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Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking

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Cara's Cottage with harbour views. Lane is pedestrian only
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen. Undercounter fridge, freezer, dishwasher
Living room with wood burner
Kitchen/dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kinsale, Cork
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking

Cara s Cottage (2 bedroom/2 bathrooms - sleeps 4+1 child) is a charming 19th century fisherman s cottage which has been thoughtfully converted to provide bright and comfortable accommodation with every modern convenience, including a pressured plumbing system (for a proper shower; not a drip!). Suitable for both families, or friends holidaying together, the cottage has views of Kinsale Harbour, its own patio garden and is tucked down a small pedestrian laneway leading to the water s edge and is a 7-minute leisurely stroll to all Kinsale s attractions. Free WiFi. Freesat TV. Off-street parking.
Next door to Marian Cottage which sleeps 3 so can be booked together for parties up to 7 max. Please note you can only book Cara s Cottage from this listing. You will need to navigate to Marian Cottage listing to book it.

Please note only 7 night Saturday-Saturday weekly rentals from June through August

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About the area

Kinsale

Kinsale is home to this cottage. The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinsale Golf Club and Old Head Golf Links. Lusitania Memorial Garden and Will and Away are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Desmond Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kinsale Rugby Club - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 38 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greyhound - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Koko - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Spaniard Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Café - ‬12 min walk

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. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage. Well located and very functional. Matt is a great host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the nicest rentals I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark and Diane have created a very warm, friendly and inviting home to enjoy while you are travelling and exploring. Everything is clean and tidy and fully stocked for your comfort and enjoyment. Nice and central to the town. A cozy pub (Spaniard) and a gourmet restaurant (Man Friday) is walking distance. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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This cottage was amazing. When we arrived Mark met us and gave us some tips and suggestions for the stars. We were also pleasantly surprised by the homemade Irish scones, jam and chocolates. We had private parking, great views and everything was within walking distance. Kinsale is such a great town with all the tiny shops and plenty of pubs and restaurants. Would definitely recommend the food tour we did with Kate. Thank you Mark for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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Lovely property in a beautiful location

Cara’s Cottage is a homely cottage with everything that you need plus an amazing view over the harbour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

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Great Visit

Great location close to everything well represented. The owner lives on property. Very friendly with great suggestions.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

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Cara’s Cottage

Mark was a friendly and helpful host. Cara’s Cottage is in a perfect location for hikes into town and to visit the forts. Kinsale is a lovely town. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

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Ireland trip

My cousin and I were visiting Ireland from the states. We loved staying at Cara’s Cottage. Mark was a fantastic host. Directions to the cottage were perfect. We could walk to restaurants and shops in Kinsale and had a beautiful view of the harbor. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Scenic Scilly, Kinsale

Spotless cottage with seaviews, next door to Spaniards pub, offstreet parking, welcoming pack of scones, jam and chocolates. 15 minute walk to centre of Kinsale or Charles fort.with famous crab salad at Bulman pub. Books, games, videos if wearher closes in and terrace to sit/dine out on when sun shines. Easy mobility access if needed, no stairs/steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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Sweet Cottage

This is a lovely cottage in a perfect spot a short walk from town. It was super clean and well appointed and was just as it appears in the pictures (actually better). Mark was a great host in every respect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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Perfect vacation

We were met with warmth and scones by our host. The cottage is adorable, spacious and ultra-clean so it was a joy to stay there. We came and went through the week, like it was our little home away from home. Would love to stay there again! Definitely recommend Cara Cottage and Kinsale for a lovely taste of Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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Love Kinsale

We had a grand time. Cata’s Cottage was cozy and comfortable.Perfect loaction to shopping and Pubs. Great place also for nature walks around Kinsale Harbor. We highly recommend the accommodations. Lovely, Guests from Boston, Ma USD
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan h.

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Awesome cottage

Really nice host. Had scones and jam waiting along with fresh flowers on the table. Loved the location. Can't think of a bad things to say. I could live there and be happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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Kinsale

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

duncan w.

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Lucky Cara

The Cottage is lovely, perched overlooking the estuary: I could happily live there permanently. Kinsale is an attractive, lively town and a great centre for visiting Cork and the south coast. James' Fort and Charles' Fort are fascinating. The facilities and services in the building were excellent, while Mark was the perfect host - there and helpful when needed, discretely absent when not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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Perfectly Situated Cottage

Lovely peaceful spacious cottage with stunning view of Fort and harbour waterway, plus is at start of the 'Scilly walk' (look it up :-) ). Short 10 min walk into main town from cottage, though Spaniard pub and "Man Friday" restaurant are practically opposite ! Nice private off road parking area. Excellent communication emails with owner (who lives next door to cottage) and who was always very helpful and quick to help/provide information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Warm, Comfortable, Clean Get A Way Cottage

'Cara's Cottage" on Scilly property was a beautiful retreat that overlooked the sea. It was a pretty, warm, and inviting cottage where we felt totally at home. The owner, Mark, was very helpful and friendly and went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. It was so wonderful that we booked for an extra night. The cottage was a short walk from the beautiful town of Kinsale, which has several nice little shops and delicious restaurants. About 100 yards from the cottage is a wonderful little pub called The Spaniard which provided an enjoyable evening with music and very nice people and of course hot Port. This cottage is above and beyond what we expected and someday when we return to Kinsale we will definitely stay here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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Convenient, Comfortable and Complete

Very convenient to Kinsale centre (<10 mins walk) down a not too steep road from The Spaniard pub. Semi detached cottage with most of the property isolated from its neighbour, Marian Cottage. So very quiet for a couple (5-star for us). Casa Cara has everything one could need for a holiday, including washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, cooker, micro, and lots more. We had an exceptional week (for Ireland) of splendid weather, so we really didn’t use the central heating much, but it was always available and there is also a wood burner to supplement heating (might be necessary in colder weather). Owner Mark is a real gentleman and on hand to help anytime he’s needed. The Spaniard is convenient for a drink but the restaurant offering might not be to everyone’s taste! However, there’s so much choice of hostelries and restaurants in the town that no one should be disappointed. Private parking at Casa Cara is a bonus in this location as spaces are few and far between. The Scilly Walk which starts near the cottage is useful for walkers and runners who might be a bit intimidated by kinsale’s hills, traffic and lack of pavements in many locations (I was!). Lovely private patio area rounded off our stay because on most days we were able to enjoy breakfast outside and even get some sun colour. Be careful with taxis. They are usually reliable if you book in advance but don’t be caught out away from home without a guaranteed booking. Recommended restaurant - Max’s, Bulman
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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Comfortable Cara’s Cottage!

What a lovely little break we’ve all had in beautiful Kinsale! Our accommodation was very homely, clean & comfortable. Great location & not too far from Cork airport. We travelled along the coast to some beautiful locations but enjoyed coming ‘home’ to a welcoming log burner! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cara’s Cottage to anyone considering traveling to this beautiful part of the world - in-fact we will!! The Sargent’s & Joslin’s.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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Anniversary trip to Kinsale

Fabulous, private and spacious cottage within walking distance to everything Kinsale has to offer. Our visit to Cara's Cottage was a highlight of our two week trip to Ireland. Mark Houston (owner) VERY responsive and right next door. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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Just as described

My husband and I had a great time at Cara’s Cottage. It was clean and very comfortable - just what we wanted with a lovely view of the harbour.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam B.

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A lovely place and area to stay.

Was an excellent place for a family to base there stay. Had everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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Charming Cottage

We loved our stay. The cottage was charming, peaceful and right across the street from the pub! Walking distance to Picturesque Kinsale. Comfortable beds, nicely stocked kitchen and plenty of firewood for the parlor stove on those cool blustery nights . Everything was perfect and hopefully we’ll return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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Cara’ Cottage

Great location, comfortable accommodations. Great owner
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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Lovely family spot

This property is just as it is presented in the photos. It is very clean, quiet and in a lovely location for walking to the town, the pub or the fort. Would highly recommend. Mark was available for any questions and nicely dropped by to be sure we didn’t need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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