This stunning cottage is over 400 years old and is set in a peaceful mountain location with views over the Caha mountains and Kenmare Bay. The area is perfect for an active family holiday, with room for a canine companion, too. Head to Kenmare (5 miles) for lively pubs, restaurants and sports, or keep it local with 18 holes at the Ring of Kerry Golf Club (1 mile). For something a little farther away, Sneem (11 miles) is a colourful and characterful village on The Kerry Way walking trail.
This charming cottage lies off a narrow track that winds its way across one of the many hillsides surrounding Kenmare Bay. On arrival, be charmed by the rustic stone exterior and impressive thatched roof which hides a delightful, period interior. Inside, be greeted by beamed, cathedral-style ceilings, exposed stone walls and even a stained-glass window. With underfloor heating offering a modern, comfortable blend, the open-plan lounge/diner is the social heart of the home, made cosy by the soft furnishings and roaring wood burner set in an original inglenook fireplace. When stomachs start to rumble, walk through to the splendid and airy kitchen/diner, where wooden garden doors and skylights let the natural light flow in. Find all you need in here to create memorable suppers for the group, and sit in here, or back in the lounge/diner to enjoy the chef’s work. When eyelids start feeling heavier, let the wood burner die down and move through to the two neatly presented double bedrooms. One of the doubles boasts an en-suite, Jack and Jill bathroom, while another bathroom with a delightful, roll-top bath completes the cottage’s interior.
Outside, let little ones and the dog spend their remaining energy playing on the south-facing, lawned garden that stretches the length of the cottage. On balmy evenings, find the outdoor table and chairs on the gravel where you can enjoy peaceful morning coffees or memorable al fresco meals together after days of adventure.