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Blairs Cove House

Philippe and Sabine de Mey’s beautiful Georgian property enjoys a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay, and it is a wonderful place to stay.

Everything revolves around the courtyard, which has been beautifully restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers, and its 250 year old stone outbuildings have been converted to make four stylish suites or small apartments, that are offered for self-catering or B&B.

Each one is totally individual (one large one has an open fire and is particularly appealing for a family, or for longer stays); they are furnished in very different but equally dashing styles - and there is also a romantic self-catering cottage for two in the grounds.

Rooms 4 (suites); children welcome (under 2s free in parents' room, cot available free of charge, baby sitting arranged). B&B €115 pps, ss €30. Dogs permitted in certain areas..

Restaurant:

Although Philippe and Sabine still manage the accommodation, the restaurant has now been leased and is run independently.

Seats 85 (private room, 40); children welcome (high chair); reservations required. L Sun only, 1-3pm; set Sun L €29. D Tue-Sat, 7-9.30pm. Set D €46/56, 2/3 course; house wine €20, SC discretionary. Closed Sun D (except bank hol weekends), Mon & 7 Jan - 14 Feb. Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

3km (1.5 m) outside Durrus on Mizen Head Road, blue gate on right hand side