The Castle - Bed & Breakfast in Co. Cork
Castletownshend, P81 NH72, Co. Cork
Munster,
Irlanda
History lovers will be delighted with saluting canons, family crests, weaponry and a door propped open by cannon balls. Staying in a real 1650s castle, with visitors by day, is very special indeed and when evening comes the place is yours. Sharon gives you an honesty bar so enjoy a sundowner on the lawn in sunny weather or by the fireside in winter.
In the grand breakfast room, Union Hall smoked salmon and local meats are on the menu. The café offers homemade goodies; plans for a kitchen garden are afoot. Book a wine dinner at Mary-Ann’s seafood restaurant-gallery just up the hill. Hike, bike or kayak, hop in the car for Skibereen.
Return to rooms with evocative names like Colonel, Archbishop and Chavenage. Find a four-poster here, a roll-top there and big bay views from most. The Castle’s thick walls and modern heating make things cosy all year round.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Sharon Poulter:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Sharon Poulter:
- The ruin of the first castle in the area, ‘Bryans Fort’, still remains in The Castle's grounds, having been attacked by the O’Driscolls who ruled the sea.
- The Café at the Castle is the perfect place to take a break, relax and enjoy the scenic views of the picturesque waterfront of Castletownshend: open every day June-August, and weekends and bank holidays during September-December and March-May.
- Climb up to Knockdrum Stone Fort to catch its brilliant views over the ocean - five minutes' drive. On the hill opposite is Gurranes Stone Row, also known as the Three Fingers.
- Head out on a night kayak with Atlantic Sea Kayaking tours and discover the magical bioluminescence in the water.
- Book a whale watching trip from Union Hall or Baltimore
- Discover Skibbereen market town just 10 mins away, the farmers market on every Saturday or stop by the heritage centre and learn about the Great Famine or connect with your Irish past.