Pier Cottage, Cottage rentals Kenmare Estuary, Kerry, Ireland

 

Pier Cottage

A pair of old stone coastguard cottages renovated to a high standard in a unique setting 25 yards from their own shingle beach with breathtaking views over the lovely Kenmare estuary off the southern tip of the beautiful "Ring of Kerry" in south-west Ireland.

 

Pier Cottage can be rented throughout the year as two separate units, East End sleeps 2-4 and West End up to 7, or one inter-connecting cottage, with flexible accommodation sleeping up to eleven. Both ends of the cottage have Wi-Fi internet access.

 

This is an ideal holiday venue for those wanting to bring a boat, as there is always safe mooring available in the little harbour and a slipway for launching beside the pier.  Apart from excellent mackerel and other deep sea angling , there is good rock fishing in the immediate locality.

 

West End:

Sitting Room with open turf fire, storage heater, TV, DVD player and comfortable seating for 7.

Kitchen is open plan, equipped with an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and round dining table seating up to 8.

Bathroom with bath/electric shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail.

Cloakroom with loo and hand basin.

Twin Bedroom.

Utlily room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, storage heater and microwave.

 

Upstairs:

Bedroom 1: 5ft. double bed and basin.

Bedroom 2: 3 single beds and vanity unity. Power shower.

 

East End:

Living Room with Spacious open plan living area with turf fire, storage heater, TV and DVD player. Dining area seating up to 6

Kitchen corner With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A washing machine, tumble dryer and sink are in the adjacent 'lean-to' for use when West End is let. Otherwise, the internal utility room in West End may be used.

 

Upstairs:

Bedroom 1: King-size double bed.

Bedroom 2: Two single beds

Bathroom with bath/electric shower. Loo. Hand basin and heated towel rail.

 

Both Cottages:

A cot and high chair are available. Bed linen (duvets) and towels are provided.

Electricity is included in the rental.

All rooms, except utility, face south over the estuary and are equipped with electric wall heaters.

Domestic help and baby sitting are available by arrangement.

There is a rowing boat for tenants to use at their own risk: life jackets are provided.

Bicycles, fishing rods etc. may be stored in a lean-to shed, adjacent to East End.

 

There are lovely beaches, pubs and historic sites within 15 minutes drive, also numerous possible excursions:- north to Killarney with its famous lakes, northwest to the legendary Dingle Peninsular, west to Waterville, Balliskellings and Valencia Island, from where you can take an unforgettable boat trip to the Skelligs.

 

To the south lies Bantry Bay, which is reached via spectacular mountain passes. Kerry and West Cork are dotted with wonderful tropical gardens, especially beautiful in May and June. The countryside immediately surrounding Castlecove is ideally suited for all types of walking, ranging from gentle strolls along lovely sandy beaches to more serious hikes over craggy hills. The famous 'Kerry Way' walk takes you along the ridge of hills, all the way from Waterville to Kenmare and is well sign posted, but still wonderfully unspoiled.

 

Golf Courses

There are five excellent and varied golf courses within ¾ of an hours drive of Westcove and we will be able to offer you discounted green fees at Waterville and many other courses in the area.

 

Waterville Golf Club
A challenging, immaculately maintained 18 hole links course, only 10 miles (20-25 minutes drive) to the west. Tiger Woods and other top pros often use it as a practise ground’ for the British Open. Well worth a round for more serious golfers and discounted green fees can be arranged. Well worth an early start, as you’re likely to be held up by over-zealous golfers wanting to hole every putt!

 

Skellig Bay Golf Club
An excellent new addition to our local golfing options. The panoramic views back over Lough Currane and across the sea to the Skellig Islands are stunning on a clear day. This links-type course boasts many challenging unusual holes, a ‘must’ for golfing enthusiasts of any standard.

 

Parknasilla Golf Course 
This 12 hole course on the estuary (3 miles beyond Sneem towards Kenmare) has to be one of the most stunningly beautiful, short courses in the world. Take lots of old balls – they tend to plug in damp conditions and there is a lot of woodland and gorse.Every hole however is very challenging – a really pretty walk for non-golfers too.

 

Ring of Kerry  
The Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club is located amidst the most stunning scenery imaginable. Overlooking beautiful and serene Kenmare Bay with the Kerry mountains providing a wonderful backdrop, the setting is surely one of the best in Ireland. The course itself, 6814 yds from the medal tees, is hilly with dramatic elevation changes and a challenging layout. Lakes abound ready to catch your errant ball, should you be distracted from your shot by the surrounding views.

 

Kenmare Golf Club

About 45 minutes drive. Kenmare golf course boasts some of the finest scenery imaginable. The views over Kenmare bay and the surrounding mountains take one’s breath away. The course has some great feature holes and is always in first class condition which are all the ingredients for a wonderful round of golf.  

Other main courses in Kerry worth considering, all within 2 hours drive:

Dooks www.dooks.com

Tralee www.traleegolfclub.com seriously challenging designed by Arnold Palmer

Killarney www.killarney-golf.com – 3 courses by the beautiful Killarney lakes

Ballybunion www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie 2 hours drive ‘but a household name’

 

Susannah Adlington

Tel: +44(0)1420-23113

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Website: www.westcovelettings.com