Stunning view from the garden of local bar.. (1/9)
Beautiful detached 5 bedroomed home.. (2/9)
View from comfortable lounge to kitchen.. (3/9)
Solid wood traditional with modern appliances (4/9)
Large ensuite master bedroom.. (5/9)
Comfortable ground floor double room.. (6/9)
The magnificent UNESCO Skelligs Rocks.. (7/9)
Plan a boat trip to see the Skelligs Rocks.. (8/9)
A birdwatcher's paradise.. (9/9)
Seaside Home
House Ref: 11371
- Sleeps 8
- Self Catering
- 5 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 3 Bathrooms
- Pets Considered
- 500m from beach
500m to bar/resto
Free WiFi - Car not essential
Changeover
Flexible
Nearest Airport: Kerry Airport (75km)
Description
This welcoming detached cottage is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful seaside village of Ballinskelligs in County Kerry on the 'Wild Atlantic Way' touring route. The area has also recently been awarded the 'Gold Tier International Dark Sky Award' so it is the perfect location for gazing at those stars!
'Cois Farraige' offers a solid wood kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with a traditional open fire and electric fire. Ideal for you and the rest of your party to relax over a glass of wine whilst the cosy open fire warms you up after a busy day exploring this wonderful area. 'Cois Farraige' also has five bedrooms consisting of two ground floor bedrooms with separate wc, three first floor bedrooms, as well as two main bathrooms.
Outside, this Ballinskelligs cottage has off road parking for six cars and a fully enclosed front garden, where you can dine alfresco as the children play, whilst you plan tomorrow’s adventure in this wonderful part of Ireland or just gaze at the stars.
A shop and bar & restaurant (with live traditional music) & Post Office are within easy walking distance plus there are many activities in the area including horse-riding, hiking, cycling, surfing, swimming, water sports, boat trips, scenic drives, or you may wish to spend the day relaxing on the sandy blue flag beach. There are a number of attractions in the area such as The Skellig Rocks (where Star Wars was filmed!), The Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, The Skellig Chocolate Factory (a must see!), Portmagee, Valantia Island, the Dingle Peninsula and the stunning Ring of Kerry.
This delightful Ballinskelligs cottage is an ideal base for families and a group of friends who wish to visit and explore County Kerry and beyond..
Location of holiday rental in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, South-West Ireland
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Kerry Airport Cork Airport Shannon Airport |
75km 165km 190km |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Railway Station: | Killarney | 70km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Cork Port | 150km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Chairciveen | 10km |
| Nearest Beach: | Ballinskelligs | 500m |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Cable O'Learys | 500m |
Tourist attractions
www.visitballinskelligs.ie for up to date information
Directions
Ballinskelligs (Latitude: 51.845959 Longitude: -10.178833) is located just off the Ring of Kerry (N70) on the R566 on the shore of Ballinskelligs Bay.
Depending on where you are travelling from, below is a list of options on how to get to Ballinskelligs.
Killarney is the nearest train station to Ballinskelligs (a distance of approximately 50miles),
Cahersiveen is the nearest town to Ballinskelligs (a distance of approximately 8miles)
Bus Éireann the public bus system runs three buses a day from Killarney to Cahersiveen which is the nearest town to Ballinskelligs. From Cahersiveen, you will need a taxi to Ballinskelligs as there is no bus service to Ballinskelligs. There is a choice of taxi services in Cahersiveen, the closest to the bus station in McCarthy’s in Church Street, 2 minutes walk. Ballinskelligs is approximately 8 miles/13km from Cahersiveen and cost of a taxi is about €10
Train Service
The nearest train station to Ballinskelligs is in Killarney- see wwww.irishrail.com for details of schedules. From Killarney, Bus Éireann runs three buses a day to Cahersiveen the nearest town to Ballinskelligs. You will then need to take a taxi to Ballinskelligs – see above.
Driving Time from:
Cork Airport 2.5 hours
Shannon Airport 2.5 hours
Kerry Airport 1.25 hours
Killarney 1.25 hours
Plane
TRAVELLING TO BALLINSKELLIGS FROM:
KERRY AIRPORT www.kerryairport.ie
Visitors can fly into Kerry Airport and can hire a car – N70 Killarney to Killorglin, N72 Killorglin to Cahersiveen, N72 to Ballinskelligs Turnoff – signposted R566 or you can take a taxi directly to Ballinskelligs, alternatively take the bus in to Killarney and Bus Eireann all the way to Cahersiveen, then taxi from Cahersiveen to Ballinskelligs.
CORK AIRPORT www.corkairport.com
Visitors can fly into Cork and can hire a car at the airport.
From: Cork To: Ballinskelligs, Kerry
Distance: 165.76 km Time: 2 hr 26 min
N22 to Killarney, N70 Killarney to Killorglin, N72 Killorglin to Cahersiveen to Ballinskelligs turnoff, signposted R566 to Ballinskelligs.
OR Avail of public transport and either take a train from Cork Train Station in the city centre to Killarney or Bus Eireann from the Central Bus Station to Killarney. There is a shuttle bus service between the airport and the train station. From Killarney, Bus Eireann to Cahersiveen, then taxi from Cahersiveen to Ballinskelligs.
DUBLIN AIRPORT www.dublinairport.com
Visitors can fly into Dublin and can either take a train from Dublin Heuston Train Station in the city centre to Killarney (go to www.irishrail.ie) or take Bus Eireann from Busáras Central Bus Station to Killarney. Also, flights are available with www.ryanair.com from Dublin to Kerry airport three times a day. Again Bus Eireann to Cahersiveen, taxi from Cahersiveen to Ballinskelligs.
SHANNON AIRPORT www.shannonairport.com
There is a frequent shuttle bus from Shannon airport to Limerick. A direct bus goes from Limerick to Killarney and a further bus Killarney to Cahersiveen, taxi from Cahersiveen to Ballinskelligs.
From: Limerick To: Waterville, Kerry
Distance: 174.61 km Time: 2 hr 44 min
N21 Limerick to Castleisland, N23 Castleisland to Firies, N70 Firies through Milltown, N72 Killorglin to Cahersiveen to turnoff for Ballinskelligs, approx 5km from the town, R566 to Ballinskelligs.
Boat
SEA FERRY FROM SWANSEA TO CORK
The new Swansea to Cork route operated by Fastnet Line saves you 600km (375 miles) driving on a round trip and connects the M4 Motorway in the UK directly to Cork on Ireland’s South coast. The service offers overnight sailing 6 nights a week (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from Cork and Wednesday, Friday & Sunday from Swansea) departing at 21:00 and arriving at 7:00 the next morning. Additional sailings are added in the high season.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, Pets Considered |
| General: | Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 1 Double/s with ensuite, 2 Double/s, 1 Single/s, 2 Twin/s, 2 Cot/s |
| Bathrooms: | 3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 3 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films |
| Dining Area: | High chair |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Private garden, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Garage, Private car park |
| Services: |
Daily maid, Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Babysitting Services must be pre booked and paid for separately |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 19 December 2015 - 1 January 2016 | €600 | 5 Days |
| 2 January 2016 - 18 March 2016 | €400 | 5 Days |
| 19 March 2016 - 8 April 2016 | €495 | 5 Days |
| 9 April 2016 - 3 June 2016 | €400 | 5 Days |
| 4 June 2016 - 1 July 2016 | €600 | 5 Days |
| 2 July 2016 - 15 July 2016 | €675 | 7 Days |
| 16 July 2016 - 26 August 2016 | €800 | 7 Days |
| 27 August 2016 - 2 September 2016 | €700 | 7 Days |
| 3 September 2016 - 16 September 2016 | €475 | 5 Days |
| 17 September 2016 - 28 October 2016 | €450 | 5 Days |
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Helen
Property Ref:
11371
Languages Spoken:
English French
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
0033632264877
Owner joined website:
19 October 2015
Property listed since:
20 October 2015
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Helen
Property Ref: 11371
Languages Spoken: English French
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: 0033632264877
Owner joined website: 19 October 2015
Property listed since: 20 October 2015
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
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