Nestled beyond the bustling town of Clonakilty in west Cork is a country house hotel that is such a find you’ll want to keep it all to yourself. Perched on the shores of Clonakilty Bay, Dunmore House has views of the Atlantic Ocean that are hard to find anywhere else in the country.

The breathtaking scenery may be your first impression of the small hotel, but there is a lot more on offer once you walk into the relaxed surroundings of the reception, which has the welcoming feel of a friend’s house.

Tempting cuisine

Tempting cuisine aromas will naturally guide you towards their Adrift restaurant, where you’ll find the best locally-sourced food that west Cork has to offer. From Irish fillet steaks to succulent roast lamb and, of course, some freshly-caught lemon sole and hake, you can enjoy your meals while overlooking the Atlantic.

For more casual eating, the bar menu has a wide selection to offer, meaning there is something to suit everyone, including the young fussy eaters. And, if you simply can’t decide, the seafood pie always goes down a treat.

Dunmore House is a third-generation, family-run business and still has that warm welcoming feel, but with all the comforts of a modern hotel. Thirty beautiful bedrooms overlook the sea. However, if venturing on a family holiday, there is also the option to stay in either a three-bedroom or six-bedroom house located on the grounds.

Family entertainment

There is plenty in the area to entertain the family. As well as the hotel’s nine-hole golf course, you’re just a few minutes’ drive from Inchydoney beach and Red Strand beach. You can take horse riding lessons by the shore or beach treks for the more advanced. See if you can spot dolphins or a whale from the nearby Galley Head. And for something really different, don’t miss the Clonakilty Model Railway Village.

See www.dunmorehousehotel.ie or call 023-883-3352 for more info.

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