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

5.0

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

Cottage in Kinsale

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this cottage rental

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 6 June 2020 to 28 August 2020

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kinsale

Nearby attractions

Blarney Castle & Gardens

15.7 mi

Regional Park Ballincollig

13.5 mi

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

5.0

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

Cottage in Kinsale

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kinsale

Nearby attractions

Blarney Castle & Gardens

15.7 mi

Regional Park Ballincollig

13.5 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

May 2024

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

5.0

Oct 2023

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.

5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0

May 2023

Great!

5.0

May 2023

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

5.0

Oct 2022

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.

5.0

Oct 2022

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.

5.0

Sep 2022

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.

5.0

Jul 2022

Perfectly Situated Cottage

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.

5.0

Jun 2022

A lovely place and area to stay.

A lovely place and area to stay.

Was an excellent place for a family to base there stay. Had everything we wanted.

5.0

May 2022

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.

5.0

May 2022

Great location, comfortable accommodations. Great owner

5.0

May 2022

Charming Cottage

Charming Cottage

5.0

May 2022

Cara’ Cottage

Cara’ Cottage

Great location, comfortable accommodations. Great owner

5.0

Apr 2022

Lovely family spot

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.

5.0

Nov 2021

Perfect cottage on the harbor

Perfect cottage on the harbor

We found the cottage to be exactly as pictured, and even better than described. It was pristine upon arrival; very spacious, well-supplied with everything you might need, and well situated. Mark was an excellent landlord, and neighbors we encountered were quite friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay here.

5.0

Oct 2021

Fabulous

Fabulous

The cottage is absolutely beautiful and spotless. Great location and views. It was like home away from home. The host couldn’t be more helpful and very quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely go back and highly recommend it. Patricia and friends.

5.0

Oct 2021

Fabulous

Fabulous

The cottage was lovely, well equipped spacious and had a lovely homely feel about it. Great location too. We will definitely book again.

5.0

Sep 2021

Excellent accommodation in such a great spot looking out over Kinsale bay. Would highly recommend it. We will be back. Mark our host was very helpful and friendly

5.0

Sep 2021

Location location location

Location location location

Excellent accommodation in such a great spot looking out over Kinsale bay. Would highly recommend it. We will be back. Mark our host was very helpful and friendly

5.0

Jul 2021

Lovely cottage with everything a family needs for a memorable stay.

5.0

Jul 2021

Fabulous

Fabulous

Lovely cottage with everything a family needs for a memorable stay.

5.0

Jul 2021

Great stat at Clara's cottage

Great stat at Clara's cottage

Well appointed cottage, very clean, comfortable and well located.

5.0

Aug 2020

Best rental yet

Best rental yet

On arrival the house gleamed with cleanliness. Inside the presses, the dishes and all aspects of the house were spotless. It was well kitted out and the house had a great stock of wood for the stove. A great supply of hot water and household necessities like dishwasher tabs etc. Couldn’t give a better review. Excellent.

5.0

Aug 2020

Lovely stay

Lovely stay

We had a fantastic week-long stay in Cara's cottage, Mark the owner was very helpful and accessible when needed. Location and view from the cottage are stunning. Definitely recommend a stay here!

5.0

Feb 2020

Fantastic charming cottage

Fantastic charming cottage

Amazing cottage perfectly situated for visiting Kinsale and surrounding area! Comfortable and luxurious and very well appointed! Would gladly stay again!!

5.0

Nov 2019

Kinsale visit

Kinsale visit

We stayed in this property for our first of many visits to Kinsale. The cottage was perfect for us and we will back soon.

5.0

Oct 2019

Quality for money

Quality for money

Beautiful clean cottage, filled all expectations and more.

5.0

Oct 2019

Lovely Cottage in Kinsale

Lovely Cottage in Kinsale

A perfect cottage in a charming town. Cara’s cottage was just far enough away from the city center to be quiet and private but only a 5 minute walk to all of the shops and amazing restaurants in Kinsale. The cottage was very clean and looked just like the photos. Mark was there to greet us and show us how things worked. Wonderful stay and I would recommend this lovely home to anyone! Thanks Mark!

5.0

Sep 2019

Kinsale gem

Kinsale gem

We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend Cara’s Cottage. The location is perfect, just a short walk into town, steps from the Scilly walk, and literally across the road from The Spaniard. The cottage is light and spacious and very private, with a lovely outdoor space and stunning views over the water to James Fort. Mark is an excellent host and we would absolutely stay again when visiting Kinsale!

5.0

Aug 2019

Most enjoyable stay

Most enjoyable stay

As usual really enjoyed our stay. Everything in good working order looking forward to returning.

5.0

Jun 2019

Perfect home away from home!

Perfect home away from home!

The house was perfect for stay in Kinsale. This is our 2nd stay with Mark. Just as we expected.

5.0

May 2019

Perfect home in a perfect location

Perfect home in a perfect location

The home was lovely. It is in a delightful neighborhood and we enjoyed exploring the harbor town. Everything is in walking distance, although we did travel to Cork and Blarney by taxi. So glad we opted to stay here. Many thanks to our host.

5.0

May 2019

Just right!

Just right!

Everything my wife and I needed, including laundry facilities. The location is a short walk from city center, close enough to reach attractions and far enough to escape the hubbub. Just right.

5.0

Apr 2019

Comfortable, well equipped and affords easy access on foot to all parts of Kinsale

Comfortable, well equipped and affords easy access on foot to all parts of Kinsale

We enjoyed our stay. We liked the view and proximity to the sea. The beds were comfortable which an overriding importance on holiday and the pressure of the shower was great - a rare event. We are enquiring to return.

5.0

Apr 2019

Beautiful

Beautiful

The property was beautiful. We had plenty of room. We truly enjoyed ourselves.

5.0

Apr 2019

Excellent, look no further, book this place now!

Excellent, look no further, book this place now!

Very well appointed, thoughtful touches and very clean. Great location and excellent communication from host.

5.0

Jan 2019

Lovely cosy cottage with nice harbour views. Parking and easy walk to town centre

Lovely cosy cottage with nice harbour views. Parking and easy walk to town centre

The cottage was well equipped, comfortable beds, good showers. Would stay again.

5.0

Oct 2018

Like a giant warming hug

Like a giant warming hug

An absolute gem of a picture box pretty cottage, would gladly lock myself in and never leave. Every comfort available and lovely touches such as books, games and dvd's. Mark and his wife have really created a fantastic home away from home experience. I fell in love with Cara's cottage and can't wait to visit again

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kinsale?

The average price for a rental in Kinsale is $151 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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

Cottage in Kinsale

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Kinsale

Nearby attractions

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

Cottage in Kinsale

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Kinsale

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kinsale?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cara s Cottage sleeps 4. Harbour views. Off-street parking?

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