About this property
Perfect for Family Stays or Small Groups.
Valley View House, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Mealagh Valley, in the peaceful townland of Dromsullivan, is just 10 10-minute drive northeast of Bantry town in West Cork. The south-facing property offers breath-taking views of the Valley and is the perfect scenic rural retreat — ideal for nature lovers, walkers, hikers, cyclists, photographers, writers, stargazers, and families looking for a quiet base but with easy access to town.
The lovingly restored two-storey former farmhouse displays its majestic original stonework, bringing it up to date with a modernised, delightful open-plan kitchen /dining and living room area, along with a wet room and WC on the ground floor level. Upstairs offers a choice of three bedrooms, a generously sized bedroom with a king-size bed and a modern en-suite, a large-sized bedroom also with a king-size bed and a third bedroom consisting of two twin beds, alongside a bathroom with a large walk-in shower.
The Mealagh Valley is one of West Cork’s best-kept secrets — a peaceful, ancient, and scenic rural area, it is a perfect base for visitors seeking nature, history, solitude, and an authentic taste of Ireland’s quiet countryside. It is well known for its historical and prehistoric sites of interest, including standing stones, a 5 stone circle, stone rows, and an Ogham inscribed stone near the river. The Mealagh River, rising on the slopes of Nowen Hill, meanders gently through the valley in a south-westerly direction it enters Bantry Bay near Ballylickey. Within the valley, there is an abundance of rich green farmland, interspersed with pockets of woodland, blanket bog, diverse hedgerows, and wild-flower-filled verges. The valley is a walker’s paradise, offering options of peaceful country roads, unmarked trails, hillwalking combining ancient sites, forest edges, and panoramic views across Bantry Bay. It is rich in wildlife, and on your walks, you may see foxes, badgers, hares, herons, and even otters if you are lucky.
Nearby Bantry is a vibrant, walkable harbour town full of history, creativity, great restaurants, and natural beauty. It makes a perfect hub for anyone interested in a mix of outdoor adventure, local culture, food, and coastal charm. When staying at the Valley View House, you are just a 10-minute drive to Bantry House & Gardens (beautiful views over the bay), Bantry Market (Fridays), Bantry Bay activities including kayaking and paddle-boarding, whale and dolphin watching tours, sea angling and boat trips. Bantry enjoys a rich cultural, festival and music heritage which includes the West Cork Chamber Music Festival (June/July), Masters of Tradition (August) – a world-class Irish traditional music festival, as well as year-round live music in pubs like Ma Murphy’s, JJ Crowley’s, The Anchor Bar and The Mariner Bar. Excellent choice of local restaurant’s including The Donemark West (booking in advance essential), The Fish Kitchen, The Snug, and Organico Café.
Valley View House is the perfect base for day trips including Whiddy Island (quick ferry for a relaxed island escape, walking, picnicking, pint at the Bank House bar); Sheep’s Head Peninsula (fantastic for hiking, cliffs, lighthouses, and peace); Beara Peninsula (for dramatic drives, mountain passes, and the Dursey Island cable car; Mizen Peninsula (beaches, charming villages, seafood restaurants, stunning coastal walks); Glengarriff & Garnish Island (boat trips, sub-tropical gardens, hikes).
Valley View House is the perfect base for a family getaway in County Cork. Note: This property can be booked with Ref 1173254, together sleeping up to eight guests.
Kealkill is a small but beautiful village in the picturesque West Cork countryside and offers a well-stocked local shop providing for all your needs and offering local produce and two local pubs. The village also boasts a well-known historic stone circle which is a significant archaeological site for all you history lovers. A short drive away is Bantry, a coastal town, located between Sheep's Head and the Beara Peninsula which is home to a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants great for dining out and experiencing good local Irish music. For outdoor fanatics there are plenty of activities for you to partake in such as golf, sailing, surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, island hopping, adventure centres, woodlands, walking loops, hill walking and cycling nearby, as well as a whole host of local treasures just waiting to be found.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1x king-size room 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with electric fire.
Utility
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, strigate and travel cot available on request.
Ample off-road private parking.
Non-enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pet.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.8 miles, pub 3.6 miles, river 1.2 milesNote: This property can be booked with Ref 1173254, together sleeping up to eight guests.