Such a great place to stay! So relaxing, loved the sauna, the pool, the ocean on your doorstep for cold plunges! Incredible!
Seal Cottage is in such a fantastic location for access to the Beara Peninsula and Castletownbere. The location is stunning and the house is perfect for a large family getaway. We spent the Winter Holidays here and the host decorated the place in advance of our arrival which was a lovely touch. The kitchen is well kitted out with plenty of pots, pans, and utensils and some basic pantry ingredients. Washer/dryer worked very well. The sauna is a true gem. We felt right at home and didn't want to leave!
Beautiful location, on the beara peninsula, every morning looking out the window was like looking at a new painting. There was an open fire when the evenings were cold, a short walk through the garden to the sea and a wood fired Sauna. Everything we needed to cook family meals. In the rooms there were TVs and wireless speakers which were a hit with the teenagers.
We felt very comfortable in the house. The location is unique with direct access to the sea. On request, the pool was even left open for us (we were there in mid-October). However, it was much colder than the sea 😂. But just the thing for cooling down after a wood-fired sauna. The house has a conservatory with a tropical house character, which is very pleasant and beautiful. What should be noted is that the house is very noisy. No problem for us, but if that bothers you, it's probably nothing. The communication before, during and after the stay was super easy and fast. We would definitely come back.
Seal Cottage was perfect for my family of five. Plenty of room; a stunning location, and a great base from to explore the Beara Peninsula and the surrounding area. Tomas who looks after Seal Cottage was fabulous. Really helpful, especially regarding fishing and local information we wanted to know. Thank you John and Tomas. We had a splendid time.
Great cottage. Beautiful location, we liked it!
We stayed as a family group for a week in June. The house is not only beautiful but very homely and has everything you could need and want. We travelled with a baby and the house was very well equipped for my 9 month old. The facilities are fantastic (sauna, pool etc) and you could not beat the setting. We hope to come back again!
We had a wonderful stay at John’s beautiful home in an absolutely stunning location. Everything you could possibly need is there and Tomas was so generous and helpful during our stay. We hope to return again some day!
From start to finish we loved this place, it was everything and more. The house was spotless and had a vast array of appliances and space. We loved the peaceful nature around it and the view! As it was our first time in Castletownbere we appreciated all the local recommendations and every single person we met was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and thank you to John for sharing this gem with us
Words can’t do justice for Seal Cottage. The grounds and the house were simply amazing and we loved exploring the area
John's home is beautiful. Everything is planned to make you feel comfortable in a cozy and warm atmosphere. The site is really exceptional. Incredible calm and beauty. The kitchen is very well equipped. The fireplace is a great bonus! We enjoyed all the advantages of the house, sauna and balneotherapy, it was really very appreciated. Tomas, the concierge, was really super friendly, available and helpful to advise us on the assets of the Beara peninsula and restaurants. We hope to be able to return to John's place soon! We recommend +++++ ++ her beautiful home! Thank you!
Beautiful part of the country, stunning location, amazing house. All you could ask for.
Stunning house with amazing garden and pool. The location was was perfect just a 5 minute drive to the nearest town.
Lovely stay, in a lovely home in a beautiful part of the world
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home John, we had a wonderful time and hope to return again.
John was incredibly kind and flexible with our last minute booking, and helped make it a very special stay for me and my extended family. The house is stunning inside and out, wonderfully equipped, and the location is incredibly peaceful. Even though the local area has a great deal to offer, you could spend a week just relaxing in this wonderful house.
We absolutely loved our stay at John’s house. It is a gorgeous home. The photos don’t do it justice, and they are pretty good! The conservatory is magical and even though we had a lot of rain the week we visited, it felt sunny and tropical in the conservatory. The kitchen is the most well equipped we’ve enjoyed while in an AirBNB. High end everything. It’s truly a chefs kitchen. The location is stunning. Beautiful grounds and gardening with great water views. The sauna was wonderful and truly enhanced our stay. Town is a very close drive and has everything you could want. We walked to the ferry to Bere island, and spent a wonderful day over there. Overall it was a perfect holiday despite rain nearly every day. Thank you John!
Myself, my husband and our 4 children had an amazing holiday at Seal Cottage. The pool was so much fun and kept the kids busy for hours. We used the sauna everyday, and plunging straight into the pool after was a great way to start the day. The views were amazing, barely watched any TV because we just wanted to be outside. The area is beautiful, and the ferry to Bere Island was great fun for the kids. Highly recommend a sea swim on the strand there. Overall would absolutely recommend, we were so happy there we extended our stay for 2 more nights. Would be very happy to go back!
