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Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend

Cottage in Castletownsend with kitchen

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Shana Cottage
Shana Cottage
Sitting room
Sitting room
Sitting room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Castle Townshend
  • Place, Irish Sky Garden
  • Place, Lough Hyne

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend

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 which is 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castletownsend

Located in Castletownsend, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle Townshend and St. Patrick's Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lough Hyne and Warren Beach. Liss Ard Gardens and Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Castletownshend, Cork

What's nearby

  • Castle Townshend - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Irish Sky Garden - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lough Hyne - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Drombeg Stone Circle - 18 min drive - 18.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalbo's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Castle Townshend and within 6 miles (10 km) of Liss Ard Gardens and Irish Sky Garden. Skibbereen Heritage Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in stable conversion

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time in Castletownshend!

The cottage is beautiful, quiet and well-maintained. Anne, the person who keeps it ready for guests, is lovely and responsive. The village itself is wonderful and there was a pub across the street that had some of the best food we had in all of Ireland! We highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castletownshend

After 4 years it was the second time we have been here. It was like coming home.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Converted stable

Most of the original stone walls of the cottage are painted white and all the rooms are large and spacious. The exception is the galley kitchen, by definition. Everything needed for a stay is there and housekeeper Anne is welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward Charles R., Leominster uk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Real Irish Cottage

If you want an air conditioned perfect pristine accommodation, go fine a Hotel chain. This is a real peace of Ireland, an old cottage with all you really need, warm and cosy and great location. There is an amazing Restaurant literally across the road that specializes in fresh fish dishes. And a friendly pub & shop 100 metres up the street. All in all we had a great stay here. And will book again when we are vaguely in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Super cottage in a lovely village. Large sitting/dining room with two sofas and recycled furniture, spacious main bedroom and a second with two single beds. Bathroom with bath, fully fitted galley kitchen. Whitewashed walls and neutral colours make it a restful space. The village is filled with interesting houses, there are two pubs and a little shop. Lots of peaceful walking in the area, an early christian era ring fort on a headland with great views and the Woodcock Smokery are ideal for a stroll before lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kathaleen P., USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very misleading, deserted town far from any activity.

This place was not as described. Dead rat in light fixture, covered in spiders and webs. Pincher bugs in beds. Fire extinguishers last serviced in 2007 and 2011. Black mold around tub, strong odor of urine around makeshift toilet. Broken down furniture. Had to purchase our own toilet paper. Expected to clean before leaving and leave extra euros for heat and electricity. Documentation in pictures of all. Extremely disappointing, have never experienced a VRBO in such a poor condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jocelyne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un logement typique,propre et chaleureux dans un lieu très calme.Une mention spéciale pour le pub le Mary'anns, très savoureux avec des personnes très sympathiques qui est en face du logement. Une géniale petite épicerie pas très loin.L'Irlande est fabuleuse.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
De netheid liet te wensen over.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nath T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte propre et bien placé avec une place de parking appréciable. Le village est fort sympathique tout comme ses habitants très accueillants. Cerise sur le gâteau : le gîte se trouve en face du pub du village.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet village

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First trippers

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meet the Ancestors

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Everything was as expected. Nice little community. We had everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blessed with the weather

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not appropriate for a winter rental.

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.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Cozy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbares Haus mit Atmosphäre

Wir haben uns in der Ferienwohnung sehr wohl gefühlt, eigentlich ist es ja sogar ein ganzes Haus, das man dort zur Verfügung hat. Schöne Atmosphäre in einem traditionellen Haus. Gute Lage für verschiedene Ausflüge. Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Castletownshend

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Klaus S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ein Ferienhaus mit Potenzial

Die Sauberkeit des Ferienhauses lässt stark zu wünschen übrig. Der Außenbereich (Hof) sieht furchtbar aus. Für den Garten wären ein paar neue Gartenmöbel angebracht
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint. Quiet area. Just right for us.

This near the sea cottage was the perfect get away for us. Two bedroom with second room having 2 single beds. amazing 2.5 foot thick walls. Watch the mirrors of your car as you enter under the arch. We drove to the end of the street turned around and made a wide turn in. there were some unclean utensils in the drawer that we had to clean but I am going to blame whomever was there before us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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