Sundown House
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Sundown House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Castlemartyr, on the Cork coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 6 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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An east Cork village built around the ruins of an 800-year-old castle, now folded into the grounds of Castlemartyr Resort.
The castle that gives Castlemartyr its name was first built in 1210, reputedly under the Knights Templar, and passed through some notable hands over the centuries, including Sir Walter Raleigh, before Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, bought it in 1602. It was largely destroyed during the Williamite wars in 1690 and left as a ruin, standing today within the grounds of the modern resort that took the castle’s name, still visible from the village itself.
Castlemartyr is a small east Cork village on the N25, about 30km east of Cork city and 16km west of Youghal, with Midleton just 10km away. It is a modest place to stay in its own right, but well placed for touring this stretch of east Cork, from Ballymaloe to the coast.
Things to do near Sundown House
Castlemartyr Castle ruin
The 800-year-old ruin at the heart of the village’s name, first built in 1210 and reduced to a ruin after the Williamite wars of the 1690s, now incorporated into the grounds of Castlemartyr Resort.
Ballymaloe nearby
Ballymaloe House and its well-known cookery school are only a short drive from the village, a natural stop for anyone interested in Cork’s food heritage.
Youghal’s walls and beaches
The walled town of Youghal, with its Blue Flag beaches and medieval Clock Gate Tower, is around 16km east along the N25, an easy day trip from a Castlemartyr base.
Getting to Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr sits directly on the N25, roughly 30km east of Cork city and 16km west of Youghal, with Midleton 10km away. Cork Airport is about 40 minutes by car, making the village a convenient stopover for anyone touring the east Cork coast.
Booking Sundown House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Sundown House holds a 3-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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Check availability at Sundown House
Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Castlemartyr on the other end.
Sundown House, common questions
Where is Sundown House?
Sundown House is at Kilmountain, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 H283). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Sundown House?
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 Sundown House have?
Sundown House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 30 Google reviews.
Is Sundown House suitable for families?
Yes, Sundown House is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Sundown House have?
Sundown House has 6 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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