Sherkin Island, County Cork

Sherkin North Shore

Island living on Sherkin — rooms, glamping, camping, and cafe views over Roaringwater Bay

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Feel

The place

Wake to Roaringwater Bay

Sea and island views from a Special Area of Conservation shoreline setting.

Stay your way

Ensuite rooms, couples and family bell tents, pods, or bring-your-own-tent camping.

Eat on the island

Bed-and-breakfast breakfast, summer cafe fare, and evening meals overlooking the bay.

Explore Sherkin

Beaches, hiking, sailing from Baltimore, swimming, and quieter island walks.

Our read

You sleep close to the weather, and the water is in view, not down the road.

Come here for

Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed
Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water
Travelling with children in tow

Sherkin North Shore is a centre for island living and island learning on Sherkin Island in West Cork, Ireland. Guests stay in comfortable ensuite rooms, pitch a tent, or book a couples or family bell tent with views over Roaringwater Bay, a Special Area of Conservation. The property combines accommodation with on-site cafe and restaurant dining. Breakfast for bed-and-breakfast guests, Cafe Bruno daytime fare in summer season, and evening meals overlooking the bay (advance booking required for non-B and B guests and evening dining). It is positioned as more than a bed for the night: a base for hiking, swimming, sailing, beaches, marine life, eco tours, workshops, and slower island days. Travellers reach Sherkin by ferry from Baltimore, County Cork. Book direct on their site for current availability.

03 · Live here

How the days go

01
Ferry from Baltimore
Cross to Sherkin Island and settle in on the north shore.
02
Choose your stay style
Room, bell tent, pod, or camping. Book direct for your dates.
03
Eat and gather
Cafe and restaurant dining with island views when booked.
04
Explore the island
Beaches, coastal walks, wildlife, and West Cork days at an island pace.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Ensuite bed-and-breakfast night

From EUR 70 adult / night

Room stay with breakfast; sea or garden views.

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Couple's Bell Tent

From EUR 80 / night

Bell-tent glamping for two.

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Family Bell Tent

From EUR 110 / night

Bell tent sleeping up to four.

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More of the place

05 - Know

Before you go

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.

Sherkin Island is reached by ferry from Baltimore, County Cork. Confirm ferry times for your travel day, then make your way to Sherkin North Shore on the island's north shore (taxi service is often available from the ferry).

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Stay for

One-night stays may carry a published surcharge. Confirm on the rates page.

Children

Reduced rates published for ages 12 and under on rooms and camping.

If plans change

Published policy: 48 hours full refund. Confirm at booking.

Where is Sherkin North Shore?

On Sherkin Island, West Cork, Ireland (Eircode P81 XY47), overlooking Roaringwater Bay. Access is by ferry from Baltimore, County Cork.

What types of stays are available?

Ensuite bed-and-breakfast rooms, couples and family bell tents, family glamping pods, and bring-your-own-tent camping. Details and current rates are on sherkinnorthshore.com/rates.

Is food available on site?

Yes. Bed-and-breakfast guests receive breakfast. Cafe Bruno serves homemade soups, sandwiches, cakes, and refreshments in summer (typically 12-4pm). Evening meals overlook Roaringwater Bay and usually need 24-hour advance booking; dietary needs can be requested.

What is the cancellation policy?

Their published rates page notes a 48-hour full-refund cancellation policy. Confirm the current terms when you book.

How do I book?

Book direct at sherkinnorthshore.com/book-now, email info@sherkinnorthshore.com, or call +353 83 358 0819.

Is it good for families?

Yes. Family rooms, family bell tents, kids' camping rates, and nearby beaches make it a practical West Cork island base for families as well as couples.

Booked directly with the property. We take no fee.

At a glance

Stay lengths

1-2 night island sampler · Long weekend · Week-long West Cork base

Stay type

ensuite-rooms · bell-tent-glamping · camping

Best seasons

Late spring for quieter island days
Summer for swimming, cafe hours, and long evenings
Early autumn for milder crowds and coastal walks

Ideal for

Couples wanting a West Cork island escape
Families combining rooms or bell tents with beach days
Campers and glampers seeking sea views
Travellers who prefer booking direct with an island host

Included

Accommodation as booked (room, bell tent, pod, or camping pitch)
Breakfast included with ensuite bed-and-breakfast room stays
Access to island beaches and outdoor setting
On-site cafe / restaurant dining when booked

As published by the property

Book direct for live availability.
Evening meals and some cafe visits for non-guests may need advance notice.
Glamping pod development. Confirm availability by email if needed.

Dates and offers change. Confirm on the property site before booking.

06 · Go

Sherkin North Shore

Sherkin Island, County Cork

You sleep close to the weather, and the water is in view, not down the road.

Season: Late spring for quieter island days
Getting there: Sherkin Island is reached by ferry from Baltimore, County Cork.
From where you are: Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included: Accommodation as booked (room, bell tent, pod, or camping pitch) · Breakfast included with ensuite bed-and-breakfast room stays · Access to island beaches and outdoor setting · On-site cafe / restaurant dining when booked