Title: DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99285240&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork Cottage in Castletownsend ## Photo gallery for DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork ![Living area - DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork (Skibbereen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285240/92bafb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork (Skibbereen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285240/c50b3cff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork (Skibbereen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285240/0f2597e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork (Skibbereen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285240/cbf6829c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork (Skibbereen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285240/ab769256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near Castletownshend, County Cork, Dooneen is a spacious cottage perfect for a coastal getaway with your loved ones. It offers six bedrooms, an open fire in the sitting room and conservatory views of the surrounding landscape. The property also features ample off-road parking and a large lawned garden to unwind after exploring historic castles or unspoilt beaches nearby. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81884 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork This detached cottage rests near Castletownshend, County Cork and can sleep 8 people in six bedrooms. Dooneen is a spacious property situated on the outskirts of Castletownshend, County Cork. It comes with six bedrooms, comprising of a king-size bedroom, two ground-floor doubles with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, two doubles and a ground-floor twin, together sleeping 8 people. There is also a family bathroom with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC, as well as a ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC and a cloakroom with basin and WC. Completing the interior is a kitchen/diner, a utility, a sitting room with open fire and a conservatory. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and a garden area. Dooneen is a superb property for a coastal getaway with your loved ones. Note towels are not provided so you will need to bring your own. Amenities: Oil central heating and wood pellet fire. Microwave, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi. Power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Large lawned garden. Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed. Pub within 3.8 miles, shop within 3.9 miles. Please note: towels and wood pellets for the fire are not provided so you will need to bring your own. Region: County Cork is full of truly breathtaking natural beauty. With unspoilt beaches, historic castles, and modern visitor attractions, there’s plenty for all ages to absorb and there is always plenty to see and do in County Cork. Town: Castletownshend is a coastal village in County Cork, located just 6 miles away from Skibbereen. This small village was built up around a 17th century castle and today plays host to quayside and harbour which make attraction focal points of the area. Within the you village you will also find a selection of amenities, and a short drive from the village are a number of history landmarks, including Gurranes Stone Row and Knockdrum Stone Fort. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,884 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284600/99284574/6074acaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ROCK LAWN COTTAGE, family friendly in Kealkill, County Cork Bantry - Kitchen - Washing machine - Toys/games - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=99284574&PinnedHotelID=99284574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 5 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96410000/96403300/96403296/285d106b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 5 Bedroom Home With Outdoor Jacuzzi and Indoor Sauna Gorteanish - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=96403296&PinnedHotelID=96403296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83407800/83407743/61d3c5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### An Cnocan-beautiful cottage with stunning sea and mountain views Sneem - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=83407743&PinnedHotelID=83407743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285900/99285829/3a1d6cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LACK COTTAGE, family friendly, with open fire in Camp, County Kerry TRALEE - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=99285829&PinnedHotelID=99285829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66720000/66712700/66712606/dcfc8c8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Castle at Roaring Water Bay in West Cork - Weekend special available Skibbereen - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=66712606&PinnedHotelID=66712606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 572498 ## About the area Castletownsend is home to this cottage. Birthplace of Michael Collins and Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Liss Ard Gardens and Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre. Waterfall Alpaca Farm and Whyte Bookshop are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Castletownsend travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend.dx6348473) [View more Cottages in Castletownsend](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend-Cottages.d6348473-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.5105,-9.223777&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wolyHrohw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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=v3XFGUnrtTus-1jzA6cW0CbZtu0=) Skibbereen, South West ### What's nearby - Castle Townshend 11 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Irish Sky Garden 12 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Liss Ard Gardens 13 min drive \- 5.2 miles - St. Patrick's Cathedral 14 min drive \- 6.1 miles - Skibbereen Heritage Centre 14 min drive \- 6.1 miles ### Restaurants - Kennedys Restaurant 10 min drive - Riverside Cafe 10 min drive - Apple Betty's 10 min drive - Ár N-Ait 10 min drive - Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork? ### What time is check-out at DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork? ### Where is DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DOONEEN, family friendly in Castletownshend, County Cork Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cornelia s. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a view! We enjoyed our trip so much. The house is lovely and the view amazing! Thanks for everything, Patrick! ##### Cornelia s. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bart M. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very good location with beautiful views. A little off the beaten track. Accommodation and amenities were pretty good. ##### Bart M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim P. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Property excellent location issues The property was excellent but over development is beginning to spoil the area. ##### Tim P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Udo S. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Urlaub alles bestens - Patrick ist sehr freundlich und kümmerts sich sehr , dass der Urlaub schön wird ##### Udo S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth M. 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Post stay We felt towels should have been provided as we had travelled from Australia and the last thing you want to do is carry towels We ended up having to buy them unnecessary A hairdryer was also not available Netflix should also be provided The property has everything else required to accommodate our stay ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle f. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Fantastic location, owners amazing and very helpful on local knowledge, pictures don’t show how amazing it is there definitely going again ##### michelle f. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry M. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sea views Beautiful view and relaxing location. ##### Barry M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica F. 20 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very nice host,clean house ##### Monica F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. 9 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay. Perfect. The owners were very helpful. ##### Amanda S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Virginia E. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Virginia E. 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