10 minutes from the vibrant Clonakility town, Dunowen House is a luxury 18th-century private rental property. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way it is surrounded by stunning landscapes, private coves and unspoilt sandy beaches offering guests the chance to totally experience West Cork.
Carefully restored, the house showcases its unique rock and roll heritage, as the former home of Noel Redding, bass guitarist with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. A music room is dedicated to original rock memorabilia, vintage posters and music magazines, all available for guests enjoyment.
Additional private in-house catering services available on request. Catered country house dinner parties are particularly popular with guests. Private Chef available.
As a private rental property, when you stay at Dunowen House it is yours exclusively. This makes it perfect for family get-togethers, vacations with friends, bespoke celebrations and small events. It offers the comforts of a luxury small hotel with the privacy of a historic country estate – all to yourself.
Dunowen also specialises in intimate weddings for up to 30 guests.
Recent Awards:
SaveMyDay.ie – Irelands Best Country House Wedding Venue 2021
John and Sally McKenna’s Guide – Best Places to Stay 2016, 2017, 2018
Pól o’Conghaile, The Independent – The Fab 50: Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2018
The Gloss – Best self-catering properties, Ireland
The Vow, wedding magazine – Best Places to Hen Party like Meghan Markle, 2018
Proprietors: Kela and Stephen Hodgins
Romantic Escapes 
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Dunowen House – Captains Suite
Dunowen House – Terrace dining
Dunowen House – Kitchen
Dunowen House – Terrace
Dunowen House – Drawing Room
