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.

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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 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
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
10
High score for Donoure
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
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 512 reviews from 23 properties
23 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, 9.3

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 room.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    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

    • 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.

    • 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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • 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 has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        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.

      • 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.