Sandycove House

Unfortunately, we had a HORRIBLE experience with the hostesses of SandyCove House. We called 24 hours ahead of our arrival time to confirm our reservation for a twin en suite for two nights. Upon arrival we were met by one of the hostesses of the house and asked to bring our suitcases into the house sitting room. We were shown a tiny room with a double bed and a shared bath down the hall, not the twin en suite that we had reserved. We showed her our voucher, and then she showed us a tiny room with two unmade twin beds and again, a shared bath down the hall. We were told to wait in the sitting room until they prepared the room for us. Within minutes of our arrival, six French people showed up. The second hostess informed us that there was no room available for us and that we had to leave immediately despite taking our voucher to another room. She said the French arrivals had booked with a more lucrative booking agency. We asked if there was somewhere else we could stay for the night and without offering suggestions, she rudely told us to get out of her house! We had to ask the French people to move their cars so we could get down the very steep driveway. We would have been totally lost except for a lovely woman who met us on the unmarked road and led us back to the main road to Skibbereen. Fortunately, we were able to get a twin en suite room for two nights at the West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen.

The greatest view of all our stay!!! Private beach and awesome accommodations. We arrived at a time of crisis for the owners yet they made sure our stay was pleasant and enjoyable, wish we had time to stay and relax for a few days!!

Sandy Cove is a wonderful place to stay. It has the best breakfast view in Ireland! We arrived later than the usual check out time and they were very accommodating and even suggested a place to get some late night dinner. The breakfast was wonderful and you were given a choice of three different things. We will definitely stay here again.

Very good thank you.

Spectacular views. Warm hospitality. Enjoyed the conservatory and chats with Breda. Nice walk to the little beach, and along the path across the way. Good breakfast. Would definitely return. Tasty dinners at Mary Ann's.