• Happy, excited, nervous, relieved...just some of the feelings this evening as we get ready to welcome our first group of guests tomorrow. We’ve been here at Dunowen House since 2013 but the butterflies in my tummy are like we’re opening for the very first time!! I’m sure we’re not the only ones in hospitality feeling this way? In the darkest of days back in March and April, it was definitely tough not knowing how or when we could get back to work. Thankfully, we were there for each other, doing our best to think positive thoughts, stay safe and keep the show on the road for our kids. After 25 years together, a pandemic is one thing you never think will come to test your resilience & relationship!!! The support of our colleagues in @irelandsbluebook as well as the understanding & kind words from guests helped us hugely. We have made changes and are doing everything we can to keep our guests safe - so we won’t be hugging you or shaking your hands on arrival but rest assured we are here to make your visit as warm and welcoming as it possibly can be. Safe travels & looking forward to seeing you again ❤️❤️ . . . . . #weareopenforbusiness #welcomeback #dunowenhouse #irelandsbluebook #irelandofthewelcomes #luxuryvacationrentals #staycation #holidayhome #irishcountryhouses #privaterental #historichomes #clonakilty #westcork #countycork #wildatlanticway #irelandtravel #irelandexploring #ireland_travel #ireland #purecork #tourismireland
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    Happy, excited, nervous, relieved...just some of the feelings this evening as we get ready to welcome our first group of guests tomorrow. We’ve been here at Dunowen House since 2013 but the butterflies in my tummy are like we’re opening for the very first time!! I’m sure we’re not the only ones in hospitality feeling this way? In the darkest of days back in March and April, it was definitely tough not knowing how or when we could get back to work. Thankfully, we were there for each other, doing our best to think positive thoughts, stay safe and keep the show on the road for our kids. After 25 years together, a pandemic is one thing you never think will come to test your resilience & relationship!!! The support of our colleagues in @irelandsbluebook as well as the understanding & kind words from guests helped us hugely. We have made changes and are doing everything we can to keep our guests safe - so we won’t be hugging you or shaking your hands on arrival but rest assured we are here to make your visit as warm and welcoming as it possibly can be. Safe travels & looking forward to seeing you again ❤️❤️ . . . . . #weareopenforbusiness #welcomeback #dunowenhouse #irelandsbluebook #irelandofthewelcomes #luxuryvacationrentals #staycation #holidayhome #irishcountryhouses #privaterental #historichomes #clonakilty #westcork #countycork #wildatlanticway #irelandtravel #irelandexploring #ireland_travel #ireland #purecork #tourismireland
  • Just taking a moment to admire the latest addition to the Drawing Room 💙 I’m a bit of a fiend for Persian rugs so was thrilled to bits to get my hands on this beauty at @hegartyauctions antique sale last week. My first ever online auction but probably not my last! The colours are a perfect match for the room and just in time for opening Monday 😊 Happy weekend everyone xx . . . #rugaddict #persianrug #auctionfinds #drawingroom #interior #fridayfinds #irishcountryhouse #dunowenhouse #westcork #irelandsbluebook #luxuryvacationrental #privaterental #historichomes #staycation #interiorinspo #rugsofinstagram #irishinteriors #irishantiques
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    Just taking a moment to admire the latest addition to the Drawing Room 💙 I’m a bit of a fiend for Persian rugs so was thrilled to bits to get my hands on this beauty at @hegartyauctions antique sale last week. My first ever online auction but probably not my last! The colours are a perfect match for the room and just in time for opening Monday 😊 Happy weekend everyone xx . . . #rugaddict #persianrug #auctionfinds #drawingroom #interior #fridayfinds #irishcountryhouse #dunowenhouse #westcork #irelandsbluebook #luxuryvacationrental #privaterental #historichomes #staycation #interiorinspo #rugsofinstagram #irishinteriors #irishantiques
  • We were over picking up a few more commissioned adirondacks chairs from @4433_michael this evening. He recommended this stunning secluded cove at the bottom of his laneway and we just had to explore. The view across the water is towards the beacon at Baltimore, an angle I’d never seen it from before. We are here nearly 7 years and there’s still so many parts to West Cork we haven’t yet seen. PS: the water was warm & crystal clear so I had a quick evening dip 💙 . . . . #eveningsky #eveningswim #ballydehob #dunowenhouse #secretcove #quietlane #wildatlanticway #westcork #secretcove #coastalliving #thisisireland #staycation #clonakilty #irelandtravel #irishcoast #countycork #corktourism #tourismireland #irelandsbluebook #loveireland #irelandtravel #exploreireland #irelandexperience #ig_ireland_ #rawireland #yaycork #purecork
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    We were over picking up a few more commissioned adirondacks chairs from @4433_michael this evening. He recommended this stunning secluded cove at the bottom of his laneway and we just had to explore. The view across the water is towards the beacon at Baltimore, an angle I’d never seen it from before. We are here nearly 7 years and there’s still so many parts to West Cork we haven’t yet seen. PS: the water was warm & crystal clear so I had a quick evening dip 💙 . . . . #eveningsky #eveningswim #ballydehob #dunowenhouse #secretcove #quietlane #wildatlanticway #westcork #secretcove #coastalliving #thisisireland #staycation #clonakilty #irelandtravel #irishcoast #countycork #corktourism #tourismireland #irelandsbluebook #loveireland #irelandtravel #exploreireland #irelandexperience #ig_ireland_ #rawireland #yaycork #purecork
  • Now that’s more like it 💙💚 The sea mist has rolled away and Summer is back! View on our walk from the house to Red Strand...think we’ll need a swim. . . #closetohome #galleyhead #redstrand #irishcottage #dunowenhouse #stonewall #quietlane #wildatlanticway #westcork #secretcove #coastalliving #thisisireland #staycation #clonakilty #irelandtravel #irishcoast #countycork #corktourism #tourismireland #irelandsbluebook #loveireland #irelandtravel #exploreireland #irelandexperience #ig_ireland_ #rawireland #yaycork #purecork
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    Now that’s more like it 💙💚 The sea mist has rolled away and Summer is back! View on our walk from the house to Red Strand...think we’ll need a swim. . . #closetohome #galleyhead #redstrand #irishcottage #dunowenhouse #stonewall #quietlane #wildatlanticway #westcork #secretcove #coastalliving #thisisireland #staycation #clonakilty #irelandtravel #irishcoast #countycork #corktourism #tourismireland #irelandsbluebook #loveireland #irelandtravel #exploreireland #irelandexperience #ig_ireland_ #rawireland #yaycork #purecork
  • Nothing says Summer Holidays quite like a “99” 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 So with one week left to the official holiday season, these 99 inspired cupcakes taste like summer without the hassle of melting drips down your chin 😂🤤 Check out the recipe now up on our website, link in our profile. Syrup & sprinkles optional but no leaving the Flake out!!!!!! . . . #cake #cakes #bakinglove #cupcakes #cupcake #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakedecorating #99cone #greatirishbakeoff #afternoontea #teatime #cakesofinstagram #cakestagram #homebaker #homebaking #homecooking #homecook #countrycooking #irishfood #irishfoodie #irishbaker #countryhouse #irelandsbluebook #thisisirishfood
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    Nothing says Summer Holidays quite like a “99” 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 So with one week left to the official holiday season, these 99 inspired cupcakes taste like summer without the hassle of melting drips down your chin 😂🤤 Check out the recipe now up on our website, link in our profile. Syrup & sprinkles optional but no leaving the Flake out!!!!!! . . . #cake #cakes #bakinglove #cupcakes #cupcake #cupcakesofinstagram #cupcakedecorating #99cone #greatirishbakeoff #afternoontea #teatime #cakesofinstagram #cakestagram #homebaker #homebaking #homecooking #homecook #countrycooking #irishfood #irishfoodie #irishbaker #countryhouse #irelandsbluebook #thisisirishfood
  • Freshly painted and ready to open our doors in a week. Hoping our guests experience sunny West Cork days like today when they get here 💚 . . . . #whenwetravelagain #reunion #reunionholiday #staycation #privaterental #exclusiverentals #irelandsbluebook #wildatlanticway #westcork #clonakilty #escapetothecountry #luxuryvacationrentals #luxuryvacationrental #countryhouse #historichouse #georgianhouse #luxuryinteriors #irishcountryhouse #coastalliving #holidayhome #familyholidays #celebrations #eventrentals #irelandtravel #ireland_insta #exploreireland #yaycork #countycork
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    Freshly painted and ready to open our doors in a week. Hoping our guests experience sunny West Cork days like today when they get here 💚 . . . . #whenwetravelagain #reunion #reunionholiday #staycation #privaterental #exclusiverentals #irelandsbluebook #wildatlanticway #westcork #clonakilty #escapetothecountry #luxuryvacationrentals #luxuryvacationrental #countryhouse #historichouse #georgianhouse #luxuryinteriors #irishcountryhouse #coastalliving #holidayhome #familyholidays #celebrations #eventrentals #irelandtravel #ireland_insta #exploreireland #yaycork #countycork
  • The weather forecast for the next few days isn’t great, so glad we got to do a few more jobs in the garden yesterday evening (that’s Stephen you hear in the background cutting the grass in Orchard Cottage 😉) I never thought we’d run out of space but every inch of the vegetable garden is now planted up and thriving. We’ve been eating delicious salads of mixed leaves, herbs & tender fennel. The new potatoes are on the dinner menu almost every night. I’m even so organised this year that we’ll be eating our own red cabbage, Brussels sprouts and celeriac this Christmas 🙌🏼 Just another week before we can start picking the beans & peas. Have a lovely weekend everyone & hopefully the rain won’t last too long 💚 . . #gardenlife #walledgarden #countryhousegarden #secretgarden #gardensanctuary #mygarden #orchardgarden #permaculture #permaculturedesign #stonewalls #oldwalls #vegetablegarden #vegetablegardening #mygardentoday #mygardenthismonth #gardening #irishgarden #gardeningireland #gardendesign #gardendesignideas #gardensofinstagram #gardenlove #organicgardening #dunowenhouse #irelandsbluebook
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    The weather forecast for the next few days isn’t great, so glad we got to do a few more jobs in the garden yesterday evening (that’s Stephen you hear in the background cutting the grass in Orchard Cottage 😉) I never thought we’d run out of space but every inch of the vegetable garden is now planted up and thriving. We’ve been eating delicious salads of mixed leaves, herbs & tender fennel. The new potatoes are on the dinner menu almost every night. I’m even so organised this year that we’ll be eating our own red cabbage, Brussels sprouts and celeriac this Christmas 🙌🏼 Just another week before we can start picking the beans & peas. Have a lovely weekend everyone & hopefully the rain won’t last too long 💚 . . #gardenlife #walledgarden #countryhousegarden #secretgarden #gardensanctuary #mygarden #orchardgarden #permaculture #permaculturedesign #stonewalls #oldwalls #vegetablegarden #vegetablegardening #mygardentoday #mygardenthismonth #gardening #irishgarden #gardeningireland #gardendesign #gardendesignideas #gardensofinstagram #gardenlove #organicgardening #dunowenhouse #irelandsbluebook
  • Only 10 days until we open again and welcome guests back to Dunowen House ❤️ We can’t tell you how much we have appreciated your support and kind words, it has meant the world to us in the darkest of days. As we count down to the 29th we’re sharing some of the incredibly kind feedback from guests, many of whom stay with us year after year. Hopefully we will see familiar and new faces over the coming years, so that we can share our little piece of West Cork heaven with you. With love, Kela & Stephen . . . . . #luxuryvacationrentals #irelandsbluebook #welcomeback #staycation #testimonial #privaterental #privatechef #irelandsbluebook #countryhouse #historichouse #irishcountryhouse #holidayhouse #irishvacation #holidayinireland #clonakilty #wildatlanticway #countycork #yaycork #purecork #westcork #irishweddings #boutiquewedding #fivestar #intimatewedding #familyvacations #henpartyideas #irelandtravel #ireland_gram #irelandaily
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    Only 10 days until we open again and welcome guests back to Dunowen House ❤️ We can’t tell you how much we have appreciated your support and kind words, it has meant the world to us in the darkest of days. As we count down to the 29th we’re sharing some of the incredibly kind feedback from guests, many of whom stay with us year after year. Hopefully we will see familiar and new faces over the coming years, so that we can share our little piece of West Cork heaven with you. With love, Kela & Stephen . . . . . #luxuryvacationrentals #irelandsbluebook #welcomeback #staycation #testimonial #privaterental #privatechef #irelandsbluebook #countryhouse #historichouse #irishcountryhouse #holidayhouse #irishvacation #holidayinireland #clonakilty #wildatlanticway #countycork #yaycork #purecork #westcork #irishweddings #boutiquewedding #fivestar #intimatewedding #familyvacations #henpartyideas #irelandtravel #ireland_gram #irelandaily