As others have said, Ballyroon is in a beautiful spot and both the cottage and the hosts (Roger and, especially, Sue) are first rate. The dinner and breakfasts were special, since everything was locally grown and well prepared.

Although a number of miles from Bantry (over roads that are, shall we say, often challenging) it is well worth the effort, especially if you are seeking a special outdoor adventure spot. The Sheepshead Peninsula itself is well worth exploring. Overall, a memorable experience.

We only stayed at the Bothy for 2 nights and then traveled on to Cork City, but we wished we would have stayed longer! It is so beautiful and unspoiled and the bothy is adorable. Sue & Roger were great. Breakfast was delicious, Sue is a great cook. We had dinner there as well one evening and it was amazing, almost everything produced on the farm. We were so glad we took the walk to the lighthouse, gorgeous views. We would love to go back again someday! If you drive there, follow the directions Sue & Roger provide! If you want to get away from it all - this really is the place to go. The only sound is the remote baaing of sheep!

Aside from the absolutely stunning and breath-taking views of ballyroon, the 36 acre farm on which the little cabin (Ballyroon Mountain B&B) is situated on is a truly magical and enchanted place. With an abundance of bodies of flowing water, creeks and streams, misty fairy-tale like forests under a canopy of huge trees, wide open fields, rolling hills alongside rocky cliffs with beautiful waterfalls, even farm animals like pigs and donkeys- anyone and everyone will find some aspect of this beautiful little hidden secret absolutely astonishing, if not all of it! The little cabin itself is adorable. It is a good distance away from the host's main home to ensure privacy and secludedness. The cabin is meticulously clean and convenient with all necessary ammenities- even wellies are provided upon arrival in whatever size you may need! The overly sweet and friendly farm dog Shep is sure to win your heart, as will the deliciously cooked customized breakfast in the morning. The hikes are incredible (and very easy to do!), the near-by towns very cute and friendly, and the Ballyroon Mountain B&B and Roger and Sue themselves are really great. The hosts know the area well and can give you different walks/hikes to try out depending on your ability and desires- and will even pick you up or drop you off when necessary. I couldnt have asked for anything more in my 2 days there and would not have changed a thing. I highly highly recommend this place for either a cool adventerous fun and romantic getaway for a couple, a few friends who want to explore an untouched and beautiful part of ireland, or a loner seeking peace and calm for whatever reason.

The Ballyroon Mountain Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to stay situated in a stunningly beautiful spot. The cottage, or "bothy", is located about 50 meters from Roger and Sue's (owners) farmhouse where you eat breakfast prepared with the farm's organically produced fruits and vegetables. The cottage also has spectacular views of the ocean and is in earshot of one of several waterfalls on the property. Roger and Sue are excellent hosts and will help you decide which of the many spectacular hikes in and around the farm and property is right for you. The Sheep's Head Way, with its coves and seaside cliffs, is especially beautiful. The place would be an ideal summer escape, but was also perfect in February - we we're quite lucky with the weather. I definitely recommend this place and will be heading back in the future.