Mark was a friendly and helpful host. Caraâs Cottage is in a perfect location for hikes into town and to visit the forts. Kinsale is a lovely town. We would definitely return.
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.
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.
We had a grand time. Cataâs 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
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.
'Cara's Cottage" on Scilly property was a beautiful retreat that overlooked the sea. It was a pretty, warm, and inviting cottage where we felt totally at home. The owner, Mark, was very helpful and friendly and went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
It was so wonderful that we booked for an extra night. The cottage was a short walk from the beautiful town of Kinsale, which has several nice little shops and delicious restaurants. About 100 yards from the cottage is a wonderful little pub called The Spaniard which provided an enjoyable evening with music and very nice people and of course hot Port.
This cottage is above and beyond what we expected and someday when we return to Kinsale we will definitely stay here.
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 didnât 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 heâs needed. The Spaniard is convenient for a drink but the restaurant offering might not be to everyoneâs taste! However, thereâs 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 kinsaleâs 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 donât be caught out away from home without a guaranteed booking. Recommended restaurant - Maxâs, Bulman
Spotless cottage with seaviews, next door to Spaniards pub, offstreet parking, welcoming pack of scones, jam and chocolates. 15 minute walk to centre of Kinsale or Charles fort.with famous crab salad at Bulman pub. Books, games, videos if wearher closes in and terrace to sit/dine out on when sun shines. Easy mobility access if needed, no stairs/steps.
My cousin and I were visiting Ireland from the states. We loved staying at Caraâs Cottage. Mark was a fantastic host. Directions to the cottage were perfect. We could walk to restaurants and shops in Kinsale and had a beautiful view of the harbor. Would stay there again.
This is a lovely cottage in a perfect spot a short walk from town. It was super clean and well appointed and was just as it appears in the pictures (actually better). Mark was a great host in every respect. Highly recommend.
What a lovely little break weâve 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 âhomeâ to a welcoming log burner!
Wouldnât hesitate to recommend Caraâs Cottage to anyone considering traveling to this beautiful part of the world - in-fact we will!! The Sargentâs & Joslinâs.
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.
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.
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 weâll return soon.
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 didnât need anything.
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.
The cottage is absolutely beautiful and spotless. Great location and views. It was like home away from home.
The host couldnât be more helpful and very quick to respond to any questions.
Would definitely go back and highly recommend it.
Patricia and friends.
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
We have lived adjacent to Marian Cottage and Cara's Cottage since 1999 and have been operating them as holiday lets since 2000. We have been subscribers to HomeAway and its forerunners all this time. We are usually around during your stay should you need assistance but the cottages are completely independent of our own house and we try to be as discreet as possible!
Both Marian Cottage and Cara's Cottage are located in Scilly, a village-like community 7 minutes walk from Kinsale town centre. Kinsale gets very busy in peak season so Scilly offers a quiet respite from the bustle in town while being within easy walking distance. We also have off-street parking which is a big benefit as parking in town can be hard to find when the town is busy in the summer months. The Spaniard Pub and Man Friday restaurant are within 1 minute walk of the cottages; 2 of the best pubs/restaurants in town!