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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Marina
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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County, Cork
  • Mizen Head
  • Schull Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Barleycove Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barnatonicane

Located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Dunmanus Bay, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Whyte Bookshop. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Dunmanus Bay - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Schull Harbour - 16 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Barleycove Beach - 21 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Bantry House - 27 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Bantry Bay - 29 min drive - 18.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townhouse O D's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bunratty Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nickie's Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Along The Way - ‬9 min drive
  • Arran St East

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
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Jacqueline Sarsfield

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 small.or 1 large well behaved with other animals

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
Onsite 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Barnatonicane, close to Schull Harbour, Mount Gabriel, and Dunmanus Bay. You'll also find Whyte Bookshop and Schull Planetarium nearby.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage comes with a deck.

Rock Cottage Self Catering Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rusty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Christopher I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Peaceful break

Lovely location and surrounding scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcos G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

TIm C.

Excellent!

Peaceful and relaxing..........

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

10/10 Excellent

David R.

A beautiful cottage set in ideal surroundings!

Rock Cottage proved to be exactly what we were looking for, and more! The owners Jackie and Jonathan, made us feel very welcome to their idyllic piece of West Cork as well as allowing us the opportunity to meet their growing menagerie including donkey's, ducks, chickens and cat. While the cottage offers all you need for home cooking, it is also within a short drive of a variety of decent restaurants serving great food, Blair's Cove House and The Herons Cove in Goleen to name a couple. If you are looking for a peaceful escape, complete darkness at night and waking to birdsong, look no further. My wife and I agreed this has to be our best Holiday Cottage experience to date, in arguably the most beautiful part of County Cork.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rachael I., Phillipsburg, NJ United States

Lovely Setting; Cozy Cottage; Attentive, Helpful Owners

We were delighted to spend over a week at Jackie and Jonathan's cottage near Schull, West Cork, at Christmas time 2015. From the moment we drove up the driveway and spotted numerous sheep and the fairy-tale-like rolling terrain in front of their house, we knew we were in for a treat. It was so nice having the owners in residence on the property. (So many rentals owners do not live anywhere near the rental property. We always think it is a major plus having the owners on-site, but it is a rarity.) The cottage was such a welcoming place to come home to after our times away from it. We also enjoyed our times relaxing there. The fireplace was used every night. (The owners graciously and promptly refilled the firewood basket for us every morning when we placed it outside the cottage since it was so muddy, and they wanted to spare us the inconvenience of filling it up ourselves in less than ideal weather conditions.) The bedding was of a very high standard. The duvet and pillows were extremely comfortable. The cottage was clean and a very nice size for a couple. Jackie was so helpful pre-trip and during trip. Pre-trip she provided names of restaurants that might be open during the holiday period. I had asked her in advance as I know from both living in and traveling in Ireland that this time of the year can be difficult to find restaurants open. She also was so helpful in offering to buy us starter food items for our arrival after our drive from Shannon Airport. We felt well looked after by our hosts. They took time to chat with us and make sure all was well, checking in by email and offering tips about pub music, etc. This type of individualized service is priceless. (As far as nearby attractions, we loved the Beacon at the small town of Baltimore. It is a very short walk up to it from the car park. If you do go there, be very careful as there are NO barriers, and you could easily walk off the edges in parts and perish. However, it is THE must-see attraction in our book and seemingly not well touristed.) Although the weather we experienced this time in Ireland was easily the worst we've ever experienced on many trips there as well as in six years of living there, this trip was sublime in so many ways. We attribute so much of our joy to the location of the cottage, the cottage itself, and the owners who were exceptional in their concern for our stay being a quality one. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

A peaceful spot in one of Ireland"s most unique and beautiful locations

Rock Cottage was everything described in the listing and so much more. The cottage is superbly maintained and an incredibly comfortable place to return to at day's end or for that to just spend the day recharging. The cottage is comfortably and well furnished and the 17 acres of farm land are a delight to explore. The property is well located to provide easy access to the Mizen Peninsula, Sheep Heads and Beara Peninsula. Jackie is a delightful host. Her personal warmth and enthusiasm for her property are evident throughout. My visit to this remote and beautiful area of Ireland was definitely enhanced by staying at Rock Cottage. I could not have asked for a more perfect spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Sascha K.

Sehr schönes authentisches irisches Cottage!

Hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub im Rock Cottage von 02.-09.06.2014 und dazu perfektes Wetter! Einfach nur genial. Die Unterkunft ist richtig heimelig mit Kamin und allem, was man benötigt. Ein superschönes Anwesen mit riesigem Gelände, was man erkunden kann und dazu eine sehr nette und behilfliche Vermieterin. Dazu perfekt gelegen zu allen Ausflugszielen und nah am Meer. Sehr zu empfehlen! Gerne wieder!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Angela R., deutschland

What a lovely place!

We had great days in rock cottage!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

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