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Historic Cottage perched above Kinsale Harbour

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The cottages are in pairs - there are two pairs facing each other
A view of the historic Alms Houses Compound from the front gates
The aspect over Kinsale Harbour
The sitting room,  original beams and wood-burning stove
The cosy sitting room nook with comfy sofa ( converts into sofa bed if required)
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

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

About this property

Historic Cottage perched above Kinsale Harbour

Beautiful, restored historic cottage available to guests for the first time in 341 years.
Built by Sir Robert Southwell in 1682 for widows of Protestant tradesmen, this charming cottage is one of five houses within a unique compound overlooking spectacular Kinsale harbour.

The character-filled cottage offers a separate well-equipped country-style kitchen and the living room with wood-fired stove and original beams. The sofa which converts to a double bed ( if required) nestles in the cosy nook.

Upstairs has a queen-size bed and plenty of built-in storage. Double wood-plank oak doors lead to the bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and built in cabinetry.

Visitors enjoy use of the communal garden offering excellent harbour views Less than a handful of minutes' walk takes you to town centre with it's renowned restaurants and many other historic attractions.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 attractions include Lusitania Memorial Garden and Will and Away. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinsale Rugby Club or Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
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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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