base to visit West Cork. Hosts were welcoming and suggested some great places to visit. Would definitely return.

    Reviewed by NickSep 2020

  • "Clean house, very nice host and beautiful view."

    Thank you

    Reviewed by MonicaAug 2020

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Summary

  • Six bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x ground-floor doubles both with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x ground-floor twin
  • Bathroom with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/dining room
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Conservatory
  • Oil central heating and wood pellet fire
  • Microwave, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi
  • Power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Large lawned garden
  • Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
  • Pub within 3.8 miles, shop within 3.9 miles
  • Please note: towels and wood pellets for the fire are not provided so you will need to bring your own

The property

Castletownshend 3.8 miles.

With captivating views across County Cork’s stunning countryside and towards the dramatic coastline is this detached holiday cottage, Dooneen, found on the outskirts of Castletownshend village.

This spacious abode has been designed to cater for a variety of groups, whether it be family and friends looking to celebrate a special occasion or walkers keen to explore this magical corner of County Cork.

Step into the conservatory and take a moment to soak up the surroundings, this space makes a wonderful spot for a cup of tea in the morning whilst catching a glimpse of the waves crashing in the far distance.

Stepping through the conservatory door will bring you to the spacious kitchen/diner, where you will find everything to cater to your culinary needs to whip up a delicious meal.

Makes use of the electric oven, the electric hobs and microwave to cook up a storm, and the dishwasher offers a helping hand too.

Once breakfast or dinner is served, gather at the dining table for some quality time together with your loved ones, chatting about the next day’s adventure.

To relax of an evening, light up the fire within the sitting room, snuggle up on the sofa, and enjoy that well-deserved family film night.

Here, you will find six well-presented bedrooms situated across both floors, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement and options for those with limited mobility.

The ground floor plays host to two double bedrooms with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom, whilst upstairs there is a king-size bedroom and two double bedrooms, which share a spacious family bathroom.

Admire your surroundings further by spending time within the large garden area, where you will also find ample off-road parking spaces.

The attractive village of Castletownshend lies a short drive away from the property, where you will be able to find a shop for picking up the essentials and a pub for a traditional pint of Guinness.

Be sure to take time to explore the village which has been developed around a 17th century castle and is home to a pretty quayside and harbour.

Just on the outskirts of the village are a number of historical landmarks which are well worth a visit, Knockdrum Stone Fort is a wonderful reminder of the past and offering picturesque views, whilst Gurranes Stone Row offers a peaceful walk.

Other walks within West Cork include Dunboy Woods and Bullig Bay Coastal Loop, Eyeries Coastal Loop at Creha Quay and Coastguard Loop, if you are feeling adventurous.

Alternatively, head to the colourful town of Skibbereen, where a larger selection of traditional pubs and restaurants await you, or perhaps a day trip to the vibrant Bere Island.

Discover all that West Cork has to offer from this wonderful property.

Where you’ll be staying

CASTLETOWNSHEND, COUNTY CORK

Skibbereen 6 miles.

Castletownshend is a coastal village near Skibbereen in County Cork. The village is built up around the 17th century castle, with the quayside and harbour also attractive focal points of the village. There is an Egon Ronay restaurant, Mary Anne’s, and a church with beautiful stained glass. A few miles down the road, the town of Skibbereen offers plenty of shops and restaurants, the West Cork Arts Centre and Skibbereen Heritage Centre. There is also a good golf course, and an indoor sports centre. A terrific base for enjoying this part of Cork.

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