Recent years have seen an increase in the range of accommodation on offer in Clonakilty, particularly at the top end of the price range. B&Bs and hotels are listed below. Excellent hostel accommodation is available at the Clonakilty Old Brewery Hostel , Old Brewery Lane (IHH; tel 023/33525) in a quiet yet central location off Emmet Square; private rooms are available, along with facilities for wheelchair users.

Bay View , Old Timoleague Rd (tel 023/33539). Very welcoming B&B at the east end of town. Bright and cheerful decor; all rooms en suite. A?33-40/a?¬41.90-50.79.

Clonakilty Town House , 22 Strand Rd (tel 023/35533). Very smart, very comfortable and stylish modern guesthouse; bedrooms have en-suite baths. Smoking is permitted in the lobby only. A?55-70/a?¬69.84-88.88.

Nordav , Western Road (tel 023/33655). Comfortable B&B in a detached house with pleasant gardens. Both standard and en-suite rooms available; some have self-catering facilities. A?40-55/a?¬50.79-69.84.

O'Donovan's Hotel , Pearse Street (tel & fax 023/33250, www.iol/~odhotel ). Traditional town-centre family-run hotel, and the hub of much social activity during the summer months. Previous guests include Marconi, Parnell and Michael Collins. A?70-90/a?¬88.88-114.28.

Quality Hotel and Leisure Centre , on the road towards Rosscarbery (tel 023/35400, fax 35404). Modern hotel on the edge of town; facilities include leisure centre and pool. A?90-110/a?¬114.28-139.67.

Wytchwood , off Emmet Square (tel 023/33525). A Georgian house with a walled garden offering welcoming, comfortable and tranquil B&B right in the town centre. No smoking bedrooms; both standard and en-suite accommodation available. Cycle hire and route information. A?40-55/a?¬50.79-69.84.