Escape to this idyllic bijoux cottage in the wilds of West Cork. This accommodation was all and more than advertised. It is nestled in a beautiful area minutes from a small but stunning sandy beach at Ballyrisode with perfectly clear water. Best equipped place we ever stayed in. Hannes is on hand if needed but definitely discrete to allow privacy. The location of this adorable comfortable cottage is spot on. This "young at heart" couple spent three days/nights here using this base to go touring around, exploring haunts from childhood summer vacations gone past. We had a car and would suggest you do too! It just gets you further afield! Recommended adventures from this doorstep would be visits to Mizen Head, Sheep's Peninsula, Ahakista, Durrus, Goleen, and glorious Schull of course. A trip to Ballydehob must include a stop at the eclectic Levis's Bar (only open at weekends, good music too) which was run by Nell and Julia (two wonderful gals who are sadly no longer with us) but thankfully the doors have been kept open by their nephew Joe and his partner Caroline. It has the shop one side and the bar the other - definitely worth a visit! A drive if you dare, along the tiny steep roads from Durrus to Schull over Mount Gabriel will reward you with panoramic views all round! Petrol can be got at Ballydehob or Durrus or nearer Bantry at Seánie Barry's Garage but no garage to our knowledge in Schull - be warned! We got the ferry from Schull Harbour to Cape Clear and spent a fabulous day there. Mary Cardogan (An Cleire Taxi) will take you around island for a ridiculously small charge in her 7-seater. She with binoculars in one hand and steering wheel in the other, imparts wonderful and funny stories of island life including the amazing wildlife and stops every so often for you to take photos. A trip to Baltimore is further afield from Ballyrisode but well worth a pit stop to Bushes Bar at the quay and perhaps a cold pint for the non-driver! Don’t' forget to bring you wellingtons, swimsuit, raincoat and suntan lotion! You shall be guaranteed to use at least three of the above on any day! Snap up a break at this little gem of a place if you are lucky enough to secure it! We checked out just four locations of the 12 O'Mahony Castles in West Cork and we had a ball! Till the next time Hannes!