Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses

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Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Dunderrow: Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses offers a serene holiday home experience in Dunderrow, Ireland. Guests enjoy stunning sea views, a spacious terrace, and a private garden. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a cosy fireplace. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa, and parquet floors, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Location: Located 63 km from Cork Airport, the holiday home is close to attractions such as Long Strand (3 km), Dunmore Golf Club (16 km), and St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen (28 km). Highly rated for its scenic location and convenient position.

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

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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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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”
  • Francine
    United States United States
    “Meeting Gerald Butler, the Ireland Light, Lighthouse keeper himself. He has an amazing wealth of information and history. Gerald showed us around the house, and explained all amenities. He told us all about the house, his family, history, and...”
  • 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...”
  • 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.”

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 431 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

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
VisaMastercard Cash 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.