My son and I stayed at Gwens house for a couple of days. The house is really beautiful and spacious, very clean and nicely decorated. Gwen was very kind and helpful and very responsive. Location is beautiful and very peaceful.

Derreenard House receives consistently strong praise from guests for its welcoming hospitality and thoughtfully renovated accommodation. Gwen, the host, is repeatedly commended for her responsiveness, helpfulness and friendly demeanour, with guests particularly appreciating her flexibility and local knowledge. The property itself is described as beautiful, spacious and immaculately clean, featuring quality furnishings, modern amenities and sustainable design. The peaceful rural location near Ballydehob in West Cork is highlighted as ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat, whilst remaining conveniently positioned for exploring the wider region. Guests with dogs have noted the friendly resident animals and dog-friendly atmosphere.
The vast majority of reviews reflect highly positive experiences, with guests expressing a desire to return. The accommodation is consistently praised for being exactly as presented in photographs, with particular mention of the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen and relaxing ambiance. The combination of thoughtful hosting, quality furnishings and a tranquil setting has made Derreenard House a favoured choice for visitors seeking a countryside escape in West Cork.
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My son and I stayed at Gwens house for a couple of days. The house is really beautiful and spacious, very clean and nicely decorated. Gwen was very kind and helpful and very responsive. Location is beautiful and very peaceful.
A beautiful house, perfect for a break away in a quiet area of west cork. The house has all you need. The shower is great, the bed is comfy and the kitchen has all the items you need. Well worth the visit. Gwen is so lovely and very helpful. A wonderful host.
We had a lovely stay! Gwen is a lovely host, very welcoming and helpful. The place is a really well done renovation, and has been done with great care and detail. It has lovely timber furnishings, a modern kitchen and a wet room. It is warm spacious and peaceful. A prefect hideaway tucked up in the hills outside ballydehob.
Myself & my dog, Bear had a wonderful time in the Snipers barn. The entire space was exactly as seen in the photos & was breathtaking in real life. The design & warmth & sustainability of the entire building was amazing, we were so cosy and relaxed throughout entire stay. Surroundings were so peaceful and beautiful & super close to Ballydehob & surrounding towns.
It was exactly what was needed for us both! Gwen & Austin were so friendly & relaxed & were both a pleasure to encounter. 10/10 from Bear & I !! Hopefully we will be back again!! X
The barn is gorgeous! Gwen was lovely and very helpful. Highly recommend.
A great place- would highly recommend. In a rural setting and very quiet. The barn is presented very well, clean and had everything we needed. Gwen was flexible with our check-in, which we appreciated. Gwen also gave us helpful suggestions regarding walks and dog friendly places to eat out. Ballydehob is a short drive or a longer walk along quiet country lanes- we particularly enjoyed Levi’s bar. We will miss seeing their 2 friendly dogs also- Finbar and Fiadh.
We had a lovely stay in the barn - very comfy bed, so clean and a very peaceful location. Gwen was a great host and so responsive. Our dog got on well with resident dogs Finbarr and Fia. Highly recommend a stay here!
My stay in Ballydehob was great! The place was beautiful and packed with everything you could need. Gwen was accomodating and communication was a breeze. Would stay there again!
lovely peaceful setting.
Clean and relaxing.
Loved this stay! Stunning accommodation and Gwen was super helpful!
Would’ve loved to stay for longer!
loved this place, it was an utter joy to stay here. disappointed that we were so busy during the days, would have loved to have had more time to enjoy
easy communication with Gwen who was a great host, beautiful home with lots of space
We had a great time staying with Gwen. The space is lovely, bright and open and had everything we needed, including a full kitchen. The location was fantastic for exploring west Cork. I would highly recommend Gwen's place and she is a lovely and friendly host.
Lovely place in the countryside. Gwen very helpful and kind. Great place to base while exploring west cork.
Exceeded the expectations by a wide margin.
We’re sad to leave.
Very nice accommodation and pleasant location.
We had a warm welcome from our host Gwen, and a wonderful stay in the Sniper's Barn. The place was spotless and it was the perfect base for day trips around West Cork. A very tranquil spot. Looking forward to visiting again !
The Sniper’s Barn offers a spacious, double height Kitchen and Dining area with stairs up to a mezzanine level – The Deck – which has lovely views South, West and North, and provides a cosy, relaxing area for reading, watching TV or simply doing nothing.
Off the main space is a separate double bedroom and a separate wet-room. The building makes the most of new materials and technology and is a light, warm, comfortable space that was our home for 3.5 years while we worked on the renovation of the farmhouse. The ground sourced underfloor heating will keep you toast throughout the winter.