![What’s for dinner?🍴
If your house is anything like ours, that question can start anywhere from 11am until a decision is finally made or inspiration arrives🤯
When you book a stay at Dunowen, the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for your culinary creations.
We are so lucky to have fantastic local producers and suppliers of the best Irish ingredients, from sustainably caught fish and organic meat to cheeses, salads, vegetables and fruit.
However, if you fancy a night off and for someone else to do the cooking (and cleaning up afterwards), you can book our private catering services during your stay.
What would you love us to cook for you?
Let us know in the comments..
#whatsfordinner #privatechef #privatecatering
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What’s for dinner?🍴 If your house is anything like ours, that question can start anywhere from 11am until a decision is finally made or inspiration arrives🤯 When you book a stay at Dunowen, the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for your culinary creations. We are so lucky to have fantastic local producers and suppliers of the best Irish ingredients, from sustainably caught fish and organic meat to cheeses, salads, vegetables and fruit. However, if you fancy a night off and for someone else to do the cooking (and cleaning up afterwards), you can book our private catering services during your stay. What would you love us to cook for you? Let us know in the comments.. #whatsfordinner #privatechef #privatecatering #kitchenisland #kitcheninspo #kitchendecor #dunowenhouse #irelandsbluebook #countryhome #historichomes #georgianhouse #homeandgarden #oldhouselove #myhousethismonth #irishhouse #weekendescape #countrylife #coastalliving #countryretreat #periodhome #staycation #coolstays #privaterental ![Friday Night Soak 🛀
Honestly, there’s nothing nicer than a long soak in a big bubble bath after a busy week.
When you book Dunowen you have your choice of SIX bathrooms to relax in...sure that’s nearly a different one each night of your holiday 💙
This bathroom in the Studio Suite is one of my favourites. Up at the top of the house, you can soak while admiring the 18th century roof beams, some of which came from an old ship.
All I need now is a glass of wine 🍷
#fridaynightin #bubblebath #bathtubgoals
#coastalliving #coastalhome
#bathtub #bathbycandlelight
#whenwetravelagain #reunionholiday #staycation #privaterental #exclusiverentals #irelandsbluebook #wildatlanticway #westcork #escapetothecountry #countryhouse #historichouse #georgianhouse #luxuryinteriors #irishcountryhouse #holidayhome #eventrentals #irelandtravel #countycork]()
Friday Night Soak 🛀 Honestly, there’s nothing nicer than a long soak in a big bubble bath after a busy week. When you book Dunowen you have your choice of SIX bathrooms to relax in...sure that’s nearly a different one each night of your holiday 💙 This bathroom in the Studio Suite is one of my favourites. Up at the top of the house, you can soak while admiring the 18th century roof beams, some of which came from an old ship. All I need now is a glass of wine 🍷 #fridaynightin #bubblebath #bathtubgoals #coastalliving #coastalhome #bathtub #bathbycandlelight #whenwetravelagain #reunionholiday #staycation #privaterental #exclusiverentals #irelandsbluebook #wildatlanticway #westcork #escapetothecountry #countryhouse #historichouse #georgianhouse #luxuryinteriors #irishcountryhouse #holidayhome #eventrentals #irelandtravel #countycork ![It’s a morning for the waves 🌊 🏄♀️
It really has been an amazing week here, sunshine and blue skies every day. I think the water is getting a little warmer in West Cork too 😎
Roll on Summer and welcoming you to Dunowen again!
#wildatlanticway #swimchallenge #dunowenhouse #whenwetravelagain
#galleyhead #wildswimming #seaswimming #westcork #lockdownlife #thisiswherewelive #hellothere #ourlife #gettingtoknowyou #escapetothecountry #countryhouse #clonakilty #irelandsbluebook #coastalliving #irishcountryliving #irishcountryhouse]()
It’s a morning for the waves 🌊 🏄♀️ It really has been an amazing week here, sunshine and blue skies every day. I think the water is getting a little warmer in West Cork too 😎 Roll on Summer and welcoming you to Dunowen again! #wildatlanticway #swimchallenge #dunowenhouse #whenwetravelagain #galleyhead #wildswimming #seaswimming #westcork #lockdownlife #thisiswherewelive #hellothere #ourlife #gettingtoknowyou #escapetothecountry #countryhouse #clonakilty #irelandsbluebook #coastalliving #irishcountryliving #irishcountryhouse ![Meet the other half ❤️
It’s about time Stephen got his own post, although he probably deserves a whole Instagram account himself 😉
Notoriously camera and social media shy, I’m going to mortify him by singing his praises! Only good thing is he’ll probably never see it 😂
Despite what most people think, it was actually Stephen’s idea to make this life changing move from Dublin to West Cork. He used to spend his days wearing suits in an office...now he wears jumpers with holes in the sleeves and wellies, embarrassing the kids! Happiest digging spuds, fishing, kayaking, building paths, cutting grass - basically all the jobs I avoid. After more than 25 years together we’ve worked out a pretty good balance 👫
So when you stay with us, he’s the one you’ll see on the ride-on mower putting stripes in the lawn or the one that will change your flat tyre or jumpstart your car (both examples of how he’s come to the rescue of guests).
Just don’t tell him I told you!!
Happy Wednesday x
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Meet the other half ❤️ It’s about time Stephen got his own post, although he probably deserves a whole Instagram account himself 😉 Notoriously camera and social media shy, I’m going to mortify him by singing his praises! Only good thing is he’ll probably never see it 😂 Despite what most people think, it was actually Stephen’s idea to make this life changing move from Dublin to West Cork. He used to spend his days wearing suits in an office...now he wears jumpers with holes in the sleeves and wellies, embarrassing the kids! Happiest digging spuds, fishing, kayaking, building paths, cutting grass - basically all the jobs I avoid. After more than 25 years together we’ve worked out a pretty good balance 👫 So when you stay with us, he’s the one you’ll see on the ride-on mower putting stripes in the lawn or the one that will change your flat tyre or jumpstart your car (both examples of how he’s come to the rescue of guests). Just don’t tell him I told you!! Happy Wednesday x #theotherhalf #partnerincrime #squire #chiefpotato #headgardener #thegoodlife #dunowenhouse #countrylife #countrylifestyle #irishcountryliving #irelandsbluebook #weddingvenue #countryhouse #walledgarden #countryliving #gardeninglife #welcometoourworld #westcork #clonakilty #escapetothecountry #livingthegreen ![Start packing your bags 👜...
...especially if you’re from Cork. Being based in the biggest county in Ireland definitely has its advantages and West Cork is just waiting to be explored.
As a private rental property, when you stay at Dunowen you have the entire house exclusively to yourselves. Our historic Georgian house has six bedroom suites, large beautifully decorated reception rooms and a kitchen equipped with everything you need. Optional private catering also available.
Four acres of gardens and a beach at the bottom of the laneway make it the perfect escape from it all.
We have limited availability for staycations and intimate weddings in May and June**
Why not give us a call on (023) 886 9099, DM us or email info@dunowenhouse.ie
**dependant on current travel restrictions.
#westcork #dunowenhouse #privaterental #fillyourheartwithireland #intimateweddings #irelandsbluebook #clonakilty #countycork #countryhome #countryhouseinteriors #historichomes #georgianhouse #homeandgarden #oldhouselove #myhousethismonth #irishhouse #weekendescape #countrylife #coastalliving #countryretreat #periodhome #staycation #coolstays]()
Start packing your bags 👜... ...especially if you’re from Cork. Being based in the biggest county in Ireland definitely has its advantages and West Cork is just waiting to be explored. As a private rental property, when you stay at Dunowen you have the entire house exclusively to yourselves. Our historic Georgian house has six bedroom suites, large beautifully decorated reception rooms and a kitchen equipped with everything you need. Optional private catering also available. Four acres of gardens and a beach at the bottom of the laneway make it the perfect escape from it all. We have limited availability for staycations and intimate weddings in May and June** Why not give us a call on (023) 886 9099, DM us or email info@dunowenhouse.ie **dependant on current travel restrictions. #westcork #dunowenhouse #privaterental #fillyourheartwithireland #intimateweddings #irelandsbluebook #clonakilty #countycork #countryhome #countryhouseinteriors #historichomes #georgianhouse #homeandgarden #oldhouselove #myhousethismonth #irishhouse #weekendescape #countrylife #coastalliving #countryretreat #periodhome #staycation #coolstays ![It’s the finer details that make all the difference 🌿
I love setting the tables for our weddings, as it’s those little extra touches that make it really personal, for the couple and for us.
Decorating the table with our collection of heirloom china and using flowers and foliage from the garden, creates something a little different from the norm.
With intimate weddings, it’s so rewarding to build a close relationship with the couple in the run up to the celebration. We get to understand their dreams, wishes and expectations for their big day.
We take great pride in the fact so many couples stay in touch afterwards - it’s the personal touch that makes the Dunowen experience uniquely yours.
If you’d like to find out more about celebrating an intimate wedding at Dunowen, we’d love to chat to you. Kela x
#weddingwednesday
#weddingtabledecor #weddingtablesetting #finishingtouches
#weddingflowers #destinationwedding
#weddinginspo #intimatewedding
#boutiquewedding #dunowenhouse
#westcork #corkwedding
#elopetoireland #irishwedding
#weddingphotography
#weddinginspiration
#countryhouse #exclusiverental
#intimateweddingireland
#westcorkwedding
#luxuryweddingvenue
#exclusivewedding
#bohowedding
#intimatewedding
#microwedding
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It’s the finer details that make all the difference 🌿 I love setting the tables for our weddings, as it’s those little extra touches that make it really personal, for the couple and for us. Decorating the table with our collection of heirloom china and using flowers and foliage from the garden, creates something a little different from the norm. With intimate weddings, it’s so rewarding to build a close relationship with the couple in the run up to the celebration. We get to understand their dreams, wishes and expectations for their big day. We take great pride in the fact so many couples stay in touch afterwards - it’s the personal touch that makes the Dunowen experience uniquely yours. If you’d like to find out more about celebrating an intimate wedding at Dunowen, we’d love to chat to you. Kela x #weddingwednesday #weddingtabledecor #weddingtablesetting #finishingtouches #weddingflowers #destinationwedding #weddinginspo #intimatewedding #boutiquewedding #dunowenhouse #westcork #corkwedding #elopetoireland #irishwedding #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #countryhouse #exclusiverental #intimateweddingireland #westcorkwedding #luxuryweddingvenue #exclusivewedding #bohowedding #intimatewedding #microwedding #covidwedding ![Getting better with age...(swipe for Before & After)
Dunowen is definitely getting better as she gets older if this old photo sent to me by our neighbour @clonakiltydistillery is anything to go by. Wouldn’t it be great if her owners were too? 😆
When it was first built in 1772, the house was a large Georgian farmhouse on a few hundred acres. As like many houses of this era between Kinsale and Castletownshend, the outside was clad with local slate. The area actually had a prosperous slate quarry on the headland near Red Strand, the remains of which can still be seen.
This photo was taken at some stage during the 30 years Jimi Hendrix bass guitarist, Noel Redding lived here. You can see a lot of the slate was gone, but overall it still looks quite similar.
I hope by the time we pass Dunowen on to the next generation, the improvements we’ve made allow The house stand for another 250 years ❤️
#transformationtuesday #dunowenhouse #homerenovation #beforeandafter #irelandsbluebook #houserestoration #houserenovation #rebuild #georgianhouse #historichouse #restoring #irishselfbuild #noelredding #jimihendrixexperience #ourrenovationproject #coachhouse #archwindow #oldstone #mostliked #irishcountryhouse #irisharchitecture #westcork]()
Getting better with age...(swipe for Before & After) Dunowen is definitely getting better as she gets older if this old photo sent to me by our neighbour @clonakiltydistillery is anything to go by. Wouldn’t it be great if her owners were too? 😆 When it was first built in 1772, the house was a large Georgian farmhouse on a few hundred acres. As like many houses of this era between Kinsale and Castletownshend, the outside was clad with local slate. The area actually had a prosperous slate quarry on the headland near Red Strand, the remains of which can still be seen. This photo was taken at some stage during the 30 years Jimi Hendrix bass guitarist, Noel Redding lived here. You can see a lot of the slate was gone, but overall it still looks quite similar. I hope by the time we pass Dunowen on to the next generation, the improvements we’ve made allow The house stand for another 250 years ❤️ #transformationtuesday #dunowenhouse #homerenovation #beforeandafter #irelandsbluebook #houserestoration #houserenovation #rebuild #georgianhouse #historichouse #restoring #irishselfbuild #noelredding #jimihendrixexperience #ourrenovationproject #coachhouse #archwindow #oldstone #mostliked #irishcountryhouse #irisharchitecture #westcork ![Easter Monday has to be a chocolate #cakemonday here at Dunowen House 🍰
An abundance of eggs from the hens and a lot of chocolate in the house, make perfect partners for this Flourless Chocolate Cake.
Light and mousse-like, it looks rich but really isn’t. When baked it rises high like a soufflé but also like a soufflé it deflates when cooled. DO NOT PANIC...this is supposed to happen.
The deflated middle makes the perfect vessel for whipped cream and berries of choice. A little dusting of icing sugar and it’s ready to be gobbled up (if your family is anything like ours!!)
I hope you enjoy baking this cake and have a lovely Easter break.
The recipe is on our website, link in profile ⬆️
I look forward to being able to bake this for guests soon ❤️
#chocolate #chocolovers #chocolatecake #flourlesschocolatecake #gfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreecake #meltingchocolate #chocolatefrosting
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Easter Monday has to be a chocolate #cakemonday here at Dunowen House 🍰 An abundance of eggs from the hens and a lot of chocolate in the house, make perfect partners for this Flourless Chocolate Cake. Light and mousse-like, it looks rich but really isn’t. When baked it rises high like a soufflé but also like a soufflé it deflates when cooled. DO NOT PANIC...this is supposed to happen. The deflated middle makes the perfect vessel for whipped cream and berries of choice. A little dusting of icing sugar and it’s ready to be gobbled up (if your family is anything like ours!!) I hope you enjoy baking this cake and have a lovely Easter break. The recipe is on our website, link in profile ⬆️ I look forward to being able to bake this for guests soon ❤️ #chocolate #chocolovers #chocolatecake #flourlesschocolatecake #gfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreecake #meltingchocolate #chocolatefrosting #cake #cakes #bakinglove #greatirishbakeoff #afternoontea #teatime #cakesofinstagram #cakestagram #homebaker #homebaking #homecooking #homecook #countrycooking #irishfood #irishfoodie #irishbaker #countryhouse #thisisirishfood
