The property
This light and spacious 200 year old traditional cottage is in a rural location on a small working farm just three miles from Waterville.
Enjoying spectacular views of the Inny Valley and surrounded by green countryside and magnificent mountains, Trout Cottage is an ideal base for a group of friends or a family to retreat to this lovely part of Ireland.
Set all on the ground floor the cottage is suitable for guests of all ages and anybody who has trouble with stairs.
The open plan living area is the heart of the home and the well-equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to prepare hearty breakfasts, a picnic lunch or an evening meal for the whole group to be enjoyed in the dining area.
The sitting area has a multi-fuel stove which will keep the cold at bay in the evenings and give you a fantastic place to relax and warm your toes.
The two bedrooms are comfortable and homely and offer flexible sleeping arrangements to fit a number of different groups.
One of the bedrooms has the added benefit on an en-suite shower room.
The Kerry Way Walk runs very close by and is a fantastic opportunity to discover the nearby area and its stunning scenery.
As the name of the cottage would suggest, there is private access to the River Inny a short walk away which is well known for its salmon and trout fishing.
Nearby is Waterville and this coastal town has a wonderful beach to stroll along, two golf courses to practice your swing on and a fantastic chance to experience the local seafood and a true Irish welcome.
The Derrynane House and National Park are a short drive away and are well worth a visit, as is the beautiful blue flag beach.
The well-known Ring of Kerry takes you on a tour along the Wild Atlantic Way and shows off the awe inspiring scenery of this area.
To see it from a different perspective, take a boat trip out to find the history of the Skelligs.
With such a stunning setting and number of attractions, this cottage has something for everyone.
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.
