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Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale

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A garden entrance with a variety of potted plants and flowers, a metal watering can, and a white gate.
A laundry room with a washing machine, a mopping bucket, and a laundry basket.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with books and a lamp.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A garden patio with two white chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located in the village, this cottage accommodates 3 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy outdoor areas featuring a patio and balcony. Nearby attractions include Desmond Castle and Saint Multose Church.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Desmond Castle
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kinsale, Cork
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale

Saturday to Saturday weekly rents June through August. 3 day minimum at other times.

Marian Cottage is in Scilly ideal for those who want to enjoy the extensive leisure facilities available locally or the many friendly pubs and restaurants that have led to Kinsale being called the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. Marian Cottage is a 7 minutes' walk from Kinsale town centre where you will find many interesting shops, art galleries and museums. The properties have off-street parking and free WiFi.

Marian Cottage sleeps 2+1 on sofa bed. Studio layout. Large bathroom with claw foot bath and separate power shower. Patio garden suntrap.

Marian Cottage is next door to Cara's Cottage (sleeps 4) so they can be rented together for larger parties. Please note to book Cara's Cottage you will need to navigate to its own listing on HomeAway.

Kinsale:: Winner of European prize for Tourism and the Environment, Entente Florale, National Tidy Town, Gourmet Capital - one of Ireland's oldest towns, with narrow streets and many historic buildings to explore; all sheltered by a beautiful harbour.

Museums, historic forts, art galleries, craft shops, not to mention the 40+ bars and restaurants that give Kinsale its reputation for good food and that Irish only phenomenon called 'craic'. Oh, and the Guinness is good too!

For the active: Choose from 3 golf courses including the spectacular and world renowned Links at The Old Head of Kinsale, deep-sea fishing, sailing or perhaps a harbour cruise. Maybe spend a day at one of the many 'empty' beaches nearby or perhaps visit the Norman built 12th century church of St Multose and 15th century Desmond Castle which houses the International Museum of Wine, or the twin 17th century forts guarding the entrance to the harbour to learn about our town that is one of the oldest in Ireland.

Whatever is for you, you will find it here in Kinsale.

Getting here: Is easy with direct flights to Cork from most UK and many European airports. Coming from America? Cork is only a 3 hours car journey from Dublin and 2 hours from Shannon Airport.

If you're arriving by car Cork Ferryport, serving Roscoff in France, is only 14 miles away.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11169256
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kinsale

Kinsale is home to this cottage. The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinsale Golf Club and Old Head Golf Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinsale Rugby Club or Musgrave Park.
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Kinsale, Cork

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Desmond Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kinsale Rugby Club - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 28 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dock Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale on 20 Sept 2027 start from £494, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Marian Cottage. Fully restored 19c cottage. Sleeps 3. Parking. Kinsale located?

Situated in Kinsale, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum, Desmond Castle and Saint Multose Church. Charles Fort and Kinsale Rugby Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this lovely cottage. Close to town, a lovely pub, and terrific hikes. Better than described and we are already planning a future stay. Thanks Mark, for being a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Marian Cottage is a gem of a place for a stay in Kinsale. Mark our host was welcoming and helpful as could be. The cottage has everything you would need for a comfortable holiday. The location is quite convenient and nearby to wonderful restaurants. We would come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Comfy bed, big shower, well-stocked kitchen, and across the street from a nice pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Marion Cottage was absolutely beautiful and we hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay in Kinsale. My wife and I have rented well over a 100 VRBOs across Europe. The Mariam Cottage is in our top 3 -- comfortable and spacious. So very convenient to downtown-- easy 5 minute walk down the hill. The Spaniard Bar is just across the road and the Mad Friday restaurant (great food) is 50 yards away. We highly -- I mean -- highly recommend the Mariam Cottage.Todd
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within a short walking distance to Kinsale. Host was very helpful and friendly. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We loved the patio. A charming stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Great location to walk into town. Super clean and convenient. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in Kinsale

Everything was fantastic! Great cottage in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was wonderful! Great location. Clean and spacious. Mark was the perfect host. 100% recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Irish Cottage

What a lovely cottage! Everything was perfect - from the welcome scones, butter, jam and fresh flowers from the host to the quaint cottage furnishings with modern conveniences; this cottage has it all. Perfect for a couple. Thank you, Mark, for making our trip to Ireland so memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Lovely cottage

Host was easy to contact. The cottage was clean, quaint, and had everything you will need for a lovely stay, Mark was very friendly and made sure everything we needed was taken care off. His attention to detail in the cottage and few little extra details added to how homey and comfortable we felt. Perfect spot to be able to walk to the town and a few of the historic sites nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kinsale

Excellent, very clean, good location. Mark was very helpful. Would recommend to friends travelling to kinsale. Would have liked to leave a comment in a visitors book.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marian's cottage was a fantastic place from which to base our week long explorations of Kinsale and the greater Cork county. The host, Mark, met us as we arrived and was friendly and responsive to any requests throughout our stay. They small courtyard was a perfect place to unwind with an evening beverage surrounded by a small garden. We easily walk to Charles Fort and to the town for exploration, shopping, and dining. There was ample private parking at the cottage. The kitchen was well appointed with all the necessary tools and equipment, which we used extensively. The dining table in the kitchen provided a cozy place for our meals. In the living area, there was a wood stove available, which we did not use, but was supplied with everything needed for a cozy fire. The living area provided a place to stretch out and relax. The bathroom was quite large with a soaking tub and plenty of countertop space for toiletries (somewhat rare in Ireland, I think). The water pressure was amazing, making showers a joy. There was both a rainfall showerhead and a separate wand that could envelope you in quite a luxurious spray. Truly, I wish I could get that kind of water pressure at our home in the States. We also took advantage of the washer and dryer while we were there. We would not hesitate to recommend this cottage for a self-catering stay. It was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

We were greeted with scones, butter, jelly and flowers on the kitchen table. The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed for our 4 week stay. The garden was lovely for reading or a meal. I was able to easily work remotely part of the time as the wi/fi connection was great. The pictures do not do it justice. Mark was the perfect host. Always there when you needed him, otherwise we had the place to ourselves. The location is perfect- quiet, yet very convenient to the village with all of the great restaurants and shops, and to the wonderful pub - The Spaniard - only 92 steps away. I can’t say enough good things about the cottage and our stay. Perfection.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in quieter area

Beautiful little cottage set just above town. Pub and restaurants a quick walk away, and many options just a short, safe, and pleasant walk to town. Walk up or down a couple of streets from the cottage and you are on the high road (cars and beautiful views) or low road (foot path and a beautiful stroll) to Summercove and Fort Charles. We never needed our car once we arrived, as we asked everywhere. The cottage is comfortable and is well equipped with amenities and thoughtful touches. On the downside, there is basic tv but with limited channel selections, if that is important to you, and the internet is slow (pages took awhile to load, etc) and my husband did have some frustration getting his email, news briefs, etc, (but I found it adequate for planning our daily activities, etc). The WiFi in the pub just across the street (The Spaniard) was much faster, so husband found it convenient in the late mornings and evenings to sit in their bar with an espresso or pint and use his iPad there. Just know that it is sluggish in the cottage itself. Overall, however, we would return in a heartbeat, and actually hope to do so soon! Mark was a great host, never hovering but always within text range. This will be our destination for return visits!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We're working on the WiFi, and hope to install a new box very soon. There are 4 Irish TV channels, and over 50 UK channels on the Satellite box. We'll make sure to make this clearer in the info manual in the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
sehr geschmackvoll im irish style eingerichtet, sehr geräumig, vollständige Küchenausstattung, großes Bad mit Dusche und Wanne, kuschelige Terrasse. Telnr des Vermieters wär ggf hjilfreich.sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thanks for your kind review. We do provide 2 contact phone numbers both in the VRBO Welcome Guide and in the Welcome Guide in the folder in the kitchen so I think these may have been overlooked at the time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Cozy, homely place with plenty of space. Bathroom especially was a delight. Kinsale is a lovely location. Perfect for a couple
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage Kinsale

Nettes kleines Cottage in Nähe des Ortskerns von Kinsale
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marian’s Cottage

Couldn’t imagine a more quaint, well supplied and charming cottage to enjoy Kinsale from.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent perfect for a couple

Lovely property great location well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very luxurious accommodation

This may be a studio cottage but the accommodation is very spacious and well furnished; we felt the living accommodation was as good as a one bedroomed cottage. The hosts have clearly paid great attention to detail. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking utensils and the bathroom fitted to a very high standard. We highly recommend a stay at Marian Cottage any time of the year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Lovely cosy place to stay, very clean, and practical. Close to the town of Kinsale, about 8 minutes walk , a bar /restaurant ...The Spaniard... right across the road. Would fully recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and convenient

The cottage was within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. It was spacious and clean with everything needed for convenience. Mark (owner) was close by and always available to help. We highly recommend this place and Kinsale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay with no complaints.

Very well laid out with enough space for 2 people. Bright spacious working kitchen and bathroom with great shower. Good TV and internet connection. Mark and Diane were always contactable. Easy trip into town and 2 minutes from waters edge.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

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