See a ruined 16th century castle from your bedroom window!
My partner and I and two friends had a wonderful 2-night stay in Tom's Ballycarbery Farmhouse. The Caretaker Hugh met us on the road and helpfully showed us how to find the farmhouse (there is no street number or address) and helped us out with all the essentials such as the fire, heating and stove before leaving the place to us for the weekend.
The farmhouse is a great size for a group or family - the kitchen was well equipped for cooking a few meals and the living room, with its thick stone walls and fireplace, was perfect for lounging around with a bottle of wine and a board game in the evenings. The bedrooms upstairs were spacious but cosy, with those incredible views of the castle. The whole place has wonk and character.
However the main star is the location - from here you have easy access to Cahersiveen town (for groceries and a pint or three) and the spectacular Ring of Skellig/Valentia Island, which makes a great day trip. You can also climb all over the castle if you want - just watch out for the weather, which can go from zero to 100 in seconds, and turn on you in all its North Atlantic fury (we got caught at the top and nearly got blown off!)
All up, a great place to stay, and excellent value.
Thank you, Tom and Hugh!