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Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Marina
At Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking, boating and cycling at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 small.or 1 large well behaved with other animals

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Rock Self Catering
Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage Cottage
Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage Barnatonicane
Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage Cottage Barnatonicane

About the area

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 - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Schull Harbour - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Barleycove Beach - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Bantry House - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Bantry Bay - 29 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa T's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arran St East - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arundels By The Pier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Denny O'Meara's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Townhouse O D'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.

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).

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Reviews

Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Markus K., Hofheim am Taunus

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Rock cottage was really great.

Very nice cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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.

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

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela R., deutschland

What a lovely place!

We had great days in rock cottage!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian S., Spalding

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TIm C.

Excellent!

Peaceful and relaxing..........
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Unglaublich schön!

Unser Aufenthalt an dem so wundervollen Fleckchen Irlands war perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olaf L.

Sehr schöne Woche

Eine tolle Fewo in sehr schöner Umgebung. Vermieter freundlich und hilfsbereit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Wie im Bilderbuch

Unser Urlaub in Rock Cottage gehört eindeutig zu den schönsten der vergangenen Jahre. Sicher lag das auch an der beeindruckenden Landschaft Südwest-Irlands und ein wenig daran, dass das Wetter viel besser war als sein sprichwörtlicher Ruf. Vor allem aber lag es daran, dass wir dieses malerische Ferienhaus beziehen durften und während unseres gesamten Aufenthaltes von Jackie und Jonathan aufmerksam umsorgt wurden. Bereits lange vor unserer Anreise versorgte uns Jackie per Mail mit wertvollen Hinweisen zur Anreise. Auch der Empfang konnte herzlicher nicht sein - frische Blumen, eine Flasche Wein und ein mit Feuerholz gefüllter Korb vor dem Kamin. Rock Cottage präsentierte sich genauso idyllisch, gut ausgestattet und gepflegt wie im Netz beschrieben. Hinter dem Haus führt ein Pfad auf eine kleine Anhöhe, von der aus man einen atemberaubenden Ausblick auf die auslaufende Dunmanus-Bay hat. Während unseres 14-tägigen Urlaubs haben wir die Küste bis nach Cobh in östliche Richtung und bis nach Killarney am Ring of Kerry in nördliche Richtung erkundet. Am lebendigsten sind uns die Ausflüge nach Baltimore (kleine Wanderung zum Beacon) und Kinsale in Erinnerung geblieben. Auch die Tage am Mizen Head und auf Sheeps Head (Halbinsel "gegenüber") zählen zu unseren Favoriten. Wanderwege sind super ausgeschildert, es gibt eine Möglichkeit einzukehren und man ist den Naturgewalten auf einmal so nah, dass es uns regelrecht den Atem genommen hat...Freunde fragen uns immer wieder, ob wir die Fotos auch wirklich selbst aufgenommen hätten....Das nahe gelegene Örtchen Schull mit seinem hübschen Sonntagsmarkt, dem unnachahmlichen "Hackett" (Pub), der überraschend französischen Crêperie und den kleinen Lädchen sollte man auch auf keinen Fall auslassen. Da wir über langjährige und vielfältige "Ferienhaus-Erfahrungen" verfügen, glauben wir wirklich einschätzen zu können, dass Rock Cottage ein echter Glücksgriff war, den man unbedingt weiterempfehlen kann. Auf diesem Wege noch einmal herzlichen Dank und ganz herzliche Grüße an Jackie und Jonathan (und an Mr. Daisy😼). Wir haben uns bei euch sehr wohl gefühlt!!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2016