Kinsale
The 18th-century Old Presbytery has glided gracefully into the 21st century with a painstaking refurbishment that has maintained its character while…
Must-see hotels in The West Cork Coast
The West Cork Coast
This gorgeous campsite, 14km north of Skibbereen, is a haven of peace, its hilltop location offering grand views of the Mullaghmeesha hills. As well as…
The West Cork Coast
Mona Best has turned her entire house into a work of art, filling the rooms with fabulous Victorian tableaux and period memorabilia. The whole place…
Kinsale
Set back from the road in a sheltered garden, this is a lovely place to rest your head. Pristine rooms, decorated with shell-and-driftwood sculptures,…
The West Cork Coast
A superb seawater spa is at the heart of this sprawling resort 5km south of Clonakilty, where the service is outstanding, the food at the French-inspired…
Kinsale
Upstairs from the Giles Norman Gallery (where you check in) are these plush, luxurious guest rooms in shades of grey and white that set off perfectly the…
The West Cork Coast
Upmarket Rolf's, in a much-restored and extended old farmhouse in restful gardens on the upper fringes of town, does the lot: there are 10 smartly…
The West Cork Coast
This spacious modern villa offers immaculate B&B accommodation, a genial welcome and great breakfasts. Rooms 5 and 6 and the cosy landing lounge offer…
The West Cork Coast
Set on an organic farm overlooking the South Harbour, a 20-minute walk from the ferry (up a steep hill), this cottage-style B&B has restful rooms in a…
The West Cork Coast
The Castle, sitting imposingly on the waterfront, is a crenellated 19th-century mansion – its huge mullioned windows render the defensive features purely…
Kinsale
Georgian elegance and style give a timeless quality to this top-of-the-range 17-room hotel. Beautiful objets d'art and paintings grace the walls, and the…
The West Cork Coast
This appealing campground overlooking the South Harbour offers the chance to stay in a Mongolian yurt (sleeping up to six people), complete with log…
The West Cork Coast
Ten of the 14 spiffy guest rooms here have estuary views, and all have huge beds. The hotel is right at the entrance to town (should you be arriving by…
The West Cork Coast
Behind a vintage exterior beats the heart of a classic old-fashioned hotel. Rooms are straightforward, but service is friendly and you can't beat the…
The West Cork Coast
This large cream-coloured building with lovely sea views, a 10- to 15-minute walk from the ferry, was once the coastguard station. It now houses a hostel…
Kinsale
It's top-to-bottom grandeur at family-run Perryville, whether you're pulling up outside its imposing wrought iron–balconied facade or taking afternoon tea…
The West Cork Coast
This lovely Georgian hotel on the elegant main square successfully mixes period charm and old-world service with the perks of a modern hotel. The 20 rooms…
The West Cork Coast
A warm welcome awaits at this bright and attractive B&B, just a short stroll east from the centre of Union Hall. Hearty breakfasts are served in a…
The West Cork Coast
Perched above the sea, Bay View House has seriously spectacular views across the bay. Try to snag Room 1 for the best panorama of all. Bright colours,…
Kinsale
Little touches make the difference at this blue-shuttered B&B near Desmond Castle. Chocolates await your arrival, rooms are squeaky-clean, and the…
The West Cork Coast
The bird observatory offers basic self-catering accommodation for just seven people (one single, one twin and one quad), just a few minutes' walk from the…
The West Cork Coast
Smack in the middle of town, this hotel has 13 bright and airy rooms; ask for one with a view of the sea. Its restaurant, the Lookout, also has equally…
The West Cork Coast
This stolid veteran has 30 comfortable, refurbished rooms in an attractive location next to the River Ilen. An old railway bridge across the river serves…
Kinsale
A short walk southeast of the centre is this very friendly place that was once the British garrison bakery. Rooms are a reasonable size and terrific…
Kinsale
This basic hostel is nothing special, but it’s the town’s cheapest option, with separate male and female dorms, family rooms, a kitchen, and picnic tables…
The West Cork Coast
Standards are kept up to scratch at this modern, mock-Tudor family home, where homely bedrooms are furnished with pine beds and pastel colours and the…
