Goleen
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2 Marconi House, Apartment
Amazing location and perfect property for a couple. Recommend booking here if you want to log off and relax away from the hustle and bustle! Close to lots of swimming spots and the famous O’Sullivans! Roisin is lovely and is there if you need her but also leaves you to your own devices.
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The West Cork Hotel
Beautiful hotel with attentive staff. Joan the bartender was excellent. I would love to visit again!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Romantic Castle at Roaring Water Bay in West Cork - Weekend special available
So cool!!! In Ireland, at a castle, and we got to stay in it! Build a fire, climb the stairs, enjoy the view, and snuggle up in the nice top floor bed.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

2 Marconi House, Apartment
Amazing location and perfect property for a couple. Recommend booking here if you want to log off and relax away from the hustle and bustle! Close to lots of swimming spots and the famous O’Sullivans! Roisin is lovely and is there if you need her but also leaves you to your own devices.
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Gorgeous traditional stone one bedroom cottage; A haven of tranquility in Goleen

Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour
My husband and I stayed just about a week at this lovely home just outside of Castletownbere. The house was immaculately clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. The house had everything we needed, including a new washer and dryer, and made our stay very comfortable. The ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Three Castles Head
Learn about the local history of Goleen when you take a trip to Three Castles Head. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Mizen Head
Regarded as the most south-westerly point of Ireland, Mizen Head is famous for its jaw-dropping cliffs and provides one of the main highlights of a trip to County Cork.
Barleycove Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Barleycove Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Goleen. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Crookhaven Lighthouse
After visiting Crookhaven Lighthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Goleen. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
St. Brendan the Navigator
You can learn about the history of Crookhaven with a trip to St. Brendan the Navigator. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.
Mizen Vision
You can find out about the history of Goleen with a stop at Mizen Vision. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Things to do

Classic West Cork Private Tour From Kinsale, Clonakilty or Bantry
- Mizen Head
- Barleycove Beach
- Three Castles Head
- St. Brendan the Navigator
- Bantry House
- Lough Hyne
- Garnish Island
- Dunboy Castle
- Baltimore Beacon
- Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
- Bantry Bay Golf Club
- Dursey Island Cable Car
- Irish Sky Garden
- Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club
- Mount Gabriel
- Liss Ard Gardens
- Healy Pass
- Island Cottage
- Wolfe Tone Square
- Mill Cove Gallery
- The Ewe Gallery and Sculpture Garden
- Fastnet Lighthouse
- Gleninchaquin Park
- Ballydonegan Beach
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Puxley Mansion
- Bere Island Heritage Centre








