Bluebell House and Gardens

Beautiful gardens, lots of scenic hiking along country roads, 8 minute drive to village.

Spacious home, great kitchen and large bedrooms. Wonderful pine country feel.

We had a wonderful family time.

It was very nice that everyone had their own space and their own bathroom. We did a lot of cooking in the kitchen and enjoyed the garden very much. It is rural Ireland so you can’t expect constant hot flowing water or anything like that. You need to think about how you are managing it and take turns to shower. We never had such a good Holiday, my children are adults now with partners. The house had loads of space for us to spread around and take quiet time if we needed it. The area and the walls nearby are the best in the world.

We stayed for a friends’ reunion and we were all really delighted with the quality of the accommodation.

The house is spacious with large rooms, and is fully equipped with everything a big group could need. The gardens are beautiful and well-cared for. Our host Liam was very helpful and easy to contact before and during our stay. We would love to come back!

A beautiful house, perfect for an extended family to holiday in.

The grounds are completely wonderful and provide lawns to play games and relax in. The owner is helpful and easy to contact should issues arise.

We spent a week at Bluebell House during the Jazz festival and had an amazing time staying there A minor minor gripe was that a couple of the showers took a long time to get warm/stay warm hence the 4* for comfort.

. However we did have a full house for several days, so that may have contributed to it. Overall a fabulous place to stay and excellent value for money.

Excellent property with beautiful gardens, situated in a wonderful part of West Cork.

A spacious house, perfect for our large group of 10 adults and 3 children.

The garden is stunning, huge and well looked after. The host was friendly and helpful in any respect. 100% recommendation!

Lovely property and amazing gardens Host was great Highly recommend

Non slip shower mats needed.

Balcony area needs updating.we loved the place, gardens marvellous. Facilities very good. Overall a lovely experience. Very friendly host

Great house fabulous gardens lovely owner.

Highly recommend, perfect location for exploring the west coast of cork.

This house was so spacious it was wonderful.

Extremely clean, gardens magnificent. There were 13 of us and with two big sitting rooms everything went smoothly. Despite bad weather we had a great holiday with so much to see around about. Great beaches and wonderful stone circles. The jacuzzi bath doesn't work but that really didn't matter because the house znd gardens are fabulous.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bluebell house.

Very spacious hse and fabulous garden. We were very lucky with the weather which in Ireland is a bonus. We loved Barleycove beach which is near Mizen Head. We loved Skull. Lovely harbour and walked the coastal route as far as the buriel ground. There is also a viewing point which u can drive to from the town. We also visited Goleen Skibereen Clonakilty. We have been in Cork before so we stayed close by. Ballydehob small village. Not too many eating places. Would recommend Baile Bia but its a chipper and not a restaurant as we led to believe. We ate whenever we were out. The Church in Skibbereen was good. Also cooked in the house. There were 11 adults and 3 children. Would def recommend this house.

Beautiful gardens, very relaxing walking around.

Space is fantastic too. House is very comfortable, great for big families. The views from the balcony is just surreal. The owner fitted a toddler gate for us, really made such a difference to the holiday with peace of mind for our son to run around the house. Location of the house is great very close to ballydehob and for exploring West Cork. Loved every day there. Hopefully will return in the near future

An amazing place to stay.

We love it. The house is so spacious and the garden is incredible. Great area to explore.

Beautiful house and location and the owner is a very nice person

Great comfortable house with amazing garden.

Very central location with vibrant towns and interesting walks in easy reach. Probably the best we ever stayed in. Would highly recommend

Beautiful house and gardens.

Best house I think we have ever stayed in. My two granddaughters had a ball in the gardens. We had hide and seek and hunt the bear every night before they went to bed. We will be back.

At no point where we told electricity was extra and taken out of the €200 cash you MUST hand over on arrival.

Also no mention of having to remove bins to a dump and again pay extra for that. Very expensive all round with hidden extras.

Thank you Liam, the house and gardens were a wonderful venue to celebrate with our friends.

It’s a beautiful space, the rooms are extremely comfortable and our guests loved it. The property really is a great place to relax and will be even better with your new addition of sauna and hot tub. Thank you, we may well book again in the future.

The house and gardens were lovely.

Plenty of space for a large family gathering. The garden provides opportunities for adventuring for little people.

We went with rather low expectations, due partly to the low price.

However, the property proved to be absolutely fantastic - 6 large and comfortable bedrooms (5 ensuite), plus a smaller one, plus a bathroom. Two very comfortable lounges and a very nice, large and well-appointed kitchen. We found the property immaculately clean throughout. Outside, the grounds were absolutely vast, which was great for the dog, a large balcony and a patio with barbecue (on which we were able to cook some delicious products purchased at local butchers). If we were to be given a free week, we would be pleased to return to do some weeding - it would be a terrible shame if the gardens were allowed to deteriorate any further. Perhaps the owner might like to consider raising his prices and hiring a gardener :-)

Beautiful house and grounds.

Fantastic for large groups, we were an extended family getting together for an anniversary and was perfect for us. Kitchen was great size for cooking for a large group. The owner was great to deal with, very friendly.

We would be more than happy to stay in the house again.

The owner Liam Docherty was a joy to deal with. Pauline myself and all the family who stayed with us, thought the house and gardens were absolutely wonderful. We had a thoroughly enjoyable fortnight.

The property is perfect place and gardens, even better than it’s photographs.

Was a joy to be there, not only the gardens but the surrounding area was breathtaking. Overall I would go again and recommend to others. There was just a few minor things.In showers lack shelving for soap, gel etc. Furniture needs upgrading, perhaps. But these are small matters really.

A lot of space, very quiet, and above all, an amazing garden !

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Oh, my God, I was not expecting that.

The house is fantastic and as I told the owner, if the house was mine, I wouldn't, couldn't let anyone live there other than me..... selfish I know.The house is to die for, the gardens are stunning and whoever built the house and developed the manicured gardens is pure genius. Please let me know if it ever comes for sale...... selling a kidney is not too outlandish an idea. Thank you Liam.

My wife and I along with two German friends spent a week in the property in mid June 2022.

The property was delightful in every way, spotlessly clean, wonderfully equipped and exquisitely designed accommodation spanning three floors. The grounds, extending to a little over three acres, were beautifully landscaped boasting a vast variety of plants, shrubs, trees spread throughout expansive lawns. Different areas of the gardens were designed to showcase different environments ranging from rose gardens to Japanese gardens complete with water features and ornamental ponds. All of the above set against a breath taking backdrop. Simply sublime. We hope to return some day. The host ensured we would enjoy our stay by providing accurate and efficient information on all relevant matters and was very happy to answer any queries we had. We highly recommend the property. Joe, Gena, Helmut and Edeltraud ☘️

The house & gardens are amazing.

So much space for us all and plenty to entertain the children. They especially enjoyed all the trails round the garden. It is also very near to other places to visit. I would definitely recommend this property. Thanks Liam for a lovely weekend.

This is a fabulous house in a fabulous location, we really enjoyed our holiday and would definitely recommend Bluebell House

Lovely house, beautiful gardens in great part of West Cork.

Host very amenable, friendly and helpful

A beautiful home, spacious, dry and warm.

Lovely contemplative areas in the gardens with fabulous plants. A very approachable and realistic property owner making it less stressful to rent with a number of children in tow. The house and gardens are so well kept. Getting to the village was easy. The kitchen had pots and pans and oven dishes that catered to the larger groups and that was really fantastic. The children loved that they could all sit together in the TV room and watch movies, it was a big treat to have such wonderful comfort. The beds were super comfortable. It was an absolute pleasure to stay at the house and I would warmly recommend it to anyone. Thank you very much to the owner for accepting us to stay.

The cottage was a wonderful place to spend a holiday at, our host Liam was very friendly and helpful, if we could make a suggestion, the wording of some of the instructions in the blue folder we found a little intimidating perhaps they could be rewritten in a more friendly way.

Other than that we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this cottage to anyone.

The house was beautiful and met all the needs of our family.

The kitchen was a good size and had sufficient equipment for a large group. It was very handy to get to different areas of west cork. The gardens were just so lovely and relaxing for a walk.

Excellent value for money

Great location.

Close toBallydehob & Skibereen for supplies and restaurants very near the most gorgeous beaches Barleycove,Galley head etc. Lovely house & beautiful gardens. Able to accommodate a large group very comfortably. . Will be staying here again

Wonderful house and gardens,great location to get away from it all.

Will book again without hesitation.

Liam's house is just stunning.

The location was just perfect for a family getaway. The large amount bedrooms enabled the whole family to spread out meaning we only came together when we wanted to. The house has seven bedrooms, five with en-suite. There is also a large family bathroom for the remaining two rooms. There is two lounges with plenty of chairs and each with a large flat screen telly. The large gardens are very well kept and have a few small trails through them. The cleanliness and maintenance of the house was top notch and we could not fault anything. Liam the owner met us upon arrival and gave us a briefing on the functioning of the house, but there is also a house manual should you not be able to take all in from the briefing. We look forward to being able to book again in the summer.

Holiday house was fabulous.

Super clean. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils. Great gardens. Location was perfect with Ballydehob, Schull and Bantry less than 20 minutes away.

Liam was a wonderful host,loved the house just right for a staycation, enjoyed early morning walks on the near by country roads ,no traffic just bird song.

We have already booked for next year,which says it all.

The Bluebelle house is on of the best places we stayed over the years.

There are two large sitting rooms, well equipped kitchen, and most of the rooms have en-suite. The house is spotless including bathrooms. It is well maintained by the owner. We stayed over the Christmas and it is one of the best times we ever had with families. Kids had plenty areas in a safe environment. House is surrounded by lush green gardens and mountains. Liam is the owner and is very professional in all areas. House is highly recommended in winter and summer. It is located few minutes away from Ballydehob village.

Hesitated between 'Met' and 'Exceeded' Expectations.

This is a great house in a wonderful area of West Cork. It comfortably housed 4 couples and 2 singles with room for 4 more, if required. It is close to Ballydehob and within reach of local towns, villages and stupendous scenic views. We are happy to recommend it.

This was the perfect place for three generations of the family to holiday together.

We were 14 in total and there’s so much space, both inside and out, that we never felt crowded. The gardens are a joy too, and finding all the different ‘rooms’ in it was lovely. We especially loved the Japanese garden. Nobody wanted to go home !

fantastic house with great space and plenty to visit in local area.

highly recommend as a family holiday

This is a stunning house, and the pictures don't do the garden justice.

They are huge and wrap all round the property. Two large living rooms, both of which lead out on to the decked area, and a large well-equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Great to have the option to eat outside with a large table on the deck and another in the garden by the bbq. A lovely place to stay; Ballydehob is lovely, Schull just gorgeous and both within a easy car drive. Market on Friday mornings in Bantry worth a visit and Bantry House and Gardens should be on everyone's list - only 30 minutes away. Wonderful French bistro in Schull serves the most delicious crepes outside of Brittany!

The picture of the house with the blinds draw do not do this house justice, the house is superb and the entrance of the drive way to the stone front of the house is very welcoming.

Liam was professional and very pleasent to deal with. The house was spotless with loads of room for everyone in our party.

The house was incredible, there were 9 of us on holiday and everyone loved the house and the views!

Bluebell House is set in a most beautiful and extensive garden in the rolling green countryside 3km outside Ballydehob.

The views are beautiful and well worth the drive down a small and winding country road. Great place for a large group.

Bluebell house was the most incredible find a real home from home, will look forward too returning.

Care given to us by the owner was fantastic.

The standard of the house and gardens was amazing. A truly wonderful house and gardens an experience.

Absolutely brilliant place for as much as 3 families with kids who wish to meet together.

The rooms are spacious and ample options to decide who goes where with double ans single beds. We were not short with anything in the kitchen, but the ceramic hob layout was not great to put multiple pots and pans on. To cook for up to 14 people is already a challenge on its own. Garden is ongoing project and I am sure it's worth coming back later!

Great communication between ourselves and Liam, he was very helpful both on the phone and on our arrival.

Sadly, all three ladies expected a hairdryer to be available, so didn’t bring one. Liam said he would try to get one to us, but was unable to do so. The moral of the story ladies is please take your own hairdryer it’s less stressful! One other thing to take into account, it’s a big place to heat, the oil and electricity are metered, so the extra cost should be thought about. Remember that Ireland doesn’t have a postcode system like ours so sat nav is useful. I would also take a OS map too as it gives you a better view when planning journeys. The coastline is fantastic, we found isolated beaches for the 20 month old twins to run around on within 30 minutes of the house. We loved the place, the gardens are well stocked and a work in progress. The creaking floor in the room off the kitchen became a game, trying to cross it quietly at night! Love the fact that the hot water has a circulation loop so hot water is instant at any point, as long as you switch the pump on (downstairs in the basement).

This was a lovely house in a lovely setting, the rooms were comfortable and to a high standard.

The gardens were lovely, well maintained and attracted a variety of wild birds, the Veranda was lovely to sit out on of an evening. The owner, Liam met us at the beginning of the let and explained the operation of the the heating etc, everything worked as advised and we had no issues at all during the week. Although Balleydehob isn't too far away walking the last section of the road is not really an option, no pavements and the N71 is a busy main road, anyone considering using the pubs and Restaurants in the village would have to consider a "designated driver" or local taxis. Another point to remember for anyone hiring the house is that heating and electricity are not included in the price of the hire, we had hot water and heating on as we needed it and it was well covered by the 200 euro deposit we left at the beginning of the let. We will most probably return to this house at some time in the future, highly recommended.

Bluebell House is a magical setting.

lovely gardens especially the secluded japanese garden. The three acres is a childrens paradise worth every penny. easy access from n71 road and regional roads to cork and rosslare. general store at ballydehob well stocked, good centra store at schull five miles away. Kenmare very pretty, Skibbereen not pretty but the west cork hotel there is very fine indeed. road surfaces generally very high standard and traffic lighter further west you get but little towns get congested. most parking seems free of charge. we all had a marvellous time. try the local beef and seafoods succulent

We spent an amazing week at Bluebell House for a family celebration.

Any questions we asked were answered promptly and the bunch of flowers was very much appreciated. The house accommodated everyone easily and the garden was great for the kids as was the barbq area for the adults. Ballydehob and Schull were easily reached by car. We seen loads of West Cork and would love to return in the future! Thank you to the host Liam also!

The house is a perfect location to explore West Cork.

The gardens are beautiful and we loved every minute of our holiday.

The cottage is a bit tired, TV in one room doesn’t work, stair gate would of been helpful for toddlers, freezer door needs attention as does the mirror lights in the bathrooms, However the gardens and location is stunning.

The house and gardens are immaculate, very spacious important if you are a big group.

It's proximity to most of the towns and villages of west Cork is a big plus, no faults to mention the house is a credit to the owners. Frank

The house and gardens were beautiful and Liam the owner was very helpful and cheerful even though we were a little late arriving.

We were a group of 13 on a motorcycle holiday in County Cork and everyone agreed the house exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our needs. We have no hesitation in recommending the house as an ideal location to explore the area around County Cork.

The only thing was a lack of serving dishes, we had to but pans on the table.

Oven dishes could have been better. We had a great holiday and Liam could not have been more helpful. We hope to go again next year,maybe two weeks next time. When does next years booking start?

Really lovely house in fabulous gardens, the coastline is amazing wonderful scenery