Cork Ireland

Barley Cove Beach Courtyard Cottages

Located right by the beach at Barley Cove on Mizen Head, Barley Cove Beach Courtyard Cottages is a small cluster of eight brand new holiday homes. Situated in the grounds of the recently refurbished, family run Barley Cove Beach Hotel*, guests of the Cottages have full access to the Hotel’s facilities including Bar, Restaurant, Function Room and Outdoor Decking Area.

*open seasonally

BARLEY COVE

Barley Cove has long been a favourite seaside destination attracting families back year after year. Barley Cove is a large sandy beach backed by sand dunes which were thrown up in the tidal wave which swept Europe after the earthquake in Lisbon 1n 1755. Today the dunes have been partially eroded but are protected like much of the coastal area round this area as European designated Special Areas of Conservation. Barley Cove is located between the towns of Goleen and Crookhaven in West Cork.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Barley Cove Beach Courtyard Cottages comprise of eight brand new bright and spacious stylishly furnished holiday homes. Each has two bedrooms - one master double bedroom and a second bedroom with jo-jo bunk beds (double on the bottom and single on the top) and a shared bathroom - sleeping up to 5 people. The Cottages are two storey and feature a patio area both to the front and the rear so you can maximize the sunlight during your stay. The windows are large and fill the Cottages with natural light.

The kitchens are fully equipped with all modern conveniences including electric oven, microwave, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher and all necessary utensils, crockery and cutlery. The holiday homes also feature a washer/dryer. All bed linen and towels are provided.

There is a cozy open fire in each of the holiday homes along with electric central storage heating. There is a TV/ DVD combination unit in both the sitting room and the master bedroom.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

This is the ideal holiday destination with a host of varied activities to appeal to everyone whatever their interests including:

SANDY BEACHES

Barley Cove is a long golden sandy beach ideal for leisurely walks and for swimming. The beaches of Galley Cove and Cockle Beach are also close by which are ideal for water sporting activities.

GOLF

Guests have free use of the onsite 9 hole par 3 golf course during their stay. In addition, Barley Cove is just a short drive from the West Cork Golf Academy and driving range in Ballydehob and the 18 hole Skibbereen & West Country is a twenty minute drive. Other courses in the area include Bantry (reduced green fees), Glengarriff, Clonakilty or Roscarbery.

HORSE RIDING

The closest equestrian centre to Barley Cove is in Goleen (a five minute drive away). It caters for every level of rider and is ideal for children.

WALKING

Barely Cove and the Mizen Peninsula offer some breathtaking views along truly spectacular cliff tops and coastal walks.

ANGLING

Charter boats are available for deep sea angling out of Crookhaven and other fishing villages in the area. A wide range of fish species is usually recorded each year from this area.

SAILING

There are two sailing schools located within a fifteen minute drive of Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes namely Crookhaven Harbour Sailing Club and Fastnet School in Schull offering Sail Training Courses during the Summer for holidaymakers to the area.

DIVING

West Cork is a diver’s paradise with spectacular drop-offs and an abundant marine life.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Mizen Vision
Schull Planetarium
West Cork Model Railway
Three Castle Head
Cape Clear Island
Sherkin Island
Boat Trips

Description

Facilities

• Linen Provided

• Towels Provided

• Television

• Cooker

• Microwave

• Dish Washer

• Washer/Dryer

• Open Fire

• Central Heating

• Pub

• Restaurant

• Private Garden

• DVD Player

• Patio Area

GETTING THERE

Barley Cove is located approximately 80 miles from Cork City and 40 miles from Killarney and each of these towns is accessible by train or by air. The closest ferry port is Cork which is serviced by many of the larger ferry operators in Europe.