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Large Kerry self-catering holiday home is a spacious detached house Outdoor stone charcoal BBQ which overlooks the Atlantic It has 4 bedrooms two very large rooms . The master bedroom has 2 singles and a King size.
All rooms with sea views, 3 bathrooms, two large reception rooms and is fully equipped with everything to make your holiday an enjoyable one There are extras to make it a home from home e.g extra china & utensils a fully equipped picnic basket among other things Condiments, such as olive oil, salt, pepper, spices etc and cleaning stuffs Even wellingtons & walking sticks & lots more The extra large upstairs sitting room has two balconies offering panoramic views There is satellite TV in the 2 sitting rooms each has a TV It has some of the most scenic views ac...Large Kerry self-catering holiday home is a spacious detached house Outdoor stone charcoal BBQ which overlooks the Atlantic It has 4 bedrooms two very large rooms . The master bedroom has 2 singles and a King size.
All rooms with sea views, 3 bathrooms, two large reception rooms and is fully equipped with everything to make your holiday an enjoyable one There are extras to make it a home from home e.g extra china & utensils a fully equipped picnic basket among other things Condiments, such as olive oil, salt, pepper, spices etc and cleaning stuffs Even wellingtons & walking sticks & lots more The extra large upstairs sitting room has two balconies offering panoramic views There is satellite TV in the 2 sitting rooms each has a TV It has some of the most scenic views across Balinskelligs Bay. It is renowned for its miles of golden beaches (Blue Flag Award) and turquoise water The area has its own Irish College where children come in summer to learn the Irish Language The area has a unique history and culture and was the mainland connection for the monks that lived on Skellig Michael The Blue Flag Beach, where the 16th Century Castle of the McCarthy was built to protect the bay from pirates is a few minutes walk from Dungegan and is spectacular in fine weather but also makes for a beautiful setting for walking or some quiet thought on a blustery day The village of Dungegan is typical of most rural Irish villages. Village life is centered on the local pubs in the evenings, where you can enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing. It is easily accessible through Cork and Kerry airports and 1 hour drive from Killarney train station. 1 hour drive from Kerry Airport (Direct flights with Ryan Air from Dublin, London Luton & Stansted and Frankfurt Hahn)Back of house is a secluded Large patio area for outdoor eating with BBQ & wooden garden furniture, overlooking the expanse of the Bay and there is an landscaped garden a dry stone wall & Ranch style wooden gate at entrance. For the lazy days there are plenty of distractions satellite television, DVDs, books, X-box, games, & board games. There is a real open fire in the sitting room. Some of the nearby lakes and beaches attract anglers from all over Europe and there are fishing rods and tackle for use by anyone interested. Ballinskelligs Water sports is locally based & hires kayaks, boats and windsurfing. , scuba diving can be done also. Local areas of interest Valentia Island, Knightstown-Cahirciveen Ferry, Glanleam House Sub Tropical Gardens, Skellig Rocks Boat Trips, St Finians Bay (Surfing), Waterville & Skelligs Golf Courses, Portmagee Village, Waterville Lake Fishing, Sailing and Kayaking and Skelligs Chocolate Factory. Beautiful walks, cycles and drives. Award winning seafood restaurants. A highlight is a boat trip from the local pier to the stunning Skellig Michael .Skellig. Rock The Skellig rocks, which are located 12kms off the coast of Kerry, are of such an importance that they have been made a World Heritage Site. When you first see n the middle of The Atlantic Waterville is just 10 minutes drive The late Henry Cotton, three times British Open Champion commented: "Waterville is one of the greatest golf courses If it were located in Britain it would undoubtedly be a venue for the British Open I have never seen a more consistent succession of really strong and beautiful golf holes than here "Another jewel is Dooks The golf course is laid out on one of three stretches of sand dunes at the Dooks offers the visitor a unique links experience in a majestic setting and is perfectly suited to the golfer seeking a tranquil environment in which to enjoy a superb golf course The par 3 13th hole measuring 150 yards probably best represents the charm and magic that is inherent at Dooks Other nearby activities include cycling, walking, horse riding, fishing, diving, windsurfing,& many other water-sports-It is minutes walk from the Ballinskelligs Inn and Rosie's Tavern Gold star Ballinskelligs one of the best spots in world to gaze at Milky Way Southwest Kerry has been made an International Dark-Sky Gold Tier Reserve the only place in the northern hemisphere to get the accreditation This can be viewed from Balconies with the Telescope we provide. The announcement will be made by the Arizona-based International Dark-Sky Association. It has also bestowed the accreditation on regions in Namibia and New Zealand It is a place that will warm your heart and offers the extra special comfort of a beautiful permanent home .
A beautiful Blue Flag Beach nestled at the western edge of a gorgeous sheltered bay, right at the centre of the Kerry Dark-Sky Reserve.
A beloved haven for artists with a world renowned artist’s retreat at Cill Rialaig a minute away.
Please Note:
Our normal bookings are Saturday to Saturday. Out of season bookings are more flexible please contact us for details.
Check-in time 3pm.
Check-out time is 10am.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Breakages to be replaced.
All garbage including bottles and cans to be disposed of by guests in local disposal facility.
Tenants are requested not to use “fake tan” or “hair dye” whilst at the property.
These products damage linens and soft furnishings and are therefore not permitted.
A charge will be levied to replace any items damaged by such products
Bedrooms
2 Super Kings2 Kings1 Double
Bathrooms
2 Full baths1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Cliona D
Hosting since April 2010
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a day
Interaction with guests: Lots of brochures on sites, restaurants, activities available, things to do and where to go.
A great new children's playground nearby at the entrance to the beach.
Call, email or text me anytime should you need any assistance.
fabulous house and wonderful peaceful location everything one needs in the house and more. easy access to beach , local shop and restaurants. House very safe for children as its off the Road.
Visited July 2021
Written 10 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you for staying and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Leesha
Written 11 August 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Seamrogboy
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
Great house in beautiful setting
Excellent house - clean, comfortable and very well equipped with all essentials. The Two living room / lounges was brilliant to give kids / teens own space from adults. Great views over ballinskellig bay and about 10 min walk down to the main beach and village. Leesha was very helpful and checked in to make sure everything was fine - but we had no issues. Overall this is an ideal base for holiday in this area, easy day trips to Waterville, Derrynane and Valentina and would highly recommend it to all.
Visited July 2021
Written 24 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you for staying and I'm delighted that your holiday enjoyable.
We hope to see you again.
Written 1 August 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Go825721
1 contribution
Nothing else will ever compare to this getaway location by the beach.
The cottage had a magical setting with calming waves below. A great place to leave the noise of daily life behind. Leesha, the owner was very helpful making our visit a memorable one.
Visited June 2019
Written 19 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thanks you for such a lovely compliment and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you coming to Co. Kerry again.
Written 23 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Curiosity64834409135
1 contribution
Gorgeous Home and an Amazing View!
This home is absolutely stunning!
The view is picture perfect and the sounds of the Ocean will make you feel instantly relaxed. If you are looking for a nice family getaway, a retreat to unwind from your busy life, or are looking to connect with a true Irish landscape, this home is the ideal destination. You can walk to the Beach in only a few minutes, or pop in for a Pint at the local pub.
The home is very well kept and the fireplace will keep you toasty warm during the cooler nights. Town isn't too far off, so you can stop in to get the basics.
My family and I will definitely be returning at the next opportunity.
Visited November 2018
Written 17 February 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
I am very happy that your enjoyed your vacation and look forward to your next trip to "Innisfree" in Co. Kerry.
Cliona
Written 19 February 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Meghan M
1 contribution
So cozy!
What a lovely home, perfectly situated overlooking the Ocean. It's exactly how I pictured Ireland in my mind! There is a local pub (of course) within walking distance and a beach really close by where you can go for a nice romantic stroll.
The inside of the home is very cozy with a nice fireplace and a place to watch the sky at night!
I'm from the east coast of Canada and this reminded of me of home...but more beautiful!
I hope to come back to this very spot some day!
Visited October 2018
Written 4 February 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you and we are delighted you had an enjoyable trip to Kerry.
Cliona
Written 8 February 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ronan F
1 contribution
What a view!
I couldn't have asked for a better home.
The view is spectacular and only steps from the Ocean. Inside, you can cozy up to a nice fire go upstairs to watch the stars at night.
I'll be booking this home again in the future.
Visited November 2018
Written 4 February 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Looking forward to you returning to Kerry.
Thank you for staying in "Innisfree"
Cliona
Written 8 February 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DaniMBS
Santa Ponsa, Spain7 contributions
Terrific place for a family reunion
We rented the cottage for a week and had an amazing family reunion. There was so much to do in the area, it was a perfect central location for all the activities we had planned. Weather was fantastic and we even managed to go kayaking in the bay right in town.
Visited July 2017
Written 10 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you and hopefully you will visit Ireland again.
Leesha
Written 12 October 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cathrine c
Yelland, United Kingdom28 contributions
My trip to Innisfree
It was a great holiday. Really, really fantastic scenery and really helpful advice from the owner on what and where to eat and attractions to see. The cherry on the cake was the trip to Skellig Michael.
Visited July 2017
Written 11 July 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Delighted you had such an enjoyable holiday and hopefully you will be back.
Written 13 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
annette m
2 contributions
Wonderful holiday home
Fantastic location overlooking sea. Tranquil, relaxing and very well equipped home.
Our second visit
Visited June 2017
Written 29 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you and I hope you will revisit us.
Leesha
Written 7 July 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
annette m
2 contributions
Great house for Family get together
Situated in a beautiful part of the Kerry peninsula, and away from the tourist buses, Innisfree is a large house with great facilities for groups or big families. There is a large room for hanging out in when the weather is not so good (only one day of our stay, thankfully). The house is well maintained. There were a couple of issues while we were there but the owner responded promptly and appropriately. The gardens are large and it is in a quiet area. . The house looks south over the beach at Ballinskelligs, and it is possible to walk there (on roads with no footpath). However we drove down to the other end of the beach where there is free parking, facilities and a cafe. The sand is fine, the beach is clean, and gently shelves. There are no currents as it is a sheltered bay so the swimming is safe. We explored to Valentia and also further south, and took a longer trip which included the must-see Ballaghbeama Gap road (off the R568, which is the most rugged pass I have ever driven). However, we didn't have the need to go much further as the local area around the house is so picturesque. We did the Bolus head loop walk near Keel, with great cliff views. It's worth exploring the back roads to Keel as you get different views of the Skelligs. We had a pizza on the last night at the Artist's place at the end of the lane, and were treated to an impromptu performance by a visiting choir. Great acoustics! And a visit to the village pub on their music night was another high point. For takeaway pizzas through the week, the Spar at Cahiverseen (park behind the garage) is great.
We will return.
Visited September 2016
Written 20 February 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cailindona
Thank you delighted you enjoyed your stay and hopefully you will return sometime soon.
Written 25 April 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The house is located walking distance the small village of Dungegan which has a wonderful art gallery run by Noelle (which has a seasonal restaurant) It is also just a short 8 minute walk from the blue flag Ballinskelligs beach and Cable hotel and bar. There are lots of interesting walks in the area. The Blue Flag Beach is (300 meters ) 8 minutes walk from the is a variety of water sports on the beach. Also trips to the famous Skelligs Rock Puffin Island from the local Art runs various art classes for children in the House is located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by a almost an acre of private garden with stunning views of the Atlantic ;Innisfree makes an idyllic retreat for anyone that wishes to explore and enjoy the Southwest of Ireland. has some of the most scenic views across Balinskelligs Bay and is located just minutes walk from its famous Blue Flag beach. Welcome to the gorgeous coastal village of Dungeagan, Ballinskelligs a short step from the world-famous Ring of is situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay and surrounded by the McGillicuddy Reeks “Ireland highest mountain range. It is the ideal location to explore a wide and varied range of outdoor activities, including walking, surfing, golfing, water sports and outstanding, beach, cliff walks, are but minutes walk you have not experienced the sunrise over the majestic Magillicuddy Reeks and Ballinskelligs Bay, or the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean, then you have a wonderful treat in store. Some of the nearby lakes and beaches attract anglers from all over Europe and there are fishing rods and tackle for use by anyone interested. Ballinskelligs is based locally on the beach you can hire out kayaks, scuba diving, boats and windsurfing. Local areas of interest include Valentia Island, Knightstown-Cahirciveen Ferry, Glanleam House Sub Tropical GardensSkellig Rocks Boat Trips, St Finians Bay (Surfing), Waterville ; Skelligs ; Dooks Golf Courses, Portmagee Village, Waterville Lake Fishing, Sailing and Kayaking, Ciall Rialaig Artist Retreat and Skelligs Chocolate Factory. Beautiful walks, cycles and drives. Award winning seafood restaurants within 10 minutes drive. Waterville is just 10 minutes drive away and has two of the best links golf courses in the country. Other nearby activities include cycling, walking and horse riding. It is minutes walk from the Ballinskelligs Inn and Rosies Tavern. A highlight is a boat trip from the local pier to the stunning Skellig Michael Gold star: Ballinskelligs Kerry one of the best spots in world to gaze at Milky Way Southwest Kerry has been made an International Dark-Sky Gold Tier Reserve, the only place in the northern hemisphere to get the announcement was made by the Arizona-based International Dark-Sky Association It has also bestowed the accreditation on regions in Namibia and New Zealand.
Getting around
Getting there
Direct flights to Kerry airport from Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Alicante, Faro, London Stansted, London Luton, Manchester and Dublin. Large number of direct flights to Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports.
Eating Out & Area Attractions: Trip to the Skellig Rock is a must and most holiday makers say it is the highlight of their holiday. Boats leave Portmagee and Ballinskelligs daily weather permitting.
Valentia Island offers a Slate Quarry, Grotto, Light House, Geokaun Mountain & Fogher Cliffs Viewing Point, Candle making. Watersports for children in Knightstown during summer months include water trampoline, kayaking, fishing, orienteering.
There are many archaeological sites in the area including Staigue Fort, Caherdaniel,
Access
Car required
How to get there
On reaching Dun Geagan Innisfree House is just a minutes walk from the Tatched Cill Rialaig Art Centre which is just 2 minutes walk from "Innisfree"
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesWatersports
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
No hidden extra €100 cleaning fee all taxes and charges included in price
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