Cork Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Martin - Verified booking

  The property was described as 'luxury' but I'm sorry to say it isn't once you step inside.

  While the house is impressive externally and internally the rooms are exceptionally spacious, the creature comforts are very much lacking. While it sleeps 10, the lounge only seats 7 (the best room in the house), and only 6 can sit around the dining table in the kitchen/diner - which is a huge room with lovely views but lacks furniture and in particular comfortable chairs to sit and relax in. The majority of the crockery had seen better days - plates and bowls faded, odds and sods, chipped; cups/mugs are plentiful but a lot of them are heavily stained. Cooking utensils as in egg flippers, wooden spoons etc had seen far better days. The kettle looked very old and tired and certainly needs replacing. No washing up bowl and the sink plug doesn't stop the water from draining away quite quickly. While there's a dish washer you still need to do some in the sink. The tumble dryer filter hadn't been cleaned for ages and was thick with fluff. The sweeping brush had had it's handle snapped in half. No basket for taking washing out to the line. A number of light bulbs had popped before we arrived. The mattresses in the bedrooms were passed their best and the duvet itself, after we stripped the bed before departing, was very old. It was hard to tell if it had been cleaned. The pillows were the same. The majority of the flooring is tiled which is sensible given the house will probably appeal to those who like the out doors but a few scatter rugs would have made it feel a bit more homely. If you're looking for budget accommodation for a large party and don't mind the negatives then you'll probably have a great time. Putting all of the above to one side, the location is superb.

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• Marian - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay in this cottage in August.

  It is so well equipped and comfortable - ideal for us as a family of three (three bathrooms!) and spacious for a larger group. We loved the setting - so quiet, just the sound of cows and swallows flying over head - and Leap is ideally located to visit the stunning coast and countryside of West Cork, being 30 mins from Clonakilty and Skibbereen. We got used to driving up the winding lane from the village (about 10 mins by car) - sat nav was a godsend, as were the excellent instructions on how to find it (approach from the centre of the village). We loved the local Leap Inn and the waterfall. The owner was so kind, leaving us lovely scones and other snacks on our first evening and a beautiful bunch of local flowers, and very friendly. The decor could do with an update in places but this is completely outweighed by all the cleanliness, mod cons, helpful host and the location. Recommended!

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• Anne-Marie - Verified booking

  The incredible historic home

  Chance brought me to Kilraven Mansion at Laurel Walk, and I’m glad it did. I booked the incredible historic home to be the center base for a work project, and Kilraven Mansion indeed served as our “center.” It was a place we could gather easily, and we found its joyful warmth restorative for our long days. Miriam, the owner, has everything you need to feel comfortable. If not, she’ll have information close at hand, including a personal chef who made us an unforgettable local gourmet meal. The home and grounds are incredibly gorgeous and capture country life lived the right way. In the days following my visit, I wished I had booked one more day to enjoy the home without work on my mind – to read a book curled up on the couch, to enjoy a glass of wine on a chaise lounge out on the lawn, and such. I hope chance brings me back to Kilraven Mansion, but this time, for fun and family time.

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• Jacqueline - Verified booking

  The property was charmingly rustic and very clean, it sits amid a working farm.

  Situated between Bantry and Glengarriff, the location is ideal for people wanting to be just outside a town in a tourist area. The listing was slightly inaccurate, there was not an electric oven, instead we had access to a microwave and a 2 ring hob that sits on top of the kitchen counter. The downstairs shower was broken on arrival, this wasn't a problem for us and we're sure it will be repaired when possible. The garden was in honesty disappointing, it was not private, nor was it an acre. Our children were chased on one occasion by 2 large neighbouring dogs on the lawn directly outside the house. We could not recommend it for families with children anticipating a safe outdoor space. The bedrooms were well positioned and the larger room had plenty of storage space, however the mattresses were rather uncomfortable.

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• Diane - Verified booking

  Gorgeous, elegant, warm, inviting and comfortable grand home

  Only problem: We did not stay long enough! Gorgeous, elegant, warm, inviting and comfortable grand home in an idyllic setting with beautifully maintained grounds. But Kilraven Mansion’s charm is surpassed by gracious, attentive owner, Miriam and her daughters. Truly, the epitome of Irish hospitality, generosity and gracious living. Some of our favorite memories will always be the kids playing cards on the floor while the adults relaxed in front of the nightly lit fire. But the most amazing highlight was the spectacular dinner created by private chef, Shane, on our final night. Beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Our party of 10 with ages from 7 to 83 all left with full hearts and memories to last a lifetime. Looking forward to returning.

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