The property
Waterville 3.5 miles.
Located in the coastal townland of Loher, just 3.5 miles from the lively town of Waterville, is this fantastic, stone-fronted detached holiday cottage.
Set across one floor and well presented throughout, the main attraction of this Waterville cottage is undoubtedly its stunning position, taking in breathtaking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding hills.
What better place to enjoy an alfresco breakfast or a glass of wine as the sun sets as you gaze out to sea?
Offering four comfortable bedrooms, a cosy sitting room with a warming multi-fuel stove, and a spacious kitchen and dining area, this Waterville cottage is ideally set up for an extended family or group of friends seeking to explore this dramatic area of coastline and beyond.
Situated with the main Ring of Kerry road at your doorstep, spend a day enjoying this scenic drive, famous for some of the most spectacular views in Ireland.
Alternatively, explore Valentia Island or the historic 6th century monastic settlement on the Skellig Isles, which can be seen in the distance from your Waterville cottage.
Closer to home, why not discover the nearby, ancient Loher Stone Fort?
The town of Waterville is home to a number of shops and pubs, some wonderful golf courses, and a long, beautiful beach - perfect for an invigorating walk in the Atlantic breeze.
With so much to see and do in the area, this Waterville cottage is the perfect starting point.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Four bedrooms: 3 x double (two with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with double futon bed and solid fuel stove.
About the location
WATERVILLE, COUNTY KERRY
Cahersiveen 10 miles; Dingle 61 miles; Killarney 50 miles.
Nestled between Ballinskelligs Bay and Lough Currane, sits Waterville, the premier coastal tourist centre on the Ring of Kerry. Surrounded by mountains and lakeland, Waterville also offers a fine sandy beach, two golf courses, one being a championship 18-hole course, a selection of restaurants and bars, as well as interesting archaeological remains. Enjoy walks along the wonderful Kerry Way, or angling and fishing on one of the area’s many excellent rivers or lakes. Take a boat trip to the Skellig Rocks, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy fabulous vistas across the bay, coupled with seeing one of Europe’s best-known and oldest monasteries. Other trips of note are Valentia Island, with its superb views to Skellig Rocks, Slea Head and the Blasket Islands, a trip to Dingle, or a visit to the bustling coastal town of Cahersiveen, which is only 10 miles away. There are also great beaches for surfing and watersports along this stretch of coastline, for both adults and children. Waterville is situated in the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, the only Dark-Sky reserve in the Northern Hemisphere and, impressively, one of only three Gold-tier level reserves in the world! A great base from which to explore the south west coast, and famous Ring of Kerry.
