What Guests Love About Dunowen House

Since opening in 2014, visitors to Dunowen House have been wonderful at sharing feedback about their stay with us. Thankfully the reviews have been fantastic!

The following selection of Guest Comments, Tripadvisor Reviews and Press coverage, gives you an idea of what you can expect when you visit us:

Ireland’s Blue Book - In 2019, we were thrilled when Dunowen House was announced as a member of Ireland’s most prestigious group of historic hotels and country houses.

Independent Reader Travel Awards - Dunowen House is one of Top 6 Small Stays in Ireland for 2019!

McKenna’s Guides – Best in Ireland, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 “Kela and Stephen’s Dunowen House is a jewel, and one of the dream destinations in Ireland…”

The Fab 50: Ireland’s 50 Best places to stay in 2018 - Independent Newspapers, April 2018

How to Hen like Meghan Markle in Ireland - thevow.ie March 2018

Rock Star Living – Irish Country Magazine visits Dunowen House, September 2017

The Dunowen Experience: West Cork Bolthole a hit for group getaways – Pól O Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent, May 2017

Living the “Good Life” - Out of the rat race and into the chicken run! - The Irish Times, 2016

“This place was spectacular. The attention to detail (fire lighting, freshly baked bread and scones on arrival) coupled with warm welcome was the start of a great weekend for my sisters hen. The grand proportions of the rooms and the pristine decor honestly made us not want to leave to venture into Clonakilty. We did though, but not before a delicious 3 course meal served up to us in the house! Dunowen House is a gem and I just hope the next time I try and book it there will be a vacancy because places as good as this get booked up fast.”

— Yvonne O’Grady

“I had my hen party in Dunowen house this weekend and I had an absolute ball! The house is fabulous, the grounds are beautiful and the little beach close-by is breathtaking! We had dinner in the house served by Kela and Stephen which was also top notch! Thank you guys so much for such a memorable weekend!”

— Jean Conlon

“Perfect location for a large group. The house is so luxurious and is decorated beautifully. The beds are extremely comfortable and the bed linen is of very high quality which resulted in two sound nights sleep. The rooms are to the standard of a 5 star hotel.” – Tripadvisor