Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility

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Holiday Home
Sittingroom / Kitchen open plan
Kitchen /Sittingroom open plan
Main Ensuite Bedroom
Twin Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
AU$388
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Waterville, Co Kerry
  • Waterville Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Waterville Golf Links
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Derrynane Bay Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 2 Single Beds
Price is AU$388 avg per night,

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About the area

Caherdaniel

Located in Caherdaniel, this farm stay is near theme parks and by the sea. The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skellig Bay Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links. Travelling with kids? Consider The Anchor and Skelligs Chocolate Co.. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Derrynane House - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Piper - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O'Carroll's Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility

The Farmhouse has a modern spacious eat-in kitchen which boasts a typical Irish peat / log burning solid fuel stove which creates a tranquil cosy atmosphere and simultaneously heats the other rooms also. From the kitchen and bedrooms located on the upper floor you can enjoy breath taking views of Ballinskelligs Bay and on a clear day the 'Statue of Liberty' in New York might be possible if you could see far enough.
The heating system incorporates oil and solid fuel which is designed to work simultaneously or one system at a time.
There is a spacious hot press which can be used for airing / storing additional clothing. The benefits of a stone constructed house are that on a warm sunny summers day the house is cool while in winter the house is much warmer than a block built house.


The County Kerry region: The warm influence of the Gulf Stream which passes off the coast has a very positive and pleasant effect on our climate all year round and is home to a sub -tropical vegetation. We never get extremes in temperature either in winter or summer which makes it a very pleasant part of the country to live in.
There are numerous places of both historical and scenic locations to visit in the area.
Daniel O Connell's house in Derrynane, stone fort's, old castle's, Skellig's Rock, Killarney National Park & Muckross House, Arts Centre 'Cill Rialaig,' and Crag Cave Castleisland are just some of the big attractions in the area.
The biggest attraction of all being the breathtaking views from the famous 'Ring of Kerry' which is renowned for its beauty and rugged landscape. It is a natural wonderland of forest, blanket bog, river, lake, sandy beach and hill, including Ireland's highest peak, 'Corran Tuathail'.
The world renowned "Skelligs Ring" has been named as one of the best places in the world to visit.
The Kerry landmark has made it into the top ten regions in the world for travellers by Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2017 guide.
Described in the guide as 'perhaps Ireland's most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline' the 32km Skellig Ring is an extension of the famous Ring of Kerry.
Stretching from Waterville to Ballinskelligs and back around through Portmagee, the coastal gem overlooks Skellig Michael , the ancient monastic island where Star Wars: The Force Awakens was filmed.
Famously, Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, as Luke Skywalker and Rey appeared on the island in the closing scene of the most recent Star Wars film. Lonely Planet spokeswoman Noirin Hegarty said: The Skelligs Ring should be on every traveller's must-see list.
The Skellig's Ring features tenth on the list of top regions for 2017, which was topped by Choquequirao in Peru; followed by Taranaki in New Zeland; the Azores in Portugal; North Wales and South Australia.
The Dingle Peninsula is also renowned for it's rugged beauty and it was here that the film 'Ryans Daughter' starring Robert Mitchum was made. Slea Head which is located at the far end of the peninsula has some breathtaking scenery to offer.

So what's so special about Kerry? - What sets it apart from other holiday destinations? Well, for a start it has all the essential ingredients; great scenery, genuinely friendly people, lots to do and see, the highest standard of accommodation and numerous first class restaurants. However, it's the things that are unique to Kerry that make it such a popular visitor destination, such as its ancient history, its rich culture, the rare flora and fauna and a genuine pride of place by its people.

Property manager

Tom & Sheila O Shea

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Restricted to small dog only.
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility located?

This family-friendly Caherdaniel farm stay is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Loher Stone Fort, Waterville Beach and Skellig Bay Golf Club. Eightercua Stone Row and The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Country Style Self Catering With Breath Taking Sea Views And Tranquility Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kerry Trip
Great couple of weeks in Iveragh as usual. Tom was a very helpful host. The house has a lovely aspect and was comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
perfect settting, perfect home, perfect location
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
This is a beautiful, cozy house with some impressive finishing—especially the staircase—and a situation atop the hill that provides a permanent panorama of the Kerry coastline. Tom is the warmest of hosts and not only explained the house’s workings in detail, but made day-trip recommendations that were highlights of our trip. My only caution is to be wary of the Skellig Chocolate Factory—there are far too many free samples available! Thank you, Tom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Waterville
Could not of been happier. What a wonderful accommodation. Tom and Sheila are the best hosts. Can’t wait to come back. Truly heaven!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay in West Ireland
This was a highlight of our time in Ireland. The cottage was truly off the beaten track yet also close to the cute town of Waterville. The views from the property are invigorating. The family enjoyed strolling the local "roads" while I will forever remember the area for some of the best (hilly) runs I have ever had in my life. Tom was so lovely and really made this a very personal experience. Sheep, Skellig Michel, ruins from centuries ago, and amazing beaches. If going to this area, STAY HERE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish I could give more then 5 stars!!
The location was perfect. Great views, a lot of places to hike. I can not say enough about our hosts. Our flight was delayed, we did not get to Waterville until almost midnight. The hosts had Coffee, tea and milk for us to have in the morning! Tom came by one day and pulled some potatoes from the garden for us. The house was clean and well equipped for me and my three adult daughters. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, all perfect. We would absolutely recommend this house! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to Waterville
Our stay was wonderful. Tom and Sheila were very welcoming. The home was exceptionally clean. The view and setting were unforgettable. We would love to go back and continue to explore Western Ireland. Tom and Sheila’s home is a very special place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views from cottage!
Location is great! We traveled each day to many places.. The cottage has the best view overlooking the ocean, the fields, mountains, it’s breathtaking. I would recommend it highly!!! The owners are most accommodating!! Thank you kindly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M., Reading, United MIngdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and amazing sunsets
We spent a wonderful week in this wonderful and clean property. A family of 4 with two young children and 2 dogs. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has all amenities and the garden/grounds are stunning. You'll struggle to get a better view in County Kerry. Tom & Sheila are great and very helpful hosts. We'd all recommend this property heartily to anyone who wants to spend a week in beautiful County Kerry. Absolute 5 star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect cottage perfectly located
Would highly recommend this property as a place to stay while visiting Waterville and surrounding areas. It is wonderfully located off a small country road with an unexpected and amazing sea view. It has a generously sized front lawn for kids to play ball or to just sit and take in the views. The house was spotlessly clean and well stocked with everything needed for our family of four. Within a short drive of Derrynane and Ballinskelligs beaches this house was a big hit with us all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant loaction, lovely property, excellent owners.
The property was immaculate with beautiful views and Tom and Sheila were so helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend this place and Waterville as a destination. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aufenthalt in Waterville
it is a very well decorated house with enough space. Tom and Sheila are excellent hosts. We would highly recommend them to any guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natur und Ruhe pur am Way of Kerry
Sheila und Tom sind sehr hilfsbereite und freundliche Vermieter Sie haben ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ verdient 👍 Das Haus ist super sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet, die Betten sind sehr gemütlich und vom Haus aus konnten wir einen sehr schönen Panoramablick auf den Atlantik gnießen. Vielen Dank für die schöne und erholsame Zeit 🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kati D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliches Haus mit toller Aussicht
Wir haben uns in dem Häuschen rundum wohl gefühlt! Es war alles da was man brauchte. Toll ausgestattet, unglaublich nette Vermieter und auch viel Platz draußen zum Spielen für die Kinder. Und immer wieder die tolle Aussicht. Rundum empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
I visited Tom and Sheila's cottage with my family and we had a brilliant week. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. The view from the front over the Bay is just amazing. Its the sort of view that you could live here for years and never get bored of. There are loads of things to do in the area and Tom and Sheila patiently gave us an excellent rundown of the possibilities. We were never short of things to do. Even the weather was fantastic. Tom and Sheila work hard and go the extra mile to help you enjoy your stay. They really care and I would say their attitude is mirrored by other people in the area who are so welcoming and helpful. The area is spotlessly clean (you rarely see any litter at all) and the small things like signage and information boards demonstrate how hard they work to make this an enjoyable destination for the tourist. I would recommend both the cottage and the location for an excellent holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Location
We loved our Stay ...Tom and Sheila were great hosts and gave us great information on places to see and where to go...The Home was very comfortable with Amazing views and easy access to Beach. The only issue was no internet ...but we ended up playing a lot of cards at night ...so maybe that was a good thing ..Overall excellent experience and would highly recommend it. We definitely would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Austin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Country Home!
Amazing views and a perfect distance away from Waterville to make you feel like you're away from it all. The home has been beautifully built/restored by Tom and Shelia and their love of the home shows in every detail. the O'Shea's are wonderful hosts and check in with you to make sure everything to to your liking. Ring of Kerry is right behind the house and is a great road to explore while in Ireland. We loved it!!

10/10 Excellent

robert jeffrey w.

Beautiful views! Fantastic location!
Lovely home. Walk right onto the Kerry trail at the end of the driveway. Beautiful views of the coastline and ocean out the front windows.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L., Minneapolis, MN

A Waterville Wonder with Stunning Views
We spent four amazing nights in Ted and Sheila's beautiful home, and we wished we had booked many more. The views from the front of the house are magnificent, especially as the sun sinks into Ballinskelligs Bay. There are great hikes outside your door-- to Lother Fort, along the Kerry Way, down to the beach, or back into Waterville. With a car, this is a great base to explore the entire Iveragh Pennisula-- the Ring of Kelly, the Skelligs via Portmagee, the Cliffs of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and lots more. The house is perfect for a family and an extended stay. It's well equipped, clean and cozy, and it has three very comfortable bedrooms upstairs. At night, the dark and the quiet provide peaceful sleep. The tap water is delicious, pulling from a deep well, filtered by ancient rocks. Ted and Sheila are terrific hosts with plenty of suggestions about preferred driving routes, supermarkets, restaurants, and local sites. Should we make it back to Kerry County, we would definitely book this lovely gem again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Amazing!
This in an awesome place to stay with a great view. It is right on Kerry Way Trail so there is lots of hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Liverpool

5 gold stars 🌟
Fab little place with gorgeous views, Tom & Sheila have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable thanks guys we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabine U.

Das Haus hält was es verspricht und noch mehr ...
Wir sind zwei befreundete Ehepaare (Mitte 50) und haben im Juli 2018 zwei Wochen Urlaub im Haus von Tom und Sheila verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht und den Aufenthalt angenehm macht. Es hat einen traumhaften Blick über die Bucht und den Ozean und ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen und Ausflüge rund um den "Ring of Kerry". Tom und Sheila sind perfekte Gastgeber, stehen gern mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, wenn man es wünscht. Wir haben uns von Anfang an heimisch und willkommen gefühlt. Wir möchten uns auf diesem Wege auch noch einmal ganz herzlich bei den beiden bedanken und kommen bestimmt auch wieder. Das Haus ist sehr zu empfehlen! Viele Grüße Sabine und Freunde
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

cosy cottage with a beautiful sea view
We were 4 People travelling together and stayed for a couple of days in this cosy cottage. One of the highlights the house offered was the oven. The house offers all you need. Tom and Sheila are really caring hosts ! Waterville is a good starting point to travel the Ring of Kerry. There is some good restaurants nearby and two little supermarkets. What you defenitely need is a car ! We were really happy to have a small car because of the narrow roads. Thank you Tom and Sheila for taking care of us so well !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

Perfect place
We spent ten wonderful days in Tom and Sheila O' Shea's holiday home. This couple were very welcoming and explained how all the appliances worked very clearly. Everything in the house is spotless and beautifully arranged. The kitchen and laundry room are very well equipped as is the rest of the property. The living room has TV, radio and CD player and there are CDs of Irish music to set the right atmosphere. The evenings were cool during our stay and so we used the solid fuel (peat) stove heater in the living room. Tom was particularly helpful as he came around specially to show us how to light it and use it to heat the radiators and hot water. We appreciated the smell of the peat burning at night. Very cosy. For guests who are not peat fans, it is possible to use the oil heating. We stayed mostly within a radius of about 20 kilometres and there was plenty to visit. The scenery is absolutely magnificent and the view from the house is beautiful. We spent many moments just watching the changing light over the bay and mountains. Otherwise, there are plenty of walks nearby (Tom and Sheila had recommended some places to visit), and each time the views were splendid. This was certainly the best property we have ever rented and we would recommend it highly. If we decide to return to Waterville, this is where we would like to go.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marko S.

Traumhaus
Wenn es in Irland nur nicht soviel regnen würde... Im Haus war es dafür so gemütlich, dass man nicht das Bedürfnis hatte, auszugehen. Vom Haus hat man einen traumhaften Blick über die Bucht auf den Ozean. Alles tiptop sauber und gepflegt, eine perfekte Einbauküche ist auch dabei. Nun, wenn man unbedingt meckern möchte: Eine zweite Pfanne und ein gutes Küchenmesser wer für manchen Hobbykoch super. Die Vermieter waren übrigens wahnsinnig nett und bemüht. Mehr Sonne wäre halt hübsch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017