No stone left unturned in this west Cork beauty’s design

The L-shaped Stone House has been tastefully nestled in Rossbrin cove since 2000, says Tommy Barker

MUCH of West Cork’s elemental beauty, sense of history, heritage and wildlife can be appreciated at a quiet cove like Rossbrin — it’s just nicely off the beaten track, between seasonally busy Ballydehob, and stylish Schull, a sailor’s paradise.

Almost a step back in time, this indented, shore-hugging route by Rossbrin, whose cove entrance is ‘pinned’ by the stoic remains of a 14th century castle ruin, is blessed with wild flowers and wild fauna, a haven for birdlife, waders and migration.