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Kingdom Of The Hare

Ballinskelligs, County Kerry (Ref. 1039607)

4.7

Hogans Irish Cottages rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside

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  • Maria

    “It’s greatest assets are the beautiful setting and character of the house.”

    - Maria, July 2023

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x large single, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, shower, basin and WC
  • First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with solid fuel stove
  • Utility
  • Oil heating with solid fuel stove
  • Oil-fired range with 2-ring hob and two ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player and a selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and initial logs for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking
  • Enclosed garden with lawn and patio with bench and swing seat
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 5.6 miles, pub 4.6 miles
  • Note: There is an external shower and drying area to clean up after the beach
  • Note: As all the bedrooms are reached via a spiral staircase, the house is not suitable for toddlers or those with limited mobility
  • Note: There is no wifi at the property, however there is good mobile signal Please Note: This property only sleeps 5

The property

Ballinskelligs 4.5 miles.

Built at the turn of the century in 1898 and lovingly restored in 2016, Kingdom Of The Hare is perched at the edge of Europe, near the beautiful St. Finian's Bay in County Kerry, offering five guests a peaceful and idyllic holiday destination.

Located at the head of a glen descending towards the Atlantic, Kingdom Of The Hare stands alone, a detached two-storey cottage, featuring an open-plan layout, spiral staircase, and within reach of many popular locations, including the coastal town of Ballinskelligs.

Take in the picturesque surroundings before stepping inside this picture-perfect property, being welcomed into a homely setting, with a solid fuel stove to heat you up on cooler nights, and plush seating resting atop the traditional stone slab floors.

Enjoy using the classic oil-fired range cooker, brightening up the room with its cornflower blue colour, with a microwave and integrated dishwasher in here too, while a fridge/freezer and laundry facilities lie in the handy utility room.

Gather at the dining table and enjoy playing a board game from the selection at the cottage, before climbing the spiral staircase next to it to retire to one of the three bedrooms; choose from a double bedroom, a twin bedroom or a single bedroom, with a cloakroom up here too.

Freshen up in the ground-floor bathroom where a beautiful freestanding roll-top bath can be a place to relax, with a contemporary walk-in shower here too, you can choose how best to prepare for your day.

Enjoy time out in the fully enclosed garden, hopefully spotting the cottage's namesake, some hares, while you are here, as well as admiring the various sheep and cattle too in the neighbouring fields.

The property sits on the upper slopes of The Glen as it is locally known, meaning you can enjoy lovely views from all sides of the surrounding open countryside.

The only surfing beach for miles, St Finian's Bay is a small sandy beach, surrounded by slate cliffs and jagged rocks, it boasts some dramatic scenery all year round, and makes a perfect activity for an active group, with the Driftwood Café, a surf-themed bar/restaurant overlooking the beach.

Visit the beach over at Ballinskelligs which offers a more sheltered spot with shallow, calm waters, great for families and with its own amenities too, including a beach café, a gallery and a pub, Tig Rosie's pub.

Continue to explore the wondrous Wild Atlantic Bay, heading up to Valentia Island to experience the stunning views over Bray Head and Geokaun mountain, visit The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre dedicated to the Skellig monks, with a craft shop and a café too, discover Glanleam House and Gardens and walk up to the picturesque lighthouse too.

Enjoy a Sea Quest Skelligs Tour from Portmagee, and make sure to enjoy a walk along the Kerry Cliffs for some stunning scenery.

Within reach too is the Ring of Kerry, Cahersiveen and Waterville.

Discover a fantastic escape to the Kingdom Of The Hare in County Kerry.

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!