My husband and I and our 14-year-old daughter stayed for 3 nights at Seascape Cottage and we could not have found a more perfect place to stay. From the minute we arrived we were treated like family by Rosie & Mike who live across the way. The old stone building that houses the two rental cottages was once nearly a ruin and they have put their heart and soul into renovating these two homes. Seascape cottage is very cozy and warm yet there is ample room to spread out: two very comfortable downstairs bedrooms with lots of closet space; a lovely sun room for reading; a stone and wood-paneled main room beautifully decorated with a well-stocked kitchen, wood-burning stove, excellent wifi and a TV with loads of stations and music choices; an eat-in dining table perfect for playing cards at night and a roomy upstairs deck with lovely views of the neighboring hills and sea. The cottage is a fairy tale setting surrounded by beautiful flowers and the restored St James Well. Rosie & Mike were exceptional hosts and gave us loads of information and suggestions on what to do and where to eat, not to mention Rosie’s freshly baked bread, jam, milk, coffee and tea that waited our arrival. The location is perfect for exploring Cork (Mizen Head was a wonderful day trip) but you must have a car as the cottage is a 10 minute drive from Clonakilty and in a rural location. It is a bit of a challenge finding it but once you do you will never want to leave! Our only regret was not being able to see Rosie perform at O’Donovan’s in town, but that gives us one more reason to return to this lovely place. For those looking to experience Irish hospitality at its best, and a bit of paradise, we highly recommend Rosie & Mike’s Seascape Cottage.