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Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way

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Twin Bedroom 1 ensuite
Living area
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Sunroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 880 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castlegregory, Kerry
  • Lough Anascaul
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Banna Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way

Muklaghbeg cottage has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps 8 people.
The cottage is part of a group of 9 cottages situated off a very quiet back road which leads along an estuary into Castlegregory village. It has been lovingly and sympathetically modernised several years ago, and is a warm and comfortable haven in which to unwind, relax and escape from the noise and stress of modern city living. With quality furnishings throughout and an exceptionally well supplied kitchen, there are fabulous views of the mountains behind. Mucklaghbeg is situated in its own grounds - a large lawn outside the sunroom windows is perfect for children, but is adjacent to the other cottages on their own private avenue.

The cottage is located approximately 2K from Castlegregory and 26K from Tralee in County Kerry. The beach is only a 5 minute walk away if you cross the stepping stones at low tide over the Owencashla river, or take a winding lane which leads across a bridge to get to Castlegregory strand. Quiet and peaceful, this area of County Kerry abounds in great walking and wildlife spotting opportunities - Mount Brandon, Ireland's second highest mountain, dominates the views. Golf, fishing, and scuba diving are also found close by. The Maharees on the far side of Castlegregory is home to some of Europes best windsurfing and kitesurfing on Brandon Bay - Irelands longest golden sand beach - and the safe haven of Sandy Bay which has an excellent kids club during the summer months offering Banana boating, Kayaking, a bouncy castle and sea trampolines - fantastic enjoyment for children! Take a drive over Irelands highest mountain road, the Connor Pass, and discover the harbour town of Dingle, or take a boat trip to the Blasket islands for some seal spotting, or even the occasional whale….this is a location you will want to return to again and again.

The Spar supermarket in Castlegregory has an extensive selection of food and drink, so shopping can be done on your doorstep. In the evenings the local pubs have fabulous music and craic, and there are a number of excellent restaurants where a friendly welcome is always assured.

Property manager

LUCY PAUL

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please do not let pets on the furniture or beds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in the house

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castlegregory

Located in Castlegregory, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Tralee Bay Wetlands and Lough Anascaul reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aqua Dome and Pirate's Adventure World. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Castlegregory, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Lough Anascaul - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Dingle Harbour - 26 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Tralee Golf Club - 39 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Banna Beach - 55 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Tralee Station - 21 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blow-In Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Hogs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Bar & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Harbour House & Leisure Centre - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modernised comfortable cottage close to blue flag beaches on the Dingle way located?

This family-friendly Castlegregory holiday home is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lough Anascaul, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sandy Bay Beach and Glentenassig Forest Park. Castlegregory Golf Club and Killelton Oratory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wouter v.

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

Cosy house

Good house, good beds, 3 showers and 3 toilets, good wifi. Good place for outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole R.

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

Inaccurate Posting - No Hot Tub on site

Planned vacation with family and had narrowed down properties for consideration based on which had a hot tub in the amenities. I chose this property based on an inaccurate listing of amenities and was woefully surprised to find no hot tub at check in. I addressed with owner but was told to take it up with VRBO. The error should be corrected for future renters and it did impact our ability to enjoy the days as planned. I shouldn't be burdened with corrections, etc as I was purchasing a service based on a listing that should be correct when i see it. Nice property, but the experience was not as listed. Also, be prepared to purchase firewood and run outside if you need to store anything in a freezer as there is not one in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Till R.

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

Urlaub mit der Familie

Wunderschönes Cottage, wir haben unsere Zeit dort sehr genossen!😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

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

A holiday without flaws

Lucy was very keen to ensure we had 10 enjoyable days. We appreciated the heating in the house, though we felt it could have been turned down somewhat - especially with the weather being rather mild. The house met all our expectations, providing comfortable beds, nice showers, a fully equipped kitchen, and last but not least, all sorts of games and books to pass the time indoors. With the house being situated in an area surrounded by various beaches, we could walk along different coastlines, visit tourist attractions or go to restaurants in reasonable driving distance. All in all we had a fabulous time, even when the sun wasn’t shining.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

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

A 5 Star Plus Property

The Hostess, Marie, is a “Super Star”. She showed us with a level of hospitality that we have seldom experienced. She made our stay quite comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

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

Very nice

The house was very nice and was just as we expected. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Bathrooms nice the Wet room shower was fantastic. It was close enough to be able to venture around ring of Kerry one day and to the cliffs of Moher the other. Both a lot of driving but very do able. Would definitely stay again. The dinning room / sunroom was a major plus we enjoyed breakfast while watching the bunnies in the grass. Couple of small notes would not keep me from staying again at all but just for expectations. The hot water heater is a little strange it makes a loud noise sometime which subsided once you run the cold water in the kitchen. The Beatles jigsaw puzzle was missing several pieces FYI. The bedrooms are very small. they are totally great for sleeping but a little hard when traveling with stuff. The back bedroom with the bathroom has no closet and almost no space for a suitcase or bag. We used the 4th bedroom as a walk-in since we only had 4 adults and 2 kids. All in all our trip to Ireland was excellent and we will fondly remember Castlegregory and our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

July stay

We found the cottage to have everything we needed for the family. The kids loved the walk to the water every evening. The garden was a bonus for them to play. It was very quiet which we loved and our little one slept longer than anyone because of the peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

leanne C.

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

Lovely stay

Very lovely cosy house had a great stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Perfect cottage in a wonderful country

We loved to stay here. The house is perfectly eqipped with all stuff you need for a lovely holiday. The location is very good for trips to all places and roads on the Dingle Peninsula as well as to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. We appreciated the quick and nice conversation with Lucy and her caretaker. Thank you so much!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Amazing stay in the kingdom of Kerry

Fantastic weather all week. Great to catch up with the family and meet up with our Irish cousins. Lovely mountain's lakes and beaches. The accommodation was fantastic, in a great location. A holiday we'll never forget!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Holmes

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

Best cottage ever

We had a wonderful time at the cottage and really felt it was home from home. The location was fabulous and we can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Loved Co Kerry

Thanks for the lovely establishment near Castlegregory. We had a marvelous time exploring Dingle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward a.

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

Dingle Delight

Top notch accommodation. Fully equipped home. Super comfy beds, plenty of hot water, supper sunny porch/room. Lucy will take good care of you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mairead v.

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

Summer 2022

Absolutely smashing house Spotless, very well equipped. Shop and beach short distance away. Location probably not best for family with small children as no summer camps for small children nearby . Otherwise lovely spot to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Nice cottage and Base for Castlegregory

Good communication with Lucy. Nice location to base self for all things in area - beaches, mountains, village etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Brilliant cottage in an excellent location.

Exceeded our expectations. The quiet Ireland we prefer when we visit, but yet not far from other towns we enjoy. Perfect location for walks on beach, or into town.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Excellent stay

We had a great week at Lucy’s property and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, close to village and beach.

Had a bit of trouble at check in (received a message with old property managers contact info) but I contacted the owner and she was able to rectify within a short time. Double bed mattress really needs to be replaced but that was our only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C., Clinton IA

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

Perfect location

Comfortable, beautiful cottage within walking distance of the beach. Quiet sleeping, close to all things on the Peninsula. Very kind and helpful hostess. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Could be better

Such a nice clean property that was hindered with some large inconveniences. The largest is the inability to have hot water thru out the day. It is explained it is on a timer. But the times it is available are not made clear. If you wake up too late forget a warm shower. After requesting hot water and taking two cold showers I was finally told how to turn it on and keep it on. Also, the same story with the heat. It is only on in the morning and evenings I think for two hours. I had older in-laws that had issues with the place being cold. Also, with at least one bed, whatever was in the duvet cover seemed to be lined with a horribly loud and suffocating plastic. Sleeping because of this was either super hot when covered, or cold when not. Not to mention all the noise. I do think the owner cares about the quality of the stay. I also think with a few small tweaks it really has so much potential to be a great place. The sun room is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine Iria B.

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

Magnifique cottage sur la péninsule de Dingle

Nous avons passé de fabuleuses vacances dans ce cottage près de l’océan.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juggi R., Singapore, Singapore

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

Magical

Pure delight. It was the perfect oasis to work in, being surrounded by nature and having such incredible landscape right at our doorstep.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great location. Well equipped kitchen. Spacious house so plenty of space with lovely relaxing conservatory. Inconvenient to have to bring our own towels and bath mats for use in the house. But overall stay was lovely
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by LUCY PAUL

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Our family live in London, but spend as much time as we can in Kerry - it is a truly fabulous location to get away from life's pressures. We sadly cannot be there all year round, but want to offer others the wonderful opportunities that County Kerry gives - there really is something for everyone. We have 2 boys who have spent their holidays in Kerry since they were tiny - and they still love returning!

Why they chose this property

It is close to Castlegregory and Tralee, but rural enough to be really peaceful. There are 8 other cottages in our immediate area, but we all co-operate and keep the place very well maintained - grass cut, avenue cared for etc. Rubbish is collected weekly.

What makes this property unique

Rural and tranquil - a tonic for the soul, but loads to do if you choose to do so.

Languages:

English
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