Mossie's

Quiet and peaceful

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Everything! Beautiful location, delicious breakfast, spotless rooms, and incredibly helpful hosts. We will certainly be recommending to friends and family and would love to stay again.

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The property is in a beautiful location, the interior is very tasteful. The garden is superbly maintained. Fantastic breakfasts and very helpful hosts

L'accueil et le luxe discret

Die sicherlich luxuriöseste Unterkunft auf unserem 3wochen Trip. Unglaublich schöne Parkanlage mit Sauna und Sitzecken - eigentlich viel zu schade, um dort nur die Nächte zu verbringen. Tolles Frühstück Sehr ! bequeme Betten und großes Zimmer mit geschmackvoller Einrichtung Sehr zuvorkommende Gastgeber

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De ligging, het huis, de faciliteiten, de gastvrijheid: perfect. It’s all in the details 👌

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Wir sind immer noch ganz verzaubert von unserem Aufenthalt in dieser wunderbaren Märchen-Unterkunft. Wir wurden sehr herzlich vom Gastgeber Matti empfangen und haben eine kleine Einführung bekommen. Uns stand ein wunderschönes, fantastisches Schlosshotel-Zimmer mit einem magischem Blick in den großen, romantischen Garten, eine eigene Terrasse sowie ein geräumiges, elegantes Badezimmer mit flauschigen Handtüchern, Bademänteln und mit exquisiten Pflegeprodukten zur Verfügung. Die Einrichtung im ganzen Haus ist mit bedacht ausgesucht, stilvoll und gleichzeitig sehr einladend, man fühlt sich direkt wohl und willkommen. Im hellen, eleganten Frühstückszimmer kann man wunderbar frühstücken und man hat eine große Auswahl an warmen Frühstücksoptionen, die alle ausgezeichnet schmecken. Die Steinsauna im Garten ist ebenfalls wunderbar und hilft bei der Entspannung (sagt mein Mann ;)) Aber ohne Matti würde das wahrscheinlich halbwegs so gut funktionieren. Er hat für jeden Gast jederzeit ein nettes Wort, ist unglaublich aufmerksam und fürsorglich aber auch sehr diskret. Er liest buchstäblich jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab und erfüllt auch diese, so gut es geht. Sei es eine zusätzliche Decke, ein Restaurantbesuch oder etwas Anderes. Seine unaufdringliche und super kompetente Art verleiht dem ganzen Haus etwas Besonderes. Man fühlt sich als Gast gesehen, privilegiert und wertgeschätzt. Vielen herzlichen Dank für diese Erfahrung.

This is an exceptional spot! Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful and outstanding service. The service was impeccable and the breakfasts were delicious - included in the price, with wonderful options to choose from. Excellent coffee to top it off.

We could not fault Mossies - they have the recipe 100% correct.

Attentive and welcoming hosts, Matti & Vanessa madr sure we felt at home the moment we got there. The house is located in a fairytale like garden and offers the perfect opportunity to relax.

Mossie's is in a league of its own. From the moment you arrive, it feels like stepping into another world – a peaceful sanctuary where time slows down. Everything is stunningly beautiful, from the lovingly restored house and magical gardens to the breathtaking views. Breakfast is a real highlight: delicious, generous and full of wonderful local produce. And the beautiful gazing board is the perfect place to sit with a coffee or a glass of wine, take in the view and simply be. Matti and Vanessa are the kind of hosts everyone hopes to meet. They have a rare gift for making you feel welcome from the very first minute. With warmth, kindness and genuine care, they quietly create a place that feels both magical and completely at home. Mossie's isn't just somewhere to stay – it's somewhere to slow down, recharge and make memories. It has been a privilege to be your guests. Thank you, Matti and Vanessa, for sharing this extraordinary place with us. We left feeling rested, grateful and already looking forward to our next visit.

Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und gestaltet. Unsere Gastgeber haben uns auf Händen getragen.

Keine Angabe. Es war ausgezeichnet

Beautiful property, easy accommodation, great host, clean and friendly.

Bed was a little too hard and luggage had to be carried up the stairs.

Hannos workshop and the whole grounds are just perfection. Nothing else to say, will be back again.

We absolutely loved our stay at the workshop. It is furnished to a very high standard with some lovely touches such as a welcome drink,fancy soap, books,mezzanine etc. The sofa and log fire make it very cosy. There is a swim and sauna out the back of the property which we loved too. There’s a lovely outdoor space and the surroundings are amazing. I couldn’t recommend it enough and it was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. The hosts were helpful without being intrusive. Fantastic place!!

Everything was great

Remote secluded location Friendly helpful staff Comfortable guest lounges Outdoor fire pit on calm evenings

Super friendly hosts making us feel like home

Everything exceptional. Love the attention to detail of the property and service. The bedrooms were lovely and the property included beautiful common areas to enjoy. Breakfast inclusive and delicious.

Les chambres sont meublées avec beaucoup de goût ainsi que toute la maison. Le petit déjeuner est extraordinaire. Le propriétaire Matti est très serviable et attentionné. Merci je recommande vivement.

L’accès à la maison est un peu étroit .

Incredible stay ! Mossie's was an enchanting location: water view, surrounded by mossy forest & quiet. Matti is a wonderful host, who ensured we had a 5-star stay, and made us feel right at home. The house is meticulously curated, feeling both very chic and comfortable, the amenities are wonderful (sauna, library, drinks lounge, fire pit, etc). Breakfast is absolutely delicious too ! We had a lovely romantic night during our roadtrip, will be recommending !

Liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr herzliche Gastgeber. Ausgezeichnetes Frühstück!

Mossie’s is incredible! Photos don’t do it justice—the grounds, views, rooms and peacefulness made for an unforgettable few days. Peaceful in every way.

There was nothing we didn’t like.

Das Haus ist ein besonderer Ort, toller Service, sehr schöne und originelle Zimmer, wunderschönes Anwesen mit tollem Garten.

Es war alles perfekt!

Our stay at Mossie's was both luxurious and relaxing.The home and grounds were beautiful and welcoming. Great care was taken to ensure the guests every need was attended to. Cannot say enough good things and highly recommend.

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Vanessa und Matti sind sehr herzliche Gastgeber. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Zimmer war gross und einfach nur toll mit Balkon und Gartenblick. Der Garten ist riesig und eine richtige Oase. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig. Das Frühstück war super mit dem tollen Brot und dann noch die Auswahl. Einfach himmlich. Das Board abends ist auch sehr zu empfehlen. Wir können nur 10 Punkte geben . Es wären auf jeden Fall mehr.

Man kann überhaupt nichts bemängeln

Breakfast was so good and freshly cooked .Mattie was an excellent host. Beds were very comfortable and the place had a relaxing and peaceful ambience with a lovely garden and wooded area .If time had permitted we would have used the Sauna .

Le calme et la beauté du lieu, la gentillesse de Matti toujours très prévenant.

The perfect location for our babymoon in west cork. The house is absolutely stunning, with every detail well thought through. The host Mattie is super helpful and very quick to respond. The breakfast was delicious and super filling. The gardens are breathtakingly beautiful, both mornings there were rabbits playing on the grass. There is a pond around the back of the property that you can swim in.

The only negative is that it is a little remote and the only dinner options are in Castletownbere or Glengarriff, which isn’t the end of world but worth knowing.

Supergutes Frühstück perfekter Service

The room and food was incredible - I am a returning customer to Mossie's and I will be back again. This is a hidden gem!

Nothing - Mossie's is perfect

De mooiste B&B van onze reis! Lekkere tapa's gegeten 's avonds; heerlijk ontbijt 's ochtends. genoten van de sauna en de tuin.

niks!

The house was beautiful.

Everything was so measured, particularly the breakfast (no buffet, no fruit, no charcuterie,3 slices of brown bread for 2 people, one tiny jar of jam..... The host was very/too quick to clear plates etc- could have been a little more relaxed. Breakfast all too minimalist.

Rural location but close to a nice town, lovely garden setting, great view, beautifully decorated house, lounge and dining areas very comfortable, attentive hosts, bar facilities, big bedroom with extremely comfortable bed and linen, good shower with lovely soap. Breakfast was a delight. Lovely flower arrangements around the house. Bluetooth speaker with soothing music playing on arrival plus morning playlist was a nice touch.

No coffee, milk or biscuits in the bedroom - a coffee machine would be good. Provision of a shower cap and body lotion in the bathroom, and phone charging facilities would be great.

One of the books in the living room of this beautiful b&b had the title 'The art of creating home'. That's exactly what Matti and Vanessa do. Every detail is well thought through: the candles and fire place upon arrival, handmade soap in the bedroom, free quality coffee and tea, classical music... The beautiful building, garden, sauna, wonderfull rooms and perfect beds, the delicious breakfast and evening plate (which is definitely enough as dinner), the hospitality of Matti and Vanessa: it all makes you feel completely welcome and relaxed. Thank you for everything!

We loved the relaxing atmosphere the hosts have credited. The view from our room was beautiful. The bed linen and towels beautifully scented. The breakfast every morning was delicious made with fresh produce.

We could find no faults.

Our stay at Mossies was fantastic! Matti & Vanessa took such good care of us. Their attention to detail is flawless. Breakfast was delicious, with beautiful views. Our room & bathroom were spacious and beautifully appointed. The gardens are so lovely with many places to sit and soak up the serenity. We hope to visit again one day!

Beautiful rooms, quiet secluded spot, lively grounds, good breakfast, charming host, enticing and interesting roads!

Everything from check in till check out was brilliant. Thank you Matti for such a warm Greeting and Welcoming. My auntie and myself enjoyed our stay so much. What a beautiful cozy place 🥰 We felt like in heaven. Such a peaceful and relaxing place on Earth. Sauna was a real pleasure🥰 Breakfast was so delicious as well🤗 Thank you so much, we will come back for sure❤️

We loved everything ❤️

Very homely accommodation Matti and Vanessa are very nice The breakfast is incredible Bed is extremely comfortable Views are lovely Incredible gardens and trees etc on site

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I can only repeat and echo other peoples comments and superlatives. Thank you Mattie and Vanessa :)

The cottage is a real gem, everything done to a detail and high spec. The locations is perfect for a ring of Beara, secluded yet actually super close to the main road. Mati is a great host!

All was great!

Our stay at Mossie’s was absolutely delightful. The attention to detail in restoration and design as well as the careful curation of rooms and beautiful spaces was swoon worthy. The hospitality shown by Matti and Vanessa was impressively present without being overbearing. The breakfast and the evening ‘board’ were delicious and beautifully presented. The fresh flowers throughout, the lit fireplace, the gorgeous grounds- all made us so sad to leave but grateful for the memories.

The friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts Vanessa and Mattie The peacefulness and rural setting of the location THE BREAKFAST - delicious and made from fresh local produce

Our stay was too short! Need 3 or 4 nights to enjoy and explore the area

Wonderful place both building and nature, friendly and kind hosts, very elegant design, very clean, extremely comfortable beds, all amenities available and very yummy choices of breakfast.

Everything made us happy.

We were met on arrival by Matti who was so friendly and made us feel so welcome, especially after a long day travelling. The location had fabulous views and the house was beautiful and spacious with plenty of common areas so you could mingle with the other guests if you wanted to or find a quiet space for yourselves. Food was exceptional and we had dinner and breakfast here so thanks to Vanessa for looking after us! Matti made some suggestions for our trip and we ended up following his ideas instead of our planned trip so thank you Matti, you really know your stuff!

Nothing - everything was fantastic!

Staying at Mossie's has spoiled us; nothing else has even come close in comparison. It doesn't hurt that this jewel is situated in one of the more wildly beautiful corners of the world but photos do not do this B&B justice. In addition to the gorgeously appointed interiors, the grounds are magnificent: amazing attention to detail everywhere you look, both inside and out. As well, the service was exceptional: every possible need anticipated, Matti would quietly appear with a smile, when needed, and disappear just as quickly. The breakfasts were five-star: incredibly delicious, and impeccably served, in a glassed-in conservatory. We stayed in the lovely French Room, with a view of the ocean and lush surroundings, and with bed linens that make me tear up at the memory: the highest quality I've ever experienced. Matti and Vanessa have worked hard to create this magical Eden on the Beara Peninsula, and we're fortunate to be the beneficiaries of their vision, dedication, and love. We will absolutely come back!

Matti and Vanessa are very accommodating. They always make sure that guests are comfortable. The location is perfect because it is on a secluded area plus a stunning view. And the breakfast, it's the best.

Our stay here was everything we wanted it to be. The thoughtful design, the effortless but incredible service, amazing breakfast, stunning setting. Wonderful!

Just perfect! Mattie and Vanessa run a lovely B&B in rural Ireland. As a young couple from the big city on a short trip through southwest Ireland, it was a wonderful—and truly beautiful—escape from the everyday hustle. Extra points for the delicious breakfast! The Ring of Beara is also spectacular to explore. Thank you! —Chris & Anna

Absolutely amazing interiors, exceptional service, and very helpful host

Beautiful home very nicely restored and relaxing!

We spent a couple of nights at Mossie’s, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Matti was very attentive, the house was warm, comfortable and the breakfast was great.

The lanes up to the house could prove a problem if there was more traffic, but still worth the effort to get there.

The location is spectacular. With views over Bantry Bay and nestled at the foot of the mountains very close to the Healy Pass. Access to beautiful and peaceful gardens. A lovely old house tastefully renovated. The rooms are big and spacious. Matti is a wonderful host and the breakfast is superb! This was our second stay here and I'm sure we will be back again!

The breakfast was superb and the dining room was nicely decorated. The garden was beautiful with different kinds of flowers and plants, all grown well. The B&B was quiet which provided a very good environment for a break after a day's travelling around. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Owing to the location of the B&B, the mobile phone signal was unstable and we got lost while driving to The Mossie's.

Mossie's has magnificence written all over it. The greeting from the host was delightful and filled us with enthusiasm. The story of the place, its re-birth as an exceptional place in a dream-like environment was fascinating. Class marks every feature of the place. The environment in which it is located, the landscaping, the immaculate care taken to create rooms which all have a character of their own, the scrumptious breakfast presented with impeccable care and love...it just goes on and on. The room is magnificent as well.

It lies up a very narrow country lane with room for one car only and might well deter drivers who are unused to the challenges this offers. Local restaurants are some way from the hotel.

A hidden oasis!! Such a fun find. Wonderful people that have worked to make it a warm and cozy B & B

Exceptional stay in a beautifully renovated and expanded older house. The hosts Vanessa and Matti were extremely attentive and helpful, the room was large with very comfortable beds, and breakfast was excellent

Stunning. Clean.

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There is nothing you can't like about mossies! Pure bliss

We had a wonderful stay at Mossie’s! Great attention to detail throughout which made our stay very special. We enjoyed walking around the gardens, enjoying a glass of wine by the fire, getting a great night sleep on extremely comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast in the morning with options for both veggie and meat eaters! Matti gave us some great recommendations on where to visit and our drive through Healy pass was a highlight - absolutely breathtaking scenery! We will be back to stay again!

Mossie’s truly is a hidden gem and I can’t believe we were fortunate enough to find it. The location is gorgeous, set in the quiet, picturesque lanes of east Beara, a quick drive from Glengariff, Castletownbere, the Healy Pass and other beautiful West Cork sights. The guest house itself is possibly one of the loveliest we’ve visited, certainly in Ireland and we adored our comfortable en suite bedroom (the French Room) overlooking the landscaped gardens. The service was exceptional too; Matti and Vanessa went out of their way to make us feel welcome into their home. We loved being able to sit by the fire in the lounge after s long day, relaxing with a decaf coffee from the Nespresso machine. If we are ever visiting Beara again we will not hesitate to rebook.

Everything was perfect.

This accommodation was exceptional, we had a wonderful room with a balcony, the breakfast was 5 * hotel level. This is a lovely quiet location on the beautiful Beara Peninsula. We will definitely return

Fantastic garden, friendly host, breakfast and dinner are excellent with an amazing view. Beautiful surroundings. Ideal starting point for bikers (hills steep, we were glad to have mountainbikes)

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Food was all freshly prepared. Surrounding gardens were lovely. Host Matti was very friendly , attentive to our needs, and full of information re local area.

To reach Mossie’s was sometimes a struggle especially in the dark. There were signs but a couple of times we missed them.

Everything was really wonderful, the breakfast was delicious, the house was beautifully decorated and clean, our room had an amazing view. The hosts, Vanessa and Matti, were very nice too. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Everything

Wonderful garden, splendid views, cozy cottage with few bedrooms, spotless, gorgeous details, very quiet. Hosts very nice and friendly, helpful in suggesting places to visit. Breakfast was an experience itself with personal service, excellent products quality. Loved every minute of it there.

The grounds were specular. Matti and Vanessa were wonderful. The location was quiet, but that also meant driving down a fairly long very narrow road. Just an FYI if that is an issue for you.

Great host and great location

The breakfast was flawless.Availability of fresh fruit / cheese/ porridge in addition to the main options would have enhanced the experience.

This property has been lovingly restored in the past to be one a real sanctuary of peace and calm.

Quiet and secluded location. A beautiful house, tastefully and carefully restored. Matti and Vanessa are perfect hosts. They’ve thought of everything to ensure guests’ comfort and enjoyment. Rooms are luxurious and very comfortable. Breakfast is a highlight. The gardens are perfect for a stroll.

The showers could be upgraded.

Beautiful property in a lovely location, which had been exquisitely renovated. Large room with extremely comfortable bed..it was like having a ‘home away from home’. Matti was a wonderful host & breakfast was delicious..all home made & served in the gorgeous dining room. Highly recommend a stay here!!!

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The setting in and outside. Friendly staff pre and and during our stay. Good views from the dining area.

Not having coffee facilities in the room. Had to go downstairs and get coffee and then back up the stairs - then the coffee would be luke warm. Distance from cars to carry luggage up the steps and then up the stairs - a bit of a drag after driving so far out to stay at this BnB. Probably a bit too out of the way for us.

The property is so beautiful. The layout, the decor, the bedroom with exceptional views and comfort. The top class breakfast plus extra touches like coffee and relaxing lounge area with a cosy fire lighting. You could take a stroll in the fab garden. We even had some deer pass by the window while we ate breakfast. The service provided by Mani and Vanessa was 5 star all the way.

There was nothing we didn’t like

Attention to detail amazing, beautiful room & no expense spared on furnishings & renovation & maintenance of this amazing B&B. It lacks for nothing. Best B&B we stayed at in Ireland. Will be back when we next visit Ireland again.

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An exceptional location. Vanessa and Matt run the house with great taste, attention to their guests and high quality of the offer. If required, there are also lanch packages for on the go that taste delicious. We would have loved to stay the whole holiday and just enjoy it. It was hard to say goodbye.

Absolutely everything! Rooms, garden, breakfast, the fireplace in the reading room 😍 We have been at Mossie's a few times now and definitely will be back!

I fell in love with this place. Fantastic service, cleanliness at the highest level, delicious food. We will come back and recommend it to everyone.

From the moment we arrived we knew this was a special place. The location is stunning, and the property is a hidden gem. We received a warm welcome from Matti and Vanessa, who went over and above throughout our stay to ensure everything was perfect. Our breakfast each day was excellent, and our room exceeded expectations.

Nothing, it was great from start to finish. The attention to detail and quality of the food and service was truly outstanding.