Brendan's Cottage

The cottage was perfect for the two of us.

Peter, the owner was very welcoming and even provided us with everything for afternoon tea with cakes! The “icing on the cake” for us was the beautiful garden. It was so tranquil and relaxing, with a wonderful view. I could have stayed forever, I loved it so much! We look forward to going back again soon.

We found the cottage cosy but it was very cold and smelt of damp no warm carpets down just a few scattered rugs the leather suite was not very comfortable to sit on kitchen was well equipped No heating in the toilet but shower room was nice Disappointed there was no WiFi available had to pay for electricity and heating at the end of holiday was not informed of this beforehand from Sykes

Thank you so much for our stay at the cottage.

All facilities at the house worked perfectly. We were warm and cozy on rainy days and basked in the sun in the beautiful, back yard when it was clear. The beds were just the right firmness and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Thanks too, for the milk and tea cakes - they were delicious. We will look forward to staying again next time in Kerry.

The owner of the property is very friendly and accommodating.

The property is a walk from the little village of Knightstown where there is a pub and hotel, stunning views on the right hand side of the house. big long garden. mostly everything that you'd ever need for cooking is there in the house. lovely little base, quiet and peaceful. will be back again.

We had a lovely few days stay here and a special mention to Pete he was a gentleman and made us feel very welcome from the start.

A lovely man and a lovely cottage Thanks for everything Pete Regards Claire Kevin and David

I had a wonderful stay at Brendan's Cottage - a very genuine old Kerry cottage once lived in by Brendan, the owner's uncle.

The host lived opposite so was on hand but unobtrusive so travelling alone I felt very safe. I loved everything about this stay - the garden was a hidden gem and the family of cats up the road so sweet. From my bed I could see the sea and the mountains. Valentia Island is so beautiful and on my last day I found the family farm where my great great grandfather came from - with a view of the Skelligs! I was very sad to leave Valentia Island but I will be back to stay at Brendan's Cottage!

Brendan's cottage is a charming cottage, with an enchanting garden.

It has an old world atmosphere, but all the necessary mod cons and more We had a great week there. Peter the owner is so welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure having a few conversations with him, about the weather and the locality. It is a great base for touring the iveragh peninsula, and also for hill walking, tracks and trails. You could do a different hike every day for a month and not have to travel more than 20 miles. Looking forward to our next visit to Kerry. Thanks again to Peter for the loan of his lovely cottage Couldn't recommend higher

A Wonderful Holiday!

Brendan’s Cottage is delightful, the accommodation is cosy and comfortable, and the kitchen is well-equipped, the house had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the beautiful garden with it’s sunny and shady areas. The location is stunning, we stayed for two weeks, no need to venture far as there are so many beautiful spots to visit in the area! The owner is a lovely person, welcoming and helpful. We’d certainly recommend Brendan’s Cottage, we had a wonderful holiday and we’re looking forward to another visit. Noreen and Peter, June 2023

Pete is an uncomplicated and very attentive host.

We were completely satisfied with everything. The cottage is cosy, spacious and clean. The location of the accommodation is ideal for those seeking peace and quiet. We would come back at any time.

Peter is a wonderful host and the property is beautiful.

Brendan’s cottage is a lovely place to stay being so close to the sea and with a beautiful garden.

Very peaceful and relaxing.Valentia Island is stunning. Mr Cahill is very helpful and makes you very welcome so would highly recommend.

Everything was perfect,I wished to stay longer.

The cottage and the garden are beautiful and charming. The owner was very helpful and friendly. He collect us from the hill because my GPS was showing me wrong address for the cottage. I hope to come back next year. Thank you so much Mr. Cahil!

I had a very relaxing peaceful week in brendans cottage, the owner was very friendly and welcoming an absolute gentleman and could not have been more helpful, the house is a cosy comfortable place to stay in with every thing needed and looks even better than the pictures on hogans website, valentia island is very quiet full of history and a beautiful scenic location with the town of cahersiveen a very short distance away, even though the weather was'nt great for the week I was there overall I couldnt complain and enjoyed it so much that I'd love to go back again

Lovely stay, welcoming landlord.

Beautiful cottage with all mod cons.

Close to all amenities. The host was extremely helpful and welcoming. I would definitely return for another visit

Beautiful garden, excellent Host to meet and greet.

Definately would stay there again.

Great spot.

Very convient for us for traveling around the area. Just to advice people there is no local supermarket so make sure you bring plenty of provisions . It was ideal for us . Cottage was very clean & had everything we needed. Remote so may not be everyone’s choice . If you are looking for quiet & relaxing it’s the place for you

We have just returned from a really enjoyable stay in Brendan`s cottage.

Everything about it was just perfect for us and our host Peter was most welcoming. He filled us in on the amenities and attractions on the island which was really helpful. Good weather was an added bonus for our stay. We were so at home in our cottage which was so well kitted out. We would highly recommend Brendan`s Cottage for a relaxing break in a very beautiful part of the country.

The location was wonderful ,the cottage had everything that a family would want or need.

Mr Cahhill was always on hand if anything was required he was a mind of information on location to visit.. If there was a down side it was the lack of Internet access Lol? But was not a problem for us because you can do without Internet for a week or two?? Great location wonderful place. Will use that cottage again.

Our stay at the cottage was extremely pleasant.

The owner was welcoming and provided all the information and useful advice we needed for our holiday on Valentia Island. The cottage was immaculatly clean and was fitted with everything required for a comfortable stay. We would definitely return to this beautiful place on the edge of the ocean.

Despite the weather on Valentia Island, and most of Kerry, being particularly wet and windy while we were there, the cottage played a large part in us enjoying our stay very much.

Friendly people, excellent food, terrific Guinness and a very comfortable cottage to go home to in the evening. There was even milk in the fridge on our arrival. We would have enjoyed Mr Cahill's interesting and large garden if the weather had been kinder.

The house was comfortable and clean and cosy.

There was milk in the fridge and tea and coffee there when we arrived, there was a beautiful mature garden at the back. It was an ideal base to tour the area. I would recommend it and I would definitely go back there again

Extremely well equipped cottage.

The owner has given careful thought and generosity in anticipating and providing for every requirement. The lovely garden is understated in the property description.

Simply exhilarating, literally nothing we ever wanted that we didn't find in the house with a splendid environment on a picturesque island!

Peter, the owner of Brendan's cottage, seemed like a nice man and was quick to respond whenever we had questions or problems, which we really appreciated.

That said, the cottage had lots of quirks. The most stressful quirk for us was that we were being charged for all the gas heating and electricity we used while staying in the cottage, as reflected by the meter reading. (This was mentioned in the listing, but it's so unconventional that we didn't notice/understand it when we were making our booking). We stayed for six days and only ended up paying $13, so the expense wasn't bad. However, we were very anxious during our first night or two in the cottage, before we had gotten a good estimate of how quickly our energy expenses could add up. The cottage itself was kitschy, not necessarily in a bad way. It did have spots of mold in a few places. The location was beautiful, and the garden was huge and lovely. All things considered, we were happy to move on to our next bnb when we left.

We had a magical time made even better by the owner's kindness.

Milk & cake in the fridge, turf & matches by the fire. Valentia Island is a very special place. Thank you - we shall be back

Beautiful place.

Very friendly and helpful host.

Brendan’s cottage is in a charming location.

Easily accessible from the Ring of Kerry by a road bridge and/or ferry boat. Valentia Island turned out to be a very interesting place of important historical significance. This is where the first cable Telegraph transmissions to North America took place, it also has prehistoric tetrapod tracks fossilised along the rocky beaches and of course you can take a boat trip to Skellig Michael to the famous filming location of the latest Star Wars movie.