Name: The Castle
Address: The Castle, Castletownshend, Co Cork, Castlehaven, Ireland, The Castle, Castletownshend, Co Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $112 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.7

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Bed and Breakfast The Castle

The Castle, Castletownshend, Co Cork, Castlehaven, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

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Amazing. The view from our room over the harbor was beyond beautiful. Our breakfast each day was prepared fresh and accommodated my wife’s GF (gluten free) requests. The small restaurant up the street was one of our favorite of the over 20 meals on our trip in Ireland. We loved the adventure to find this beautiful castle at the end of the road. We wish we could’ve stayed more than just three nights, but had to keep on moving. The grounds are lovely and we couldn’t have been treated better by our hosts. The dog, Lassie, was also VERY friendly and fun to interact with.

Michael

United States of America

We had a wonderful night’s stay at the Castle in Castlehaven. The property was beautiful and clearly well loved as the castle has been in the family since the seventeenth century. The grounds are well kept and I can only imagine how beautiful the gardens are in the warmer seasons. Our room had a gorgeous view of the bay and it was sparkling clean (not even a speck of dust on the chair rail!). Breakfast was delicious, the staff was beyond amazing, and we had a delightful time playing with the property owner’s dog and walking the small town it was in. Do not doubt booking here!

Lindsey

United States of America

Super nice facility, great charm, pleasant staff, peaceful, quiet, relaxing. Couldn’t ask for more!

David

Ireland

The castle is very well maintained. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was great. The land around the castle allows for nice peaceful hikes. We enjoyed it very much!

Henri

United States of America

The Castle is unique & in a beautiful setting. The building itself is what it should be for a castle - old, charming & full of character. The grounds are amazing - 90 acres which include trails along the water & through woods. There are also beautiful plantings. The location, along an inlet off the Atlantic Ocean, is truly special. The owner & staff were very friendly & gracious & so helpful. The accommodations were very comfortable & breakfast delicious with large variety of fresh fruit & great cooked options as well.

Joanne

United States of America

Breakfast was excellent. Well trained dogs watched every bite. Lol!

Phelps

United States of America

There wasn't anything we didn't like. It was just amazing. Very warm and welcoming staff and atmosphere. The view is fabulous, and more so if you catch it in the early morning. Best stay ever!

Chastity

United States of America

Building was unique and fascinating - filled with artifacts. Room was gorgeous - lots of big windows with beautiful views of the water and the grounds. Staff were helpful and friendly; breakfast was excellent. Cute little town with a wonderful seafood restaurant just up the hill. Would love to come back.

Doug

Canada

The Castle is a great stay to experience Irish history. We were in a third floor room with balcony. The room was very comfortable and the view was outstanding. Sharon, the hostess was friendly, engaging and very helpful.

Cmj

United States of America

Really nice property and grounds - just like the pictures. Room was a bit small, on the third floor and no lift (it is a castle after all - did not expect a lift.) We enjoyed our stay. Location is well off the beaten path. Enjoyed the experience but unlikely to return - once you've spent a night in a castle you can cross that off your list. Kind of like how I felt about skydiving - done it, glad I did, don't need to do it again.

Theodore

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Amazing. The view from our room over the harbor was beyond beautiful. Our breakfast each day was prepared fresh and accommodated my wife’s GF (gluten free) requests.”

Michael United States of America
“We had a wonderful night’s stay at the Castle in Castlehaven. The property was beautiful and clearly well loved as the castle has been in the family since the seventeenth century.”

Lindsey United States of America
“Super nice facility, great charm, pleasant staff, peaceful, quiet, relaxing. Couldn’t ask for more!”

David Ireland
“The castle is very well maintained. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was great. The land around the castle allows for nice peaceful hikes. We enjoyed it very much!”

Henri United States of America
“The Castle is unique & in a beautiful setting. The building itself is what it should be for a castle - old, charming & full of character.”

Joanne United States of America
“Breakfast was excellent. Well trained dogs watched every bite. Lol!”

Phelps United States of America
“There wasn't anything we didn't like. It was just amazing. Very warm and welcoming staff and atmosphere. The view is fabulous, and more so if you catch it in the early morning. Best stay ever!”

Chastity United States of America
“Building was unique and fascinating - filled with artifacts. Room was gorgeous - lots of big windows with beautiful views of the water and the grounds.”

Doug Canada
“The Castle is a great stay to experience Irish history. We were in a third floor room with balcony. The room was very comfortable and the view was outstanding.”

Cmj United States of America
“Really nice property and grounds - just like the pictures. Room was a bit small, on the third floor and no lift (it is a castle after all - did not expect a lift.) We enjoyed our stay.”

Theodore United States of America

Located in Castletownshend, The Castle offers adults-only accommodations with free WiFi and harbor views, as well as a garden and a private beach area.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of The Castle.

Clonakilty is 22 mi from the accommodations, while Bantry is 23 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 51 mi from The Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Area Info

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What's nearby *

Skibbereen Golf Club
4.1 miles
St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen
4.2 miles
Dunmore Golf Club
13.6 miles
Lisellen Estates
15.7 miles
Michael Collins Centre
17 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Fields of Skibbereen Supermarket
4.3 miles
Skibbereen Farmers Market Market
4.3 miles
Mary Ann's Bar & Restaurant Restaurant
0.1 miles
Lil McCarthys Bar Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
O'Donovans Shop Supermarket
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Lough Hyne Lake
5.9 miles
Harbour Ocean/Sea
0 miles

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Cork Airport
36.4 miles
Kerry Airport
47.7 miles

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Visa Mastercard Maestro The Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that this is an adults-only property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

“Amazing. The view from our room over the harbor was beyond beautiful. Our breakfast each day was prepared fresh and accommodated my wife’s GF (gluten free) requests. The small restaurant up the street was one of our favorite of the over 20 meals on our trip in Ireland. We loved the adventure to find this beautiful castle at the end of the road. We wish we could’ve stayed more than just three nights, but had to keep on moving. The grounds are lovely and we couldn’t have been treated better by our hosts. The dog, Lassie, was also VERY friendly and fun to interact with.”

“We had a wonderful night’s stay at the Castle in Castlehaven. The property was beautiful and clearly well loved as the castle has been in the family since the seventeenth century. The grounds are well kept and I can only imagine how beautiful the gardens are in the warmer seasons. Our room had a gorgeous view of the bay and it was sparkling clean (not even a speck of dust on the chair rail!). Breakfast was delicious, the staff was beyond amazing, and we had a delightful time playing with the property owner’s dog and walking the small town it was in. Do not doubt booking here!”

“The castle is very well maintained. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was great. The land around the castle allows for nice peaceful hikes. We enjoyed it very much!”

“The Castle is unique & in a beautiful setting. The building itself is what it should be for a castle - old, charming & full of character. The grounds are amazing - 90 acres which include trails along the water & through woods. There are also beautiful plantings. The location, along an inlet off the Atlantic Ocean, is truly special. The owner & staff were very friendly & gracious & so helpful. The accommodations were very comfortable & breakfast delicious with large variety of fresh fruit & great cooked options as well.”

“There wasn't anything we didn't like. It was just amazing. Very warm and welcoming staff and atmosphere. The view is fabulous, and more so if you catch it in the early morning. Best stay ever!”

“Building was unique and fascinating - filled with artifacts. Room was gorgeous - lots of big windows with beautiful views of the water and the grounds. Staff were helpful and friendly; breakfast was excellent. Cute little town with a wonderful seafood restaurant just up the hill. Would love to come back.”

“The Castle is a great stay to experience Irish history. We were in a third floor room with balcony. The room was very comfortable and the view was outstanding. Sharon, the hostess was friendly, engaging and very helpful.”

“Really nice property and grounds - just like the pictures. Room was a bit small, on the third floor and no lift (it is a castle after all - did not expect a lift.) We enjoyed our stay. Location is well off the beaten path. Enjoyed the experience but unlikely to return - once you've spent a night in a castle you can cross that off your list. Kind of like how I felt about skydiving - done it, glad I did, don't need to do it again.”

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Newest Reviews for The Castle

Reviewed: December 27, 2019

David
Ireland
10

“Fabulous”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 14, 2019

Pascal
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent value, tastefully decorated and beautiful setting.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 13, 2019

Teresa
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our second time to stay and we will be back again in 2020

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 12, 2019

Sibylle
Germany

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
Beautiful setting for a special occasion trip. Very comfortable bed, great room, good breakfast and lovely staff!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 24, 2019

Kerry
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Outstanding building, location, history and experience! Will be back as there is so much to experience in this area! Very impressed!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 24, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, lovely extra touches, the dog was lovely

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Carmel
Ireland
9.0

“Perfect for relaxing weekend”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would like 12 o'clock check out as standard instead of 11
Breakfast was supreme

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Philip
Ireland
10

“Exceptional”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No much really. I would have liked a bar but then again it was only a bnb.
We loved the quality of a castle experience while still being very comfortable and warm

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 20, 2019

Greer
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You could almost hear everything going on in the other rooms and the bed was quite squeeky. But the awesomeness of the place outweighs that.
It was great such an awesome experience.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Gerard
Ireland
10

“Great View!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Fabulous views and great breakfast. Had loads of charm and a real authentic castle stay plus the bonus of heating and plumbing. The food in the town exceptional and we had a wonderful relaxing break.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Kay
Ireland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful stunning place

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Michael
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Amazing. The view from our room over the harbor was beyond beautiful. Our breakfast each day was prepared fresh and accommodated my wife’s GF (gluten free) requests. The small restaurant up the street was one of our favorite of the over 20 meals on our trip in Ireland. We loved the adventure to find this beautiful castle at the end of the road. We wish we could’ve stayed more than just three nights, but had to keep on moving. The grounds are lovely and we couldn’t have been treated better by our hosts. The dog, Lassie, was also VERY friendly and fun to interact with.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 2, 2019

Mark
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The furniture is old. The building is old. So if you are looking for a generic hotel experience, this place is not for you. Personally, I love it
It is a wonderful romantic gem. Full of character. Staff are brilliant

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 1, 2019

Maurice
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hoping for a bigger room
Quietness

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Helen
Ireland
8.0

“Lovely stay in a beautiful part of the world. Will definitely be back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Setting was beautiful

Stayed in October 2019

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