Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Castletownbere, County Cork

Bantry Bay
‪3 min drive‬
Healy Pass
‪14 min drive‬
Dunboy Castle
‪14 min drive‬
Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
‪164 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Room 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful country home sitting on 31 acres of beautiful Irish countryside just 10 minutes outside of Castletown Berehaven on the famous Ring of Beara. Home is well appointed, comfortable and makes for a wonderful family getaway. The property is just a 200 meter walk from the shoreline of the famous and scenic Bearhaven Harbor for those interested in fishing or a nice refreshing swim. Winding throughout the property are several kilometers of hiking paths for those interested in exploring the property or just taking a peaceful walk through the woods. The home is overlooked by Hungry Hill, part of the Caha Mountain range for the more adventurous hikers and those seeking breathtaking views of the Bearhaven Harbor, Bantry Bay, Bere Island and a good segment of the Beara Peninsula. For the shoppers in your group, there are many small arts and craft shops nestled in the small towns throughout the Ring of Beara. There are many wonderful local restaurants, most featuring locally caught seafood fresh from the fishing vessels that call Castletown home. Whether it is hiking, fishing, shopping or just enjoying the peace and quiet, you will find Sandmount to be the perfect destination for you family vacation.

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John O'Leary

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English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Droum

Droum is home to this holiday home. Bere Island Heritage Centre and Mill Cove Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Issie's Handmade Chocolate and Derreen Gardens. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

Castletownbere, County Cork

What's nearby

Bantry Bay - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Healy Pass - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Dunboy Castle - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Bere Island Heritage Centre - 28 min drive - 8.3 km
Bantry House - 42 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

‪Twoneys - ‬9 min drive
‪Breen's Lobster Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪MacCarthy's Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪The Hotel Bar - ‬26 min drive
‪O'Shea's Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour located?

Situated in Droum, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Bantry Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Hungry Hill. Bere Island Heritage Centre and Mill Cove Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable and spacious home in beautiful peaceful setting

Sandmount offers everything you could need. The way to describe it is as a family home where the owners have just popped out. You never know when self catering whether you should bring your own salt, pepper, washing up liquid, etc but literally everything - and more - was available. In addition, there were plenty of Irish reference and guide books, maps, leaflets for local attractions, and also a selection of games. The beds were really comfortable and good showers with plenty of towels. The view across the bay is stunning, and the short walk to the beach. Definitely the best of the Beara rentals we have had so far.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orla O.

14 Aug 2020

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Super house

This is a beautiful house in a gorgeous locations. The house is very homely and comfortable with everything a family would need. The sun room looking out on the bay is particularly relaxing. Our children loved the cove at the bottom of the road, swimming, fishing, playing among the rocks. A trip to Bere Island was a highlight of the hols. Thank you John for sharing your lovely home with us.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Marc E.

9 Aug 2019

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Absolutely Gorgeous

This home is located in a beautiful part of Ireland. Off a narrow quiet lane and a short walking distance to a beach. The beach is ideal for swimming, fishing and bbq’s. The house is warm and inviting, with its own large garden, woodland walks and everything you need for a restful holiday. Thank you

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Merrie W.

17 Aug 2017

Lovely home in beautiful surroundings!

The house is even nicer than the descriptions and photos. We loved all the walking paths and the ease of walking down to the very scenic and peaceful bay. (On a more prosaic note it was also useful to have a larger American-style washer and dryer). Anne, the local house manager, was very welcoming and helpful. The owner, John, was also very pleasant and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

3 Apr 2025

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Magical house, magical location

This home is magical in every way -- its layout, its design, its location, and its views. We are already planning our next visit if John will have us. The photos don't do it justice! Pure magic

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

8 Sept 2024

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Perfekt!

Der Aufenthalt in Sand Mountain hat absolut unseren Vorstellungen entsprochen: Abgelegen, still, ruhig, nahe am Meer, grosszügiger Umschwung, ´gute Nachbarschaft´ mit Anne. Haus gut ausgestattet. Das Notwendigste in Küche und Bad war fürs Erste vorhanden; auch Putzmaterial, was sehr praktisch war. Wintergarten wunderbar! Einkaufsmöglichkeiten tipptopp. In der näheren Umgebung gab es viel zu entdecken. Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge gegeben. Hilfreiches Karten- und weiteres Ansichtsmaterial. Wir würden jederzeit dort wieder Ferien machen, danke!

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philipp S.

14 Aug 2024

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Hidden Treasure close to beach.

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig, schöner Garten und Blick auf das Meer. In der Küche ist alles notwendige vorhanden, die Räume sind gemütlich eingerichtet und alles sehr sauber. Der Wintergarten ist ein tolles Plus, wir haben in viel genutzt. Die Bilder der Anzeige bringen nicht rüber, wie schön es ist. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war super, John war sehr zuvorkommend und hat schnell reagiert. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

5 Nov 2023

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Winter Break

Our 2nd visit to John,s house and it was another brilliant stay. 3 min walk to the beach, lovely woodland walks at our door step and most importanly, a lovely, homely, cosy house to come back to.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annwen W.

21 Oct 2023

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Relaxing Stay

We loved this house for the view and cozy feel. Perfect for a family of five to relax and explore the Beara Peninsula.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W., WEST NEWBURY

24 Sept 2023

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Great getaway in beautiful Beara

We've rented many Irish homes, mainly in the west, but this was the southernmost stay yet. The area is rural but with many interesting things to do, and we made the most of our time in both rain and shine. The house is large with a nice layout although we used only the ground floor, plenty of space for two. The sunroom warmed up very nicely even on the cooler days, and we ate most of our meals there. The only thing we found lacking in the house was the supply of kitchen cooking utensils as what is provided is scant and there was no ladle for the soup we made. We had so been looking forward to a peat fire but discovered that traditional peat is now, for most, banned, and the substitute fuel just wasn't the same; something to be aware of if you, like us, didn't know this. We visited the small beach at the end of the road, where we got a few shots of a seal, traversed the Healy Pass several times, visited Bantry and Bantry House, Kenmare, Glengariff, and frequented Castletownbere for both shopping and dining. As always the locals were warm and helpful. We would stay at Sandmount again and recommend to others. Thank you for a restful respite!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik V.

12 Sept 2023

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Fantastisch huis met een adembenemend uitzicht

We hebben genoten van de stilte en de vergezichten over de baai en Bear island vanuit de serre. Het huis ligt enorm afgelegen. We komen dolgraag terug. Ons enige probleem was de koffiemachine, die is zo verouderd en beschimmeld. We adviseren een nieuw apparaat voor koffiecups aan te schaffen.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

17 Aug 2023

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Sea and Sky

Loved our stay at Sandmount - everything from start to finish was top notch. Ann explained the ins and outs of the home upon arrival and kindly dropped by to let us know when there was a brief outage in the internet. Well situated to drive east or west; and we did both. Less than 10 minutes to Castletownbere and the Ring of Beara. A short walk down the lane to the harbor shore was a delight. Loved having tea in the morning from a comfy seat in the glassed in porch and watching the glistening waters and the changing skies. The large kitchen is a plus and the kitchen table was perfect for game nights, chosen from the many available.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes D.

3 Jul 2023

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Wonderfull stay

Great house, great location, beara ring wonderfull!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J V.

31 May 2023

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Amazing in every way!

This was the perfect out of the way stay that we were looking for. So peaceful and quiet with magnificent location and setting. The cottage was home for the week and it felt like home. Classic Irish cottage. loved the sunroom looking out over the water. Fires going in the fireplace and dinner in the well stocked kitchen. John was easy to work with and very helpful. Magnificent week. Thanks John! Bob and Virginia.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

5 May 2023

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Our visit

Beautiful

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

10 Sept 2022

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Surpassed all expectations

Thank you John for giving us the experience of living the life. Four weeks in your house was perfect, comfortable beds, perfect sun room, fantastic kitchen with all you want and 3 minutes walk to the beach. We were swimming each morning to start the day off right. We know the Beara peninsular well and it was great to take our time in revisiting old haunts and finding new ones. Castletownbere has everything you want regarding grocery shopping, coffee, pubs and restaurants. The selection of fresh fish available was more than we expected. The only thing out of our hands was the weather and that worked out perfect.TG. Correspondence with John and Anne before and during our stay could not have been better. Retired couple from Canada

Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu G.

23 Aug 2022

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Parfait

Tout était super. Tant la maison que le cadre grandiose. Vivement recommandé

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

3 Jul 2022

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Magical Ireland

Could not say enough good things about John O'Leary and his home near Castletownbere. Such a wonderful stay in a land of incredibly friendly and welcoming people. Brian Sullivan

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

30 Jun 2022

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Ireland family vacation

The location of this property was absolutely amazing!! We could not have imagined such a beautiful setting for a family vacation. The owner was very responsive and Anne went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and answer any questions we had about the house. We would love to be able to come back again to this beautiful home! The walk to the water each morning was refreshing! The home is well supplied with all the kitchen utensils and appliances. We were able to cook at home with no problem. The short drive to Castletownbere for groceries and dining at the cozy restaurants was also a nice plus. Thank you to our hosts for making us feel most welcome!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Houston

24 Nov 2021

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Family of 4 adults traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday

We are a traveling family (Mom,Dad and 2 adult sons) that travel during the holidays and we really enjoyed the quaint town of Castletownbere. Walking the well marked trails around the property and down to the water of the bay was relaxing. Day trips over to the cable car and Dursey Island and hiking around the ancient standing stones in the surrounding area was wonderful. Watching the beautiful sunrise in the quiet peacefulness of the wilderness while still being close enough to run into town for excellent and exceptionally fresh seafood and quick bites were convenient. Town center, McCarthy’s bar and crepes all within 100 steps of one another. What more could you need? We wish we had more time to spend here as it was just what our souls needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aileen G.

3 Nov 2021

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Fantastic getaway!

We recently spent a wonderful week in Sandmount and can highly recommend it. The house is beautiful and full of character, very cosy and comfortable with everything you might need. It is also really well maintained and clean. The grounds are fantastic, with sea views, mature gardens and woodland walking trails. It's just a short stroll to the sea front which is quiet and peaceful, and also has a small beach which was perfect for our kids to play on. It was a perfect stay for a relaxing break, and with Castletownbere a short drive away it is also very convenient. We would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

21 Oct 2021

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A pleasant place

We enjoyed the stay at this pleasant and quiet place near the coast, with deer in the garden one morning. Nice rooms and well equipped. Shopping and pubs in Castletownbere just a few miles away.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant A.

20 Sept 2021

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A very special spot

The 10 days we spent here provided my wife and I with one of the most enjoyable vacation/staycation experiences we have ever had. The location was serene, the house incredibly comfortable and the surrounding and nearby scenery, breathtaking. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liam R.

28 Aug 2021

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Wonderful Location

We had a great week at Sandmount. The location is superb, in the woods, minutes from a little beach/ pier. Owner & caretaker very helpful. Truly, a magical place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F., Dublin, Ireland

30 Jun 2021

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Summer Break

We had a wonderful holiday in Sandmount. The house was very well equipped and extremely comfortable for my family. The location is so peaceful with a small stony beach a short walk away. It was a great base to explore the Beara peninsula and I can highly recommend it. We hope to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Upstairs Room 1

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