Sherkin Island, County Cork

Sherkin North Shore

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

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01 - Arrive

The place itself

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.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

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.

03 - Live here

How the days go

1
Ferry from Baltimore
Cross to Sherkin Island and settle in on the north shore.
2
Choose your stay style
Room, bell tent, pod, or camping — book direct for your dates.
3
Eat and gather
Cafe and restaurant dining with island views when booked.
4
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

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).

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.

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