Bart's Ocean View suite was complete balm for me & my family during the grave illness of a beloved relative. The prices in Cork City for 1 night for us 4 - 2 adults, 2 teenagers - were beyond ridiculous compared to Bart's. It is a relatively short drive from the city in any case - 30 mins from Mccurtain St. And its a smooth drive all the way to Castlemartyr village via dual carriageway. Then you feel you're completely in the country as you drive on to Ladysbridge, and you just relax so much.
The view from the balcony out to the lighthouse on Ballycotton Island was simply gorgeous.
It's beautifully decorated, with quality curtains & bed linen. Everything spotlessly clean. Super sleep in the v large double bed in the main room, and my 2 teens happily enjoyed the adjoining room with small double for her & a single bed for him. Lighthouse bedside lamp was a cute touch in a gently nautical-themed room.
Shower in en suite was great, pull cord heater was great.
Appreciated the cereal, bread, milk & Kit kat bars that Bart had stocked up in the kitchen (!) just beyond the door of our rooms. Nothing like a kit kat & cup of tea when you arrive somewhere! Ballycotton is a short drive away, great atmosphere & some cool restaurants - we had lunch in Cush.
Bart himself is that perfect mix in a host -generous & helpful when we had a request or needed advice, & yet happy to be in background. The whole first floor in the house is like a mezzanine level for guests -bright & spacious & kitchen counter style tables to sit at. Lovely pine staircase & great light in that space. thank you so much Bart. Oh! Loved looking at the chickens in their corner coop too... We would definitely stay again