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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

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Porch or lanai
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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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

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Property # 8124346
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

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 West Cork Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Castletownshend, Cork

What's nearby

  • Castle Townshend - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Owenahincha Beach - 26 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Bantry House - 39 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 41 min drive - 42.5 km
  • West Cork Surf School - 42 min drive - 42.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ár N-Ait - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside 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.

How much is parking at Stable Converted Cottage In The Heart Of Castletownshend?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 West Cork Arts Centre. Irish Sky Garden and Skibbereen Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming, fantastic place to stay to relax in comfort.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I’m very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and that Shana Cottage provided a comfortable stay. See you hopefully again.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Finding this gem was one of the highlights of our trip! It was so lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your review and I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in Shana Cottage. Hope to see you back in Castletownshend again!
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A small piece of real Ireland in an old fishing village.Full of Character and is very warm and cosy on the cold February nights.We've been coming here for the last 4 years, and have never been disappointed. The Mary Ann's restaurant is right opposite, the food ( & Guinness ) is excellent.Castletownshend is 10mins off the main road but is well worth the drive ; also means is is pretty quiet place to stay. Kate & Anne are ,very very Helpful Hosts.Even to the Point of posting me , my dirty washing that i left behind this year. ( now that is sevice )!Hope this helps you make up your mind to stay in one of most beautiful parts of Ireland and enjoy the views.Charlie
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Thanks so much for your review. It’s always lovely to welcome back guests and hear how much they enjoy staying in Castletownshend. Hope to see you next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay, visiting family in the area and the first time we had needed to rent a place. The Cottage was perfect for us. It is spacious and charming and has everything you could need.The place was spotless and though we didn't get to meet our housekeeper, she was in touch and the place was all ready and warm for us. I wouldn't hesitate to book this property again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thank you very much for leaving a review. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay in Shana Cottage! We hope you choose our cottage again when visiting your family.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review and comments. I’m very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Please do visit us again in West Cork!
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
Thanks so much for writing a review and it’s great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

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

Excellent value and beautiful location

Really great place to stay. Very comfortable and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for leaving a review. I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you return again.
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great place

This home was a good place to stay as a base to explore all around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your review. I am very pleased to hear that the cottage was in a good location for exploring and that you enjoyed your stay!
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thanks for leaving a review. It’s great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Good advice regarding the roads to and around Castletownshend. The scenic routes are pretty spectacular to soak up the beauty of West Cork but the N71 is there for when you’re in more of a hurry!
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your review. I’m very happy to hear that the cottage was expected, that you enjoyed your stay and exploring the surrounding area. Hope to see you again!
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Thanks so much for leaving a review. It’s great to hear you had an enjoyable holiday in Castletownshend and you had all you needed in the cottage. Hope to see you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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

A Peaceful and Calm Place to Stay

Cosy, comfortable and well equipped, it is set in a beautiful village.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m very pleased to hear you had a relaxing stay and found all you needed in the cottage.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay and that you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather. It’s always lovely to hear from people returning to Castletownshend - hope to see you back again!
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

4 day stay

It was very relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Thank you for reviewing Shana Cottage. Very pleased to hear you had a relaxing stay.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2024
Many thanks for leaving a review and I’m very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in the cottage in Castletownshend. Do come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard D.

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

Lovely house

Lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for staying - hope to see you return to Castletownshend.
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Lovely week at the cottage. Great place to base yourself from and explore cork.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Ann very welcoming. Nice and cosy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2021
Thank you for writing a review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Castletownshend and hope you will return to Shana Cottage again.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for writing a review. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in Castletownshend.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review. I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Shana Cottage. Thank you for your recommendation to visit the Heritage Museum. It’s well worth a visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron Y.

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

Lovely

Fantastic seaside quiet, quaint town in a lovely cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2023
Thank you very much for your review. Castletownshend is indeed a lovely village. Hope to see you return again.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m very pleased to hear you enjoyed your holiday. Castletownshend is a very special village and it’s great to hear that Shana Cottage was a comfortable stay for you. Hope to see you again!
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

God’s country

The place was fabulous, the people were so friendly and helpful. Wish we would’ve stayed forever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review - how fantastic to hear you really enjoyed your stay in Castletownshend! Hope to see you back again.
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8/10 Good

Marc S.

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

Lovely place to explore beautiful Ireland

Rustic Irish home. Has all the amenities required for a pleasant stay. Pub across the road. What else could one want.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Thank you for writing a review. It’s great to know you enjoyed your stay in Shana Cottage.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. How wonderful to be able to retrace your Great Great Grandfather’s steps. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Shana Cottage and exploring Castletownshend and beyond. Hope to see you back again!

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