Places to stay in Kinsale

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.

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!

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!

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.

The location is perfect for a weekend. Surrounded by mountains, farm, peaceful and very refreshing. Highly recommended. The house was warm and all the necessary things were there in the house. Sinead was an amazing host.

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.

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

Deuxième séjour au cottage sur la jetée. La maison et la vue sur la baie sont toujours aussi bien même sous la pluie. Idéalement situé au calme à Kenmare, restaurants, boutiques et promenades à pied. Merci Hélène !

Ik heb me zo ontzettend thuis gevoeld!! De gastvrijheid, het meedenken, het verbinden, de rust, het heerlijke huisje, de prachtige omgeving, de gezelligheid van Puka en Tijger 🥰 Bedankt voor alles Anne! Het was een onvergetelijke vakantie ❤️ Liefs, Martine.

Beautiful cottage just outside Kenmare town. Anne's cottage is situated on farmland which makes it extra special for the kids who got to see Calves, tractors and play with the dog. Anne is a fantastic host and was always on hand when we had a query. She also brought a lovely fresh sponge cake on our second day which was a lovely touch. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to explore Kenmare, set a base for the beara way or anyone travelling around South Kerry that wants to have a cosy place to call home for there trip.

This was our second time staying at Brigit’s and this time we made sure the whole family came along with Jim our dog. The most beautiful and magical place that we all enjoyed so much. We will be back again!

Such a warm welcome from lovely hosts, who keep the place charming, with thoughts put in everything, up to a delicious home-made pie!. Gertie is really welcoming but leaves you your space, and the cottage is like a heaven for tired spirits, with the song of birds all around and a beautiful view on the meadows. I will come back!

We had a wonderful stay in the cabin. The view is breathtaking. The cabin is very well equipped. Ulrike and her daughter were very welcoming and kind to us. They recommended several places to visit, which was very helpful. It was a super relaxing stay. We would be happy to come back! ☺️

Bernie's place was perfect, and the personal touches like home made brown bread and some well stocked essential were the icing on the cake. This is a perfect location for enjoying time in Kinsale, close enough to all the action but not too close to potentially noisy venues. There is a coffee shop across the road, The Post House Coffee Shop, bookshops (bonus with wine!), restaurants. We ate at Max's, next door, Fishy Fishy, across the road, and Bruno's, a few doors up - all highly recommended by us. The bedrooms all had ensuites, as well as an additional bathroom on the kitchen and living room area. The dining room and living room were great for sitting around planning for the day, and debriefing with a glass of wine in the evening. There are stairs ... but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! All in all, I will stay here again on another visit to Kinsale ... the perfect house for a group of friends on the bank holiday weekend and the Trad fest ... thank you, Bernie!

Amazing house - lots of space, very clean and perfect for large groups!

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

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!

What a beautifully decorated and lovely place this was, and what a view! The house exceeded our expectations and looked even better than the photos on Airbnb. The five of us enjoyed our visit and enjoyed the amenities, including L'Occitane toiletries provided! The place was within walking distance to Kinsale's main town with easy access to supermarkets, independent local stores and cafes/restaurants. Communication with Michael was great and he provided a useful handbook of details on how to check in, the local area, etc.

Our stay at Maureen’s place was truly unforgettable. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and it’s clear she puts incredible care into every detail. From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into a fairytale . The home’s unique gothic architecture and character created such a magical atmosphere. The bathroom was beautifully decorated. Easily the nicest I’ve ever seen, and the tub was absolutely dreamy. Maureen even surprised us with an extra room, and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed (and more), which made our stay incredibly comfortable and convenient. She even ensured our 5 month old son had everything he needed! While the location might seem a bit off the beaten path, it turned out to be the perfect home base. The peace, charm, and thoughtful touches more than made up for the extra drive. I would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend this stunning space to anyone looking for a special getaway.

This was an amazing space in a great location. So easy to walk to everything, and it was cool to be on the Stoney Steps. Initial parking and maneuvering streets was difficult (as an American who lives around wide roads). But once we got to the place it was great, with awesome views of Kinsale. We loved that we could find everything we needed within a couple blocks.

We had a lovely stay at Mark’s place. Mark was extremely responsive and helpful. Lovely,clean apartment. Well stocked and loads of space for our group of 6 adults. Easy walk to Kinsale (albeit uphill on the way back). We loved our stay!