Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Listowel, Kerry

Carrigafoyle Castle
‪2 min drive‬
Vandeleur Walled Garden
‪45 min drive‬
Scattery Island
‪46 min drive‬
Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite upstairs/ Downstairs Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Mortara Cottage is in the countryside, on the wild Atlantic way Just 10 minute leisurely walk to the water's edge, of the Shannon estuary. It has an abundance of wildlife , beautiful views of carrigafoyle castle and a breathtaking walk around Carrig Island.
Just minutes from world famous Ballybunion beach and golf course! Other attractions are Beale and Littor beach, ideal for surfing , wind surfing, and paddle boarding. Tarbert car ferry only 15 minutes away for you visit to Clare the banner county.

Property manager

Breda Hannon

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No food or drinks upstairs. No shoes upstairs. Smoking permitted in designated area outside cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ballylongford

Located in Ballylongford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tarbert House and Lartigue Monorail and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Garden of Europe and West Clare Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Listowel, Kerry

What's nearby

Carrigafoyle Castle - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Ballybunion Castle - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
Ballybunion Golf Club - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Vandeleur Walled Garden - 45 min drive - 27.9 km
Scattery Island - 46 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Swanky Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Kelly's Bar - ‬46 min drive
‪Crottys Pub - ‬46 min drive
‪Zoe Bistro, Restaurant & Accommodation - ‬45 min drive
‪Finucanes Bar Ballylongford - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside.?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside. on 10 May 2025 start from AU$338.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mortara Cottage, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful Kerry countryside. located?

Situated in Ballylongford, this golf cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Carrigafoyle Castle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lislaughtin Franciscan Friary and Bromore Cliffs. Tarbert Woodland Walk and St Brendan's Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and relaxing

A wonderfully maintained property with a lot of room. Very nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Loved the property. Felt like home. Breda was available for any questions. Full-size frig and gas stove was a great plus as well as the washer, dishwasher and 2 baths with showers. Ballylongford is a gem. The Centra is nearby for any grocery needs. Gusto's will handle any pizza fix you may have. Be sure to stop by the Forge for coffee and sweet treats - especially the carrot cake. Thanks Breda for the use of the cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place close to the Shannon River

We had a wonderful time. We very much enjoyed exploring Western Ireland.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann M.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irish hospitality at its best!

Mortara Cottage not only met but exceeded our expectations. It is beautiful, clean and cozy with all the modern amenities! The garden is lovely and the hosts, Breda and Sean, were welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location was perfect for us - close to Ballybunion, Tralee, Listowel and a short drive to the Shannon Ferry. Would love to return and highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

We loved staying at Brenda’s cottage. Great location and the cottage was very clean. We would highly recommend staying here. We hope to stay here again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uta J.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting

We had a very nice stay. Everything was absolutely perfect and beautiful.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mortara Cottage Bliss

This is a fantastic cottage. At first it seems a little remote but you quickly realize its not. We were totally comfortable. It is as described and picture do not do it real justice. Once there is on-site internet it will be perfect. 5g mobile data coverage is kind of spotty there so it needs wifi.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet

Mortara Cottage was above and beyond our expectations. Even more beautiful than the picture. The cottage is extremely well appointed with all necessities. We loved every minute we stayed. Our.only regret is that we couldnt stay longer. Highly recommended! Breda communicated quickly and was an excellent hostess.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

18 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage

Very lovely

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

14 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

Beautiful place with fabulous views, spotlessly clean. Everything you could possibly need provided. A warm friendly welcome from Breda and Sean. Will definitely visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wibke S.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quiet

Breda and Sean are lovely hosts of a lovely cottage. It was very clean and there were many amenities that made the stay very comfortable. We were glad to find a cozy and quiet place from where we could start our trips to explore Kerry.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari P.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and comfortable stay

Breda was a welcoming and helpful host. The home was clean, comfortable, and had many little extra amenities that made the stay easy and relaxing. The property is near towns for restaurants, groceries and a few local attractions, yet rural enough to be very peaceful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Absolute Gem

Fabulous! Well equipped clean and comfortable cottage. Peaceful and relaxing with beautiful gardens. Breda and Shaun are very kind and welcoming hosts. Very highly recommended! Definitely 5 star

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabuleux séjour

Un séjour fabuleux dans un cottage vraiment très beau et dans un cadre fantastique. L’accueil de Breda est exceptionnel, avec en prime des œufs et des tomates du jardin. Je recommande vivement ce cottage qui se trouve non loin des sites les plus connus du Kerry.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, perfect for couples.

Beautiful cottage and garden, perfect for couples. Lovely hosts who welcomed us by leaving personal gifts and fresh eggs. They left us to our own devices but were on hand if and when we needed help.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

8 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A treasure

Breda and Sean’s cottage in the countryside is dream. A short walk down the road brings you to pastures of cows and a view of a castle ruin. It is a short drive to the breathtaking beaches of Ballybunion. Sean and Breda are some of the warmest people you’d ever want to meet. Our stay here was a treasure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

25 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Sanctuary in the countryside

A peaceful sanctuary in the countryside with a lovely garden and everything you need for a short stay or long. Clean and comfortable and very nice hosts! About 1 1/2 hours from Shannon airport. Not far from Dingle Peninsula. We found many things to see and places to eat in the area before we left. Would definitely stay again if we're lucky enough to be back that way. We like a quiet retreat when we're traveling.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Breda Hannon

Why they chose this property

Belonged to my Grandparents, a lot of happy times spent there!

What makes this property unique

My Uncle was the last person to live in the Cottage, Uncle Timmy and he was a wonderful Uncle as well as my god father. As children we loved going to Uncle Timmy as he spoiled us, as in he gave us time. I love Mortara cottage.