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Watch House Cottage

Knightstown, Valentia Island, County Kerry (Ref. 915397)

4.6

Hogans Irish Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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30 Customer Review(s)

  • Cathy

    “This cottage is in a great location, great views of the harbour and mountains, close to the local shop and even closer to the pub.”

    Its very comfortably furnished, nicely decorated and presented, quiet and well equipped. It’s a great place to explore the south of the Ring of Kerry and the Skerrig Ring. There are plenty of good walks and drives in the area and the cottage was always great to come back to. Bed was comfortable and towels good quality. Highly recommended Note that the cottage no longer has pink doors and windows which made us unsure on arrival.

    Its very comfortably furnished, nicely decorated and presented, quiet and well equipped. It’s a great place to explore the south of the Ring of Kerry and the Skerrig Ring. There are plenty of good walks and drives in the area and the cottage was always great to come back to. Bed was comfortable and towels good quality. Highly recommended Note that the cottage no longer has pink doors and windows which made us unsure on arrival.

    - Cathy, November 2023

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Free-to-air channels, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Courtyard garden with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop, pub and beach 1 min walk.

The property

A charming mid-terrace cottage in the pretty harbour village of Knightstown on Valentia Island, County Kerry.

This cosy Knightstown cottage is the perfect place to enjoy this part of Ireland with family or friends.

This delightful holiday home in Knightstown has an open plan living area with kitchen and dining area where you can prepare and enjoy delicious meals before relaxing in the sitting area to plan all your activities for the next day.

There are also two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outside this attractive cottage in County Kerry there is a rear courtyard where you can relax with a drink, or choose to sit at the front of your cottage watching the bustling harbour and pier where the fishing boats return from their day’s fishing.

Guests can also sample the catch at one of the nearby, quality restaurants.

Explore the pretty harbour village of Knightstown from your holiday home, where you will find restaurants and Irish pubs, on top of entertainment and local shops and there are some spectacular walking trails on offer as well.

Nearby to this Knightstown cottage guests can find impressive mountains, including Fogher Cliffs and Geokaun Mountain, as well as the Cromwell Point lighthouse.

To explore further afield, take a trip to Skellig Islands or a ferry ride to the mainland.

If you prefer to remain on land cross the bridge and you will find the famous Ring of Kerry which is the most fantastic scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, stopping at the many villages and unspoilt beaches.

Within driving distance is also the ever-popular town of Killarney where you will find many family-friendly amenities, and a selection of bars, shops and cafes, as well as the many festivals and events that can be enjoyed in the town.

The picturesque Gap of Dunloe and National Park are the ideal places for a bike ride or golfers will enjoy the challenging courses around the area.

This comfortable Knightstown cottage is a great choice for a fantastic holiday in this part of Ireland.

About the location

KNIGHTSTOWN, COUNTY KERRY

Cahersiveen 15 miles; Kerry Airport 53 miles.

Knightstown is the main village on Valentia Island, which lies off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. It is accessible from the mainland by ferry from Reenard Point, or via the road bridge at Portmagee. Knightstown provides restaurants and Irish pubs as well as entertainment and local shops. It is also the departure point for a variety of sightseeing boat trips and fishing trips. Take a trip to the magnificent Skellig Islands, the site of a 6th century monastic settlement, and home to a large colony of gannets and puffins. With around 650 residents Valentia Island stands out as one of the westernmost inhabited locations in Europe, and was the site of the first permanent communications link between Europe and the United States. The Island is famed for its magnificent 'Fogher' sea cliffs, which rise majestically from the Atlantic Ocean on the northern side of the Island, and the subtropical gardens at Glanleam House, which are a unique delight for visitors of all ages.