Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting

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Exterior
Master bedroom
Upstairs Bathroom.
Twin bedroom
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
£85
avg per night

Explore the area

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Kenmare, Kerry
  • Beara Way Walk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Patrick's Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
Price is £85 avg per night,

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About the area

Kenmare

Located in Kenmare, this farm stay is in the mountains. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Cromwell's Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Killarney National Park and Upper Lake. Derreen Gardens and Muckross Traditional Farm are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Beara Way Walk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Patrick's Church - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Killarney National Park - 16 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 30 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brook Lane Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maison Gourmet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting

Mountain view House is the perfect place from which to explore the most beautiful parts of Ireland –the Ring of Kerry and the Beara peninsula. It is set in 6 acres of grassland and has stunning views over the mountain ranges of McGilly Cuddy’s Reeks and the Kenmare River. It has its own stream and gardens.
The house itself is cosy and warm, easy to use and just as easy to lock up and go. There is an open fire in the sitting room and a wood burning stove in the kitchen, as well as a quick an efficient central heating system. It is a ideal place to stay in both winter and summer. The Christmas festivities in Kenmare are second to none. The kitchen is fully equipped.
The Gulf Stream on the south west of Ireland ensures a warm climate, ideal for walking, fishing, sailing and even swimming! The beautiful gardens of Derreen House, where there is a famous collection of sub-tropical trees and plants, is well worth a visit.
Mountain View house is in an ideal position for walkers to enjoy the many paths and routes, taking you across the Kerry Way, and over some beautiful mountain ranges. The routes along the coast towards Sneem provide some of the best sea views in Kerry.
Kenmare town itself is as picturesque as any in Ireland. It is famous for its markets, both for livestock and for local, natural products. Along with its award winning restaurants and well known musical pubs, it is an ideal place to have a meal or sample some Guinness of an evening. The many art galleries provide an excellent opportunity to see the work of some very gifted local artists, who capture the landscape in all its forms. Also, The Church of the Holy Cross in Kenmare is a large and impressive building with very beautiful and splendid interiors, whose spire can be seen from all over town.

Within easy distance are the Skelligs, Blarney Castle and the Lakes of Killarney. Not to be missed is the beautiful valley of Gleninchaquin, with its stunning waterfall. This feeds into the chain of freshwater lakes –the lakes of Cloonee, where the views are incredible. For those interested in fishing, it is easy to hire a boat for the day and go out on one of the stunning lakes in the Blackwater valley. Alternatively, for those with artistic leanings, there are glass engraving classes, batik classes and, for those with a passing interest in chocolate, there is a shop in Bonane, which demonstrates exactly how it is made.

There is a riding school for beginners, or the more advanced, which comes highly recommended, called Dromquinna Stables. There is also a sailing club, Star Outdoors Centre, which provides courses in Kayaking canoeing and supervised hillwalking. All of this, within a few minutes from the house. There are also two 18 hole golf courses near Kenmare.

If you are interested in taking a dip in the sea, there is nothing better than popping down to the beautiful Templenoe Pier in the early evening, where you can swim and look across the bay to the stunning views of the Caha mountains.
We hope you have a wonderful stay in our house and enjoy it as much as we do.
PS) We have upgraded both the sofa in
sitting room, plus mattress in main bedroom, to ensure you have a comfortable stay.
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Property manager

Emily Railson
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside the house.
any additional cleaning will be deducted from the damage deposit.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beara Way Walk, St. Patrick's Church and Kenmare Heritage Centre. Kenmare Golf Club and Hutchin's Folly are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

guy n.

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

Holiday cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage and Emily was always helpful with any queries we may of had. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

One week's holiday

Perfect base for exploring Count Kerry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith H.

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

Good base for the area, but you will need the car!

It’s in a lovely quiet position with good views from the garden and upstairs windows. Lots of rabbits in the adjoining field and a group of Roe deer visiting each evening to graze. I suppose it could be considered a little dated in style and decor, but we had no complaints. We used both bedrooms and were both comfortable. The smaller bedroom would benefit from a bedside light. The shower over the bath has no headroom, but is easily adjustable. Good value for money, suitable for a quiet pair of companions such as ourselves, but probably not for a party!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful area but more than advertised distance from town.

We originally chose this property as it said 0.1 from town so assumed it was right in the town. It’s actually a 20 minute walk (with kids) partially along a pretty fast road with no pavement, so just factor that in when booking. We still had a wonderful stay as the countryside around the cottage is beautiful as are the views from the cottage itself. Kenmare is gorgeous and we enjoyed horse riding locally. Just beware of the kettle - the top pops up when it boils!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

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

Idyllic rural location

Lovely character house with spectacular views some distance outside Kenmare.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A week away

Generally ok...as described ... but shower is poor and furniture and carpets too dated and needs a revamp..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Lovely, peaceful house

Really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely and quiet. Enjoyed watching the deer in the garden every evening. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANNA H.

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

Beautiful location

Loved our little family staycation,the house is great,spacious,clean with beautiful nature around.our daughter loved deers and bunnies coming to the back garden :) Kenmare is vibrant town,with many nice restaurants and pubs.plenty to do in Kerry, also recommend Kennedy's pet farm, o'carrols beach,Sneem and of course Killarney national park!

8/10 Good

Suzanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Good Value

We spent 4 nights here, the cottage had everything we needed - was warm and cosy, plenty of hot water available but the shower was barely useable as you are unable to stand up in it due to cupboards located directly above. The views were beautiful with an added bonus of wild deer grazing in the evening. It’s a short (2km) but tiring walk to Kenmare as the road is quite hilly. It is an ideal base to explore Kenmare and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Very warm, cosy accommodation

House was perfect. Cooking and cleaning amenities were very good. If you require wifi ensure it’s topped up with the landlord prior to your trip. Shower is quite small but good nonetheless. Overall a very enjoyable experience

6/10 Okay

Bill H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Know where you are staying, can you find it?

The property was fine but the information give re location and check in procedure were almost unbelievable. We were searching for a couple of hours to find the place having been given insuffient address information. When we finally found the house we nearly left until one of us noticed a key in one of the entrance doors. Nobody made any contact with us at all. We left the house as we found it with the key stuck back in its lock. We are very mature seasoned world travellers. Never seen anything so unsatisfactory as this.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen and Neil L.

Charming House

We travelled here with two teenage sons and our two dogs. Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely house which was in a beautiful location. House was well equipped with everything we needed. We met Emily and Stuart and they were very helpful when we asked about places to visit. Kenmare is just a short walk from the house about 15mins and a nice walk at that. We visited Derrynane beach which was lovely. Horse riding at Blackwater stables well recommended, a two hour trek took us onto the Ring of Kerry. Again beautiful with gorgeous scenery. Thanks Emily and Stuart for making us all feel so welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn bailey

Beautiful views over the mountains

Fantastic views from this well equipped country farmhouse. Great for staying with the family with a quick drive into the vibrant town of Kenmare & located on many beautiful scenic routes around Kerry & west cork. Deer in the garden at night was the icing on the cake for the children & didn't matter if there was rain or shine everything needed in the house for both occasions. We will be going back to this beautiful part of Ireland.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Beautiful Kenmare

We stayed as a group of 4 adults and 2 young children but we couldn't have been more comfortable. The kitchen easily handled the extra load and the lounge room with authentic peat fire, was comfortable and roomy. The cottage is rural but extremely close to town and to all that Kenmare has to offer and it is a lot. We can't wait to go again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

Brilliant part of ireland

Sitting above the beautiful township of Kenmare this lovely old farm cottage is in a quiet rural location but only 2 minutes from the centre of town. It has everything you need in a cottage and we enjoyed watching the rabbits and the pheasants in the paddock each morning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Beautiful House in superb location!!

Stunning scenery in a quiet and relaxed setting just a short distance from Kenmare. The house has in informal and homely feel, great for our two kids who loved the games and running around in the beautiful garden. The location is perfect with so many places to visit within easy reach. We particularly enjoyed the Derreen gardens. We stayed at the property as a group of 4 adults and 2 children. The kids slept in the master bedroom with the parents and we could all comfortably sit at the table in the kitchen. We would definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Moody Skies and Many Sheep

We totally enjoyed our time at the cottage. It does have its quirks and we appreciated the reviews that cautioned about finding and getting into the cottage. Even with that, we couldn't locate it immediately and were trying to reconcile the difference in instructions we were receiving in the app and in emails. Emily was immediately reachable and helpful. Once we figured out the electricity, which is set up differently than in the States, and the key situation, we settled in and thoroughly enjoyed the shifting clouds on the mountains, the sheep, and the view from the bathroom. Based on a review that said the house was 1km from town, we thought we could walk into Kenmare but that would have been challenging. Great location for exploring the area but not on foot--or at least we couldn't figure that part out. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Lovely older house away from the hustle and bustle of Kenmare. Perfect location for exploring the Beara Peninsula. Guests have access to both a washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Wonderful Irish Cottage

Relaxing, wonderful cottage, location, views and host. Highly recommend, and the town of Kenmare, a short distance is delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang Josef Ludwig K.

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

Everything was clean and well equipped.

We spent lovely holidays.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthias R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Okay

Eine schöne Unterkunft. Leider ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen und teilweise renovierungsbedürftigt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debora N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Buona posizione ma struttura vecchiotta

La casa è un’informale casa di campagna vecchiotta e molto polverosa. La posizione ideale per visitare Kenmare ring f Kerry, silenzio pace campagna.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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

Schönes altes traditionelles Haus in wunderbarer Lage

Wir haben als Familie eine wunderbare Woche im Mountain-View-House in Kenmare verbracht. Das Haus ist ein traditionelles altes Landhaus in Ballygriffin, Kenmare. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. An der Sauberkeit des Hauses gab es nichts zu meckern. Die Lage ist zwar einsam, war für uns aber genau das Richtige: Schafe, Kanichen, Elstern, Stare und ein Fuchs waren regelmäßig zu sehen. Wir würden wieder buchen. Vielen Dank für eine schöne Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gérard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rainer N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024