Family-friendly vacation rentals in Beara Peninsula

Pulleen Cottage

Rustic country cottage,located 5 km from the town of Castletownbere.Ideal retreat for mini break to the country side, walking distance to Pulleen Harbour and historic Dunboy Castle. Work from home or take to the hills,enjoy the comfort of a wood burning stove as you relax and unwind.Perfect location for couples/families.( one pet also welcome).Catch the ferry to Bere Island or take a trip on a cable car to Dursey Island.If you want to explore the Beara Peninsula,this should be your first stop.

Cosy coastal eco-cabin with stunning ocean views

This snug, grass-roofed eco-cabin offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a warm Irish welcome, mountain walks on the Beara Way or snorkelling through nearby reefs. Sample local cheeses, lamb, fish and seafood or stoke up the wood-burning stove, have a glass of wine and and savour the peace and tranquillity! Word of warning: we are VERY remote, (1km off the road down a rough track). With almost no public transport, own transport (eg car) is highly recommended - see Getting Around!

Old pub cottage.lauragh. Beara peninsula.

Old pub cottage was an illegal pub in the 1860 s. We are situated in the centre of the beara peninsula on the wild Atlantic way coastal route amid stunning scenery . Ideal place for getting away from it all and enjoying peace and quiet. Many walking routes.derreen garden. Doorus loop walk. Lachs loop. Glenbeg valley walk.Dursey cable car Cashelkeelty stone circle walk.ladies mile walk. Healy pass scenic drive .josies restaurant. Helens bar .Sibin winebar with food check out my guidebook here.

The Hidden Haven at Derry Duff: A Romantic Retreat

Escape to The Hidden Haven at Derry Duff; a unique, stylish, luxury farm-stay lodge, in a secluded corner of our organic West Cork hill farm, just 20 minutes from Bantry and Glengarriff. We designed this boutique, eco retreat to welcome guests to enjoy panoramic mountain views, the wild landscape, a lakeside hot tub, peace, calm and our organic produce. The Hidden Haven offers a romantic farm-stay experience with the space to reconnect, unwind, and rest surrounded by the quiet rhythm of nature.

The Beara Bus....with Awesome Views

The Beara Bus is a unique living space situated on the coastline with stunning views across the Atlantic to the Sheeps Head and Mizen Head Peninsulas and Bere Island. The entrance to the harbour of Castletownbere ( Irelands second largest fishing port) can be seen with the daily coming and goings of the fishing fleet. In the waters below the Bus basking shark, minke whale and dolphins are frequent visitors. The sun rising up over Sheeps Head Peninsula can make for an unforgettable breakfast !

Fern Cottage-Newly renovated old style house

Fern Cottage is a newly renovated old style farmhouse which we have lovingly restored . It has beautiful views. This is a 3 bedroom house that can sleep 7. It has a seperate kitchen and living room. It is a bright, airy and relaxing space, perfect for a holiday. It is a private house that overlooks the magical miskish mountain from the front of the house. A short distance away numerous beaches, beautiful walks and magical views can be found. It is a ten minute walk to Eyeries village

Harbour Lights

If you love the ocean, you will love this place. It is an ocean front property looking out at the Bere Island Lighthouse and Harbour’s Mouth. This is a very quiet and private house on a one- acre property within a 15-minute walking distance to the center of Castletownbere. Entrance is thru a private automatic gate and has a slipway to the sea. This is a beautiful area to go canoeing, fishing, and swimming. Seals can be seen from time to time as can the fishing boats going out to sea.

Shepherds Hut overlooking Kilmackilogue Harbour

We are situated on the Beara Peninsula, just up the road from Helen's Bar in Kilmackilogue. Our Shepherds Hut called The Bothy, overlooks the sea, and is three minutes walk to the beach. Enjoy nature at its best with views of Kenmare Bay and its surrounding mountains. It is a hikers paradise, lying just off 'The Beara Way' . Cyclists will also be in their element with The Healy Pass a few kilometres away. Kenmare is half an hour away with wonderful shops and restaurants.

The Turf Cottage

Traditional meets modern in this fully renovated Farm Cottage set on a working smallholding. A spacious loft bedroom with a cosy reading nook overlooks fields and animals, while dramatic mountain and valley views fill the windows with light. Built with locally sourced timber and stone, and finished with custom cabinetry and artisan furnishings, it’s a one-of-a-kind retreat—perfect after hiking, cycling, farm life, meditation, or nights of lively trad music.

Glengarriff Lodge (formally Lord Bantry's Cottage)

Glengarriff Lodge, or what used to be Lord Bantry's Cottage, is a luxury self-catering space hidden away on a secluded, leafy island surrounded by 50-acres of ancient oak woodlands in Glengarriff, West Cork. The estate was the location of a former hunting lodge for the Earls of Bantry and offers guests a rare glimpse of a truly magical part of old Ireland, in an absolutely gorgeous and pristine setting with privacy and comfort.

Eyeries Glamping pod number 2 P75XF74

Each pod has a luxury double bed, dining area and mini kitchen unit, containing a mini fridge and microwave. No cooker. The pods are fully en-suite. The have lots of little special touches to make your experience alot more comfortable. We can only accommodate 2 x adults in each pods, not suitable for families. We do have a strict no animals allowed policy, as we have our own pets and livestock to worry about on-site.

The Hideaway @ Three Castle Head

The Hideaway at Three Castle Head is truly unique property situated at the head of a beautiful valley with not another house in sight and surrounded only by wild nature. The views from the cabin are breathtaking with Dunlough Castle in the near distance, the lake beside it and the wild Atlantic ocean stretching off to Beara Peninsula across the water. Photographs just don't capture the true majesty of the place.