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Ballinskelligs, County Kerry (Ref. 928159)

4.2

Hogans Irish Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher

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14 Customer Review(s)

  • Celine

    “This house is very welcoming, cosy and quiet.”

    It's quite old. Some furniture are old but still ok. The location is perfect, the view beautiful. The beds are very confortable. The informations are accurate.

    It's quite old. Some furniture are old but still ok. The location is perfect, the view beautiful. The beds are very confortable. The informations are accurate.

    - Celine, August 2023

Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area (seats 5) with open fire
  • Sitting room (seats 5) with sofa bed and electric stove.
  • Oil central heating with open fire and electric stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent Apr – Oct inclusive, €20 supplement payable directly to caretaker Nov – Mar inclusive
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Private enclosed front and rear lawned gardens with decked area and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 5 mins walk, pub 1.5 miles
  • Beach 1.5 miles.

The property

This lovely, detached cottage lies on the outskirts of the County Kerry village of Ballinskelligs, on the Wild Atlantic Way.

This coastal cottage offers glorious sea views of Ballinskelligs Bay to the rear and is a comfortable holiday home for families and friends to enjoy in this scenic region.

All on the ground floor, the cottage has three bedrooms, where you will be sure to enjoy a peaceful night?s sleep.

Within this charming cottage is a spacious open plan living area which boasts a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area complete with an open fire for relaxing in front of on cosy nights in.

If you fancy a bit of peace and quiet, there is also a separate sitting room which features an electric stove where you can catch up with a good book.

Guests can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on sunny evenings on the outdoor deck as the sun sets over the bay offering stunning vistas.

Take the short stroll to the secluded Meelagulleen Beach for a day paddling in the sea and building sandcastles.

Just over a mile away is the village of Ballinskelligs, which is home to a good selection of shops and bars, and is famed for its stunning views and coastal scenery.

This quiet village is the perfect destination to enjoy the Ring of Kerry and all that is has to offer.

There are plenty of attractions and activities within easy reach, including boat trips to the historic Skellig Michael, the Kerry Dark Sky Night Reserve and the McCarthy Mor Tower, together with a 12th century abbey.

Long ago, the Skellig monks settled here and called it the nearest thing to heaven.

A fabulous location for a family holiday to remember.

About the location

BALLINSKELLIGS, COUNTY KERRY

Waterville 8 miles; Portmagee 10 miles; Cahersiveen 10 miles.

Located on the magnificent Skellig Ring between Waterville and Valentia Island, on the forthcoming Wild Atlantic Way, with wild rugged coastlines, scattered islands, vast mountains and high passes, the seaside area of Ballinskelligs sits on the attractive Ballinskelligs Bay and is an Irish-speaking area with a unique history and culture. Once the land base for the monks of Skellig Michael, the surrounding area has numerous prehistoric and early Christian ruins along its shores. The area is renowned for its miles of golden beaches and turquoise waters and offers excellent swimming and watersports on the Blue Flag beach, along with boat trips to the Skelligs, walking in the Ballinskellig/Bolus Head Loop and cycling. A visit to the Skelligs Chocolate Factory is a must! There are plenty of world class golf courses nearby, Waterville has an 18-hole championship golf course, just nine miles away, there's also Dooks Golf Links at Glenbeigh, and those at Killarney and Tralee. With a mini-market, a pub and a restaurant in the village of Dungegan, pub/restaurant on the seafront in Ballinskelligs and restaurants in Portmagee, Waterville and Cahersiveen, this is a perfect base for a family holiday by the sea!