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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 454 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
455 reviews

Surpassed our expectations in every way (and as a castle, our expectations were as high as they could be!)

Jason Canada

This is one of the best places where I've ever been for many years of traveling. Locarion, service, history, calmness, vintage castel ambiances - all together make it a real jem on a ocean shore.

Yuri Israel

Exceptional in every way! lovely location on the bay. The staff was so friendly and helpful and our rooms were iconic and very comfortable! The village is picturesque, Mary Ann’s Pub had exceptional food and we were able to have a conversation with Fergus!

Clara United States of America

Absolutely beautiful property. You can watch rowers in the bay at all times. Tons of birds

Kim United States of America

The castle is beautiful, it is so interesting to read the history of the 11 generations and know it is still in that same family. There is art original to the house, the views are incredible and the grounds have beautiful plants as well as an old tower and fort. breakfast was delicious.

Maggie United States of America

Even though our room was on the small side, the balcony and view made up for it! Breakfast was fantastic, the honesty bar a nice touch and all of the staff was very attentive and friendly, including Lassie!

William United States of America

Everything! The property is gorgeous all the authentic charm of an old castle but with all the modern comforts. The location is perfect looking out to sea and lovely grounds to wander around and explore. absolutely loved our stay here .

Norma Ireland

The castle had a nice home feel to it, hosts made you feel very welcome and relaxed. Lovely breakfast the next morning with a scenic walk around the grounds of the castle. Had a fab dinner in the restaurant just up the hill from the castle too!

Niamh Ireland

Beautiful location. Stunning grounds and views, The Castle has a really relaxing atmosphere. Welcoming and friendly hosts, I would highly recommend a stay there.

Ellen United Arab Emirates

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
9.6
Exceptional
455 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Surpassed our expectations in every way (and as a castle, our expectations were as high as they could be!)”
    Jason Jason Canada Canada
  • “This is one of the best places where I've ever been for many years of traveling. Locarion, service, history, calmness, vintage castel ambiances - all together make it a real jem on a ocean shore.”
    Yuri Yuri Israel Israel
  • “Exceptional in every way! lovely location on the bay. The staff was so friendly and helpful and our rooms were iconic and very comfortable!”
    Clara Clara United States of America United States of America
  • “Absolutely beautiful property. You can watch rowers in the bay at all times. Tons of birds”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “The castle is beautiful, it is so interesting to read the history of the 11 generations and know it is still in that same family.”
    Maggie Maggie United States of America United States of America
  • “Even though our room was on the small side, the balcony and view made up for it!”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything! The property is gorgeous all the authentic charm of an old castle but with all the modern comforts.”
    Norma Norma Ireland Ireland
  • “The castle had a nice home feel to it, hosts made you feel very welcome and relaxed. Lovely breakfast the next morning with a scenic walk around the grounds of the castle.”
    Niamh Niamh Ireland Ireland
  • “Beautiful location. Stunning grounds and views, The Castle has a really relaxing atmosphere. Welcoming and friendly hosts, I would highly recommend a stay there.”
    Ellen Ellen United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “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

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 8.9
High score for Castlehaven

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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.

The Castle has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 18, 2015

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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9.6
Exceptional · 455 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jason
    CanadaCanada
    “Surpassed our expectations in every way (and as a castle, our expectations were as high as they could be!)”
  • Yuri
    IsraelIsrael
    “This is one of the best places where I've ever been for many years of traveling. Locarion, service, history, calmness, vintage castel ambiances - all together make it a real jem on a ocean shore.”
  • Clara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Exceptional in every way! lovely location on the bay. The staff was so friendly and helpful and our rooms were iconic and very comfortable! The village is picturesque, Mary Ann’s Pub had exceptional food and we were able to have a conversation with...”
  • Kim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Absolutely beautiful property. You can watch rowers in the bay at all times. Tons of birds”
  • M
    Maggie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The castle is beautiful, it is so interesting to read the history of the 11 generations and know it is still in that same family. There is art original to the house, the views are incredible and the grounds have beautiful plants as well as an old...”
  • William
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Even though our room was on the small side, the balcony and view made up for it! Breakfast was fantastic, the honesty bar a nice touch and all of the staff was very attentive and friendly, including Lassie!”
  • Norma
    IrelandIreland
    “Everything! The property is gorgeous all the authentic charm of an old castle but with all the modern comforts. The location is perfect looking out to sea and lovely grounds to wander around and explore. absolutely loved our stay here .”
  • Niamh
    IrelandIreland
    “The castle had a nice home feel to it, hosts made you feel very welcome and relaxed. Lovely breakfast the next morning with a scenic walk around the grounds of the castle. Had a fab dinner in the restaurant just up the hill from the castle too!”
  • Ellen
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Beautiful location. Stunning grounds and views, The Castle has a really relaxing atmosphere. Welcoming and friendly hosts, I would highly recommend a stay there.”
  • Dylan
    IrelandIreland
    “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.”
Property questions and answers
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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.
    Answered on September 6, 2020
  • Hi ! Is it’s any possibility to stay in your wonderful place for two nights, from the 13th -15th of May? Thank you
    Thank you for your enquiry to stay with us. I have rooms available on Wed 11th, Thurs 12th and Friday 13th May but sorry nothing available on Saturday 14th. Hope to see you soon
    Answered on May 9, 2022
  • 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.
    Answered on January 7, 2020
  • can any of the beds be made into 2 singles? I am a mother and daughter combination. looking at dates 6th to 8th July . thank you
    We have one Twin Room called Abigail, all our other rooms are doubles. It is currently available Thursday 7th one night only or from Sunday 10th for 2 nights if your dates are flexible. Hope to see you soon.
    Answered on February 22, 2022
  • Hi there. Do you have a room with a balcony. My dates are Saturday 4 June to Monday 6th June Thank you Sinead
    Hi Sinead Army is the room with the Balcony, it is called a Superior King Room on Booking.com, and check the matching photo to see the exact room before booking. The room is available Friday 3rd and Sat 4th June, or the weekend after. Regards Sharon
    Answered on February 9, 2022

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Skibbereen Golf Club
    4.2 miles
  • St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen
    4.2 miles
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
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Castle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa 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.

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 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

  • Room options at The Castle include:

    • Double
    • Twin

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

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

    • Car 1h 20min

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

    • Guests staying at The Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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

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