Places to stay in Kinsale

The lodge was an amazing break from our whirlwind tour of Ireland. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. The grounds are beautiful and the town of Glenngarriff was fun. Highly recommend!

Bill was an amazing host and incredibly welcoming. His home is positively cosy and unique. It felt like visiting a family friend. He gave us suggestions on where to visit in the area, which were most welcomed. Breakfast in the morning was absolutely outstanding: fresh fruits from the garden chopped up into an amazing fruit salad, creamy yogurt, freshly squeezed orange juice, strong coffee, home made jams, antipasto and delicious breads and croissants. Certainly made us feel like royalty! Also thoroughly enjoyed meeting Maggie and Izzy, the resident black dogs and official greeting party.

We really enjoyed our stay at Cecilia's place- the views from the living room and the yard are absolutely incredible. There was plenty of space, the kitchen was well stocked, and the surroundings made this place worth every cent. This is an older home with lots of charm and a few quirks, but Cecilia was extremely helpful and responsive, and even sent someone to check on the wifi when we were having trouble with it. The house is private and quiet, but you could be at the beach in just a few minutes by car. We walked along the Kerry Way and enjoyed the beautiful farmlands and countryside, with a view of the water and the mountains beyond it. This place is a perfect getaway to relax and enjoy the beach and the countryside all in one.

We are just back from our West Cork holiday, and what a holiday! Such a beautiful part of the world. We really enjoyed staying at Patti and Chris’s lovely little guesthouse. A perfect ‘away from it all’ experience. Waking up to birdsong and peaceful views was magical. To top it off we arranged to have the most de-licious 5 ⭐ meal for our last evening. Made by Chris a (chef) and provided by Patti with delicious veg and salad from their garden! Fabulous hosts who couldn’t have been more accommodating 💚. Thank you Patti and Chris 🍀

We had an amazing few days at Dyane & Sean’s beautiful cottage. The cottage is very convenient to Courtmacsherry village and has a gorgeous sea view. The cottage is very well stocked with all the essentials and more! Dyane & Sean were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had during our trip. Thank you for having us!

The Barn was such an amazing place to stay on our Irish road trip. it was extremely peaceful, quiet, and serene. The inside is very spacious and the view from the balcony was breathtaking to us. We spent a lot of time drinking and talking on the balcony. I would definitely recommend the barn to anyone that wants to stay out of the city for a while. It is still very close to Cork or Kinsale that you can get food or groceries easily but in the county enough to feel like you are somewhat alone. we loved it and hopefully we stay in many more places like it.

Laura was very welcoming and the accommodation the perfect location for our needs. She left bread, cereals, milk, juice and jam. She lived in the adjacent property with her family and dog Maverick and we could contact her if there were problems - there weren't.

Lovey quiet place. Very spacious. Angela and her husband were very welcoming. Between the cereals, the bread and the milk, breakfast is basically included.

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway in this area look no further. We absolutely loved this cottage and the hosts are very nice and helpful. We will certainly return.

We loved our stay - the house felt very secluded with beautiful views and our son loved the cows in the nearby field, as well as the visits from the dog next door. It is a traditional house that matches the description and the pictures. It is only a short drive to the local shops / town which was great. Thank you for such a nice stay and for all your local recommendations!

Had a lovely few days away staying in Kate's accommodation. She was very helpful and great to deal with. The accommodation was perfect for a quiet getaway and met all of our needs, would recommend to a friend.

Arti’s cabin exceeded our expectations. It was exactly what we were looking for on this trip. Great host, beautiful view and a cozy home base for exploring this area. Would love to return if/when possible.

This place is heaven. We were so lucky and blessed to have stayed here. The property is just stunning. Really like staying close to some amazing experiences like Mizen head peninsula and the three castles. Jackie and John are wonderful human beings

We absolutely loved our stay at The Snug. It’s in a beautiful location and being blessed with good weather meant we got to sit outside in the evenings and enjoy the views and garden (as well as visits from Frances’s lovely dog Bear!) The place is really welcoming, the bed was so comfy and there are lovely organic toiletries in the bathroom. It was just so nice to kick back and relax. Frances was also really friendly and so helpful. She gave us some great suggestions of places to visit. We especially loved Barley Cove! I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to book here again when staying near Cork. The place is an absolute delight.

Fabulous location and the cottage so cosy. Helen was a wonderful host.

Stayed last week with my dog. Very modern, fully equipped small cottage. Lovely location overlooking the water and also private. Definitely need a car. Rose was very friendly and responsive. Will go back one day. My car broke down while I was there. Rose and Peter went over and beyond the job as they drove me, my dog, my bags back to Cork, I would have been lost otherwise. Cannot thank them enough.

A great place to stay in Kinsale. Incredible views, and only 5 minutes from Kinsale town. Janet was great to communicate with prior to arrival.

Ian’s apartment is in a perfect location for reaching the bars, restaurants and other areas of Kinsale. There is a great living space and 3 bedrooms that suited our needs well. Highly recommended

Michaels place was absolutely incredible.. the house, the views and everything in between! We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to stay. Kerry was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Michael was very responsive and gave us recommendations to do. My kids enjoyed playing outside all day. Also, loved all the big windows in the house and having a fantastic view from each one! Would love to come back and stay again one day! Thank you again for the lovely stay!

This cottage was absolutely stunning. We loved to be able to walk to the beautiful beach and enjoy the sea air with windows open. I slept like a baby. The Hotel just down beach had excellent food. We felt so relaxed. Short drive to Clonakilty a very cute town. Everything I wanted and needed. If I ever can return to Ireland I’d love to stay the week here! Thankyou Sam!!!!!

Have a lovely stay at Jonathons, very quaint area but there are bars and restaurants 5-10 min drives away. Lovely outdoor seating space with view of the beach and everything you need in the mini house including coffee machine. Stairs are steep so maybe not for those with mobility issues but necessary to make the most of the space. Parking included and great communication from our host. We had a lovely stay! Many thanks!

We stayed 3 nights at Nick’s place. It was a great base to explore the Ring of Kerry, West Cork and Killarney. Nick’s place is located 10-12 minutes drive from Kenmare downtown area. It’s situated in a peaceful area. It was great to have access to washing machine and kitchen as we stayed in after a long drive and cooked during our stay and recharge.

Wonderful cottage with everything you need, well-equipped kitchen, lovely rooms and cozy living room where one enjoys a crackling fire with games and reading. Its quiet, with no major streets around and lots of wild animals. Super nice hosts, and very good location to explore the Kerry region. Thank you, we would love to come again!

Lovely place right in the middle of Kinsale. Everything was within easy walking distance. There were only 3 of us on this trip, but you could easily fit 5 in the unit comfortably. When we come back to Kinsale, I'll definitely try and stay here again.