SET off a little travelled series of backroads and junction known as Hayes Cross, just south of the main N71 between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery, Blue Crow House is a traditional, stone-built two-storey farmhouse, which has been home to artists from Holland who came here almost 20 years ago.

A cosy interior, a wood-burning stove in the kitchen/dining room, proximity to a long beach and dunes, woods, lake and headland walks, super scenery all on a site of 0.75 of an acre — there’s lots of boxes ticked at this West Cork bungalow.