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Rock Cottage
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Dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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County, Cork
  • Place, Dunmanus Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Schull Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Brendan the Navigator
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage

The Cottage set in the grounds of Rock Cottage Country House, is a charming rustic, Irish Cottage with all modern conveniences on the inside, whilst preserving its historic character on the outside. It is situated in a tranquil courtyard garden of a Georgian hunting lodge dating back to 18th Century.
We are situated on The wild Atlantic Way just a 10 minute drive away from Schull, Goleen and Durrus. Schull has numerous boutiques, pubs and restaurants, art galleries, library and good food shops plus a weekly market on Sundays.
Also near by is The Mizen Head and Barley cove and other beautiful beaches.
We are well situated for exploring West Cork, including The Mizen Head, The Sheep's Head and The Beara Peninsulas.
Outside guests can roam around the 17 acres of grounds, hillside and visit the animals. From the top of the hill there is a bench where guests can sit and enjoy the 360 degree view over the hills and Mount Gabriel. There is also a Chalet available, the perfect glamping holiday/p8830479?uni_id=4895282

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 small.or 1 large well behaved with other animals
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Barnatonicane

Located in Barnatonicane, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. St. Brendan the Navigator and Three Castles Head are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunmanus Bay and Kilravock Garden. Whyte Bookshop and Schull Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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County, Cork

What's nearby

  • Dunmanus Bay - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Schull Harbour - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • St. Brendan the Navigator - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Schull Planetarium - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Barleycove Beach - 19 min drive - 20.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townhouse O D's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪L'Escale Fish & Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bunratty Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blairs Cove House & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casa T's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage on 2 May 2026 start from AU$204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Dunmanus Bay and within 9 miles (15 km) of Whyte Bookshop and Schull Harbour. Schull Planetarium and Crookhaven Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rusty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Jacqueline &Jonathon are fantastic hosts. The entire property is beautiful as is that region of Ireland. I hope to return.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich I.

Just beautiful!

A lovely cottage with everything you can imagine! Thanks a lot to Jacqueline & Jonathan, you are so kindly hosts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many Thanks, great guests make it all worth the hard work
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Week

Quiet and secure property. Well equipped kitchen. A lovely setting, hassle free in a nice private area of the property. We enjoyed visiting the hens and ducks. A beautiful and interesting farm and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verena R.

Great stay in lovely cottage

We could not have chosen a better place to stay in West Cork!! Rock Cottage is a perfectly equipped and cozy cottage with so many loving details ( wonderful fresh flowers, books, candles....). Jackie and Jonathan are great hosts and made us feel very welcome. Our little daughter has immediately fallen in love with their cute animals. West Cork offers so much wonderful places to discover, but one of the highlights was spending time in Rock Cottage and it´s great surroundings. We would totally recommend it and can only say: Thanks again, Jackie and Jonathan!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much. You are the most delightful family and will always be welcome here.
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10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

My husband and I are just back from a lovely holiday at Rock Cottage. The location is excellent, quiet, beautiful surroundings and ideally situated for exploring west Cork. The cottage was spotless, very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The owners Jackie and Jonathan were extremely welcoming and provided lots of good advice about the surrounding area. We had our two dogs with us. It’s hard to find pet friendly accommodation that is really pet friendly as well as comfortable for the adults. Would definitely love to stay again. Highly recommend Rock Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosebud R.

A rare find and secret gem

It is rare to come across a place so perfect. Jackie and Jonathan go above and beyond with anything you need, and have created a little piece of heaven in Ireland. The house has everything you need, and is spotlessly clean and tidy. Outside is equally charming from the vegetable garden and fresh eggs from the resident chickens and ducks, to feeding the donkeys, and having friendly and loving dogs and cats roaming the property, and joining for walks. If you are planning a trip to the Atlantic Way/a break in the beautiful west coast, you would be lucky to stay here. There are some many beautiful places to see, places to eat and lots to do - that Jackie and Jonathan will recommend. I have travelled all over the world, and Rock Cottage will be one of the treasured places to always remember and return to.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for your great review and kind comments, so nice to have guests who really get to know the area, Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Great Super Quiet Getaway!

We had a great visit in the area and loved the home! It was a bit cool in the evenings so we had a lovely fire in the small fireplace each evening. We loved our stay in this beautifully renovated old stone home! Perfect for a couple who would like some peace and a change from hotels or B&B's on thier holiday!! The kitchen facilities met all our needs and we always had breadfast and dinner back at our "home away from home" after driving to the Beara Pennisula (our favourite), Mizen head and around, Sheeps head for a hike, and to the ring of Kerry (oddly our least favourite)... You can easily pick up groceries on the way home in Schull or Bantry (which had great shops both).... and we were lucky to get the summer Market on Sunday in Schull for some great local supplies our second day in the home. The owner, Barbara was always very helpful, explained how everything worked and offered herbs from her garden as needed. It is dead silent at night as you are on a farm about 10 km from town... a short drive to a pub etc. each direction!!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful beautiful place, and wonderful hosts!!

I've stayed with Jackie and Jonathon (and dogs Elsa and Saffron) in their wonderful cozy and comfortable "Rock Cottage" before, and my planning for another trip to West Cork was predicated on finding an available period to stay with them once again in the cottage. I’ve worked and stayed in 69 countries and 50 US states besides Ireland, and I always come back to County Kerry and County Cork for the beauty, tranquility, and wonderful people as exemplified by Jackie and Jonathon. The property is a completely and lovingly refurbished 1826 Georgian hunting lodge where the former courtyard garden stone outbuildings have been preserved on the outside but very well updated on the inside with a full modern kitchen not a galley kitchen, large modern bathroom with lots of hot water, and cozy and comfortable living spaces. Recycling is well setup and encouraged, and there is even an electrical charging facility for EV cars. The extensive grounds are flower filled and immaculate with horses, donkeys, chickens and geese (and the occasional neighborhood sheep eating Jackie’s flowers). I loved spoiling the donkey and the horses with fresh carrots in the mornings. Driving up the long country lane driveway you feel yourself relaxing, and then the blond sisters Elsa and Saffron come running up to greet you and get some love and scratches, and then Jackie comes strolling over with a huge smile and greeting, and cookies, flowers and fresh eggs. You will not go wrong staying with my friends!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you so much Michael for your wonderful review. We really enjoyed seeing you and hope to see you again sometime soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Irish Getaway

The property is as beautiful as the pictures. Everything was clean, tidy, and ready for our stay. Jackie & Jonathan are very friendly, helpful, and attentive hosts. With the main house, just across the lawn and car park, they were always available when needed. We had a wonderful stay and would like to return, because it was such a positive experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful break

Lovely location and surrounding scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

After 3 weeks in Jonathan and Jackie's little corner of paradise, we were sad to leave again. The cottage has a very homely feel to it and has everything we needed for a relaxing vacation: Comfortable beds, tasteful decorations, amazing views into the garden, a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, adorable animals - and on top of it all, very kind and helpful hosts! We are truly glad that we chose this cottage for our stay, and we will definitely come back around another time!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for your great review,. It was a pleasure to have you both staying with us,& hope to see you both again, Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our summer vacation in Rock Cottage

Our second time in Rock Cottage, it was again a great place to stay because of the beauty of the cottage and surroundings, the friendly owner and neighbors and the many activities offered in the region. I hope there will be a third occasion :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks, Hope to see you all plus the new baby , Best regards Jonathan & Jackie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic retreat. Lovely owners. Beautiful area. Booking in process faultless. Ireland at its stu

My visit to Rock Cottage was everything I expected of the cottage and the locality and I can’t wait to go back. It was a wonderful and fulfilling break.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, welcome back any time, Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

Sehr schönes Cottage in ruhiger Lage

Nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Cottage ist bestens ausgestattet. Sehr gute Lage für Ausflüge und Wanderungen auf Mizen, Sheep‘s Head und Beara
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Rock cottage was really great.

Very nice cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

Excellent property

We have stayed in a lot of locations in West Cork and Rock Cottage is the best to date. Lovely hosts and beautiful location.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Elizabeth A.

Perfect

This cottage was everything we could have asked for and more. Great location to explore the Wild Atlantic Way, beautiful beaches on your doorstep and quaint towns to visit. The owners Jacqueline and Jonathan made us really feel welcome and gave us ideas on where to visit, eat etc. We had amazing weather which was the icing on the cake. Would definitely recommend and visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

Delightful property. Very quiet and peaceful. Well appointed with every detail provided.

We enjoyed our stay so much we are already planning a return visit. Jacqueline and Jonathan were very friendly and accommodating. The cottage is lovely, cozy, and well appointed. We truly enjoyed our peaceful stay and absolutely loved the grounds and all the friendly sheep, donkeys, dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks. Mr. Daisy, the cat, is our new best friend! Many thanks, Jacqueline and Jonathan, for your most friendly hospitality. You provide an awesome travel experience that far exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to an extended return visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

What a lovely place!

We had great days in rock cottage!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

peaceful and simple luxury

Well appointed and beautiful property, set in stunning scenery. Friendly and welcoming hosts . Easy access to some of the most fantastic landscapes we've ever seen
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Really lovely couple who just embraced the whole Rock cottage experience, out every day exploring the surrounding countryside, Welcome back any time.
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10/10 Excellent

TIm C.

Excellent!

Peaceful and relaxing..........
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you best regards Jonathan & Jackie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Unglaublich schön!

Unser Aufenthalt an dem so wundervollen Fleckchen Irlands war perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

We had a lovely time. Jackie and Jonathan could not have been more helpful and gracious.

You could not have a more lovely setting and cottage for two people in this wonderful part of Southwest Ireland. It was completely upfitted for catering and we availed ourselves of the lovely local produce, seafood and meats for each morning and evening meal. We found very few desired kitchen items lacking......and I am a cook!! The cottage was clean, well organized and ideal for daily car tours thru the region. We intend to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Olaf L.

Sehr schöne Woche

Eine tolle Fewo in sehr schöner Umgebung. Vermieter freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Best regards Jonathan & Jackie
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte K.

Wunderschönes Cottages in herrlicher Umgebung.

Rock Cottage ist ein wunderschönes, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Cottage in herrlicher Umgebung. Man fühlt sich dort von Anfang an `pudelwohl`. Dazu tragen auch die Gastgeber Jackie und Jonathan bei, die sich besonders liebevoll und aufmerksam um ihre Gäste kümmern. Ein Feriendomizil der besonderen Art.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for the wonderful review!! You were most welcome and we hope that you will come back for another visit. Kind regards Jackie & Jonathan

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline Sarsfield

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I am a fun loving individual who loves travelling and meeting new people. My particular passion are the animals here at Rock Cottage and the beautiful unspoilt landscape. My interests are walking, photography & cooking. I love to go walking around this part of Ireland and exploring all the beautiful sites. My passion is to go to the local farmers' markets and cook with locally grown produce.

Why they chose this property

I spent much of my childhood here in Ireland having been born in Dublin. I moved full time to Ireland in 2014 from London.

What makes this property unique

Having rented Rock Cottage for over a year, I decided to purchase this beautiful place and continue with this well established holiday accommodation business. The gardens, paddocks and surrounding hillsides are stunning, particularly the 360 degree view from the top of the garden overlooking Dunmanus Bay, The Sheeps Head and on the other side the hills and Mt Gabriel.

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