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About this property

Situated in Castletownshend, The Castle offers adults-only accommodation with free WiFi and harbour 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 35 km from the accommodation, while Bantry is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 82 km from The Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • 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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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Ann gave us a very warm welcome The view is stunning on a sunny day Beautiful grounds and gardens A lovely retreat
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very beautiful an ideal stop off on our road trip . This was our second visit to this hotel, and we also wanted to revisit Mary Anne,s pub . Both businesses make a great holiday opportunity
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sharon was a lovely host and the castle and grounds were spectacular, even in the rain😊. Felt like we had been transplanted onto the set of a BBC period drama but with all the modern day convenience tastefully added in the background. Although...
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    A picturesque setting, seamless check-in process, hospitable host, exceptional room, and delicious breakfast. Our stay was flawless and thoroughly enjoyable.
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Exceptional venue of character, lovely location and ambiance. Welcoming hosts & staff.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All of the staff were welcoming and helpful. Rooms were comfortable with all that we needed. The whole place oozed history! The location is second to none. A real find. Despite its remote location the local restaurant Mary Anns served lovely food.
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly host and very easy check in process. The castle was completely stunning and full of rich history. Clean and spacious rooms with extremely comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast of high quality ingredients!
  • Seetha
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Sharon was a really nice and helpful. The breakfast was very nice and freshly made. The room was clean and well maintained. If I get a chance again, will surely go back there.
  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a charming little castle perched on the water’s edge.
  • Olha
    Ireland Ireland
    Absolutely fabulous place in the picturesque location right next to the beach. The landlady is an exceptional host and did everything for us to feel welcome. You really feel like a princess in a fairytale. Delicious breakfast, wine fridge and...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

The Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this is an adults-only property.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

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