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"A very cosy cottage sited in its own sheltered grounds just a short distance away from the farmhouse of owners Andrew and Nora (not forgetting their friendly labrador, Molly)."
Thanks again for the gift of eggs, Nora.
The rural setting is very peaceful. There is a quiet pub (O’Driscoll’s) at Reenascreena, less than half an hour’s walk away - 5 mins by car.
If you’re interested in Irish history then there’s plenty to see - Michael Collins’ birthplace near Sam’s Cross (call in at the man’s former local inn, The Four Alls, afterwards for a pint named after him - “The Big Fella”).
The town of Clonakilty is a 15 minute drive away and is where the Michael Collins House Museum is to be found. We had nice meals at O’Donovan’s Hotel on the main street in Clon.
Skibbereen Heritage Centre (20 mins or so in the opposite direction) tells the history of The Irish Famine of the 1840s as well as that of nearby Lough Hyne, Ireland’s first marine nature reserve.
There are plenty of opportunities to walk in the area if history is not your “thing”. There’s a very relaxed feel to this part of West Cork. People are chatty and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at An Grianan.
Alun & Ruth
Reviewed by Alun5.0★Sep 2023
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"We had a wonderful week staying in this beautiful property, Nora and Andrew were ..."
We had a wonderful week staying in this beautiful property, Nora and Andrew were very helpful and available if needed
The house is well-looked after and has everything you would need , it was clean , comfortable and a beautiful location which allowed us to explore the beautiful area
We would highly recommend it and will definitely be back
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2023
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"Located in a quiet and tranquil setting but within easy access of both Rosscarbery and Clonakilty."
Kitchen was well equipped and beds we’re comfortable. Lovely garden to sit out in . I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Pauline4.7★Aug 2023
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"The property was delightful as being next to a working farm and seeing the cows and baby calves every day."
The owners Andrew and Nora were very friendly and helpful. And Molly the farm dog was also lovely and friendly. The surrounding views were breath taking especially the walk up the hill that was recommended by Nora.
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Jul 2023
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"Many thanks to Nora and Andrew for a wonderful week."
Lovely cottage in a great setting
Reviewed by Jonathan4.4★May 2023
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"Nice house with spectacular views from the garden!"
Good spot to explore west Cork! Clonakilty village is few minutes drive away and the ‘model village’ in Clonakilty was a good experience for the kids.
We had late booking and our friendly hosts, Andrew & Nora accommodated our very late check-in (Thank you!).
Andrew gave us directions over the phone which was great and avoided us going through undesired country roads.
The house was clean and warm with two double en-suite bedrooms and a single bedroom downstairs.
Well equipped kitchen, good WiFi speed (downstairs), flat screen TV, board games and amazing reading selections for children and adults.
Mobile coverage isn’t great but I guess you don’t need it on your getaway break!
It’s next to a working farm and we were welcomed with fresh eggs in the kitchen.
We had a nice break from the hustle & bustle of city, thanks again Andrew and Nora!
Reviewed by Michael4.7★Apr 2023
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"This cottage is lovely and in such a beautiful location on a dairy farm."
It's a real home from home. We were given a very warm welcome and were very lucky to see the milking in action, amazing! Thank you so much.
Reviewed by Jo5.0★Apr 2023
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"The cottage is lovely but very rural, the weather was awful when we were there which didn’t help!"
! You need to bring food (bread, milk etc) with you when you’re on your way.
Reviewed by Margaret3.8★Apr 2023
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"Thanks for providing such lovely accommodation ;the eggs and fresh milk and we very much."
Appreciated you meeting us to show us the way when.our arrival was later than anticipated.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2023
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"Very well-appointed cottage in lovely secluded location."
Can't think that anything was lacking (aside from the weather on occasion!). When the sun shone, the sitting-out areas were perfect. Great local lanes for walking and blackberrying. Couldn't fault it. Owners next door but totally unobtrusive.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2022
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"This is just that we needed peace and quiet not to far from all towns the cottage is lovely spacious and clean."
The cottage is on a working farm but on it's own private land.
The owners our really nice people we would be back as soon as we can.
Having your own car is good bonus, trips to local beach's and other local land marks.
Reviewed by Brendan5.0★Jul 2022
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"A lovely welcome, and helpful tips, from Andrew and Nora."
Reviewed by Noelle4.7★Jun 2022
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"Nora and Andrew are a lovely couple and we really appreciated all their help and support throughout our stay."
They were very friendly and answered all our questions.
On the first night, quite late, Andrew drove out to meet us and direct us to the property because we are not very good with directions. Nora popped over to advise us on the property and also help us with the dishwasher, which we were unsure about.
We identified a problem with the upstairs shower and they arranged for someone to come and fix it. Since the property also has a separate bathroom with a bath and shower attachment, we were still able to have showers before the upstairs one was fixed.
As an added bonus, Nora provided us with some fresh eggs from their farm, which were very welcome.
The property is excellent and in a wonderful, rural location. It is also dog friendly, which meant it could accommodate our Labrador Retriever. It is an excellent base from which to venture out and experience all the many wonders of County Cork and beyond.
Reviewed by Beverley4.7★May 2022
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"A great cottage, ideal for exploring the beautiful west coast of Ireland"
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2021
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"Nora and Andrew were very friendly hosts, plenty of literature in the house on what to do in the area, the house and garden were very pet friendly, lots of stars to see on the clear nights, lovely and peceful surroundings, Nora left us eggs and freshly dug spuds on our arrival, would definitely recommendend."
Many thanks
Reviewed by Roger David5.0★Sep 2021
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"We loved the peaceful setting."
Nora was a great host and filled us in on nearby walks. It was great to be beside a working farm and to hear the cows being milked. We will be returning there in the near future.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2021
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"An Grianan is a beautifully situated cottage in the Clonakilty countryside."
3 lovely bedrooms and 2 are en-suite which is perfect. There is also a main bathroom on the ground floor. A very spacious living room and kitchen for cosy nights in. The owners Nora & Andrew were perfect hosts and also invited us to watch the cows being milked. Would recommend.
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Sep 2020
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"A lovely house in an amazing setting."
The peace and quiet and the sky at night.Lovely hosts and Molly.a perfect location to base yourself for sightseeing
A GREAT holiday
Ger/Angie
Reviewed by Gerald5.0★Sep 2020
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"Quiet house and landscape"
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jan 2020
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"We had a lovely warm welcome and our hosts were great people."
Nora brought us fresh eggs a few times which was so kind. The house was really nice apart from the furniture being a little uncomfortable in the living room and not many channels working on the TV. The area was stunning and we were able to go see the new born calves next door in the shed. All in all I would recommend it for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with great walks and beeches and local towns not far away. Oh and a lovely little pub just up the road .
Reviewed by Brendan4.1★Jan 2020
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"Beautiful setting and Nora was so welcoming."
We couldn't have asked for more with the peaceful location and stunning property great for a relaxing, chilled week away.
Reviewed by Lisa4.4★Oct 2019
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"Beautiful cottage."
Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2019
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"We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the area and it was great to come back to the very comfortable cottage each day."
We would love to return.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2019
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"We had a great time
The cottage was wonderful with friendly hosts who went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves
The cottage has everything you need to feel at home."
We had daily visits from the farm dog, saw milking time, got fresh eggs and enjoyed a little bit of rural paradise
You will need a car!
Highly recommended
Reviewed by Sara5.0★May 2019
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"Cottage and owners ensured we had a lovely 2 day break - even though not far away."
It is a very relaxing place but with the choices of plenty to see and do and with our dog as well. Hopefully will return for longer soon.
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2018
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"Had a brilliant week staying in this lovely cottage."
Nora was so lovely and our children loved seeing the cows being milked and playing with Molly, the farm dog. A great base for exploring west Cork.
Reviewed by Laura4.7★Jul 2018
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"Although we only needed a cottage for two, we decided to go for something a little larger than we needed."
We found that this plan worked as we had everything we needed - a beautiful cottage in a beautiful area, stunning countryside and views, close to towns in every direction with pubs for food, the ability to cook in the cottage if we wanted to, good tv channels and friendly owners - not to mention our visitor, Molly, the dog! Visit the Michael Collins House in Clonakilty, the Famine Centre in Skibbereen, the strand a Inchydoney, and the pub looking over the sea in Glandore, and then plan to come back next year to do it all again.
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jun 2018
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"Tranquil area where the cottage was ideal for exploring."
The owners were informative and knowledgable would recommend to others.
Reviewed by Nicola3.8★Jun 2018
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"The house was very isolated and could have been cleaner as when we arrived we had to clean up a lot of cobwebs and also in the shower room we had to clean the shower water outlet which was blocked solid with hairs and water was building up in shower."
As for the location and mileage from Clonakilty and shops Etc. this was completely inaccurate.
In all this was a nice two story house situated in a rural farming area with no amenities available within 8 miles either side of the dwelling.
Thanks
Reviewed by Patrick3.1★May 2018
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