Offering inner courtyard views, Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses in Donoure offers accommodations and a garden. The property is around 1.6 miles from Long Strand, 12 miles from Lisellen Estates, and 17 miles from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen. Guests can access the vacation home via private entrance. 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 each unit. At the vacation home, the units include bed linen and towels. Dunmore Golf Club is 10 miles from the vacation home, while Michael Collins Centre is 13 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 39 miles from Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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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 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin 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

  • Mcfmorgan
    United States United States
    Amazing to be at the tippy end of a peninsula, sea, surf, wind all around. We were met by the Lighthouse keeper, which made the stay all the more special.
  • Anne
    United States United States
    Having the privilege of staying at Galley Head was the experience of a lifetime. The location, cleanliness and charm was 10/10. Thé manager Gerry who was our go-to during our stay could not have done more to help, teach and inform us about the...
  • 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.

Host Info

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

Company info

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 info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Parking
Free public parking is available 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

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

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

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs 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
    Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses

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

      • 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 can accommodate this group size:

        • 4 guests

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

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

      • The prices at Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

        • 2 bedrooms

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

      • Check-in at Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.