Reviews

Top notch place to stay. The made to order breakfast was absolutely delicious. Another big plus is the location if you’re looking for an out of the way place to stay with beautiful scenery and numerous awesome trails to hike. We parked our rental towards the start of the peninsula and Charlie picked us up and drove us to our start point further down toward the tip. It took us a little longer than expected and he went out and checked on us. Little things like that made us feel more welcome and added a personal touch. Also, recommend checking out a neat little pottery shop about 5-10 minutes on down the road from the B&B if you’re looking for some gifts or souvenirs. This is Ireland at it’s finest and Charlie and Julia went out of their way to make our stay memorable and a pleasure.
IrishOk
OKC, OK

Seamount was a great place to stay in the Bantry area. It is about probably about a 20 minute drive from the town of Bantry on the Sheepshead Peninsula. We were welcomed by Charlie, who offered us tea, even though we arrived to the B&B rather late (around 9:30 pm). We sat in the living area with him for awhile, drinking our tea, and talking about our travels up to that point.Our room was comfortable, and we had everything we needed. Breakfast was DELICIOUS…perhaps the best breakfast we had in our 2 week trip! The homemade scones were incredible, and Julia makes homemade jams! The strawberry jam was out of this world. We had seen the pictures on TripAdvisor of Julia’s sheep pottery, and we knew that we would want to bring some home as a souvenir. We asked Julia where she had bought it, and she gave us directions and called the owner of the pottery shop (Dun Oir Crafts) to make sure she would be open for us! The store was not far from the B&B, maybe just a mile or so further down the peninsula.Overall, we had a great stay in Bantry, and we would definitely stay here again! (In Bantry, don’t miss the Brick Oven restaurant…wonderful food! Best quesadilla I’ve ever tasted!)
sceniccityred
Chattanooga, Tennessee

“Best B&B Ever!!”My friend & I stayed at Seamount for three nights and we had the BEST time! The rooms are beautifully decorated, the beds were so comfortable it was hard to get out; and we loved the cozy fire in the living room where we enjoyed our late afternoon & night time tea & biscuits. Charles & Julia are beyond welcoming and helped us with everything we needed. They could not have been friendlier, and really left such a great impression on us…we loved them! The house is located on the most gorgeous stretch of land overlooking the sea. We had so much fun hiking around during the day, taking in the sights and meeting the neighboring farm’s horse, donkey, sheep & many dogs! 🙂 Bantry centre is beautiful as well, and the Seamount is an easy 15 min drive to town. But honestly, we had so much fun just staying on the B&B’s property. It is an ideal & magical escape from the world and we couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more. I especially miss the fantastic breakfasts made by Julia. They were delicious! Be sure to taste her potato waffles! We look forward to visiting again, soon. 🙂 And would recommend everyone stop here on their travels.
Regan C
New York City, New York 

“Best B & B Ever – Fantastic View – So Clean and Comfortable/Great Food”

We stayed at this wonderful B & B one night last week. Amazing view of Bantry Bay. Very clean. Very comfortable beds. Friendly/kind hosts. Wonderful breakfast. Very reasonably priced. I wish we could have spent the entire trip at this place. We cannot wait to return to Ireland and will definitely spend more time at this B & B next time. View from upstairs double rooms is breathtaking. Best B & B we have ever stayed in. Hosts even told us about a pottery shop just down the road which was also a must see. I cannot give this place enough stars and words really cannot explain how much we enjoyed this B & B. Don’t miss it.
Cathy R
Brownsburg, Indiana, United States

 

“Best B & B in Ireland”

We have just returned from our 7th year at this B & B which is by far the best B & B we have ever stayed in. The house is beautifully comfortably furnished and the breakfast is out of this world. From cereal, porridge, home made soda bread and scones, fresh fruit salad then full Irish, or omletes, with a variety of fillings, you are full for the day and do not need lunch!! With fabulous view from Bedroom windows. Julia and Charlie are the nicest people who make your stay just fabulous. Charlie is a wealth of information on walks and scenic places to visit. Sheeps head is a quiet unspoilt perninsular with so much to see and fabulous views. Bantry a short drive away is a delightfull small town with a good choice of restaurants, a variety of shops and a large supermarket. I cannot wait to book my nexy visit.
nebula99
Tonbridge, United Kingdom

 

“Fantastic treasure off the beaten path”

About 12 km south of Bantry town, towards the Sheepʼs Head trail, we arrived at this beautiful home. Charlie met us at the door and help settle us in to our room (number 3 on the south side). The quiet and serene setting on the coast was to most relaxing location of our two week adventure. Julia and Charlie provided the most delicious breakfast yet. Made to order plus a great selection of all breakfast fare. Great spot to begin our adventure around the Sheepʼs Head peninsula. If you are looking to avoid to crowds… this is your B&B. A perfect experience!
troyyz
Aurora, Colorado

 

“Most enjoyable with very friendly hosts”

My wife and I recently spent three nights at this little gem of a B&B on the Sheep`s Head Peninsula, situated in a perfect setting with amazing sea views. On arrival we were warmly welcomed by Charlie and Julie, who served us with tea and home made scones, what a treat! We had a lovely comfortable room together with a glorious sea view. On our first evening we enjoyed a sumptuous two course dinner expertly prepared by Julie. Breakfast has to be seen to be believed, with plenty of choice on offer! When planning our walking trips, Charlie`s advice was of great help to us, we had two days of walking along the coastal paths with wonderful scenery all in glorious sunshine! Nothing was too much trouble for either Charlie or Julie, they really went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable and memorable experience. If you are thinking of exploring the Sheep`s Head Peninsula then with out a doubt, this is the place to stay!
Malsorman
Northampton, United Kingdom

 

“Home away from home in Bantry”
I had a wonderful four night stay at beautiful Seamount Farmhouse and wish I could have stayed longer. The location is absolutely gorgeous and very peaceful. The house is really lovely and what could be better than a pony in the front yard? The room I had was lovely; really large, comfortable, and well appointed – and as another reviewer pointed out, it smelled great! But, it is Julia and Charlie that make Seamount really special. I was greeted like a member of the family and served a pot of tea with scones and jam when I arrived. Charlie is super knowledgeable about all the walks and was kind enough to lend me one of his walking maps. Breakfast is just super: lots of options for a cooked breakfast, loads of toast, brown bread, and Julia’s fabulous scones (don’t forget to copy down the recipe like I did!) to set you up for a days walking. I had lots of great conversations with Julia and Charlie about what I did each day and they couldn’t have been any nicer or more gracious hosts. Seamount is a bit off the beaten path, about 10-15 minutes drive from Bantry, but if you are looking for a great place to stay that is peaceful and relaxing, you will have found it here at Seamount. Highly recommended and I look forward to returning to explore some more of the walks.
12thNight
New York

 

“Serendipity at Seamount Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast”

The innkeepers at Seamount Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast will treat you like a long lost friend. I was welcomed with hot tea, warm scones and homemade jam. My room was lovely and the linens smelled like fresh flowers and sea air. The breakfast was an absolute feast of fresh fruit, cheeses, organic yogurt, brown bread, scones, and if you can fit it in, something hot. I managed to squeeze in a bacon omelette that was cooked light and fluffy. Everything was beautifully laid out, and tasted delicious. The innkeepers are very personable. Charlie even drove me and another couple to a pub in Durras after our long days walk. The following day, for a nominal fee, Charlie drove me to my bus stop to save me the trouble of a taxi. My stay was relaxing and refreshing. The farm animals and beautiful views completed the entire blissful experience.
Tricia E
Austin, Texas

 

“Extremely helpful owners”

Yes, the beds were great, the bathrooms were lovely, the scenery was gorgeous and the food was yummy and plentiful, but what Charlie and Julia McCarthy made this special!
I wanted to hike but came from India, dreadfully unprepared:
They leant me a coat and walking sticks.
Charlie carefully set out hiking routes and showed me how to use his maps, which he leant me.
Charlie introduced me to other hikers and groups so I wouldn’t have to go alone.
The McCarthy’s checked in on me to make sure I was returning from my solo hikes.
They put my shoes over the boiler each night to dry.
They charged me a single person rate, which is uncommon in the BnB’s, which expect 2 people in a room.
Mrs. McCarthy plied me with hot scones and tea every afternoon when I walked in.
They set me up with other possible hikes throughout Ireland as I left.
It was worth every penny. Mr. McCarthy’s expertise of the peninsula’s paths was worth it.
Karpernul
Dallas, Texas