# Sherkin North Shore

Sherkin Island, County Cork · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation.

- Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/ie/sherkin-island/wellness-retreat/sherkin-north-shore
- Book direct: https://sherkinnorthshore.com/book-now/
- Their site: https://www.sherkinnorthshore.com/
- Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sherkin%20North%20Shore%2C%20Sherkin%20Island%2C%20County%20Cork%2C%20Ireland

## 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

## The place

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.

## What it is like

- 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.

## Ways to stay

- Ensuite bed-and-breakfast night · From EUR 70 adult / night · https://sherkinnorthshore.com/book-now/
- Couple's Bell Tent · From EUR 80 / night · https://sherkinnorthshore.com/book-now/
- Family Bell Tent · From EUR 110 / night · https://sherkinnorthshore.com/book-now/

## Best seasons

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

## Stay lengths

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

## Getting there

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).

## Questions

**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.

## How far to trust this

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.
MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.