Ocean’s End
Endless Horizons and Craggy Cliffs
Book This HomeCounty Cork
Sitting comfortably on the dramatic and rugged Seven Heads Peninsula, above the Cork coastline, with uninterrupted views of rich pastureland leading to the Atlantic Ocean, this perfectly reclaimed cottage is the embodiment of peaceful tranquillity, where the sounds of nature and sea reign supreme.
It is an ideal base to explore the unadulterated splendour of the West Cork coastline, so grab your walking boots and head out.
Far from the madding crowd
The extensive living space that stretches from a compact, contemporary kitchen through to a sunny South facing dining room, occupies one half of the ground floor.
The middle section is comfortably furnished with a welcoming wood-burning stove – complimentary to the underfloor heating – and a sumptuous shabby-chic sofa.
AT A GLANCE
- Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
From €1,500 per week - Bedrooms
Two double bedrooms – ensuite
Two single bedrooms
Family bathroom - Other Rooms
Open Plan
Living room, Dining room, Kitchen
Sitting room
Entrance Hall, Utility room w shower
Guest WC - Features
Wood fired stoves, Garden room
Pizza oven, Charcoal BBQ
Cliff walks
Downstairs underfloor heating - Contempo
3x Flat screen TVs, fast WiFi internet
Good Cell phone reception - Availability
High season Weekly only: Saturday to Saturday
Weekends: Friday to Monday
Midweek: Monday to Friday
From here you can choose to dine al fresco on the adjacent paved terrace, via a panoramic sliding patio door.
The sitting room, across the hall, features another wood-burner, an inclusive corner sofa group, and generous TV, in anticipation of classic movie nights.
Intimate low ceilings are a subtle reminder of the original cottage, in a stylish interior where you are never far from the ubiquitous view of endless skies and rolling pastures.
The space at the rear of the ground floor hosts a cloak/boot room, with guest WC, utility room and a shower, all cottage-styled with a home-makers detailing and skill.
Facilities & Ameneties
Kitchen Appliances
• Electric oven and ceramic hob
• Tall Fridge-freezer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Dual Toaster
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Juicer
Utility Appliances
• Washing machine
• Spin-dryer
• Sheila Maid (traditional clothes dryer)
• Iron
• 2x Woodburning stoves
• Oil fired Central heating
• Solar Panel water heating
Bedrooms
• Sizes – Two King-size and two single beds
• 2 Hairdryers
Tech & Entertainment
• Wi-Fi Internet
• 3 Flat-screen smart TVs
Other
• Good selection of books
• Selection of Board games
• Wood fired Pizza oven – outdoors
• Comprehensive outdoor living room
• Children’s high chair on request
Bedrooms
The stairs divide near the top – left and right – to a pair of uncluttered double bedrooms. They both have wonderful pastoral views towards the ocean, and of course, convenient ensuite shower rooms.
Two snug single rooms with traditional cushy wrought iron beds, lie to the rear and share an elegant well-placed family bathroom off the central landing.
Outside
On a bluff, at the end of a meandering traffic free rural road, the cottage lies in its own grounds adjacent to an award-winning dairy farm; it is just a 400 metre stroll from the cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean, with only the main farm house for company.
A wonderful outdoor seating area is provided, and sheltered garden room, should the weather turn inclement. The log burning fire, complete with cooking racks for grilling steaks and burgers is an enchanting bonus for those long evenings.
A wood-burning pizza oven in the garden room is a recent addition, and handmade pizza bases can be supplied if requested.
Depending on the season, there is a rich treasure trove of birdlife to be seen locally.
For more info, see here…
If you are intrigued by that National Milk Quality Award, early morning milking excursions can be arranged, affording you a wonderful opportunity to deeply connect with nature and immerse yourself in the best of what West Cork farm life has to offer.
Your reward – a bottle of fresh creamy milk straight from the cow to enjoy with a well-earned breakfast. Don’t forget to pack your wellies!
Provisional Booking Form
2023 Holiday Breaks
| Easter weekend | Friday 7th April to Monday 10th April | € 2,000 |
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| Halloween | Friday 27th October to Wednesday 1st November | € 2,000 |
| Christmas break | Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th December | € 2,200 |
| New Year break | Saturday 30th to Tuesday 2nd January | € 2,200 |
Mid-week bookings run from Monday PM till Friday AM – 4 nights
Weekend breaks run from Friday PM till Monday AM – 3 nights
Important – A Week’s booking runs from Saturday to Saturday
A refundable breakages deposit payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure.
Rates Table
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| October to April | € 1,500 | € 800 | € 800 |
| September & May | € 1,800 | Not Available | Not Available |
| June to August | € 2,200 | Not Available | Not Available |
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- Please note all booking requests are subject to 24 hour approval.
- Once your provisional booking has been placed, the UIH team will verify it, answer any specific queries you may have, and request a deposit to lock in your dates.
- Please note if your provisional booking is not confirmed and the deposit paid within 3 days it will expire.
- If your preferred dates are not available, click here to review alternate options.
- For additional information please contact us on +353 85 860 0027
Restrictions
Smoking – No, sorry!
Parties – The owners regret Stag, Hen, Wedding or 21st parties are not admissible.
Pets – No, sorry. Guide Dogs are of course welcome.
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Out & About
West Cork is inundated with fantastic food, dramatic vistas, coastal adventures and historical treasures…
Here are some of our favourites…
- Enjoy a gourmet meal at Monk’s Lane
- Try a new water sport adventure
- Watch a humpback with Mark & Patricia
- Enjoy the freshest of fish just off the boats
- Learn how to surf at Incheydoney
- Go Kayaking at night
- Dine at The Whale’s Tale
- Pamper yourself at The Spa
- Walk around the Seven Heads
- Visit the model train village
- Play 9 holes at Clonakilty
- Take a Gin distillery Tour
- Live music at de Barra’s
- Take home some Clonakilty Black Pudding
- Go Angling out in the deep
- Visit the Jelly Fish Surf shop
- Sunday lunch at Dunmore House
- Play a round at Bandon Golf Club
- Take the kids to the Lagoon or Smuggler’s Cove
- Amazing seafood at The Fish Basket Longstrand Beach
- An authentic field-to-table experience The Field Kitchen
Events
Guitar Festival Clonakilty, mid-September
The Locality
The secluded rural hinterland of the peninsula is mainly given over to dairy farming, bordered by rugged coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, abundant bird life and historical sites.
The Seven Heads Walk offers over 42Km to explore, passing local eateries and small cosy pubs.
The nearest grocery shopping is available from the Eurospar supermarket in Barryroe, less than 10 minutes away by car.
The picturesque fishing village of Courtmacsherry is a short 15 minute trip along the meandering coastal route. Busy during the summer months the village is a centre for sea anglers, whale and dolphin watching tours, plus an array of water sports and skills courses.
Timoleague, at the head of this short estuary, has a ruined abbey dating back to the 13th century. The village has a long tradition of Bee-keeping and obviously honey.
The multi award winning historical town of Clonakilty 25 minutes away has quirky shops, cafes and pubs featuring live music sessions, as well as some fine restaurants.
The town is known for its black pudding which is made to a secret spice recipe since the 1880s, but also produces other fine treats such as craft beers, chocolate and gin.
Of course these waters are a familiar haunt for Whales and Dolphins, and there are a number of experienced local boatmen offering guided trips to get up close and personal with them – an unforgettable experience.
Click here to find out more…
Standing on a headland, and clearly visible from the cottage, is the ruin known as Seven Heads Signal Tower. Built at the start of the 19th century, it is one of a chain of 81 interconnected defensible coastal towers constructed to give advance warning of an expected Napoleonic invasion. Messages were passed to the neighbouring tower via hoisted flags and balls. You can reach it from the cottage.
Beaches
There are myriad of sandy swimming beaches dotted along the coastline.
Dunworley, 2Km away, is a real local gem, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and kayaking and a surfer’s dream when the south westerly winds whip up impressive swells. Children will love exploring the many rock pools filling their buckets with a myriad of marine life. Coffee and snack trucks available during summer months.
Blindstrand and Broadstrand beaches, both hidden secrets and a short 10 mins drive from the cottage offer safe wild water swimming all year round.
The beautiful Blue Flag beach at Inchydoney Island, is family friendly and very popular amongst surfers, with a great stretch of sand backed by dunes. It’s about half an hour away – combine with a trip to Clonakilty.
15 minutes further west, the aptly named Long Strand offers a mile and a half of dune-lined sandy beach. The top end is excellent for surfers.
Warren beach in Rosscarbery (35 mins drive) is a designated Natural Heritage area and a safe sandy beach for swimming and cliff walking.
Of interest is that the surrounding dairy farm is one of five cream providers supplying ingredients for Five Farms Cream Liqueur, an award-winning premium whiskey-based beverage for export – primarily to the US.
How to get there – Car advised..
By Air: Flights to Cork, Dublin or Shannon airports.
Cork Airport – is about an hour from the cottage.
Dublin Airport – is just under 4 hours from the cottage.
Shannon Airport – approx 3 hours from the cottage.
By Sea: Ferry crossings
Brittany Ferries run sailings from Cork Harbour to Roscoff in France twice a week
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is just under 4 hours from the cottage
Rosslare Harbour for Ferries to South Wales is also just under 4 hours from the cottage.
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