Carraig Oisin

We are just back from a wonderful week stay at Carraig Oisín.

The house was beautiful and the views from it were spectacular. It was well stocked with everything that we needed. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. It was a great base for exploring during the day and relaxing in the evening. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

We had a wonderful time in carraig oisin, the rooms were spacious, clean and the beds very comfortable.

Enough bathrooms for a large group, the house and kitchen is so well equipped for a lovely stay, we enjoyed a lot the outdoors as we have very lucky with the weather but the living room with fireplace was extremely cosy too. We would definitely recommend this large house for a group of 8 to 10. The communication with Fiona the housekeeper for check in / check out was super easy and everything straight forward.

Carraig Oisin is a gem of a house to get away from it all.

A roomy yet cosy place in a picturesque setting. We had everything we needed for a relaxing week with the owner/housekeeper at the end of the phone if required. A great base for walking in Derrynane , Waterville and Ballinskelligs and of course a trip to Valentia Island is a must.

The property and its location were beautiful and made for an amazing holiday.

I’ve only scored lower on Comfort as we had a nightmare getting the heating to work upstairs the first couple of days.

We’ve just returned from an amazing week at Carraig Oisin the house is amazing and the site the house sits on is spectacular.

The house is very spacious and well equipped for a large party, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful ring of Kerry and enjoyed cosy evenings relaxing at the property. I would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to explore County Kerry we will definitely be back for another visit .

The house was in a wonderful location and had every amenity included.

It was very clean and as soon as we arrived we simply had to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Thanks

Had a lovely week here in early March, when the weather was, predictably, very cold and windy!

But the cottage was cosy with central heating and an open fire in the lounge, the latter a real luxury for us. We read books, watched DVDs (lots in the cupboard) and toured around. The location is very secluded, the scenery is magnificent and in the off-season the roads are uncrowded. Most restaurants are shut in winter but the cottage's kitchen is superbly equipped.

We were very happy with our accommodations and location.

Tout était très bien , juste un petit problème au début avec l ' eau chaude pour 7 personnes .

Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour dans ce joli pays et l ' accueil des Irlandais .

Pro’s The house is in a beautiful area with lovely views from every window, There are great walks to be had from the house and a tiny rocky beach a short walk away There are stunning beaches a short drive away and the town of Waterville is nice with a shop that caters for all your needs Con’s We contacted Fiona the housekeeper prior to our visit and she gave us details of were we could pick up the keys .

no tour was given There were no towels in any bathrooms ;we had to contact her regarding this, she said they would be dropped off that day ‘,they didn’t arrive ,so I text her the next day and they arrived that afternoon ,luckily we had brought beach towels The house itself was not very clean ,dust everywhere ,especially on stairs . The kitchen smelt of damp especially the cupboards under the sink were the pans etc were kept A couple of frying pans need replacing The beds were a bit small in in the single bed rooms Also the lounge is small with seating for about 6 people we were a party of 9 We loved the area it’s beautiful and as a family we had a nice time But would not use this house again Lynn Kelly

Absolutely perfect location.

A 2 min drive to a little beach for swimming. Breathtaking views all around. A perfect “get away” holiday home. It has everything you need in the house. The town is an enjoyable 10 minute drive away. We had 3 grandchildren with us. Ages 5, 5 and 6 and they loved every minute. We will return.

Beautiful house with absolutely stunning views.

The house was very homely and very well equipped. You have beautiful views from every room in the house and the peace and quiet was amazing.

The house is beautiful, comfortable, well maintained, it provides everything you need for your stay.

Fiona, the housekeeper was very informative about the area and facilities within the house when I called a few days before as requested. The views from the house are stunning, thankfully the day we arrived the sun was shining which also boosts the views! Fiona had provided milk, with a jar of Skellig jam and a wonderful loaf of whole meal bread. There was also coffee and tea provided, the kitchen has everything you need for cooking meals, we brought groceries with us for the weekend. The narrow road up to the house from the town was for me the only drawback, it’s not far, maybe 10 minutes? There are very few spaces to pull in to let others pass if necessary but thankfully this wasn’t an issue on our trip. As it was just a weekend we weren’t out and about much but it’s something to bear in mind if you’re staying longer and want to travel around more. Communication with both Fiona and Robert the owner via phone and email was very good.

Stunning location: side of mountain, less than 10 mins to a local and secluded beach.

Stunning house, huge and with a lot of character.

Spotless and equipped literally with everything you need. We even found a slow cooker, which we love. The view of the sea and the mountains is priceless. Waking up every morning and enjoy the fresh air of the mountains marvellously mixed with the fresh air coming from the sea is pure heaven. Waterville is very near, with broad choice of restaurants, coffe shops, etc. The host was kind and attentive. Most of all we appreciated the privacy, an important aspect to us when we go on holiday. We knew that the host was available for any need though. The only area of improvement is related to beds, which are a bit small, but other than that everything was simply perfect.

A beautiful, well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.

Comfortable beds, cosy rooms and everything clean and tidy. A big thanks to the lovely housekeeper who went above and beyond for us too; she was really welcoming and happy to offer suggestions re places to eat etc.

Happily recommend this property and the owner and cleaner for their communication and assistance!

What a find.

This property was superb, location, facilities and cleanliness. We had the best time and settled in too well.. we did not want to leave. The views were breathtaking , so much to see and so. The beaches around Waterville are fab. The restaurants namely Dooleys, The lobster bar and The Villamarie all serving the most delicious meals. Thank you so much. We will certainly book again xx

Fabulous house in Fabulous area would go back there again without hesitation Waterville is just a beautiful place.

Amazing location, well equipped and comfortable house that has been decorated with care.

We particularly liked the friendly cows in the fields opposite! Beaches to die for. Also an incredible ring fort just up the road. Would benefit from a laminated ‘welcome folder’ explaining how house worked eg. wifi code, disposal of rubbish, recommended beaches & restaurants & tours to nearby islands but this is just a suggestion!

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would’ve loved to have stayed longer.

The house was warm, and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the house for our group of 4 adults and 6 children. Fiona was friendly, helpful and hospitable. There were lots of places not open due to the pandemic, but we found everything we needed in nearby Waterville and Cahersiveen. There were also plenty of beautiful beaches and places to go for walks and drives within a close distance. There are so many nearby restaurants in Waterville, so we look forward to returning and trying them out when they are allowed to reopen.

Perfect for relaxing.

We were 2 families with 4 early 20 year old ‘children’. The house was fabulous in size allowing everyone to have their own space when needed. The kitchen had everything and more that was required, plenty of towels and tea towels. It had 2 fridges, one was under-counter, the other a fridge/freezer. There is another small fridge out in the garage. The cooker is an ‘aga’ style. All bedrooms had either twin or double beds. Two of them - one upstairs and one downstairs have en-suites. The lounge is very comfortable with a tv that has Netflix, and a cd/radio player too. The views are amazing and it is so peaceful yet 5 minutes sees you on the N70, the main road to e.g. Killarney one way or Kenmare the other. Wish I had been able to stay longer.

The house was excellent, very well equipped for a family stay.

It was just a little dusty and the WiFi code was not listed, we got it from the caretaker. Eileen

This vacation home was the best home away from home!

We had a group of 9 and loved every minute of our Ireland vacation! Would love to do it again!!!

Booking was extremely straightforward and hassle free.

Good communication from Sykes and the owner. Out first time in Ireland and the whole experience was fantastic! Cottage was fabulous with stunning views over Ballinskelligs Bay and the surrounding mountains. Thank you Sykes.

The accommodation had everything we needed and more.

The weather of course was superb and the scenery and setting was just incredible. We couldn't have asked for more.

I am in the travel industry and have traveled a lot in Europe.

The house was very spacious with amazing views - one of the best we've experienced in all of Europe. The only main issue we had was finding it when we first arrived. Directions weren't as clear as they could be. The beds were on the small side (which is what we've encountered everywhere else in Ireland) but we had a comfortable stay. The owner and local housekeeper were quick to respond to our calls and texts. We enjoyed our stay here and were sad to leave! Hope to be back some day.

Everything was perfect!

I'm not sure why is it listed for 8 adults only as it would be perfectly fine for 10 (there are 10 comfortable beds: 8 double beds, 2 twin of a regular size) or even 12 if needed (two large comfortable couches). But there could be slightly bigger table in the dinning area with more chairs. We loved it, nothing is missing there, communication with the owner was nice and easy, the place is just amazing. I would recommand Carraig Oisin to my best friends!