Kilcatten Lodge
+2 photosAbout Kilcatten Lodge
Kilcatten Lodge is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b in Timoleague, on the Cork coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 4 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Relaxed rooms in a warm country villa, offering cooked or continental breakfast and scenic gardens.
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Claim this listingStaying in Timoleague
A small west Cork village gathered around the ruins of one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval Franciscan friaries.
Timoleague is a quiet village on the R600 between Clonakilty and Kinsale, spread along the tidal Argideen estuary where it opens into Courtmacsherry Bay. The estuary is a noted spot for wading birds, and the village itself is small, so a B&B here suits travellers who want a peaceful coastal base within easy reach of Clonakilty’s beaches and shops.
The main reason to stop is the friary itself. Timoleague Friary is the largest medieval ruin in west Cork, founded in the early fourteenth century and still substantial despite being burnt by English forces in the seventeenth century. It stands right on the estuary shore, and its scale and setting make it worth the short detour from the main west Cork coast road.
Things to do near Kilcatten Lodge
Timoleague Friary
A ruined Franciscan friary founded between 1307 and 1316, the largest medieval ruin in west Cork, built in the Early English Gothic style and set directly on the Argideen estuary.
The Argideen estuary
The tidal estuary that gives the village its setting is a good spot for birdwatching, particularly for wading birds at low tide.
Timoleague Castle Gardens
Walled gardens attached to the village’s castle site, open seasonally, adding a quieter, horticultural stop alongside the friary ruins.
Getting to Timoleague
Timoleague is on the R600 coast road, about ten minutes from Clonakilty and half an hour or so from Kinsale, making it an easy stop on a drive along the west Cork coast. Cork city and Cork Airport are roughly an hour away by car.
Booking Kilcatten Lodge direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Kilcatten Lodge holds a 4-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Kilcatten Lodge, common questions
Where is Kilcatten Lodge?
Kilcatten Lodge is at Ballycatten, Timoleague, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 AC64). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Kilcatten Lodge?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Kilcatten Lodge have?
Kilcatten Lodge is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 106 Google reviews.
Is Kilcatten Lodge suitable for families?
Yes, Kilcatten Lodge is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Kilcatten Lodge have?
Kilcatten Lodge has 4 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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