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Reviews of Irish Stone Cottage 1 mile from Charles Fort

Irish Stone Cottage 1 mile from Charles Fort
Kinsale, County Cork

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in Ireland
This property was exactly as advertised. Very easy to find. The host, Catherine, was very welcoming and had lots of information to share. The property was very cleaned and well cared. We recommend to anyone looking for a friendly, peaceful place to stay while visiting Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely beautiful and Catherine was such a kind and attentive host. She thought of absolutely everything to make our stay wonderful. I can’t recommend this booking enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idealic farm stay very close to beautiful Kinsale
Large open 2bdr/2bth townhouse. Park at front door ! Look down on the water. Big kitchen dining living area. Only 5 min to waterfront. All coms with owner great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Host was wonderful and gave us lots of information for the Kinsale area. The scones and butter were delicious! Thank you for a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Dairy farm treat
Wow. Everything was first rate! So beautiful, Catherine was a great host. Beds and bath were luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable. Lovely host. Beautiful location
What a darling place. So close to Kinsale. Very comfortable home and accommodation. Absolutely beautiful property. Very private. Everything one needs for a place away from home. Thanks again Catherine for your welcome and kindness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
More Stars Required
Catherine is genuinely caring and concerned about her guests comfort and experience. Beautiful rural setting but still close to Kinsale. Only wish there were more than five stars to give.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly retreat
We loved our time at the Stone Cottage. Catherine was such a wonderful host and took so much time to answer our 101 questions about the gorgeous calves we were so lucky to meet and help feed during our visit. The house was perfectly located so close to Kinsale, and Catherine shared lots of recommendations on where to spend time. The house was clean and comfortable and Catherine left delicious home-baked scones, milk, butter, tea and coffee. We view was also breathtaking. We will certainly be back! Thanks again for having us all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week in Kinsale
The property owner was very helpful - even purchased some gluten free bread for my gluten intolerate wife. She was a wealth of information on tourist attractions in southern Ireland. We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay at this accomodation. The weather was cold and wet and we even experienced the "Katherine" storm which curtailed some of our tourism activities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We really enjoyed our stay! The entire cottage was spotlessly clean. It was wonderful having 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and plenty of space. Catherine is extremely kind and hospitable. She left us mouthwatering scones and gave us a lot of great info on arrival. We wish we could have stayed more than two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the highlight of our weeklong stay in Ireland! Catherine was a lovely host, and the accommodations were idyllic if you truly want to experience the Irish countryside, right up to my children getting to feed baby calves!! The location was beautiful, and the rental was perfect. Catherine's recommendations for things to do in and around Kinsale were fantastic. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We absolutely loved staying here! The cottage was so comfortable to stay in and the host Catherine was so nice and helpful. She had so many good recommendations and we loved the town of Kinsale. The area is beautiful and the property at the rental is so amazing. There’s also so many cute animals! We will definitely go back and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marletta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Irish countryside charm
Great place in the beautiful countryside of Ireland. Well stocked and comfy and close to the sweet town of Kinsale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Tear
Had a fabulous stay at Catherine’s. The stables were clean, well furnished and welcoming. Catherine had made scones and left some milk and tea/coffee etc all which was very much appreciated. Catherine herself was lovely, full of useful information about the local area. And so accommodating, she helped us out with a lift, when we had taxi problems. The stables are around a 50 minute walk into Kinsale, via a nice scenic walk and some well timed pub stops, but only a 5 minute drive. Kinsale is lovely and well worth a visit - some great independent shops and restaurants. And fabulous pints of Guinness to be had! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location near Fort Charles
A very clean and comfortable property close to Fort Charles and Kinsale. Our family of 5 loved our stay here. Catherine was very informative and everything you might need had been thought of. Very comfortable cosy beds. Great shower pressure. All you need in the kitchen to cook. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Spacious, comfortable cottage in a lovely location, just a few minutes drive from both Charles Fort and the centre of Kinsale. Catherine is a lovely host, lots of advice on things to see and do and the little added touch of milk, scones and butter waiting for us on arrival!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Lovely well supplied home in picturesque countryside, yet close to owners for quick response to any questions. Very kind, informative, helpful couple, a delight to talk with. Close to lovely Kinsale, bay, great restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in a beautiful home in a beautiful area.
The property owner was extremely helpful and kind. The house was very comfortable, very well equipped, very clean and in a very lovely setting. It was a short drive to the charming town of Kinsale and an easy drive to Cork and Cobh. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solange B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We loved staying here! The cottage was modern, beautiful and super clean. Catherine is a lovely host and was most welcoming. She also left us fresh scones, butter and milk for coffee. Kinsale was such a nice place to visit, so much history! I would highly recommend this Vrbo if you wish to visit the Cork area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
Great communication, ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country home
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Catherine’s country home. It was immaculately clean and Catherine was very welcoming. Her homemade scones were delicious. It is located in a quiet country dairy farm but close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Ashland

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
Catherine is a wonderful host. Met us when we arrived and had scones,butter, and milk waiting. The lodge was very nice and close to kinsale. Catherine gave us some tips for a great coastal walk. The dogs were an added delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of Kinsale
Right away Catherine was there to greet us and gave us so much helpful information from where to get some groceries to dinner recommendations and even activities in the area. We had actually originally planned to spend most of our time in Cork and day trip areas, but she lured us right away with the charm of Kinsale and we ended up spending more time there. The property was great for our group with lots of space to spread out. Wonderful views at the property, very private, and a very short drive to downtown Kinsale; could have even walked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery and lovely host
The property was very comfortable and clean. Catherine has lots of suggestions for things to see and do in the area. Close to town. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We have just returned from a week's stay in this wonderful cottage. The accommodation was modern, spacious, clean and comfortable with everything we could possibly need. The location was set in beautiful countryside just on the outskirts of Kinsale. Our Host, Catherine, was extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home. We loved our stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near Kinsale
A delightful converted stable close to Kinsale.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Had the pleasure of staying at this little piece of heaven recently. Great communication, warmly welcomed and provided little treats, information on the area and welcomed to reach out if needed. Accommodations were spacious with well stocked kitchen, games, dvds etc. would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mattheus v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to atay
Comfortable stay on a farm in a beautiful location just outside Kinsale town. Very friendly and helpful host. Clean and functional accommodation. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great taste of Ireland
Catherine came and talked to us as soon as we arrived. She had scones, milk & butter for us, recommendations on where to visit and just friendly and welcoming. The place was very comfortable for the 5 of us and beautiful countryside views. We stayed 3 nights and were relatively close to everything we wanted to see around Cork, Blarney & Killarney. Upon notifying Catherine we were leaving she came over to say goodbye and wished us safe travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This experience was great if you want to have some quiet time while still being close to kinsale (5 min or less car ride) or to cork (30 min drive) Our host was amazing and offered many options for food/ exploration/ sites etc. There’s also a couple dogs and a cat on property that just follow the host around and they don’t come over to the cottage but I would have gladly welcomed them over. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nutan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip in June
Fabulous property! Wonderful hosts. Beautiful views and easy to get into Kinsale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Catherine was a fabulous host, friendly and welcoming with breakfast on the table. The place was very clean, amenities were excellent, and it was roomy. Exceeded our expectations! We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hostess and view!
Catherine was the kindest, most caring hostess we have had. She had endless patience, answering all my kids questions and showing them her working dairy. The view from the property is absolutely spectacular! You will have everything you need for a lovely holiday in the rental, and it is so close to lovely Kinsale and Charles Fort. I could not recommend more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location and a great host
We could not be happier with our time here. Catherine is amazing. She is friendly, very helpful and a fount of knowledge about the area,pubs and restaurants. The apartment is beautifully furnished and supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our best VRBO experiences
It was a lovely experience to stay in the Irish Countryside. Catherine was wonderful and was the quintessential Irish host. The property was not only beautiful, but property views were stunning. We loved chilling at the refurbished stable at the end of our traveling for the day. Close to several small towns. We loved watching the cows walk out to the pasture. This was one of our best VRBO's. Thanks Catherine. Anyone going down Kinsale way, I'm suggesting they stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
My 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter stayed 2 nights in the great place. Katherine is an amazing host. Greeted us on arrival and gave us lots of helpful hints.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George, Brush

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a gem. It is only a few minutes drive to get to Kinsale. It is out in the country where it is quiet and you have wonderful views of the Irish countryside. My family of four had plenty of space in the cottage. The cottage had a full kitchen and living area downstairs with the bedrooms upstairs. Catherine was a wonderful host and communications were easy, friendly, and timely. Upon arrival, Catherine took great care of it to tour us around the unit and give us much information for what to do around the area. We would have no hesitation to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Iris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Spotless ! Welcome milk , scone butter . Owner so friendly, helpful , set on working farm . Everything you could possibly need provided ! Lucky to see , Blue Tits , a Wren , Jackdaws, swallows, wagtails all nesting , flying about the farmyard ! Amazing views !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little jewel of a farm
We so enjoyed the stay at the Old Cottage near Kinsale. Clean and lovely setting, so green and with chickens and cows as your companions! Kinsale itself is charming and close by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at Catherine’s place! There was plenty of room and we felt right at home in the cottage. Great communication and you could not ask for a friendlier host who would check in and give us local recommendations and a friendly chat! Definitely a highlight of our 2 week trip of traveling around Ireland. Gorgeous scenery, amazing people and friendly furry friends!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The farm is a bonus.
"The Stable" cottage is located on a farm with a wonderful view and a short drive to Kinsale. Catherine was extremely helpful in advance by helping us to select restaurants. She was there for a friendly welcome at our arrival and made a point of coming round to say goodbye. Even contributed a plate scones and some of her own coop's butter for breakfast on our first day. Great place, as well as a great example of Irish hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely in every way
A beautiful setting. Delightful hostess. Spotlessly clean. We highly recommend this stable house cottage. Wish there were more than 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Catherine (and her pups) were the best hosts. She communicated via email in a timely manner and was very kind by driving us to town to save us cab fare. The home was updated and modern inside but still had the charm of a natural setting and farm. We were very comfortable and really enjoyed Kinsale. Catherine gave us hints on where to eat and go for music and drinks afterwards. Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Cousins C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
We are two friends who made this our base for our holiday in Ireland. The house is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. Catherine our host is lovely and checked regularly to see if we needed anything and gave us great accurate advice when we needed it. We can definitely recommend Garrah.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
The accommodations were fantastic. We had our own suites and the host and hostess were wonderful. We also were delighted to see the working dairy in process which the owners were very gracious to allow us to watch. The beautiful Irish linens on the beds were beautiful. A far star b n b.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Catherine was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We felt very comfortable and safe in the cottage. She promptly answered any questions we had. Area view was stunning. Short(3) minute drive to town of Kinsale. Lovely town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
The stay was amazing. The house was exactly as described. The host Catherine was the most genuine nice person. She had every map or leaflet available you could think of for things to do. She gave us great information for our day travels. Truly there is nothing more we could've asked for !! I even was able to go out and help feed the newborn calves which was so much fun ! Choosing here to stay was one of the best decisions of our trip
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So glad we stayed here! Beautiful farm and really nice hosts. Gave lots of information to help us.
We were greeted by Catherine as we drove in. Very cute entrance. Very clean living space. Full kitchen and family room down stairs. 2 bedrooms (sleeps 5 total) upstairs each one with its own full size bathroom. The host, Catherine was very nice. She allowed our 10-year old daughter and I to help feed the baby cows. There were 10-12 baby cows all less than 4 days old. Catherine gave us lots of recommendations while we were in town, from places to eat and things to see. My family has said this was our favorite VRBO and if we get to come back to Kinsale Ireland, we would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cathleen is great. The space is tidy and convenient. We loved it.
Cathleen checked us in, showed us the space and answered all of our questions. The bed was comfy and the skylight was located right overhead so we could watch the stars before dozing off to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Irish Getaway
We had the best time at Catherine’s property! The cottage was very clean and perfectly spacious for four people. Catherine made us feel very welcome and left the most delicious scones and thoughtful provisions. Her dogs Ted and Tilly were an additional highlight. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023