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A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean....

Family-friendly cottage in Butlerstown

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Ocean's End, Dunworley, Clonakilty, West Cork
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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Inchydoney Island Beach
  • Place, West Cork Surf School
  • Place, Old Head Golf Links
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean....

Ocean's End is an ideal base to explore the unadulterated splendour of the West Cork coastline. The cottage sits comfortably on the dramatic and rugged Seven Heads Peninsula and is a mere 400 metre stroll from the cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the perfect location to relax and unwind and immerse oneself in the natural unspoilt beauty of the surrounding landscape. There are a myriad of sandy swimming beaches at its door step and the multi award winning historical town of Clonakilty is a short drive away.
The cottage has 2 double ensuite bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms as well as a main bathroom upstairs. The extensive living space that stretches from a compact, contemporary kitchen through to a sunny South facing dining room, occupies one half of the ground floor. From here you can choose to dine al fresco on the adjacent paved terrace. The lounge is comfortably furnished with a welcoming wood-burning stove and a sumptuous snuggly sofa. Across the hallway the sitting room features another wood-burning stove, a classic corner sofa and a generous tv for movie nights in. The space at the rear of the ground floor hosts a boot room, with guest WC, utility room and a shower, all cottage-styled with a home-makers detailing and skill. A wonderful outdoor seating area is provided, and sheltered garden room, should the weather turn inclement. The log burning fire, complete with cooking racks for grilling steaks and burgers is an enchanting bonus for those long evenings. Also included is a charcoal bbq and a wood-burning pizza oven.
Ocean's End sits adjacent to an award winning dairy enterprise so early morning milking excursions can be arranged, affording you a wonderful opportunity to deeply connect with nature and immerse yourself in the best of what West Cork farm life has to offer. Your reward – a bottle of fresh creamy milk straight from the cow to enjoy with a well-earned breakfast. Don’t forget to pack your wellies!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair and Travel Cot available on request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please make sure you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of the holiday rental agreement in advance of your stay
Photo IDs must be emailed to me when a booking is made please.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Butlerstown

Located in Butlerstown, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Timoleague Abbey and Ringfort Lios-na-gCon are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clonakilty Golf Club and Clonakilty Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Clonakilty, Cork

What's nearby

  • West Cork Model Railway Village - 32 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 37 min drive - 25.7 km
  • West Cork Surf School - 37 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 46 min drive - 40.3 km
  • University College Cork - 60 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lifeboat Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Maddens Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Monk's Lane - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gulfstream Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Dunes Bar & Bistro - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean....?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean....?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A perfectly reclaimed cottage with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean.... located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Timoleague Abbey, Clonakilty Golf Club and Michael Collins Centre. Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre and Ringfort Lios-na-gCon are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and equipped to a high standard with everything we needed. The hosts, Deirdre & John, were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the location of the property was amazing. In every way a perfect place to relax or to use as a base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded. The house is immaculate and comfortably appointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has been our favorite VrBo hands down! From the moment you walked in with the smells, then the kitchen with eggs from their farm, fresh baked cookies and bread with homemade jelly! Also had fresh milk from the cows that morning! The icing on the cake was having John the husband taking the time to show the boys how to milk the cows! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb high quality accommodation, with lots of extra additional touches. The welcome pack with fresh milk, butter, soda bread and lots of other little bits was fab! I can’t fault anything about Oceans End plus our host was really lovely and so helpful. This part of Ireland is beautiful, lots of lovely beaches and towns, well worth the visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed and more was furnished. John & Deirdre are wonderful hosts. The cottage was beautiful and the view was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Seclusion with plenty to do close by

John & Deirdre are great host's. The property is clean and comfortable in a setting that is hard to beat. The place is sitting on an active Dairy Farm and John is happy to give you a lesson in Dairy Farming. Everyone in our party was very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay and better people.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Peaceful

This is an amazing property, lovingly renovated and thoughtfully appointed. We wanted for nothing, except more time to spend here. The hosts are wonderful, the views were outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Rental

This property was everything we hoped it would be and more! Comfortable, beautiful, amazing location, spectacular views and fully stocked with anything you might need on vacation. Deirdre and John were so kind and welcoming. We enjoyed learning about the milking process from John one evening and wondered around by the sea with Teddy and Robin (the pups). I cannot recommend Ocean's End enough. Book it! I promise you'll be so glad you did!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean's End

Our family had a wonderfully relaxing week here in Deidre and John's cottage. The accommodation was immaculate and there was nothing that we wanted for. Ireland was at its best and we can't thank our hosts enough for their warm welcome. It was perfect for all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of West Cork heaven

We had the best time at Ocean’s End. The “cottage” (so much more!) is roomy, well equipped, tastefully decorated and indeed has a view straight out of a picture-book. Deirdre & John are gracious hosts and the location provides easy access to West Cork & beyond. HIGHLY recommend for anyone considering this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a rural setting

Beautifully designed , aesthetically appointed, well thought out house at the end of a country road. Our hosts were welcoming - home made bread, jam and milk from their dairy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate property, wonderful owners, spectacular scenery!

By far best VRBO experience we’ve ever had. The home exceeded all expectations- immaculately clean, beautifully decorated and was stocked with everything you could possibly need to make your stay enjoyable. The owners are wonderful people, extremely kind and communicative and made us feel so welcome on their property. The outdoor fire pit area was a favorite and the upstairs large bathtub with a view a dream after a long day of exploring. John and Deirdre thank you so much for your hospitality- we hope to make it back one day to stay at your beautiful home again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as described and much more

The photos of this cottage are beautiful and when you arrive you will not be disappointed as the cottage truly is that beautiful and the scenery around the cottage is even better.On arrival the cottage just feels like a home you can relax in and is extremely clean. It had lots of comforts that two teenagers enjoyed such as hot-chocolate, marshmallows, comfy sofas and a window seat that was highly coveted to enjoy the ocean view.....of course teenagers would not be happy without good WiFi which the cottage thankfully had.The kitchen is truly well equipped should you wish to cook or simply make a coffee that accompanies the delicious homemade bread and cookies.The scenery is beautiful and within a few mins walk you are on a cliff looking onto the Atlantic Ocean.The cottage is set beside a working farm and John was able to take time out to demonstrate how to milk cows which was great fun.We made use of the available BBQ and fire to cook pizza in the evening and when the temperature dropped we could simply move into the Garden Room and enjoy the views through the window.There's a well stocked store in Barryroe that is about 10 mins away. For larger stores you would need to visit Clonakilty which has a number of options but definitely check out the Scally's SuperValue and note there is a carpark behind the store which we only discovered on the last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity by the Sea

There aren't words to express Deirdre and John's guest home, aptly titled "Ocean's End," but I'll give it a try. I've stayed in many excellent vacation properties, but the experience here puts this one at the top. It is nestled in a stunning cliffside of West Cork, with wonderful towns to visit within 15, 30 or 60 minutes. My friend and I loved our visits to Kinsale, Courtmacsherry, Clonakilty and Cork. We were provided with fresh scones and treats upon our arrival, and John showed us around the working dairy farm. When the electricity went out for a few hours, Deirdre and John both kept us up to date and made sure we had water and fresh breakfast. Staying in this rental is something I'll be dreaming of for ages to come. It was a pleasure when the WiFi unexpectedly went out for a few days because we could simply bask in the glory of our surroundings. Watching the parade of cows to and from their pastures was great entertainment, as was watching the cattle dogs Teddy and Robin do their duties. Managing the typical winding roads of the area was well worth it to come back to this seaside oasis. Stay here for as long as you possibly can, and watch your cares disappear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. The pictures on the app along with the narrative were spot on. We enjoyed the view and quiet environment and watching the cows come in for milking and go back out. John was a good instructor for milking cows and was a lot of fun. I will recommend this spot to my friends or anyone else looking for this kind of stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If we could give more than 5 stars we certainly would. Deirdre and Johns place is absolutely amazing. From every detail that Deirdre created in the house, including the fresh baked Irish soda bread with jam, the Irish cream and fresh milk from the farm and the wonderfully delicious cookies. Then John took out time to include us with his busy day, to explain how their farm actually works. They were both so very gracious and kind. If you are lucky enough to plan a trip to Ireland, do yourself a huge favor and book their cottage. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Thank you both so much,It was incredible!
Ask your “guide” Teddy to take you for a walk!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Oceans End! Our hosts Deidre and John were so welcoming and kind. Growing up on farms it was so very nice to enjoy the cows and the quiet of it all.
Our visitor
Beautiful sunrise
Driveway
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has everything you will ever need for a comfortable and relaxed holiday in a stunning location in Ireland. It is obvious a lot of thought and care has gone into ensuring that everything is catered for at such a high spec and cleanliness. Deidre and John are so friendly and helped make our holiday one to remember. Such a fantastic place to holiday in a remote and quiet setting but have all the comforts and enable you to explore the area.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

We have stayed at a lot of VRBOs all over the world and this was by far the best. From fresh milk from the cows and home baked brown bread to miles of fields to walk and ocean views to comfy beds and perfectly stocked kitchen, this place was so wonderful. Teddy the sheep (er cow) dog was an added bonus. Just in general I can’t say anything bad. It’s also really out in the country so you feel surrounded by quiet and peace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nog beter als je eigen huis

Samen met onze 2 kinderen van 3 en 6 jaar hebben wij een week mogen genieten van deze plek. Letterlijk alles wat je nodig heb is er. Plus nog heel veel extra dingen die ervoor zorgen dat je telkens weer blij verrast ben. De kinderen hebben genoten van het speelgoed, de honden, het eitjes halen en het melken van de koeien. Wij als volwassenen hebben genoten van het comfort, de luxe en de prachtige locatie. Deirdre en John zijn zeer attent en altijd goed bereikbaar. Dus zeker een aanrader om heen te gaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very special place

Others have mentioned the thoughtful touches like fresh baked bread and milk from their farm, but I want to reiterate how lovely it is to arrive to a home, not a house, where every detail has been lovingly thought of. John and Dierdre have truly created a special place that made us not want to leave. We loved our long walks on the property with only cows, green fields and the ocean in sight. I have stayed in many homes around the world but this is my new favorite. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place

Absolutely relaxing and remarkable. Our entire family loved this spot the most. Deirdre is a wonderful hostess who pays attention to every detail. Incredible location as well. Clonakilty was also our favorite destination, as far towns with shopping goes, and it was close by! We happily spent most of the time at the place though. We feel lucky that John showed us the process of milking the cows and their adorable dogs led the way on the gorgeous walking paths. Thank you Deirdre and John:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Piece of Heaven

This is a beautiful property out in the country surrounded by green hills, the ocean in the distance and many cows grazing in the fields. I find grazing cattle to add to the feing ofp1eace and contentment. The house itself is beautiful with lots of room for five people, (enough beds, two sitting rooms so two TV's, a well equiped kitchen, three bathrooms) plus a lo ely yard with outdoor seating. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We stayed four nights in early April, and our stay was just beautiful. The house is pristine and cozy with lots of room to hang out inside and in the back, which has a patio, fire pit, and a kind of viewing room overlooking the ocean. The kitchen is wonderfully appointed, and there are fun little surprises everywhere. The surroundings are heavenly, with a great group of cows near the house. We spent a day in Cork, a day in Skibbereen, and a day hiking the 7 Heads trail. Deirdre is a wonderful host, and I can't say enough good things about this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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