Situated in Skibbereen, in a historic building, 8.4 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen, Stone Barn is a recently renovated guest house with a garden and terrace. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house has a hot tub and luggage storage space. The guest house features some units with garden views, and every unit comes with a private bathroom. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Lisellen Estates is 43 km from the guest house. Cork Airport is 86 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 futon beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Skibbereen

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laia
    Spain Spain
    The breakfast included was wonderful, made with local products. You could order as much or as little as you felt like, and made just for you. We asked for dinner on the first night as we were arriving a little late, and the 6-course meal did...
  • Liza
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A truly exceptional overnight experience. This is the type of rural idyll that all others should aspire to. Stuart and Karin’s combined talents have created a hidden gem. Having read other guests views I can thoroughly and completely support...
  • Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a very enjoyable stay at this delightful property. Stuart and Karin were wonderful hosts. Dinner was amazing, as was breakfast. Looking forward to visiting again.
  • Pamela
    Ireland Ireland
    Charming set up. Very comfortable bed. Lovely hot shower. Large bathroom. Pleasant hosts. Food was tasty.
  • Elisa
    Ireland Ireland
    the barn is lovely, we really enjoyed our stay here. breakfast is served in the main house, there are different choices. they also offer dinner as the place is quite far from anything else...
  • Ian
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful property in a lovely secluded setting. Lovely room with a great breakfast. Hot tub and garden were an unexpected extra.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is in a beautiful spot. Stuart is a fantastic host. The hot tub is a great addition and the dinner was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. Highly recommend!
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The barn is a really lovely property with only 2 bedrooms and a shepherd's hut in the garden. The owner offers a fixed price dinner in addition to bed and breakfast. This is very good cooking based on local ingredients.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful and quiet. The Shepherds Hut was great fun. The breakfasts were very tasty and the hosts were relaxed and easygoing.
  • Lianda
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nature all around, nice people, amazing food. We had the best time!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Stuart & Karin Kearney

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Stuart & Karin Kearney
Our meticulously clean luxury guest house is a restored former livestock shelter over 100 years old, now magnificently presented and retains all the character of a traditional Irish farmhouse decorated in a contemporary style influenced by Karin’s Swedish heritage. Our discreet location is an intimate and private retreat and a perfect base for exploring the highlights of beautiful West Cork or stopover as you adventure along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. We offer a cosy B&B accommodation within two snug double or twin ensuite rooms which have been curated with the comforts of a luxury hotel experience in mind. Guests can expect the highest quality of toiletries and towels, bathrobes, and the comfort of hotel beds and quality bedding for a the most peaceful night’s sleep. Our tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk, free superfast wifi and HD televisions ensure you have everything you need to the most relaxing break. Relax and feel at home by the wood burner with a glass of wine and enjoy watching TV or play one of the games provided in our comfortable sitting room or enjoy the warmer weather outside in the landscaped gardens which feature fruit trees and a picnic table. For young children we are happy to provide a cot, highchair and can happily provide their preferred breakfast inclusive. Secure gated parking is available on-site.
Every morning our ambition is to serve the finest breakfast West Cork has to offer as a lasting memory. Stuart is a chef having worked in some of Stockholm’s finest hotels and is passionate about using the finest local produce to create the menu which includes his own homemade cultured butter, freshly baked breads and pastries, jams, granola and fruit compotes. Our menu offers a choice of four cooked dishes plus a selection of Irish, continental and Scandinavian options. All allergies and diets are taken care of with a bespoke menu to accommodate your personal requirements.
Languages spoken: English,Swedish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Stone Barn Dinner
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Stone Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Swedish

    House rules
    Stone Barn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Stone Barn

    • Room options at Stone Barn include:

      • Double
      • Mobile Home

    • The prices at Stone Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Stone Barn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American

    • Stone Barn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Stone Barn has 1 restaurant:

      • Stone Barn Dinner

    • Check-in at Stone Barn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Stone Barn is 3.7 miles from the centre of Skibbereen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Stone Barn on this page.