Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses

Dundeady Head, Donoure, Ireland
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Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
31 reviews
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses is located in Donoure, 20 km from Lisellen Estates and 28 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 2.5 km from Long Strand. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in all units. All units feature a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Dunmore Golf Club is 16 km from the holiday home, while Michael Collins Centre is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 63 km from Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
10
High score for Donoure

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Miriam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location, wonderful hosts. It was a magical Christmas!”
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was amazing. Next door to the working lighthouse, the house had fantastic, far reaching views of glorious beaches and rugged headlands, with the inside being cosy and comfortable, and equipped with all mod-cons, except a TV and...”
  • Ross
    Australia Australia
    “The Galley Head Lighthouse is situated on a dramatic coastal cliff with panoramic views. The history and presentation of this historic and still functional facility is exceptional, but the addition of the opportunity to spend time with Gerald...”
  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    “The house was cosy the heating was on when we arrived. The views were spectacular. A very relaxing holiday.”
  • Ali
    Ireland Ireland
    “Amazing location!! Fascinating history and very unique stay”
  • Margaret
    Canada Canada
    “The person who met us was so nice and provided much detail”
  • Tine
    Belgium Belgium
    “The location is stunning! The host Gail was super friendly and helpfull! All necessary comfort is available.”
  • Jeremy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Incredible dramatic position - Gerald Butler is a true gentleman - we would travel again from Africa to repeat the experience.”
  • Boris
    Germany Germany
    “Die Lage der Unterkunft auf einer Klippe ist unvergleichlich. Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, Gerald ist sehr freundlich und gibt gerne Auskunft. Insgesamt ein wirklich außergewöhnliches Erlebnis, hier zu wohnen!”
  • Bettina
    Germany Germany
    “Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft in einzigartiger Lage, nicht zugänglich für die Öffentlichkeit. Liebevoll ausgestattet und optimal betreut durch den Irish Landmark Trust. Ein herzliches Danke an Gail Butler für die reibungslose Übergabe, die...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 553 reviews from 24 properties
24 managed properties

Company information

Irish Landmark is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation, and we give them new life. Since 1992, we’ve been turning historic buildings into truly special self-catering holiday accommodation. Our properties range from lighthouses and schoolhouses, to castles and gate lodges.

Property information

Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses are perched on dramatic cliffs at about 130 feet above sea level overlooking St George's Channel. Galley Head lighthouse station is close to the award winning village of Clonakilty. This vibrant market town is must see for tourists. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities from dolphin and whale watching, surfing at Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach or a historical walking tour of Clonakilty. The houses are also within easy reach of Cork City and Airport. (40 km)

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    No internet access available.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Radio

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Semi-detached

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:30 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that occasional outdoor events take place at lighthouse properties from time to time throughout the year. Guests can contact the property for more details.

    Please note that there are cliffs nearby and children should be supervised at all times.

    Please inform Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses

    • Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses on this page.

    • Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses is 1.7 miles from the centre of Donoure. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.