The design of this hotel responds first and foremost to the sites magnificent shoreline setting overlooking Derrynane Bay. Through its’ simple massing and expression, the 3 storey building establishes a presence on the sloping site. A gentle cranking of the plan into three linked elements addresses the bay and reduces the building’s apparent length and mass. The building nestles in the landscape with the use of a rough stone finish to the ground floor, render to the upper floors and a pitched slated roof.