Located in Bantry and only 29 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen, Doireliath provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 3-star bed and breakfast has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bantry, like cycling and hiking. Hungry Hill is 42 km from Doireliath, while Healy Pass is 42 km away. Cork Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • De
    Netherlands Netherlands
    the family is really kind, a really sweet host and the living room is great! Really cosy and everything is clean. The breakfast was just amazing. I really loved the Home made bread and lots of fruit and tea.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm welcome from our hosts and a comfortable place to stay. Excellent breakfast choices.
  • Nipurna
    Ireland Ireland
    The breakfast was amazing and the host was really looking after us and catering us in the best possible way. The host was very attentive to our needs and helped us during the night when we raised a concern about no hot water in the tap.
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location and freshly cooked breakfast. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sean and Therese are exceptional hosts. The welcome was first class.
  • Gabi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was lovely with great access to Bantry town centre, where you have the coast line and plenty of great pubs. Hosts were super accommodating, accommodation very comfortable, had a great sleep, breakfast was delicious
  • M
    Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Very clean and beautifully maintained, comfortable bed.
  • Popescu
    Ireland Ireland
    Very clean, very welcoming people. The breakfast was the best. Homemade and cooked at the moment.. Delicious!
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely warm welcming hosts. The room was very comfortable and spotless and quiet. The location is ideal for access to the town. Parking was handy and breakfast was delicious and plentiful with lovely homemade bread.
  • Keith
    Ireland Ireland
    Proximity to the town. Quiet restful stay and very friendly and helpful staff.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 316 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Being a guesthouse owner affords you the possibility of welcoming travellers from all over the world and in the 25 years that we are doing this we have made lovely friends and look forward to welcoming back our guests year on year.

Property information

We are a family home within walking distance of Bantry town centre ideally suited for touring the Sheeps Head, Mizen and Beara Penninsulas. We offer free parking and are less than a mile from Bantry Golf course and just over an hour from Cork airport. The start of the Ring of Kerry is 45 minutes from us and Killarney is an hours drive through some of the most scenic landscapes in Ireland. We offer complimentary tea/coffee on arrival and our extensive breakfast menu comprises of all locally sourced produce. We bake our own bread on the premises and offer a selection of mouthwatering preserves. Many of our guests come to the area to do some Hill-walking or cycling. The promenade walk along the shore of Bantry Bay can be accessed directly behind our house and offers a twenty minute walk into Bantry with the Caha Mountains and nearby Whiddy island as part of this enchanting vista. The bus stop is a 10 minute walk from our home and we can arrange collection or drop off. Please feel free to sit in our gardens and enjoy the views of nearby Seskin mountains and the changing panorama with each season. You will be assured of a warm irish welcome at Doireliath.

Neighbourhood information

Bantry is an incredible town and is the jewel in the crown of West Cork. Whether you like Hill-walking, cycling, water sports, Golf or simply to relax and take some time out Bantry has it all. We have our annual Chamber Music festival and Literary Festival in June/July and the Masters of Tradition in August. Off season as well we enjoy welcoming perople to the area to take part in numerous activities associated with world famous Bantry Bay. Bantry offers a myriad of shops and restaurants serving the most delicous seafood and local produce. The area is full of historical significance with world famous Bantry House, Whiddy island, famous stone circles and standing stones. Bantry golf club and nearby Glengarriff golf club offer and opportunity to improve your handicap with the most amazing views. The nearby penninsulas offer some of the most spectacular scenery you will find in Ireland.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Doireliath
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Doireliath takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note, guests are required to inform the property prior to arrival if you will be arriving after check in closes at 17:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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