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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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castletownbere, County Cork
  • Beara Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Bantry Bay
    5 min drive
  • Berehaven Lodge
    10 min walk
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    165 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Beara Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Bantry Bay - 5 min drive
  • Dunboy Castle - 10 min drive
  • Bere Island Heritage Centre - 24 min drive
  • Mizen Head - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twoneys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breen's Lobster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MacCarthy's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Causkey - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hotel Bar - ‬22 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands

Seal Cottage is located in a most exclusive part of the Beara peninsula, Waterfall, Castletownbere, West Cork which has a long history. It overlooks a private beach and has spectacular sea views.

On the eastern side of Seal Cottage lies Waterfall House. It was the official residence of the Royal Naval commodore of the Western Approaches squadron, anchored in Berehaven. It was purchased a number of years back by the film director Neil Jordan who spends much of his free time there.

Beside Seal Cottage lies the Hermitage, built just after the Second World War. It was built on the site of a farmstead - Curryglass House, dating back to about 1800. Erskine Hamilton Childers, President of the Irish Republic and son of the IRA man Robert Erskine Childers, stayed in the house periodically with the owners his friends.


Seal Cottage accommodation comprises approx 3,500 sq.ft. briefly:
- entrance hallway
- large utility room with Miele washing machine, dryer, large freezer and storage for household goods. There is an entrance to garage off the utility room.
- Large double bedroom downstairs with walk-in wardrobe and large en-suite with shower, toilet, wash basin and Jacuzzi bath overlooking the lawn and sea. There are also patio doors opening on to a private patio area from the bedroom.
- luxury living room
- fully equipped kitchen
- dining area overlooking the sea and Bere Island
- large conservatory with a range of tropical trees such as banana trees etc.
- upstairs there are two double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms
- there is also a very large 'spare' room upstairs which can be used as a visitor room, office, study etc
- there is zoned electric under floor heating in all downstairs areas.

There is a Bose surround sound system which also has the option of being switched on in the conservatory area.
- There is a solar heated swimming pool in the garden which is available for use from 01-Apr to end-Sep depending on weather and a traditional Scandinavian sauna in the woods.
- There is private access to the beach down steps at the eastern side of the site.
- There is a private mooring for a boat.
- the entire site is wooded with a natural walkway through it.
- There is also a stream flowing through part of the woodland which had been used to create a miniature lake.

Property manager

John

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Luxury House on Seafront, with Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Woodlands Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation
Beautiful, clean and spacious property with lovely views of the sea, a private beach, large garden etc. we didn’t use the pool or sauna but they were there. Would have preferred a bigger oven, it’s a microwave/ oven combo, but we managed alright. A lovely spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING STAY AT SEAL COTTAGE
WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE ! SEAL COTTAGE HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY WISH FOR IN A VACATIOIN HOME. ARE TEENAGE CHILDREN LOVED, LOVED, LOVED . WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AND THE WEATHER WAS KIND TO US TO. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND . THANKS JOHN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories for a lifetime
My wife and I stayed at Seal Cottage with our three adult children for a week, and it was one of the great experiences of a lifetime. The property was immaculate with a beautiful waterfront view looking toward Bere Island. We definitely plan to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location and setting
The house is in a central location on the spectacular Beara peninsula. Big rooms and great facilities and you can swim in the sea from the extensive garden. Our second visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

markham h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mystical
A fantastic experience. The beach for the children was a homerun! They spent all day hunting for lipids, mussels & clams. The sauna was going was so refreshing after a dip in the pool and bay. A daily ritual. Seal cottage was lovely and most comfortable. Tomas and Margrite(sp) were very helpful. We were there for over 3 weeks and hated to leave! We will return. 5 stars!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What Great Experience
We stayed at the cottage for a week and loved the remote, country atmosphere. we were close to town and a few restaurants but based on the time of year a lot was closed. The cottage was amazing and comfortably fit all 8 of us. the owner and caretaker were/ are amazing and checked in regularly to assure we had what was needed and to provide local advice and adventures. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Love the location and just wanted to stay at the house. Very special. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

markham h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mark
Spectacular. All the amenities to make you feel at home. Very lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!!
We have never had so much personal attention from our host via Tomas when checking in and during our stay. Need information about the area? Just ask Tomas, he knows EVERYTHING!!! The house and property exceeded our expectations on all levels. We had a lovely time exploring local sites and dining in town several times. Dinner at Murphys in town was a perfect cap to our week in Castletownbere. The grocery store in town was more than adequate. Make sure to visit Dursey Island via the cable car and treat yourself to a snack of monkfish at the food truck located at the base of the cable car station. Just make sure to schedule some down time so you can enjoy the sauna, the solarium and this beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
We were a group of 8, aged from 50 to 93. The facilities and location were second to none, and we would have no hesitation in returning to this property. As regular renters, this property is up there with the very best. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting the Beara peninsula.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aoife M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Beara
We absolutely loved our week in Seal Cottage.It was everything we hoped and more!!!the pictures as great as they are, do not do it justice.Nestled in private woodlands with your own little beach and amazing views out to the sea and Bere Island. The grounds are immaculate as was the cleanliness of the property.We stayed in the master bedroom and the views from the room and the ensuite were a joy to wake up to.We were in the pool every single day of our week and its gorgeous. We stay at home in Ireland every year for our holidays and have been lucky enough to stay in some amazing properties over the last 15 years all along the West Coast but we all agreed this house is the best yet!!!!Check in and out was simple.Thomas was lovely to deal with and the house had everything you would need -lots of towels,blankets etc and lots of little kitchen basics too which is so handy.To wake up every morning and take a fresh cup of Nespresso coffee out to the patio and hear the sea,seals and peace was just an amazing experience!Can you tell we loved it!!!we hope to be lucky enough to stay in Seal Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing break
We have just returned from our break at seal cottage. What a beautiful place! Our stay was so relaxing and enjoyable. The house really is first class. We loved the sauna in the woods, it was easy to use and took around 30 mins to heat up. Having read previous reviews we bought wetsuits for the pool and we were glad we did as it was very cold, but perfect for what we were looking for. The house is situated on a rocky cove and we saw seals playing on the rocks in the evenings. The conservatory was perfect for relaxing and is quite unique with its selection of plants. The pictures don’t do this house justice, it is just beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hashim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage
Seal’s Cottage is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in. The setting is unbelievably gorgeous and comfortable, tucked away in a beautiful part of the Beara peninsula. The amenities outside the Cottage are plentiful and human-size. The Cottage itself is designed with refined taste, and generously equipped with utilities that are extremely easy to operate. John has been a great host, responding quickly to our inquiries, and effectively referred us to a reliable agent for an extra specialized service that we required. Seal’s Cottage will always be among the few top candidate locations for my next vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Cork
We had a wonderful week - super relaxing. The house was lovely and had a stunning outlook over the bay - where we saw seals basking on the rocks. It has everything you need - a great BBQ, super wood-fired sauna, great Wi-Fi, a “cinema room” for when the Wild Atlantic weather intervenes and within easy driving distance across some of the best scenery in Ireland to Kenmare, Killarney and other places. Castletown Bere is a few KMs away with very good supermarkets and some lovely restaurants (Breen’s was super, with great seafood chowder). Communication from the owner was very good, and we were welcomed at the house by the lovely Tomas who gave us lots of useful tips for our week. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fintan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a great time at Seal Cottage. Wonderful surroundings, a super pool, fantastic sauna and plenty of space for a relaxing week. Should have booked for two weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seal Cottage is a fantastic house in a great location.
The property gives holiday makers the option of relaxing days at in the house with great views, swimming pool, sauna, outdoor grill, good kitchen within private surroundings or you can visit some of Irelands best tourist attractions all within an accessible comfortable drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bere Island view
Lovely property in a magical setting. The facilities were great, the swimming pool was in constant use by the children and we had a great connection with nature and the sea.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Find
We have stayed 3 times at seal cottage and we have had a fantastic holiday each time. The house is really gorgeous with every modern amenity, really clean. The swimming pool keeps all the family occupied, the sauna has been upgraded but nothing can bet the unbelievable views from the garden/patio. Thomas is a great host and John the owner tells you everything you need to know. The beara peninsula is a lovely hidden peninsula. We can't wait for our next trip to seal cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week of Bliss
Wonderful setting and property . Everything a family could require . Spotless . Really helpful and weather was magnificent . Would highly recommend .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya L., Salem Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s was amazing. !!!!!!!
God bless owner John and his helper Tom. You guys wonderful and nice .we all have very nice time in your beautiful place , special for giving us extra time and be so helpful with everything . we also have fishing trips We all fall in love with your place. God bless you and your family. Will look forward to stay in your place again. God bless you 🙏😇🌻🌻🌻🌻
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed C., Mornington, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house at a wonderful location
Seal cottage is a great destination, we all thoroughly enjoyed out time there. It's the best equipped house we've stayed in - everything you need is there and our contact Tomas was very helpful. The location is wonderful, we were lucky with the weather but either way, there's some truly stunning scenery nearby. The kids loved the pool and the sauna, and the beach at the end of the garden. The cinema room upstairs was also a great hit... Would happily recommend this as a place to stay and see the beautiful Beara peninsula.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location, great garden and very spacious
Superb location, great garden and very spacious. Property is a little tired in places with an old fridge and gas hob. Lots of electrical appliances everywhere. Life is too short to figure what they all do! Very relaxing place with lovely views over the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
As always the cottage is perfect for our requirements - we love staying here as it is perfectly located and the cottage itself is fantastic.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We had a wonderful stay at seal cottage!! John was a great host who responded promptly, and sent lots of useful info regarding the surrounding area before our arrival. Upon arrival we were greeted by Tomas who was so welcoming and helpful. He took us through the property and the surrounds, making sure we knew how everything worked, and ensured we were settled before leaving. He also made sure we knew he was just a text message away if we needed anything at all. The property itself is just as beautiful as the pictures, and was spotlessly clean. We found the utility stocked with so many things that helped us really make the most of our stay-there was a fishing Rod, wellington boots, hats for the sauna…all the little extras that you might not necessarily pack to take with you but really appreciate when you are there! Similarly the kitchen had all the everyday pantry items we needed, from dishwasher pods to an ample supply of coffee pods, and salt and pepper (we’ve stayed in holiday rentals before that didn’t provide any basics, not even cleaning products, so to have everything we might need already in the property was much appreciated!) We stayed over the Easter holidays and as Irish weather isn’t exactly tropical at this time of year we came prepared with our wetsuits! This meant we were still able to enjoy the pool every day, and have a few sea dips as well! The pool was fab, our kids really loved it, and was definitely the highlight of the stay for them. They also really enjoyed walks on the beach each day looking for crabs, and exploring the woods surrounding the house. There really was so much for them to do around the property that we didn’t head off sightseeing as much as we had planned. We did manage a few day trips and were so impressed by how much the Beara peninsula has to offer. Castletownbere is a really lovely seaside town with great food and very friendly people. We also took a boat trip to Garinish island which we would definitely recommend! We will definitely visit seal cottage again, we made so many happy memories there and can’t wait to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really loved the stay here but some upgrades needed for the price
Setting is excellent and the property is really great but for this price level there is some updating/improvements that need to be made. Happy with all except: pool did not heat at all, carpeted areas in bad condition, sofa needs an upgrade and small items like pillows, towels etc should be of better quality/replaced more often for this price point.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021