These are beautiful ensuite double rooms with stunning views on the Wild Atlantic Way and an excelent base for touring Cork and Kerry. We are a warm, friendly family looking forward to welcoming you and advising on what to see and do in our beautiful area. We hope you savour life in an Irish family during your stay and experience a typical Irish welcome. We will help to plan trips, activities and recommend places to see, best routes and where to eat. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us. We have a welcome basket in your room with information on things to do and places to see in our are as well as maps, guidebooks and as well as recommendations for places to eat, taxis and things to see and do in the area. The house is situated on its own private enclosed grounds which provide ample parking, safe playground for children and secluded area to relax and sunbathe or enjoy an open air picnic and view the scenic countryside.The interiors are finished in natural wood which creates a warm welcoming atmosphere. It is located 2km from the village of Ballylickey, on the Wild Atlantic Way and is nestling on the edge of beautiful Bantry Bay and close to Glengarriff, and Gougane Barra.

We are Marie & Patrick and we have lived with our family in Ballylickey for the past 15 years. We are very interested in meeting people from all over the world and helping you to see and enjoy our area in south west Ireland. We like to travel and hence have a good idea of what is required of hosts. We will be available as much as you wish to you during your stay with us. We will respect your need for quiet time. Marie - I like gardening, travelling and entertaining while Patrick is an avid DIY enthusiast and keen reader. The children play alot of sport, music and swim alot. I , Marie , have worked in the tourist office for two years helping visitors to book accomodation and plan trips and activities. I bring this experience to my new role as a host. Our children are two boys and two girls - Roisin (11) , Jack (9), Fiona (6) and Liam (3). They are really looking forward to welcoming you and are very much involved in the work of the house...particularly breakfast, picking flowers for visitors. As hosts we aim to be welcoming, warm and helpful as that is what we expect when we travel. We are on hand to answer your questions and to provide advice.

Nearest Airport : Cork or Kerry International Airports at 100 Kilometres Nearest Bar/pub : Bridge Bar Pearson's Bridge at 1km Nearest Ferry : Rosslare at 250 Kilometres Nearest Golf : Bantry Bay 18 hole at 6 Kilometres or Glengarriff at 10kms Nearest Train : Cork City at 100 Kilometres Nearest Motorway : N71 at 1 Kilometres Nearest Restaurant : Ouvane Falls Restaurant at 1 Kilometres Nearest Beach : Ballylickey at 1 Kilometres Special interest holidays: The house is situated on the doorstep of the Wild Atlantic Way which is now the wonderful magical coastal drive along the Atlantic from South West to North west of Ireland. Local activities include cinema, diving, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering. Nightly dancing, traditional music and lively ballad sessions in pubs and hotels in Ballylickey, Bantry and Glengarriff. Bantry House. 18th century historic Bantry House with its formal gardens. Musical concerts are held in the library throughout the year. The Bantry French Armada Exhibition Centre is located in the grounds. Cinema (3 screen