Dunmore House Hotel - Clonakilty

Beachfront hotel with private beach and on-site golf course in Clonakilty

Amenities & Grounds

Dunmore House Hotel offers guests exclusive access to a private beach and a nine-hole golf course, established by the family since 1967. The property includes a Cliff Garden with panoramic Atlantic views and art displays, plus an organic vegetable garden that supplies the kitchen. Pet-friendly policies allow dogs in designated ground-floor rooms with private terraces and direct outdoor access.

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel's 30 individually decorated rooms all face Clonakilty Bay, with many offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ground-floor pet-friendly rooms feature private terraces, while all rooms provide Voya toiletries and Nespresso machines. Spacious family rooms accommodate up to two adults and two children, with comfortable bedding and marble bathrooms.

Dining Experiences

The on-site Adrift Restaurant is recognized in the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, using local produce and vegetables from the hotel's own garden. Guests can also dine in the bar, which serves seasonal menus and wood-fired pizzas. Afternoon tea experiences are offered on the terrace overlooking Clonakilty Bay.

Location & Surroundings

Dunmore House Hotel is situated on the south west coast of Ireland, five minutes from Inchydoney Beach and adjacent to Dunmore Golf Club. Ten beaches are within a ten-minute drive, including popular spots for sea angling and surfing. The town of Clonakilty is 3 miles away, with shops, restaurants, and the West Cork Model Railway Village nearby.

Family & Weddings

The hotel is a popular wedding venue with outdoor ceremony locations overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a transformed golf clubhouse for receptions. Families benefit from a children's menu, board games, and the presence of miniature ponies on the grounds. Babysitting services and a relaxed atmosphere make it suitable for all ages.

• Private beach: Exclusive access for guests
• Golf course: Nine-hole course established since 1967
• Dining: Adrift Restaurant (MICHELIN-listed 2022-2025)
• Pet-friendly: Designated rooms with terraces
• Location: 10 beaches within 10 minutes
• Weddings: Ceremony sites overlooking the Atlantic