"Pros: Eileen is the most gracious and welcoming host anyone could ask for. Her house is immaculate, her garden is picturesque, and her homemade breakfasts are superlative...but the best part of our stay was Eileen herself. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel at home. As soon as we walked through the door, whatever the hour, she would offer us refreshments: tea was always served in the sitting room, on a properly laid table, complete with cakes and fresh flowers from her garden. Everything people say about the breakfasts is true- Eileen bakes her own brown bread, serves delicious local produce (some of the best yoghurt and honey we have ever tasted).. and she went the extra mile for my friend, who is coeliac. She advised us about the area, warned us not to hike Sheep's Head when the weather was inclement, and was simply lovely to engage with. We tend not to return to the same place, as there are always new places to explore, but my friend and I have agreed that we want to return to Niblick in spring 2026." ~Jennifer

"Pros: Beautiful location, it is just at the Bantry bay, you can see the sea and montaines from the window and you can walk to the shore. The check in was very easy with an external lockbox system. The house was very clean, nicely decorated and equipped with everything. Cons: Downstairs was a bit cold (we went in the end of October), more heating would be amaizing." ~Anett

"Pros: The Lakehouse really earns its name, by being a mere 10 meters away from the big beautiful lake. The hosts were always amicable, accommodating for our late check-in, and giving us tips on what to do in the area. On our last day, they even gave us a ride to Bantry (because we didn't have a car). The house was rustic, in the best sense of the word, full of memories from all the photos on the walls, and had a very quiet and tranquil ambiance. All bedrooms and living room have a view of the beautiful lake, making it possible to wake up and look at a stunning view of the outside. The bedroom was very comfortable and everything was spotless, highly recommend the place to people that want to explore the nature around and spend a bit of time in the peace and quiet of the "countryside". Cons: To come and go comfortably to the Lakehouse, I recommend a car since public transport to the area is scarce. Still, there are buses that leave you at about a 15-minute walk from the house. That really is the only con, in my view." ~André

"Pros: Amazing views Cons: Taxi service unreliable" ~Christopher