Title: Castletownsend Travel Guide: Best of Castletownsend, County Cork Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castletownsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend-Hotels.d6348473.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Castletownsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend-Holiday-Rentals.d6348473.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Castletownsend Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castletownsend.d6348473.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castletownsend Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend.d6348473.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castletownsend Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Catherine Carroll](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c2c7b70447a0338b72e010d673fe0dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Catherine Carroll](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c2c7b70447a0338b72e010d673fe0dab.jpg) ## Visit Castletownsend Things to do - Top hotels in Castletownsend - Top Holiday Rentals in Castletownsend ![The West Cork Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3740700/3740607/1281f033_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The West Cork Hotel Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork £100 9 Oct - 10 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Skibbereen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (387 reviews) "Great view ftom the room and staff very friendly" Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025&selected=3740607&PinnedHotelID=3740607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348473) ![The Clonakilty Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116900000/116897700/116897610/w1024h741x0y1-0c6c0699_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clonakilty Hotel Wolfe Tone St, Clonakilty, CO £62 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Clonakilty. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Clonakilty Distillery and West Cork Model Railway Village ... 6.8/10 (14 reviews) Outdated. Great location "Needs a freshening up all round from the lobby to toilet in the rooms. Still fine if your ok with basics" Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=116897610&PinnedHotelID=116897610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348473) ![Ouvane Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38370000/38367100/38367069/40d46d55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ouvane Falls Ballylickey, Bantry, Bantry, County Cork £104 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star B&B in Bantry. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bantry Bay Golf Club and Wolfe Tone Square ... 7.6/10 Good! (258 reviews) "I wasn’t able to stay here due to booking complications, but the staff were so friendly and helpful and very efficient at sorting things out for us." Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=38367069&PinnedHotelID=38367069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348473) [See all 198 properties in Castletownsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6348473) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Quality Accommodation with a Spectacular Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42690000/42680700/42680695/7cc7af76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Accommodation with a Spectacular Sea View Castletownshend, Cork Stay at this holiday home in Castletownsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lough Hyne and Irish Sky Garden are located ... Fantastic views "Loved the Haven. Location was great and house was lovely with a scandi twist. The views from the sitting room were stunning. Thanks for a relaxing week." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castletownsend-Hotels-Quality-Accommodation-With-A-Spectacular-Sea-View.h42680695.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773333/60da2f04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy south facing sunny cottage Ballylickey, Bantry - on the Wild Atlantic Way Ballylickey, Bantry, Co Cork Stay at this cottage in Bantry. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Bantry Bay Golf Club and Carriganass Castle are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews) "Loved that it was located in country and how peaceful and relaxing it was. Definitely need a car. Had beautiful sunrises and listening to birds as drinking morning coffee. We even had the local cows and cats come visit us! The hosts responded quickly when needed. Overall this was a great place for ..." Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bantry-Hotels-Cosy-South-Facing-Sunny-Cottage-Ballylickey.h18773333.Hotel-Information) ![Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34070000/34061800/34061754/w804h605x0y0-ae9a4b56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Idyllic cottage on the Atlantic coast in the south west of Ireland Skibbereen, County Cork Stay at this holiday home in Skibbereen. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lough Hyne and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews) "The cottage is lovely and very much as described, it it is actually bigger inside than it looks on the photos mainly I think due to the double height of the lounge but whatever it is a roomy enough place for a family. It was very clean. The main bed and sofas could be more comfortable and maybe those ..." Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skibbereen-Hotels-Idyllic-Cottage-On-The-Atlantic-Coast-In-The-South-West-Of-Ireland.h34061754.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Castletownsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6348473&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Townshend-Castletownsend.d553248621532988087.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Fastnet Rock Lighthouse direct Tour from Baltimore West Cork](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48476129/1bbf4f97-9014-4b41-8269-bf82451e5e48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fastnet Rock Lighthouse direct Tour from Baltimore West Cork £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fastnet-rock-lighthouse-direct-tour-from-baltimore-west-cork.a48476129.activity-details) [See all activities in Castletownsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Castletownsend.d6348473.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Castletownsend ![Photo by Steve Maricle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f645e171c5096d375ddbbf566d7303ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skibbereen [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skibbereen.dx181298) ![Photo by Liam Lysaght](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e3b32b1e49b791395e1b191a2d0f759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Union Hall [](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Hall.dx6348515) - Cities near Castletownsend - Places of interest [Skibbereen](https://expedia.co.uk/Skibbereen.dx181298)[Union Hall](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Hall.dx6348515) - [Inchydoney Island Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Inchydoney-Island-Beach-Clonakilty.d6090177.Attraction) - [Bantry House](https://expedia.co.uk/Bantry-House-Bantry.d6090199.Attraction) - [Lough Hyne](https://expedia.co.uk/Lough-Hyne-Skibbereen.d6090185.Attraction) - [Owenahincha Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Owenahincha-Beach-Rosscarbery.d553248621532489107.Attraction) - [West Cork Surf School](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Cork-Surf-School-Clonakilty.d6181868.Attraction) - [Schull Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Schull-Harbour-Schull.d553248621562624264.Attraction) - [Fernhill Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Fernhill-Gardens-Clonakilty.d553248621562624344.Attraction) - [Liss Ard Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Liss-Ard-Gardens-Skibbereen.d553248621532489078.Attraction) - [Irish Sky Garden](https://expedia.co.uk/Irish-Sky-Garden-Skibbereen.d553248635974846228.Attraction) - [Drombeg Stone Circle](https://expedia.co.uk/Drombeg-Stone-Circle-Rosscarbery.d6090181.Attraction) - [Skibbereen Heritage Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Skibbereen-Heritage-Centre-Skibbereen.d6090183.Attraction) - [Mount Gabriel](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Gabriel-Schull.d6090193.Attraction) - [Rosscarbery Golf and Adventure Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosscarbery-Golf-And-Adventure-Centre-Rosscarbery.d553248621566661499.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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