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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Ballyferriter, Kerry

Louis Mulcahy Pottery2 min walk
Dun An Oir4 min drive
Dingle Harbour13 min drive
Killarney (KIR-Kerry)77 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful property on the quiet and relaxing Dingle Peninsula. Large bedrooms and ample bathrooms are greatly ...

William R.

Jan 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Dingle Peninsula: Beautiful house 'An Máimín' Ballyferriter, Dingle

Nestled in the picturesque village of Baile an Fheirtearaigh / Ballyferriter in the Dingle Peninsula, this beautiful house boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a tv room and a large kitchen / dining area. With spectacular views of the three sisters to the front, and the Croaghmarhin mountain at the back, it is only a minutes' stroll to the village.

Lonnaithe i sráidbhaile Baile an Fheirtéaraigh i leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne, teach álainn le 3 seomraí leapa, trí seomraí folctha, seomra teilifíse agus a cistine/seomra bidh. Radharc álainn amach ar na trí deirfiúracha chun tosaigh, agus ar chúl Cruach Marthain.

Ideal for families as you are spoilt for choice with miles of sandy beaches on your doorstep – Beal Ban, Clogher, Coumeenole and Wine Strand to name but a few. Golf enthusiasts won't be disappointed either, as the renowned Dingle golf links (Ceann Sibéal) is only a 5 minute drive away. Breathtaking views guaranteed on this course! The area is a haven walkers, cyclists, runners and anyone fond of the outdoors.

Baile an Fheirtearaigh is on the Slea Head drive and is only 10 minutes from Dunquin (Dún Chaoin) pier where you can take a boat to the Great Blasket Island. Your closest town is Dingle / An Daingean.

Fancy speaking a 'cupla focal' – a few words in Irish - then you have come to the right place. Baile an Fheirtearaigh (Ballyferriter) is in the heart of the Gaeltacht or Irish speaking area. It is rich in culture, traditions, language and music.

After a long day of activities, a short walk (1 minute from the house) will take you to the four pubs in the village where food is available and lively traditional music most nights during the summer period.

A place of immense beauty and tranquility and a house with all the modern comforts needed to make your stay a pleasure. What more could you ask for!

Please note that August Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday. There is also a supplementary charge for electricity / oil use during the stay.

Property manager

Micheal O Conchuir

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballyferriter

Located in Ballyferriter, this holiday home is in the mountains. Riasc Monastic Settlement and Dun An Oir are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Louis Mulcahy Pottery and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ballyferriter, Kerry

What's nearby

Louis Mulcahy Pottery - 2 min walk
Dun An Oir - 4 min drive
Ventry Beach - 10 min drive
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 12 min drive
Dingle Harbour - 13 min drive

Getting around

Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

‪John Benny's Pub & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Murphy's Pub and Bed & Breakfast - ‬13 min drive
‪James Long Gastro Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪The Boat Yard Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Harringtons Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dingle Peninsula: Beautiful house 'An Máimín' Ballyferriter, Dingle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dingle Peninsula: Beautiful house 'An Máimín' Ballyferriter, Dingle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Dingle Peninsula: Beautiful house 'An Máimín' Ballyferriter, Dingle located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Chorca Dhuibhne Museum and Louis Mulcahy Pottery. Riasc Monastic Settlement and Dun An Oir are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Edna S.

21 June 2024

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Great stay in Ballyferriter

Lovely house, in excellent location. Made to feel very welcome. Everything we needed. Great base to explore the Dingle peninsula. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

4 June 2024

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This is How You Want To Experience Ireland

Staying in this small village and having access to Dingle, the drives, the cruises, and the hikes are great ways to get a feel for this most beautiful part of Ireland. (Be sure to get tickets for a concert at St. James’s Church in Dingle.) Sharon lived up to the other reviews. She made us feel at home and we knew we could contact her if we needed to. Stock up on groceries before you get there, but don’t overbuy because the pubs and hotel have great choices. We could have taken the bartender at Murphy’s home with us, but alas, he wouldn’t want to leave Ballyferriter. We didn’t want to either.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure F.

7 May 2024

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Holidays in Ireland

Our holiday went very well and we loved the place. We'll be back with pleasure.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

11 Jan 2024

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Beautiful place for a quiet stay

This is a beautiful property on the quiet and relaxing Dingle Peninsula. Large bedrooms and ample bathrooms are greatly appreciated especially when coupled with a very functional kitchen with full sizes appliances. Amazing views from the living room and both upstairs bedrooms add to the enjoyment of this house. It is in a very quiet neighborhood; a perfect base for exploring the peninsula and surrounding County Kerry. Michael was very easy to make arrangements with when planning our trip. He responded quickly and made the process effortless. You cannot hope to find a host better than Sharon. She was attentive without being obtrusive, gave wonderful recommendations, and treated us like family. We will definitely plan on staying here on our next trip to Kerry.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heiko T.

28 Oct 2023

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Schön gelegenes Haus

Alles da, was man braucht. Sehr nette Gastgeberin! Schöner Urlaub. Gerne wieder.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

29 Sept 2023

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Another perfect week

After our wonderful first stay at An Maimin last year, we knew we would return as soon as we could. We had another lovely week of seaside cliff walks, hill hikes and strolls to and along the local beach. This area is so beautiful and the home is the perfect location from which to explore and enjoy all of the natural wonders surrounding it. There are also three pubs and a hotel a 5 minute walk (or less) away, all of which serve up good pints and food and Dingle is a quick drive for even more options. The home is impeccably kept and has everything you need to make meals or enjoy evenings at home, reading in front of a peat fire or enjoying a drink on the patio. The beds are comfortable and it is quiet and peaceful. The hosts are fantastic. Micheal is a prompt communicator and his sister Sharon is also quick to respond and a blast to chat with. On the one chilly, windy, rainy day we had during the week, she showed up with more peat and wood to make sure we cold enjoy a cozy fire---lovely! She is kind, down-to-earth and fun and we were delighted to see her again and catch up. We look forward to our next trip to An Maimin soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

25 June 2023

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Great house

We spent a really lovely week at Micheal’s house in this beautiful part of the world. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. The downstairs bedroom is ideal for anyone with mobility difficulties. There’s a lovely private little garden with great views. The Slea Head drive was breathtaking in the fine weather. Sharon is a wonderfully warm and kind host. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami C., Washington, Utah, USA

15 June 2023

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Incredible!!

This place was absolute perfection! We had NO clue where we were going, and didn't know much about the best places to stay in Ireland but we found this place online only a few weeks before we went, and it turned out to be the most amazing thing we did! First of all, the place was darling! And Sharon, who manages it, was absolutely adorable! We had so much fun getting to know her and she was so helpful immediately if we ever needed anything. She gave us information of places to go and we found that to be so helpful to us! The Slea Head drive is so amazing and Sharon was a wealth of information of where to go. We'd go again in a heartbeat! As far as the house goes, it was so comfortable and enjoyable. The beds are incredible, and that was a huge thing. The kitchen is well stocked. They have a fireplace, which was very helpful as a few days were a bit chilly. There isn't much in the way of TV channels but that was ok. They do have a cute little "reading" room that does have a TV that can play DVD's only but there weren't many videos available. But that was no biggie because there's so much more to do that you hardly have time to sit and watch a movie anyway! The place is a bit out there on the tip of the Dingle Peninsula but the longer we were there, the more we loved being off the beaten path. I would recommend this place over and over again! You won't go wrong staying there.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

24 Apr 2023

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Wonderful journey

Wonderful place and beautiful house. We really enjoyed our vacancies. Very good communication with Michael and Sharon is just adorable. We fully recommand!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph M.

9 Nov 2022

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Very good and comfortable House.

We were very satisfied with the house. There was enough space for us and our four children, and the rooms were comfortably furnished. The contact person on site was very friendly and helpful and quick to respond when we had questions. The house is wonderful as a starting point for hikes and excursions in the area. We would holiday in the house again at any time.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

1 Oct 2022

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Perfect!

Wow!! We have to repeat--Wow! We absolutely loved "our home" at An Maimin in Ballyferriter. Everything from booking to the too-quick end of our stay was perfect. Micheal and Sharon were terrific hosts throughout. The house is situated in beautiful, laid-back Ballyferriter, only a couple of minutes walk to a small shop with basic essentials and the local pubs, all of which are welcoming and serve up good drinks and food. It is also a pleasant walk away from one of the stunning local beaches and a very short drive to any of the other beautiful beaches and historical, scenic attractions along Slea Head Drive. Also within a short drive are loads of walking/hiking trails and hill and cliff walks that range in difficulty from easy to more strenuous (Mount Brandon--well worth the effort). The views from the house are fantastic as are the views in almost any direction from almost any location in the area. Just stunning! The drive to Dingle town is easy and under 15 minutes so it was easy to take in traditional music, enjoy a meal, shop for local art and crafts or stock up on groceries. The house is immaculately maintained and clean. It is supplied with everything you need to relax, cook at home, enjoy a pint or cocktail in the lovely outdoor sitting area or snuggle up with a book in front of a peat fire in the living area. The beds are very comfortable, it is a peaceful setting and made for a perfect week of settling in and recharging after a long 2+ year hiatus from travel due to the pandemic. We felt so at home immediately. Now, the best part: the hosts. Micheal was a great communicator from booking to check-in and quick to respond to any queries. His sister Sharon was the most welcoming, warm, charming, and gracious host while we were there. She also responded quickly to any messages. She met us there and made sure we knew all of the details about the home and how to use all of the incredible amenities. We enjoyed meeting her and were very happy to spend a bit of time with a local who gave us great tips and recommendations and shared some laughs (and who is a native Irish speaker). We have been to Ireland many times and, in particular, to the Dingle Peninsula. Without a doubt, this was the best experience we have had with any accommodation and host. That is saying something, given the beauty of Ireland and the incredible people there. We will most definitely return as soon as we can. Cheers, Kim & Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin B.

28 Sept 2022

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Toller Urlaub

Das Haus ist rundum wunderschön. Super Lage. Kurzer Weg zum Pub. Die Betreuung vor Ort war sehr herzlich und super lieb. Wir kommen wieder!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar R.

24 Aug 2022

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great location

We truly appreciated our stay in Ballyferriter. The house is spacious and very conveniently located (restaurants and grocery shop within walking distance), closest beach reachable by foot. All major tourist attractions on the Dingle peninsula can be reached easily by car.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colm H.

12 July 2022

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Summer x 1 week

House was spotless, cleaned and maintained to a high standard. Ideal location within the village. Plenty of space for children to play safely. Property manager (Sharon) was very supportive and welcoming.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

29 June 2022

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Love Balleyferriter - Baile an Fheirtearaigh

We loved "our" house in Balleyferriter. It was clean, cozy and near everything we wanted in a vacation destination. There were a few glitches but our new friend Sharon helped us each time. She was kind, attentive and helpful, all that you would want or need to assist with questions or concerns. We would love to go back. We love Dingle and know friends there and in Abbeydorney. Would definitely recommend this lovely home. The view from the bedrooms was exquisite!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Áine N.

24 Nov 2021

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Wonderful house in a beautiful Location

This is a great house right in the middle of the beautiful scenic Ballyferriter village. A wonderful base to explore the Dingle peninsula from and a great house to relax in after a long day. Highly recommend.

Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loralee L.

9 Oct 2021

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Three wonderful weeks!

Can’t praise this delightful cottage enough! The owner, Micheal and his sister Sharon made every effort to accommodate our needs. Beautiful en-suite bedrooms, gorgeous, fully equipped kitchen, cozy living area and fireplace. Friendly neighborhood, daily walks to the village. Rainbows every day. Thanks for a wonderful vacation to remember. 5-stars in every way! Loralee, Laurie and Nancy —Michigan USA

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C., Wigan

15 Sept 2021

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Escape to the West....!

After waiting so long to get over to Ballyferriter due lockdown. We were thrilled to be able to finally get there. We love the West of Ireland and it was a real treat and privilege to be able to be there. The lovely Sharon met us at the Cottage and filled us in with all the main details and then we started our holiday. It was great to have the shop just a short distance down the road from us. It has a great selection of goods and essentials. It was even better to have the three pubs and hotel such a short distance away in the Village, which we really enjoyed. Having an evening in each and a few statuary Guinness, it would have been rude not too! There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere in the Village, just what we needed after the anxiety of lockdown. We were made to feel very welcome in all the pubs and hotel. We enjoyed some great evenings and lovely food. We visited The Blasket Islands which was a wonderful experience allied with a very informative talk on Great Blasket about life in the Islands. On our journey back we were thrilled to see Common Dolphins, Seals, Minky and Humpback Whale. There are good walking opportunities in the area too. I walked The Three Sisters and there is a lovely walk on the beach along the beach at Smerwick Harbour. We also hired electric bicycles from Dingle Bikes for two days, again a great way to see the peninsula in a more manageable fashion.We also booked a taxi and had an evening in Dingle. I forgot to mention that we were blessed with lovely weather too, which always helps. What was really good too was that when we returned to the Cottage in the evenings, how comfortable it was, the bedrooms and kitchen and cooking facilities were spot on. So overall I'd would say this break was just what we needed and in a beautiful part of the World, in lovely accommodation, who could ask for more. Thank you again Sharon and Micheal from John, Michael and Michael.

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

11 Aug 2021

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Beautiful house in a beautiful part of Kerry

We had a great week in Kerry in a fabulous house with friendly helpful hosts

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2019

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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

24 Sept 2019

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Great stay and location

Family of 5 stayed at this property very nice accommodation and location. All the people we interacted with were lovely and helpful. When I come back to this area, I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

vin s.

19 Sept 2019

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Paradise Ballyferriter Style

A stunning house in the equally stunning location of Ballyferriter, short walk of a couple on minutes and your in the town, local shop that sells everything, 3 pubs 1 restaurant and a museum which also has a café. The house has everything you could possibly need ( even wi-fi ) a very well equipped kitchen and 4 large bathrooms, plenty of private parking all exactly as described by the owner, Micheal, Communications with Micheal and Maura and Sharon who met us on arrival was again brilliant. The area itself is breath taking , short drives of 10 minutes and the bays/coves with spectacular views have to been seen to be believed. We had a brilliant week and was very sorry to leave, already planning a return to the area and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Thank you Micheal, Maura and Sharon for making everything perfect and allowing us the use of your wonderful home. Regards Vin and Gill

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Ottawa, Canada

27 Aug 2019

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The perfect property in the perfect location

The moment we stepped foot into this lovely home in Ballyferriter, we were smiling ear to ear. Pictures don't even do it justice. Spacious, clean, well appointed, comfortable and in a great little village on the Slea Head Drive - couldn't ask for better. We were traveling with two children (ages 5 and 9) and appreciated the space to spread out - the kids even had their own sitting room to play in and made good use of the back garden to run around during dry/ sunny spells. The local park in Ballyferriter and Beal Ban beach were also a hit. Check in/ check out and communication with hosts was good. Sharon checked in on us during our stay and was a kind a gracious host, supplying us with lots of extra wood and peat for the fireplace which we enjoyed in the evenings. I would highly recommend An Máimín to any family wanting to explore the beauty of the Dingle peninsula in a genuine Irish village away from the crowds. The kids (and hubby and I) were reluctant to come home. Thanks Michael, Sharon and family for the lovely stay. Jennifer O'Brien-Tomka

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadia S.

2 Sept 2018

Great base to explore the Dingle peninsula

Very comfortable and cosy cottage - ideal if you are looking to relax. The position in Ballyferriter offers all you need: lovely views and walks, a shop and a few pubs within walking distance and Dingle not too far away. We had a great time and Micheal's family contributed by going out of their way to help.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018