| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 23 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/07/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the cottage for a week in June 2009. We were very happy with this quiet, rural setting in a quaint cottage close to the wonders of West Cork. Lovely host. If you need email--unfortunately I did--there's an internet cafe in Bantry, a must-see town. While there, be sure to visit The Stuffed Olive. |
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Anonymous, Calgary, Canada
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| 09/05/09 |
Positive
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| charming and peaceful cottage maintained to the highest standard in lovely surroundings. Super little touches such as the fresh basil growing by the back door, fresh flowers, fruit and home grown tomatoes all there to greet you on arrival. Many thanks to Rachel and Andrew, can't wait to return. |
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Anita Neville, Saltash |
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| 09/24/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at Rachel and Andrew's lovely cottage in
late July 2008. It was the highlight of a trip which
took us to Paris, Provence and London. It took us
two hours to drive from Cork to Durrus, then a few
miles more up a small road surrounded by heather
filled hillsides, inlets and mist enshrouded fields.
Arriving at the cottage was pure delight -- we were
met by the very friendly Rachel who showed us
about and we were more than happy with the
accommodations. It was exactly what we had
hoped for -- our own little cottage with two
bedrooms upstairs, a supremely comfortable bed
with down duvet, fireplace, well stocked kitchen
and bath and views all around. We particularly
enjoyed having our own garden space and the fully
stocked washer and dryer. There is a wonderful
and well thought out selection of books and Irish
music at the cottage which we enjoyed very much.
We spent our few days there taking long walks,
taking drives to Crookhaven (where you must try
the seafood chowder) and to the top of the
Sheepshead Peninsula where we had scones and tea
in a tiny cabin at the top. The peace and quiet of
the cottage and the accommodating nature of
Rachel and Andrew made us feel well taken care of.
Many thanks for a wonderful stay - we look forward
to visiting again soon. |
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Ursula & Kris, Santa Monica, California USA |
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| 08/17/08 |
Positive
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We have just returned from a really lovely 10 day trip to Rachel & Andrew's magical cottage retreat in Durrus. They are exceptionally gracious and helpful hosts and really make you feel at home. Like others who have stayed, the added touches of fresh flowers, excellent kitchen facilites, home grown veg, herbs& tomotoes were very welcome. There was ample wood & coal (& firelighters) for the fire were very welcome.
There is really excellent walks all around the cottage and it is a great unspoilt base for touring Sheeps Head and beyond. Enjoy.
Thanks to these guys- we return to work tomorrow refreshed and renewed. |
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Ena & Frank, Sandymount, Dublin |
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| 06/26/08 |
Positive
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My boyfriend and I stayed at this beautiful country cottage last week...wow, what a treat! The location was idyllic...really magical countryside and a rambling beautiful garden that overlooked the sea... close to the charming village with pubs and shop...
The owners went the extra mile by putting in a selection of bathroom products, wash powder, use of a wonderful CD collection and a library of books to read...everywhere was clean and window ledges filled with flowers...
They offered us vegetables from their own garden and were so helpful...providing us with directions to deserted beaches and local castles/monuments...
...we have returned home with our batteries fully charged (they took away the stress!) and will definately book again for future peaceful holidays....recommended!!!
ps. The pony in the field adjacent to the cottage even gave birth to a foal the week we were there...it is unspoilt Ireland at its best! |
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Jackie Holland, Taunton, Somerset
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| 06/06/08 |
Positive
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| Our family spent 3 days at the cottage in May of this year. What a perfect, perfect, perfect setting. With young children in tow, the cottage, gardens and surrounding landscape offered everything you could ever hope for from Ireland. Rachel made the stay even that much more delightful. I would highly recommend the cottage for families with young children. |
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J & N Gleave, South Jordan, Utah |
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| 06/06/08 |
Positive
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| We had 3 delightful days in May at the stone cottage. The cottage is so clean and quaint and the grounds and gardens surrounding it are lovely!! Rachel and Andrew are wonderful, helpful hosts and we would come back and stay much longer next time! Thank you for a restful break from our 14 days of travel! Lauree and Bob from Minnesota |
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Lauree Schmidt
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| 05/20/08 |
Positive
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| We spent a week at this lovely cottage set in picturesque grounds in April 2008 and were really pleased with our choice. It was very well equipped, warm and cosy and Rachel and Andrew were excellent hosts, even supplying some fresh vegies from the garden. We explored a lot of the surrounding area which is very beautiful. They supplied lots of tourist information which made finding our way about simple. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage. |
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Paul and Marg Acton, Gympie Queensland Australia |
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| 02/27/08 |
Positive
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We spent three gloriously warm and sunny days here in mid-February 2008, and we thoroughy enjoyed the gracious yet unobtrusive hospitality of hosts
Rachel and Andrew. The cottage is inviting, cozy and fully furnished. We especially appreciated the luxurious down comforters with electric warmers, as well as the ability to walk around the lovely gardens unfettered, enjoying the panoramic views of the nearby bay. We'll definitely treasure our many memories of Sheepshead peninsula and look forward to returning soon. |
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Katherine Harmeyer, Phoenix, Arizona USA
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| 02/24/08 |
Positive
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We had such a friendly welcome when we arrived at the Cheyne's stone cottage in Durrus. We were greeted with daffodils which meant so much to us as we had just left snowy, cold Maine in February. The turf fire in the cottage kept us warm and cosy as we enjoyed our week.
Andrew and Rachel recommended O'Sullivan's pub in Crookhaven and we enjoyed a delicous seafood chowder there. We greatly appreciated their personal outlook on the area and it was most helpful to us as we explored County Cork. Our eight mile hike on Sheep's Head was a highlight. Having just returned to more snow and cold in Maine, my husband and I are fondly remembering the green grass and many flowers of Ireland in February! |
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Stella and Pat Lydon, Bristol, Maine, USA
207-677-2318 |
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| 11/19/07 |
Positive
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| What can I say that hasn't been said already! I stayed for a weekend with my friend and her daughter and we all fell in love with the cottage and surroundings. The little touches, like flowers in every room, a card to greet us personally and the music collection available to use were all part of the charm. Andrew and Rachel are really welcoming and we took up Andrew's invitation to explore the gardens. A neighbour dropped off some turf "to keep ye warm for the weekend" and stayed chatting after we realised that he knew some of my family. Another neighbour had some horses to the field opposite and didn't bat an eyelid to meet two people in pajamas and dressing gowns making an early morning visit to say hello to the horses when he came to check on them one morning. We had a really special stay and will definitely be back. |
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Anne McSweeney, Cork City |
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| 10/03/07 |
Positive
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| Our first impression: well equipped and comfortable - and it gets better from there with every minute! It's all those little details, like the choice of CDs in the cottage, the really comfortable bed with dim-by-touch lamps on the nightstand or the colourful tiles in the bathroom that make you realize, that somebody really thought about the comfort of their guests, when outfitting this cottage! The perfect place to relax, unwind an enjoy what I call "Irish feeling". And there's so much to explore in the surroundings - detailed maps and good information on the area are also provided in the cottage. Thanks again to Rachel and Andrew! |
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Christel Steigenberger, Munich, Germany |
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| 09/25/07 |
Positive
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| Rachel and Andrew's cottage was perfect for us. We stayed in mid september. The days were warm and beautiful. The evenings cool enough for a fire in the fireplace. No TV was a plus for us. We listened to RTE lyric and watched the fire. We recommend Kealties Cottage to anyone who loves the peace and beauty of the Irish countryside. |
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Anonymous, Charleston, SC |
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| 08/08/07 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed at this lovely cottage the end of June 07 and just loved it. It was very clean comfortable, and restful. We loved the garden and would come back here in a heartbeat!! |
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Sheila Wilson, Waterloo, Ontario
519-886-1795 |
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| 07/31/07 |
Positive
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Hi, we stayed 2 weeks here with our boy of 2 1/2 years old. It's a great place to stay with kids, the garden is fenced so they can walk around freely, there is a sandy beach close by in Ahakista, we got a very nice cot for our son, just perfect! Thank you!
Inge, Franz, Mats |
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Anonymous
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| 07/06/07 |
Positive
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| In late May of 2007, I spent a week at the cottage in Durrus. The cottage itself, the setting in a delightful garden, the enchanting surrounding area, all made my stay the best relaxation in a long time. Barry Kane |
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Barry Kane
774-269-6015 |
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| 06/13/07 |
Positive
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We would recommend this cottage to our friends because it is very cozy! We
(my wife, child, father and I) spent a very relaxing and quiet week here. The countryside and seashore are very pretty and there were many interesting walks nearby. Our hosts were very gracious also. |
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Bill Curran, Detmold , Germany
49 5238 883342 |
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| 02/19/07 |
Positive
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| My wife, 26 year-old daughter, and I stayed for 6 nights in late July 06 and this was the highlight of our 3-week trip. The cottage's nice modern kitchen and 2 bedrooms upstairs was very spacious for the 3 of us. It is situated in the most gorgeous Irish contryside and the night we arrived a baby foal was born in the pasture. Andrew and Rachel were great hosts and were right next door when we needed directions and travel advice. Being from the big city in LA, we were really looking for a special Irish rural experience and this was it! We have highly recommended it to all our friends! |
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Clive & Gina Grawe, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-215-9245 |
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| 09/09/06 |
Positive
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| A delightful cottage, well furnished and very clean. Nice private garden and very quiet. Good position for exploring SW cork area. In fact everything you need for a simple and comfortable stay plus delightful owners. |
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Charles Kirkman, lymington, England
01590672190 |
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| 06/12/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed in this beautiful cottage in April & found it to be everything we had hoped...very comfy (the master bed is fantastic) & close to all the natural beauty of southern Ireland. We were out & about every day & found the proximity of Durrus & Bantry catered for our every need. An added bonus was the lovely homegrown vegetables from Rachel's garden. We wouldn't hesitate to return & are already recommending this cottage to our friends. |
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John & Tina, Wellington Point, Queensland, Aus
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| 03/28/06 |
Positive
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| We have stayed at the Cheynes' delightful stone cottage three times--a month in May, and a week each in November and February. All the visits were wonderful, and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The Cheynes are friendly and helpful--conveniently close by but unobtrusive except when needed. The cottage is comfortable, cozy and clean, with a modern kitchen and bathroom; the bed in the master bedrom is excellent. Extensive, beautiful garden is a real plus. Located on a very quiet country road, the cottage is an easy drive to the wonderful villages and coastal vistas of West Cork. The spectacular Sheepshead Way hiking path is accessible a few minutes walk from the cottage. |
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Betsey and John Cutler, Mill Valley, California, USA
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| 06/02/05 |
Positive
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My husband, sister-in-law, and I shared
this cottage for a week the end of
April, start of May. We loved it; its
so well equipped and comfortable and
the location and garden are very
peaceful. Furthermore, the owners were
extremely helpful when some of our
luggage went missing on our flight to
Ireland. They went beyond any "call of
duty". We enjoyed the small town of
Durrus and the Sheep's Head peninsula,
and all the coastal towns in the area. |
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Karen Knopes, Fairfax Station, Virginia
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| 03/07/05 |
Positive
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This is a lovely, peaceful place, and the cottage is comfortable and elegant. I have stayed in it 3 or 4 times, in both winter and summer, and feel very at home. The owners are very helpful indeed, and genuinely want their guests to enjoy their stay.
The garden is wonderful, and I can altgether recommend a visit! |
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Rachel McMullen
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