Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting

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Exterior
Master bedroom
Well equipped kitchen
Upstairs Bathroom.
Sitting room with double sofa-bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
AU$181
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
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 AU$181 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
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 4 min drive - 2.8 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

English

Amenities

Parking available

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

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

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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

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Away from the 'bustle' of Kenmare, a great place to feel like you're on your own but part of the cou
A lovely position (good directions, by the way) and a easy house to like, had the desired effect of making us feel at home whilst travelling. Our mob liked the lounge, the kitchen (good-sized table for very enjoyable family meals) and the coziness of bedrooms. They also enjoyed the bathroom - what a view. Well stocked throughout, had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable à Mountain view
Tout était bon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline et Geoffroy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice little cottage with a beautiful view
We spent 5 nights in this nice house very quiet, near Kenmare. The weather was not very nice but we had a very good time in the house. The garden with all the rabbits and deers feeled the children with joy!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We really enjoyed staying here. It was tricky finding the house, but following directions will help. The road going in is very narrow, so use caution coming around the curves. The house was charming. There are sheep in the back yard that came up to greet us when we walked to the fence. I'm sure they were hoping for food, but we liked to believe they were just welcoming us. Kenmare is a lovely town and a good location to travel to other locations to visit. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay!
We were very pleased with this Irish cottage. It was very comfortable and very well equipped and it made our stay very agreeable. Kenmare is located a few km away and has everything one needs, amenities, restaurants, cafes as well as departure points for walking tours. I definitely recommend it for adults as well as for families with children. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rainer N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mountain View
Good place, close to Kenmare
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sophie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien
La propriété est très bien située dans la nature avec une proximité des 4 péninsules du sud ouest.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean claude v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien, biches et petits lapins le soir....
Super
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goede uitvalbasis, heerlijk rustige locatie
Heel handige uitvalbasis om de regio te verkennen. Kenmare is een fijn dorp waar je alles kan vinden wat je nodig hebt. Het huis is prima. Wij vonden het erg prettig dat het net buiten het dorp zit, zo zit je in alle rust en konden de kinderen heerlijk buitenspelen. Ook was het genieten van de fazanten, konijnen en een hert. Het huis zelf is wat verouderd, je stapt zo een paar decennia terug de tijd in. Opzich leuk en niets storends, al kan het huis wel wat onderhoud gebruiken. We hadden hier gevoelsmatig liever niet in de winter gezeten met de kieren bij de deuren.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View
After the beautiful drive up the winding road, we spotted our destination on the left. Once we pushed open the gate and parked, my partner and I sprinted to the back yard. BREATHTAKING! We opened up the house… BREATHTAKING! So much charm. So cozy. So perfect. Per the norm of getting settled into a new place there were some quarks and questions , but Emily was responsive to these and advised that certain issues would be addressed. Don’t expect a shower unless you’re 2.5ft tall. But the BATH feels amazing! Great view from the window. We truly loved this place. If the back outside sensor lights aren’t fixed before your arrival, I recommend moving the outdoor furniture to the left side of the house for star gazing comfort or draping a towel over them both ( temporarily) . They are very obnoxious. Wonderful home. Wonderful Stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ländlich rustikal
Entspricht dem Charme einer irischen Umgebung mit einem passenden Domizil dazu! Werde es wieder Buchen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Affrodable get away
Old farmhouse only 1 km from Kenmare village. House is basic but has most items you would need. I didnt find a hairdryer but did without which was fine. The shower is only suitable for someone about 4 feet tall unless you want a bath. I would suggest a curtain or a plastic shower guard to keep water from getting all over the floor if using the shower. We made do and it wasn't a deal breaker for us. Only other suggestion is a list of recomended restaurants or places of interest for those unfamiliar with the area. We were out most of the day and enjoyed coming back to peace and quiet. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022