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For price information click hereWaterville 7 miles; Portmagee 7 miles; Cahersiveen 10 miles.
Located on the magnificent Skellig Ring between Waterville and Valentia Island, with wild rugged coastlines, scattered islands, vast mountains and high passes, the seaside area of Ballinskelligs sits on the attractive Ballinskelligs Bay and is an Irish-speaking area with a unique history and culture. Once the land base for the monks of Skellig Michael, the surrounding area has numerous prehistoric and early Christian ruins along its shores. The area is renowned for its miles of golden beaches and turquoise waters and offers excellent swimming and watersports, along with boat trips to the Skelligs. Enjoy horse riding, walking and cycling or visit nearby Waterville with its fine sandy beach, a championship 18 hole golf course and interesting archaeological remains. With the lively pubs and shops of Ballinskelligs, Portmagee and Cahersiveen within easy reach, this is a perfect base for a family holiday by the sea!
| Rating |
3 Ticks | Pets | Yes | Smoking | No |
| Sleeps | 9 | Grid Reference | Off Road Parking | Yes | |
| Bedrooms | 5 | Open Fire | Yes | Garden | Yes |
| Bathrooms | 3 | Short Breaks |
Winter Off-Season Last-Minute |
Smaller Party Reductions |
No |
Located on the edge of the pretty seaside village of Ballinskelligs in County Kerry is this spacious, detached holiday cottage. Benefiting from a selection of single, double and twin bedrooms, many with sea views, this Ballinskelligs cottage offers flexible sleeping accommodation for friends, families, or perhaps even two groups wishing to holiday together. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing meals, though if you fancy a night off from cooking, the local pub and cafe are within walking distance. Watersports are popular in the area with opportunities for fishing, surfing and swimming available locally while a beautiful, sandy Blue Flag beach is just a short stroll from your Ballinskelligs cottage. The Skellig Ring, a spectacular coastal driving route taking in parts of Valentia Island is on your doorstep and a visit to the 7th century monastery on Skellig Michael is a must. Walkers and climbers will enjoy exploring the surrounding hills and mountains while one of the highest points accessible in Ireland by road is nearby and offers stunning panoramic views of The Skellig Rocks, Valentia Island and even as far as Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula. The Ring of Kerry is just a short distance away, but whether you choose to indulge in a scenic drive or simply relax in the sun while the kids play in the large enclosed garden at your Ballinskelligs cottage, you won’t regret visiting this beautiful part of the Emerald Isle.
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area (seats 4). Sitting room (seats 5) with open fire and electric fire.
Oil central heating, with additional heating from open fire and electric fire in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine in shower room, dishwasher, TV, DVD, CD/radio. Oil and electricity on meter reading, starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 6 cars. Enclosed front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ. One well behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 10 mins walk.