Nana's House

4.5★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Seaside

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* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Frits
June 2025

“Very difficult to say something about this house.”

The guestbook is filled with compliments about the welcoming owner and his family. But when we arrived they went through a personal tragedy and we didn’t see much of them. This is normally not a problem, but here the owner has a dog which was not very friendly to us and our dog. Instead of calling his dog back the owner just stood in front of the window, looking at us when we were trying to go past his dog. The house in itself is on a beautiful location with sea views and all. But it could be ...

The guestbook is filled with compliments about the welcoming owner and his family. But when we arrived they went through a personal tragedy and we didn’t see much of them. This is normally not a problem, but here the owner has a dog which was not very friendly to us and our dog. Instead of calling his dog back the owner just stood in front of the window, looking at us when we were trying to go past his dog. The house in itself is on a beautiful location with sea views and all. But it could be so much better. It is all a bit worn out. Replacing some furniture would do a lot of good. The fridge in the kitchen is very old, and consumes a lot of electricity - for which you have to pay. And it wouldn’t do any harm to spent a few euros in Ikea and get some new cutlery. We were looking forward to stay here, but we left a bit disappointed.

- Frits, June 2025
Neal May 2025

“A cozy but surprisingly large cottage with the best view imaginable.”

Highly recommend it.

- Neal, May 2025
Stephen April 2025

“This very cosy house is full of character and is set in a beautiful location.”

The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. The owner is friendly and easy going and ready to help if you need it. This is the second time we have stayed here and we’d be happy to stay again.

- Stephen, April 2025
Igor November 2024

“The property is very dirty.”

Really don't like driving all day to get to the property and then spend hours cleaning to make is slightly livable. The beds are the most uncomfortable to sleep on, developed back issues while sleeping on the one of the beds. The second bed sounded like it was gonna break any second, when you looked underneath there are two shift made planks that are holding the bed. Sykes should do quality control on these accommodation as I would not rent this kind of property. The only thing worth mentioning is the view from the house that is amazing.

- Igor, November 2024
Kim October 2024

“House was lovely but finding it was a little difficult to find, and l would go there again sometime”

- Kim, October 2024
Maire September 2024

“Had an amazing week, luckily the sun shone for us.”

The house was everything we wanted plus more. Pat and his wife were lovely and helpful. Broke our hearts leaving , cannot wait to return. Beara peninsula is stunning. There are amazing places, apart from bars and great food. Hag of Beara, resting site of Children of Lir, stone circles, ring forts, hidden gem beaches. Highly recommend the area and this wonderful cottage with sea view of Bsntry

- Maire, September 2024
John July 2024

“Property absolutely fabulous and gave us all we required.”

Scenery superb, bedrooms very comfortable, toilets on ground and first floor. Kitchen facilities great. parking perfect.

- John, July 2024
Debbie February 2024

“Absolutely brilliant hosts coudnt do enough for you thank you so much xx”

- Debbie, February 2024
Klaus September 2023

“Beautifully situated, extremely nice and helpful owner!”

- Klaus, September 2023
Davin March 2023

“Perfect has everything you need clean and some of the best views anywhere sea mountains.”

harbours etc lovely little pub down the road friendly ppl we hav already agreed to go back in September when the fishing g will be better

- Davin, March 2023
Quentin February 2023

“Amazing location, could not recommend it more.”

Great scenery , great for a walking holiday, or a chill out week. Unfortunately, the level of cleanliness needs to be looked at. All of the kitchen cutlery and cooking equipment was not clean, oven did not work, the thermostat is not working, it won't heat up ! Anything we used, we had to clean first, never had to do that before when renting a holiday home. Cob webs in kitchen windows, bathroom upstairs , fan over shower not cleaned in a long time. We had to leave early due to a family issue, but had we stayed, we would have to spend time cleaning. A dishwasher would help with most of these issues.

- Quentin, February 2023
Robert September 2022

“Enjoyed our stay owner's were extremely nice and helpful”

- Robert, September 2022
Fred August 2022

“While Nana's House is pretty remote the location is perfect for those looking for great scenery and a measure of tranquillity.”

Twelve minutes drive gets you into Castletownbere where there are pubs and restaurants aplenty. We were a party of five adults and our electricity usage only came to fifteen euros. Our hosts Pat and Teresa live in the adjoining house and were a great source of information and advice about where to go. They are very welcoming and friendly and always willing to stand and chat. I would have no hesitation in returning for another stay and I can recommend this house.

- Fred, August 2022
Lucia December 2021

“ENCANTADORA CASA EN UN PARAJE ÚNICO Aunque es muy difícil superar las vistas de la casa, el propietario y su familia son aún mejores.”

Estuvimos durante dos meses, y nos quedamos con más ganas. A nuestra llegada nos recibieron y nos pusieron la chimenea junto con pastel y algunas cervezas. La cocina es genial, con un gran frigorífico y todos los utensilios necesarios. Si quieres disfrutar del anillo de Beata tranquilamente, que te enseñen y muestren los bonitos animales que tienen, y conocer a buenas personas, en definitiva, si quieres vivir la auténtica Irlanda, sin duda, este es el lugar. Lo peor de la casa fue tenerla que abandonar. Volveremos seguro. Gracias. Os llevamos en nuestro corazón, contando los días para volver a veros.

- Lucia, December 2021
Francis September 2021

“Directions were a bit hard to follow.”

I think the mileages shown should be reversed. The first part is the shortest - I don't have the paper n front of me now. We were only two and so only one car. I think parking more than one car - with the owner's families vehicles would make parking more caars difficult.

- Francis, September 2021
Malcolm September 2021

“Well when we got there cottage wasnt ready we were also attached to there house ...”

Well when we got there cottage wasnt ready we were also attached to there house which it didnt say when booking very dark needs a lot of tender loving care spent on it and up graded it was full of flies and next to small holding which it didnt state it felt like we were being watched all time no privacey from people coming all time to call xx

- Malcolm, September 2021
Marion August 2021

“The owner of Nana's Cottage was very welcoming and helpful.”

It was great being able to bring my dog. I really enjoyed my stay.

- Marion, August 2021
Christine June 2021

“Great house, super nice hosts, lovely location and weather brilliant, I will be back”

- Christine, June 2021
Nicola December 2020

“House was great!”

! Found the company u helpful as I wanted to stay longer and couldn't help me out even though he house wasn't booked.

- Nicola, December 2020
Robert September 2019

“Access to everything distance to all things.”

Solitude, peace and tranquility. A real away-from-it-all place.

- Robert, September 2019
Ian May 2019

“Nana's House was a beautiful cottage in a stunning location Often you read about somewhere having a view of the lake /river /mountains and then it is only from the roof with telescope!”

NOT so in this case , the kitchen/dining room has two windows overlooking the inlet between the Beara and Kerry, absolutely stunning views. The cottage was quiet and quite isolated but only 10 minutes walk from the shore . The wonderful townland of Allihies is only 10-15 minutes away by car and is worthy of any praise it gets Mr Murphy was kind and welcoming and great to talk to if you needed information. The cottage was very clean , cosy and a great place to stay for exploring the Ring of Beara I would recommend this property to anyone wanting the rael taste of Co Cork and finally, I have to say that Sykes Cottages are a great organisation as everything was spot on and smoothly planned and executed. I will use them again!

- Ian, May 2019
Brian And Kate October 2018

“We loved staying at Nana's cottage, was a great week.”

Surrounding scenery and landscape is dramatic, views from the property great. Only thing was the wifi which was off a lot of the time. The family were very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend.

- Brian And Kate, October 2018
Rhodri July 2018

“Very welcoming hosts, peace and beautiful scenery.”

- Rhodri, July 2018
Sharon May 2016

“Great place.”

The Murphy's were the best, and Glen was quite funny and friendly. We can't wait to get back to Beara and rent one of the Murphy's places again for next summer. Great memories here. Truly a great time.

- Sharon, May 2016
David June 2014

“From when we arrived we were struck by the beauty of the surrounding scenery.”

The house was charming, welcoming and there was lots to do on the Beara peninsula. We enjoyed every minute we spent at Nana's Cottage.

- David, June 2014
William May 2013

“The accommodation was pet friendly.”

The weather was great. There were few tourists around.

- William, May 2013

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x ground floor single
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Fitted kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Electric storage heating with multi-fuel stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games
Electricity charged by meter reading
Starter pack of fuel for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 3 cars
Lawned garden to rear
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Access to seafront available via owner's land.

The property

Allihies 5 miles.

Set on an elevated position overlooking the mighty Atlantic Ocean is this quaint semi-detached cottage.

Furnished with a nautical theme, this Allihies cottage provides welcoming accommodation that will charm and delight.

Located in a quiet hamlet, this Allihies cottage has three bedrooms, a homely kitchen and dining area as well as a cosy sitting room, complete with an atmospheric stove; the perfect accompaniment after a long day exploring the sights.

This Allihies sits on the Beara Peninsula which is renowned for having some of the best walks in Ireland and the Beara Way winds its way through miles of unspoilt countryside with breathtaking views.

The rugged coastline is punctuated by secluded coves just waiting to be discovered.

Visit the fishing town of Castletownbeare, take the cable car to Dursey Island or stroll around Ballydonegan Bay.

There are also many activities nearby such as horse riding and watersports.

The towns of Bantry and Glengarriff are within easy reach and a day trip around the Ring of Kerry is a must.

A lovely cottage in a glorious location.

About the location

ALLIHIES, COUNTY CORK

Castletown Bearhaven 7.5 miles.

The village of Allihies in County Cork, on the Western tip of the wild and rugged Beara peninsula, lies in a region of unspoiled natural beauty. Allihies overlooks beautiful Ballydonegan Bay, with its magnificent quartz strand, a direct result of the mining era and somewhere you can take in some history at Allihies Copper mine museum. Each summer a festival is held in August (around the 15th), with horse racing, novelty events, and dancing in the Community Hall. The village lies on The Ring of Beara, a tourist trail of about 195 kilometres (121 miles) circumnavigating the peninsula. Attractions nearby include Dursey Island, which is linked to the mainland by a Cable Car and is the only such ride in Europe to cross over water. The island is also a recognised Bird Sanctuary, with numerous species, rare and otherwise, seen regularly. There are also many coastal and countryside walks and quaint villages to enjoy. Other favorites for visitors to Allihies include Dunboy Castle, Derrynane House and Puxley mansion. A great location for exploring West Cork.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very difficult to say something about this house.”

“A cozy but surprisingly large cottage with the best view imaginable.”

“This very cosy house is full of character and is set in a beautiful location.”

“The property is very dirty.”

“House was lovely but finding it was a little difficult to find, and l would go there again sometime”

“Had an amazing week, luckily the sun shone for us.”

“Property absolutely fabulous and gave us all we required.”

“Absolutely brilliant hosts coudnt do enough for you thank you so much xx”

“Beautifully situated, extremely nice and helpful owner!”

“Perfect has everything you need clean and some of the best views anywhere sea mountains.”

“Amazing location, could not recommend it more.”

“Enjoyed our stay owner's were extremely nice and helpful”

“While Nana's House is pretty remote the location is perfect for those looking for great scenery and a measure of tranquillity.”

“ENCANTADORA CASA EN UN PARAJE ÚNICO Aunque es muy difícil superar las vistas de la casa, el propietario y su familia son aún mejores.”

“Directions were a bit hard to follow.”

“Well when we got there cottage wasnt ready we were also attached to there house ...”

“The owner of Nana's Cottage was very welcoming and helpful.”

“Great house, super nice hosts, lovely location and weather brilliant, I will be back”

“House was great!”

“Access to everything distance to all things.”

“Nana's House was a beautiful cottage in a stunning location Often you read about somewhere having a view of the lake /river /mountains and then it is only from the roof with telescope!”

“We loved staying at Nana's cottage, was a great week.”

“Very welcoming hosts, peace and beautiful scenery.”

“Great place.”

“From when we arrived we were struck by the beauty of the surrounding scenery.”

“The accommodation was pet friendly.”

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The property

About the location

ALLIHIES, COUNTY CORK