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The Castle

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

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 672 reviews)

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9.7
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672 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

Fantastic views from the room. The location is fabulous if you are doing the Kayaking and there is a restaurant only 2 minutes walk up the road.

Dylan Ireland

Everything was perfect. Beautiful location, stunning views from the balcony. Lovely staff, very welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Castle is amazing.

Agnes Ireland

Its history and atmosphere and charm, friendly owner and staff, stunning location, fabulous rooms and a great breakfast

Lee Ireland

Breakfast was gorgeous , staff so friendly and super friendly dog called lassie

Potts Ireland

Breakfast was lovely. In the middle of the wild atlantic way so very close to baltimore, lough hyne etc so found it great and the hosts were very welcoming.

Robert Ireland

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

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672 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Fantastic views from the room. The location is fabulous if you are doing the Kayaking and there is a restaurant only 2 minutes walk up the road.”
    Dylan Dylan Ireland Ireland
  • “Everything was perfect. Beautiful location, stunning views from the balcony. Lovely staff, very welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Castle is amazing.”
    Agnes Agnes Ireland Ireland
  • “Its history and atmosphere and charm, friendly owner and staff, stunning location, fabulous rooms and a great breakfast”
    Lee Lee Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was gorgeous , staff so friendly and super friendly dog called lassie”
    Potts Potts Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was lovely. In the middle of the wild atlantic way so very close to baltimore, lough hyne etc so found it great and the hosts were very welcoming.”
    Robert Robert Ireland Ireland
  • “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 Michael United States of America 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 Lindsey United States of America United States of America
  • “Super nice facility, great charm, pleasant staff, peaceful, quiet, relaxing. Couldn’t ask for more!”
    David David Ireland 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 Henri United States of America 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 Joanne United States of America 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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낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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

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  • Dylan Ireland

    “Fantastic views from the room. The location is fabulous if you are doing the Kayaking and there is a restaurant only 2 minutes walk up the road. ”

  • Agnes Ireland

    “Everything was perfect. Beautiful location, stunning views from the balcony. Lovely staff, very welcoming. Excellent breakfast. Castle is amazing.”

  • Lee Ireland

    “Its history and atmosphere and charm, friendly owner and staff, stunning location, fabulous rooms and a great breakfast ”

  • Potts Ireland

    “Breakfast was gorgeous , staff so friendly and super friendly dog called lassie”

  • Robert Ireland

    “Breakfast was lovely. In the middle of the wild atlantic way so very close to baltimore, lough hyne etc so found it great and the hosts were very welcoming.”

  • Michael United States of America

    “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.” Read more

  • Lindsey 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!” Read more

  • David Ireland

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

  • Henri United States of America

    “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!”

  • Joanne 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.” Read more

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  • are there restaurants within walking distance to the castle which are open on Wednesday night? Thank you Cathy Burns

    Mary Ann's is the restaurant in the village and perfectly convenient just a 2 min walk away. They serve a good selection of food, including seafood. Booking is essential, so ensure you reserve a table.


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  • Is there a shuttle from Cork Airport to the Castle?

    We are located in Castletownshend which is 80km (1.5hrs) from Cork Airport and your travel options are as follows; Taxi - We have a local service, costs about €120, booking directly Bus - There is a bus service (Bus 252) from Cork Airport to Skibbereen (nearest town, 10 km from Castletownshend) see Bus Eireann timetable and takes about 2 hours. You will need to get a taxi to Castletownshend, book ahead and costs about €15. Car Hire - There are several car hire companies at Cork airport. If you are not used to driving on the left or on small roads, ask for an automatic which will make the journey a little easier. Private tour guide - If you are travelling around Ireland on your trip then perhaps having a personal guide to take you around is a good option. One example is Wild way tours. Sorry we do not have a personal shuttle service available.


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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Mary Ann's Bar & Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Lil McCarthys Bar
    0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lough Hyne
    5.9 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Harbour
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    36.4 miles
  • Kerry Airport
    47.7 miles
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Amenities of The Castle Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

Please inform The Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Castle

  • The prices at The Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Castle include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The Castle is 1.6 miles from the center of Castlehaven.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Castle by:

    • Car 1h 20min

  • Check-in at The Castle is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Castle (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Accessible parking

  • The Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing

  • Guests staying at The Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Yes, The Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

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  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.5
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money9.5
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.2

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