Thanks Nancy for a enjoyable 2 days.Super breakfast excellent for a hard day at sea ! Rooms were impecable we could even see our boat on the pier from our window.Beautiful setting short walk from town,deer in the garden ! Dont forget to have a meal at the Black Sheep pub. More

June 2011 - it was my 8th sty in the Stanley House. Nancy and Tom are very hearty host. It's a good feeling to come "home". Thank you Nancy and Tom! More

This is our second stay with Nancy and Tom at Stanley House after 6 years and it was as wonderful as ever. Nancy is just lovely - very welcoming with a great way of making you feel like one of the family. Her rooms are of an extremely high standard with tasteful decor and extremely comfy beds. The guest facilities... More

When we needed a place to stay in West Cork for a few nights we fell right into a little piece of heaven! Nancy made us welcome from the moment we phoned to book, and the standard of the home and hospitality beats any other B and B we have ever experienced. The rooms are comfortable and spotless, the atmosphere... More

I recently stayed at stanley house with my wife and son..with out doubt it has to be the best bed and breakfast in the country..we travel a lot and stay in many 5 star hotels but would rather any day stay at stanley house. We were made so welcome from the minute we stepped in the door...tea-coffee with all the... More

Being from Ireland I've stayed in some choice b&b's. Nancy and Stanley House is genuinely the best we have ever experienced on all fronts. Well done on setting the bar! John & Nicola, Dublin More

My 9yr old son and I recently spent 4 days with the most wonderful hostess Nancy in her beautiful home, Stanley House in Schull. The room was delightful, the view priceless, the breaky was 5 star - you simply MUST have the fruit salad - a taste buds delight with variety truly unexpected in Ireland! The location is superb, quaintly... More

We only stayed one night. What a shame - we would have been more than happy here for a fortnights holiday - but that was not on our itinerary. The house is in the most fabulous spot, with glorious views all round and as a yachtsman I found the endless variety of water activities going on below quite fascinating. But... More

I don't usually stay in B&Bs but this experience has made me think again. I think it's all been said before, the welcome, the freshly brewed coffee on arrival, the well kept gardens, the sea view and a great breakfast. I couldn't find any fault. I only stayed one night, next time I'll stay longer. More