Food & Recipes
From our kitchen to yours, a selection of some of the most popular recipes for cakes, bakes and dishes we create for guests at Dunowen House.
Lemon Curd Naked Sponge Cake
Looking for fresh cake inspiration? I’ve used our “never fails” Victoria Sponge recipe as the base for this Mediterranean themed naked cake.
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White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
By special request, I made this cheesecake recently for our daughter’s birthday. It’s the one dessert she always orders off the menu and this one got a definite thumbs up!
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Dunowen Apple Cake
If time is against you, then this super quick apple cake is perfect. Light & fluffy with a crunchy almond topping and soft sharp apples inside…..
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Favourite Pumpkin & Squash Recipes
Each year we grow a big patch of pumpkins and Crown Prince are always my favourite. Here are some ideas, to use with pumpkins or butternut squash.
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Christmas Crunch Cookies
Cinnamon, ginger, crunchy and delicious…these little Christmas cookies would be perfect for Santa (or his helpers)!
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Dunowen Christmas Cakes
My two favourite Christmas cake recipes, one that’s ideal for any last minute bakers out there!
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Cranberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Not everyone loves the tradition of Christmas Mince Pies so if you’re looking for something a little festive but different, then this recipe is an ideal treat.
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Mince Pies – Shortcrust & Puff Pastry
It’s the last day of November and things are starting to feel Christmassy! This week’s Cake Monday features Mince Pies, one with shortcrust and the other with puff pastry. Quite different, equally delicious!
READ MORE"A Magical West Cork Escape"
We stayed at Dunowen House for a long weekend and genuinely didn’t want to leave. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the house and its surroundings – the views, the gardens, the quiet… it’s pure magic. The house itself is full of character and history but still feels incredibly cosy and luxurious.
We loved having our morning coffee overlooking the sea and strolling down to the nearby coves. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Clonakilty is only a few minutes away too, so we had some lovely meals out and picked up bits from the local markets.
Aisling & Dara,
Dublin
"A Dream Wedding Come to Life"
We were blown away with the unmatched beauty of Dunowen – the set- ting, the people and all the details make it come to life. We feel so blessed to have had our wedding here and so grateful for Kela and Stephen for making this the most special day of our lives. We are leaving a piece of our hearts here so we will absolutely have to come back again. All our love
Ben & Laura
"An Unforgettable Celebration of Love"
I could not have imagined a more beautiful stay and wedding. We took a chance and put our trust in Kela and Stephen, booking Dunowen sight un- seen! What a wonderful experience to celebrate our love with the people we care about most without having to worry about the details. The flow- ers, the food and the accommodations were unforgettable. Thank you for giving us the space to create lifetime memories! Dunowen will have a piece of our heart. We hope to come back and do it again!
Liz & Bobby
Oregon
"A Perfect Stay"
Kela and Stephen. Thank you for our wonderful stay at Dunowen House and letting us enjoy the beauty of West Cork in your wonderful home and surroundings. We absolutely loved it.
The O’Neill
Dublin
"Another Unforgettable Stay"
Thank you Kela & Stephen for another amazing stay. When you’ve stayed in Dunowen it’s impossible to stay elsewhere. Your house is per- fection!
Ray & Family
"A Perfect 70th Celebration"
Many thanks Kela and Stephen for a wonderful stay at Dunowen House. The house is so spacious, especially for our smallish family group who helped me celebrate my 70th birthday. Thanks for the beautiful flowers throughout and all the home baking. We loved the location.
The Praulins Group
"Surrounded by Dunowen’s Gardens and Coastal Beauty"
Thank you for a wonderful week. Everything was perfect and we loved being able to walk to the beach and sit in the beautiful gardens. Hope to come again.
The Barrats
Australia
"A Perfect 80th Birthday Celebration"
The end of a fabulous week celebrating my 80th birthday. It has been a brilliant stay with everything we needed. Just perfect. Thank you so much Kela & Stephen for your thought and kindness. All the best for the future and perhaps we will see you again!
Liz
The Ultimate 5-Star Escape
Bravo! You have created the perfect backdrop for a 5 star vacation. Our group of 18 could not have imagined a more comfortable and luxe week. I’ll see you on Instagram and we will all see you again in person next va- cation.
The Walshes
USA
