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Lovely historic cottage overlooking Kinsale Harbour

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The cottage, one of a pair of the 17th century Alms cottages.
View of the charming historic compound from the front gates
The sitting room with wood-burning stove and original  exposed beams
Fully-equipped cottage country kitchen with dining
The living room cosy nook with sofa which can convert to sofa bed if required

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cork, County Cork
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Multose Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lovely historic cottage overlooking Kinsale Harbour

Be among the first guests in 341 years to savour the unique experience of staying
in one of the painstakingly restored and historic Alms Houses built in 1682 by Sir Robert Southwell for the widows of Protestant tradesmen!

Perched high above Kinsale harbour, this charming cottage (one of four) is loaded with character. if offers a separate, fully-fitted country kitchen. The living room has a cosy nook with a comfy sofa which can double up as bed if required, tv and mood lighting. Upstairs presents a bedroom with built in cabinetry for storage.
Bathroom is charming with a walk-in shower, wood panelling, dormer window.

The cottage enjoys a communal garden and from there it is a short walk down to town centre with all the fabulous restaurants and many historic attractions Kinsale has to offer.




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About the area

Kinsale

Kinsale is home to this cottage. The Kinsale Museum and West Cork Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Desmond Castle and James Fort. Lusitania Memorial Garden and Will and Away are also worth visiting.
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Cork, County Cork

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 31 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Blarney Castle - 41 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 39 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greyhound - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Spaniard Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Café - ‬6 min walk
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