Cul Cottage

Authentic experience of staying in old cottage. Beautiful views and lovely location. Ideal fo exploring the island and also the surrounding area. We were fortunate with the weather. Loved the electric blankets and comfy beds.

The info on Booking.com said that there was a restaurant on site and an outdoor bath?? There was no restaurant. fortunately we had food with us as after a long journey we were too tired to go searching for food. Light switches were high up on beams so not easy to access for short people.

It was perfectly located with beautiful ocean views from the back garden. The cottage was like going back in time. Blazing fire at night made it feel so cosy. Fully kitted out kitchen was ideal for a family who need to have cooking facilities or couple who want to totally detach from technology for few days.

I can't fault anything. It is a 200 year old cottage so was exactly as I expected. Wonderfully different.

We met Ger who gave us a tour and the keys, and who had already got a fire going for us. He went above and beyond throughout our trip, and we felt very cared for! Already looking forward to coming back.

I found Cuil Cottage by chance when driving by on a road trip a few years ago and fell in love with it. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all with quiet and solitude, this is it. No better way to unwind after a long countryside stroll than to sit by the fire and read a good book! Also, the landlords are awesome. They stopped by to check in on me and even gave me lots of their homegrown tomatoes. Thank you so much! I‘m looking forward to coming back soon.

The water in the shower and sink smells a bit funny due to the old pipes. Derarca and Gérard provide containers of fresh water for drinking and cooking though, so that is not really a problem.

Its a fairytale cottage, very charming and rustic. The views from the backgarden are amazing, and occasionally a horse or a cow will say hello. It transports you back into a different time, just with all the modern day comforts. The beds were really cosy and the kitchen has everything you need if you want to selfcater. We didnt use the electric heaters as it wasnt that cold during the day, but we lit the stove every night and it gave a lovely warm atmosphere. The internet connection is really good. There is a lot to explore in and around the island, our 3 night stay was not long enough! Our 5 and 8 y old kids loved it too, so we will definitely return.

As others said before, the shower is not one to enjoy, but we knew that by reading the reviews before and it didnt put us off. Regarding the sitting arrangements, maybe a small armchair or rocking chair in addition to the couch would provide another cosy seat. The monks bench is awesome but quite uncomfy to sit on. It didnt bother us as our kids went to bed early hence we had the couch to ourselves, but if you would have 4 adults staying, it could get uncomfortable on the bench.