Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend

Castletownshend, Cork
$75 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Passing through an archway into the courtyard of Shana Court, a customs house, Shana Cottage was originally the stables. Castletownshend is within easy access (52 miles) of Cork Airport. The village provides an excellent base to explore the magnificent surrounding countryside, coastline and beaches by car or foot. Opposite Shana Cottage is the award winning Mary Ann’s pub which produces fine quality local seafood with a bar and restaurant menu. The village has a public stony beach whichis clean and safe for swimming, and a public pier suitable for launching small boats. West Cork is one of the best places in Europe for seeing whales, dolphins and seals. Trips out to see them can be arranged, where you are picked up from the public pier. There is plenty of scenic walking in the area, including Knockdrum Stone Circle just outside the village and the ‘Five Fingers’ standing stones close by.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Stephen D.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Was a great place to stay, everything was good at the place, beds were comfy and place was very clean, kitchen was well equipped with utensils pans and pots, has a big fridge with separate lower freezer, would definitely would go back again.

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 18, 2026

    We spent four nights in this cozy cottage in Castletownshend and I wished we had more time. What a lovely home base! It was well stocked, right across the street from the wonderful Maryann’s Bar and we had some of our best sleeps there because it was so quiet. We would definitely stay again!

  • Joe N.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed May 9, 2026

    The place was absolutely a gem! Breathtaking and warm. The communication by texting was great, considering I couldn't call by phone. Exactly as we thought it would be for the structure. The restaurant across the street was great and the ambiance. The entire village was interesting and quite a lot of scenery to drive to. I recommend this place.

  • Charlie R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 11, 2026

    A small piece of real Ireland in an old fishing village.Full of Character and is very warm and cosy on the cold February nights.We've been coming here for the last 4 years, and have never been disappointed. The Mary Ann's restaurant is right opposite, the food ( & Guinness ) is excellent.Castletownshend is 10mins off the main road but is well worth the drive ; also means is is pretty quiet place to stay. Kate & Anne are ,very very Helpful Hosts.Even to the Point of posting me , my dirty washing that i left behind this year. ( now that is sevice )!Hope this helps you make up your mind to stay in one of most beautiful parts of Ireland and enjoy the views.Charlie

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    Very cute

  • Anthony P.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Very welcoming, fantastic place to stay to relax in comfort.

  • Marci S.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    Finding this gem was one of the highlights of our trip! It was so lovely!

  • Helen B.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    We had a lovely stay, visiting family in the area and the first time we had needed to rent a place. The Cottage was perfect for us. It is spacious and charming and has everything you could need.The place was spotless and though we didn't get to meet our housekeeper, she was in touch and the place was all ready and warm for us. I wouldn't hesitate to book this property again. Thank you.

  • Corry P.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Located in a quiet quaint village on the edge of the water, this was a great place to stay for touring around the West Cork area. Having the entire place to ourselves was a treat, as it literally was a home away from home. Its old world charm made you feel like you have gone back in time. There was a pub across the street and a small store right up the road. What more could you want !

  • Heather S.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We loved our stay at the Stable. There are some spiders around, but that seemed natural given the venue. It didn't bother us at all. The house is cute, the shower pressure good, and the bed is comfortable. We also absolutely loved the little village. We walked to the church, the waterfront and up through the town. It is adorable. We also got a drink and a snack across the street at the pub which was very cute and yummy. We had to text with the housekeeper for check in, so you do need some form of phone service, but luckily we had that set up. We spent 3 nights here and it was a really great place to stay. We recommend.

  • Denise D.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    The cottage was lovely and clean and just what we expected. Close to a larger villiage for shopping. The lovely housekeeper checked in on us to make sure we were comfortable. Was just a lovely few days in beautiful countryside.

  • Maryann F.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Loved the authenticity of the place and the pub across the street. All routes leading here are scenic but of course N roads are quicker.

  • kate t.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    My friend and I stayed for three nights with my dog. We loved Castletownhend with it's tranquil harbour, great views from the church and Knoch Drum Stone Fort. We ate at the pub opposite twice, the food and staff were great. Dogs allowed in the garden only. The property was clean and comfortable, a piece of history with it's thich walls. There was everything we could need for a short stay and a great base to explore West Cork and discover where my great great granfather spent his first 10 years of life. Fully recommend the property.

  • Lyndon B.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Everything was as expected. Nice little community. We had everything we needed during our stay.

  • Rachel B.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    This was our second stay here this gorgeous cosy cottage and we had another amazing time. We got fantastic weather for May and we spent our days on the beach and driving around the area taking in all the beautiful scenery along the way. We ate in Mary Anne’s across the road each evening the food is amazing and took a stroll to the harbor every evening. Our girls are looking forward to coming back to lovely little hamlet.

  • Jane C.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Modern kitchen, large freeze, washer and dryer and large tub. Everything we needed. Many interesting sites in theatres. don’t mud the Heritage Museum in Sibereen

  • Christopher A.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    No seals on doors and windows made for a dafty stay. Many of the updates to the property, do not appear to be finished, for example carpeting isn’t tacked down to the floor, or sealing on the bath drain.

  • Marisa G.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay, well appointed cottage. A bit remote location. Must have car and GPS! However we wasted buying a whole bag of firewood and couldn't get it going.. there were no instructions on how to work for, hot water, living room heaters. But once caretaker showed up next day she answered some of our questions.

  • Jayme B.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    This was such a lovely little cottage in such a sweet quiet village. A short stroll down to the Pier looking out at the bay.

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