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With better weather this would have been a fabulous holiday with plen ty of places to visit and engage with. Excellent property and very friendly owners who were on call nearby. The location is stun... See more
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Great cottage in delightful location. Owners very helpful and welcoming. Booking could be improved by making it easier to compare different options. Changing dates or number of nights meant goin... See more
Raheen is a lovely, charming and spacious house in an absolutely stunning location. The endlessly changing weather over Lough Currane and the wild beauty of the valley make this a very special place.... See more
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- Cottage
- Holiday Accommodation Service
- Holiday Home
- Self-Catering Accommodation
- Vacation Home Rental Agency
- Vacation Rental
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Established in 1979, we have over 300 self catering Irish holiday cottages, individually visited and in the most scenic locations.
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United Kingdom
- www.shamrockcottages.co.uk
4.6
Excellent
494 reviews
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Atlantic Haven is a beautiful home from…
Atlantic Haven is a beautiful home from home, set in the most exquisite location. The owners provided such comfort and left us wanting for nothing. We were wrapped in kindness and comfort. We had a beautiful holiday. Thank you!
May 31, 2026
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Not user friendly if sharing with…
Not user friendly if sharing with friends or family. Needs additional living area or at least tvs in bedrooms. Lovely pool but no games or pool toys for children
May 30, 2026
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Holiday cottage in West Cork
The booking process was easy on line, Shamrock Cottages seemed to take several hours to confirm the booking but then we were kept informed regularly regarding our holiday. It seems a long time 5 days before you receive breakages deposit.
May 30, 2026
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Bit of a rip off
We paid Accidental damage of €47 which was non refundable. This is ridiculous,given that we caused no damage and that the weeks rental was so high at €1200.
House is in a stunning location. We paid utilities of €120 for the week which was very expensive
May 30, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good afternoon Gerald,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay.
Our Accidental Damage Scheme is designed to provide peace of mind for both guests and homeowners in the event of any breakages, full details of the available options, including a fully refundable deposit, are outlined during the booking process. While some homeowners do apply additional charges for electric and heating, we always aim to provide guests with as much information as possible in advance and are transparent about these charges on the individual property listings. We're sorry to hear you feel disappointed, but pleased that you enjoyed the location of the property and hope that this contributed positively to your stay overall.
Thank you once again for your feedback. If we can assist you with booking your next holiday to Ireland, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
Easily to book
Easily to book and the description of the cottage was as we found it.
May 31, 2026
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It was an amazing place the scenery…
It was an amazing place the scenery just hits you as you pull on the driveway. You do need a car though to get around. The people we met were really friendly. We would go back again
May 23, 2026
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Great location in the heart of…
Great location in the heart of wonderful Sneem, lovely house, but needs some action
May 28, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning Christoph,
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and the location was great too.
We work closely with the homeowners of properties we market and value all guest feedback. If you would like to share any further comments or suggestions on how the property you stayed in could be improved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly and we would be happy to pass your feedback on.
If we can be of any assistance booking your next holiday to Ireland, please feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
Shamrock cottages are helpful and will…
Shamrock cottages are helpful and will book ferry crossings, Stena cancelled my outgoing ferry so I had an added expense getting a last minute booking on Irish Ferries. Shamrock organised the refund of the original ferry booking. The cottage was in a quiet and scenic location , good and well appointed.
May 22, 2026
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Lovely cosy cottage lovely location and…
Lovely cosy cottage lovely location and all you could dream of for a perfect holiday
May 23, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning Kate,
Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We're pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful stay!
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday to Ireland, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
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Highly recommend Shamrock Cottages
Highly recommend Shamrock Cottages, Easy booking period and helpful payment reminder emails.
May 23, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good afternoon Jen,
Thank you for taking the time to review Shamrock Cottages. We're pleased to hear that you found our booking process easy.
Please do let us know if we can help you book your next holiday in Ireland.
All the best
Tess
Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning,
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and great weather too!
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday to Ireland, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
The beautiful scenery friendly people…
The beautiful scenery friendly people and of course sunny weather. Great location for the beech.
May 30, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning Janet,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent holiday and the location was great for you.
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday to Ireland, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning Toirleach,
Thank you for leaving us feedback. We're so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay.
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday to Ireland, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Hayley
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A very easy company to deal with
We rented a wonderful cottage through Shamrock Cottages. The whole process was easy. The price we were quoted was very reasonable. We also booked ferry crossings from Holyhead to Dublin with them. I will definitely use them again.
May 23, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good afternoon Thomas,
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback following your recent trip to Ireland. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your holiday, and found the booking process easy.
If we can be of any assistance in booking your next trip to Ireland, please do get in touch!
All the best
Tess
Amazing cottage !!!
Amazing cottage , definitely a home from home feel , had everything u needed to cook and enjoy family meals in the evening, shower was so good, coffee machine so good!
Karl and Martina are an absolute credit to this place, they really looked after us, beautiful people.
The beach is a 5 min walk , and there is plenty to do nearby if you like the great outdoors , and for the kids emerald park, Clara lara and beyond the trees is a must.
About to book again for next year!
May 23, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Hi Suzanne,
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback following your stay at Brittas Bay Beach House. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay.
If we can be of any assistance booking your next holiday to Ireland, please do let us know!
All the best
Tess
Reliable company
Easy to use company with high quality and good value for money properties.
May 22, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good afternoon,
Thank you for sharing your feedback following your recent experience with Shamrock Cottages. We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our range of properties.
Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance booking your next trip to Ireland.
All the best
Tess
Easy booking process
Easy booking process. Information on website didn't match info on owner's website entry. More accuracy would have helped.
May 23, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good morning Madeleine,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand how important it is that property information is clear and accurate for guests, we'd therefore like to review the advertisement details of the property you had booked and make any necessary amendments to the details where required.
You will shortly receive a request from Trustpilot asking you to confirm your booking information, please respond within the next 3 days. Once we have your booking details, we will be able to review the details of the property you stayed in.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Hayley
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I have booked a cottage with Shamrock Cottages 3 times and I am 100% happy
I have booked a cottage with Shamrock Cottages 3 times now in the past 8 years and I am very content with their personal service. All the accommodations were perfect and the prices were good.
April 24, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Hello Caroline,
Thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you're so pleased with our service that you've booked with us 3 times now!
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Best wishes,
Tess
Super accomodation and location
With better weather this would have been a fabulous holiday with plen ty of places to visit and engage with.
Excellent property and very friendly owners who were on call nearby.
The location is stunning and keeps you engaged for hours with glorious sea views.
May 17, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Good afternoon Mike,
It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay despite the weather - it really is a great location!
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Best wishes,
Tess
Nice location but no screens for midges…
Nice location but no screens for midges and mosquitos on windows so couldn’t open windows and house was extremely stuffy because of this for our stay. There is also no coffee machine.
May 22, 2026
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Reply from Shamrock Cottages
Hi Avril,
Thanks for your feedback from your recent holiday. I'm sorry to hear that you had some bother with bugs!
If we can be of any assistance with booking your next holiday, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
All the best
Tess
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