If you are on the search for a stay in the West Cork area and landed here, you can stop searching - this is the PERFECT place! I had the privilege to stay 8 days at Anja and Walter's little paradise in Summer 21.
This is no exaggeration; this place is truly a little garden Eden! The german couple built up a perfect paradise here like I've hardly seen one elsewhere. And it's affordable! They just started in Summer 21, so that's the reason they (at the moment) are no Superhosts - yet! But I would bet with a high amount of money that they will reach this status very soon. As mentioned this is no exaggeration, just wanna make sure you are aware you found a jewel here.
The accommodation was tidy, bed big and matress standard medium, the equipment complete, everything was working perfectly well (how could it be otherwise - they are German ;-) ...) and the interior lovely and cosy. The small kitchen has everything you need, a small oven replaces the microwave perfectly, the two cooking fields are absolutely enough as well. Internet working well, water pressure high (an exception regarding the usual Irish accommodations!) - but perhaps the best thing is the outside seating (bank with table and a wooden relaxation chair) before the apartment with view to the Ocean! This view is unique and I spent hours or even whole days there. There is also a sphere-like "transparent hut" (dont remember the exact name, sorry...) in which you can sit and enjoy this view at bad weather!!! They built this for their guests - how cool is that! I have never heard of a host who did something like this for their guests...
Being a farm there are lots of animals living in the direct surrounding, but they are all friendly - even the huge dog Sunny, a sheep guarding dog. On the other hand there is Chili, Spaniel-hunting dog mix, who wants to play all the time and loves everyone and everybody (and shows this also!). There are some cats, 3 horses, ducks, gooses, hens (with 3 male ones!), and even bees (don't worry, they are a bit further away). Walter and Anja are preserving life and the environment, they are vegan and they live biodynamically, meaning they are caring for these animals - same as they care for their guests. They were around when you needed them and always had some good tips for excursions and a helpful hand when needed. The apartment consists of a washing machine and a hoover, the TV has many channels of some nationalities (Irish of course, but also German and - I think - also french and italian...).
The place is less remote then it may seem on first sight, you are amidsts some wonderful touristical attractions like Bantry, Glengarriff, Baltimore with the isles and Sheep's head - which is perhaps the last of the western Irish peninsulas that is not too overrun and at the same time is perfectly beautiful! My two favs were Sheep's head (make a stop in Akahista for a beer or coffee) and Baltimore. Baltimore in summertime is very crowded as it's kind of an Irish St. Tropez, but it's worth it. You can do boat trips to Sherkin island or Cape Clear - or do a whale watching boat tour that also takes you out to the world famous Fasnet Rock lighthouse, which is another absolute highlight!
My conclusion: the next time I would visit Ireland, this heavenly place is already now an inherent part of my planning!