Annies Cottage (The Castle) - Castletownsend, Cork

Annie’s Cottage is delightful period cottage which has been lovingly restored and offers modern accommodation in a historic setting near the harbour in Castletownshend.

The exterior of the cottage is in keeping with its era and old world charm greets you at the door. Snuggle up after a busy day in front of the open fire in the quaint living room. Bask for a while in the sunshine the private garden to the rear or go for a stroll through the beautiful castle gardens with views of the harbour and beyond. A large fully equipped kitchen and breakfast room fitted with a night storage heater  will provide for all your culinary needs. The two comfortable bedrooms will ensure a good night’s sleep and if you open the window a crack you can wake song of the birds and the sounds of the sea.

The cottage is located just off the main street in the village of Castletownshend. The picturesque village is home to Castle Townshend originally built by Richard Townshend in the17th century and owned by the Cochrane-Townshend family, direct descendants of the original owners. The Castle is a beautiful bed and breakfast where you can avail of extra bedrooms is required. There are other self catering options available in the castle if you prefer traditional regal accommodation.

The Castle is built beside a pretty harbour where visitors can enjoy safe sailing, kayaking and fishing or you can take a boat ride to see whales, dolphins, sharks or seals in their natural habitat. Just 50 metres from the house you can treat yourself in Mary Ann’s pub and restaurant, well known for excellent cuisine while a village shop nearby will meet your basic needs. The bustling market town of Skibbereen with good shopping and excellent restaurants is just 8 kilometres away and is home to a first class 18 hole golf course. A short scenic drive will take you to Baltimore, a lovely fishing village and sailing centre where you can get the ferry to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear (Gaelic speaking).

The deepest salt water lake and nature reserve in Europe, Lough Hyne, is just a short drive and from here the views across the islands to the famous Fastnet are breathtaking. A scenic 30 kilometre drive away lies the picturesque resort of Schull where you can enjoy all it has to offer including excellent shopping and dining or whale and dolphin watching trips in summer.

Annie’s Cottage is a wonderful modern holiday home in a unique setting where you can relax after busy days exploring the beauty of County Cork.

Annie's Cottage	Bedroom
Kitchen	Living area
View of harbour from castle gardens	Castle Townshend