BARLEY COVE Barleycove is a large sandy beach backed We’ll leave the light on for you by sand dunes which were thrown up in the tidal wave which swept Europe after the earthquake in Lisbon in 1755. Today the dunes have been partially eroded but are protected like much of the coastal area in this region as European designated Special Areas of Conservation. Barley Cove is located between the villages of and in West . BARLEY COVE BEACHFRONT HOLIDAY HOMES GETTING THERE Tralee Dingle AT BARLEY COVE BEACH HOTEL Killarney Barley Cove is located approximately 80 miles Cork from Cork City and 40 miles from Killarney and Kenmare MIZEN HEAD, , each of these towns is accessible by train or by air. The closest ferry port is Cork which is serviced by many of the larger ferry Barley Cove operators in Europe. 064-37554 DESIGN GRAPHIC

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Reservations: Dream Ireland Holiday Homes, Lodge Wood, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)64 41170 Fax: +353 (0)64 41839 E-mail: [email protected] www.dreamireland.com arley Cove Beachfront Holiday Homes are located right on the golden sandy Blue Flag beach of Barley Cove on Mizen Head in West Cork. This is a favourite Bdestination for families, enticing holiday makers to return year after year.

A huge attraction of these holiday homes is that they HORSE RIDING - There are many equestrian are part of the newly refurbished, family run Barley Cove centres close to Barley Cove, the closest being Beach Hotel (open seasonally) and guests have full access to in Goleen (less than a ten minute drive away) the Hotel's facilities including bar, restaurant and outdoor which cater for every level of rider and are decking area with magnificent sea views. Everything you ideal for children. need for the perfect holiday is right on your doorstep. PLANETARIUM - Schull Planetarium, located approximately 10 miles from Barley Cove in the town of Schull, offers a year round fascinating schedule of star shows.

GOLF - Guests at Barley Cove have free access to the 9 hole par 3 golf course onsite. Barley Cove is just a short drive from West Cork Golf Academy and driving range in Ballydehob and THE ACCOMMODATION the 18 hole & West Golf Barley Cove Beachfront Holiday Homes (built in Club is a twenty minute drive. Other courses 2002) comprise of eighteen bright, airy and spacious locally include Bantry (reduced green fees), two and three bedroomed holiday homes sleeping LOCAL ACTIVITIES Glengarriff, and Roscarbery. between four and seven people. Each and every WALKING - Barley Cove and the Mizen one of the holiday homes features large windows in This is the ideal holiday destination with Peninsula offer some breathtaking routes along the sitting room overlooking beautiful Barley Cove a host of varied activities to appeal to truly spectacular cliff tops and Beach along with a small balcony off the dining everyone whatever their interests. coastal walks. area to sit al fresco and take in the wonderful SANDY BEACHES - Barley Cove Beachfront surroundings. Holiday Homes are situated right on the ANGLING - Charter boats operate out of Crookhaven and other fishing villages in the The air at Barley Cove comes directly in from golden sandy beach from which they get area. Local angling specialities are shark, the mighty Atlantic Ocean and is invigoratingly their name. This is a long beach ideal for bottom and reef fishing along with a huge pure and fresh. leisurely walks and for swimming. The beaches of Galley Cove and Cockle variety of other fish species. The kitchens are fully equipped with all modern Beach are also close by which are ideal conveniences including electric oven, fridge/ for water sporting activities. freezer, dishwasher and all necessary utensils, crockery and cutlery. The holiday homes also MIZEN HEAD - The Mizen Peninsula is feature a washer/dryer. All bed linen and Ireland's most southwesterly point and is towels are provided. renowned for the beauty of its rugged landscape and its ancient heritage. Here The open fires in these holiday homes are the cliffs rise to over 700 feet in places a striking feature of the living room area. offering some of the most spectacular views There are also electric heaters in each room. and incredible rock formations in Ireland.