The property
Kilkee 4 miles.
Located just four miles from the popular seaside town of Kilkee in County Clare, is this bright and airy detached cottage.
Lovingly decorated throughout, this charming cottage is ideal for families and groups of friends wishing to spend time together in this extremely scenic county.
Lending its name ‘Long Cottage’ from the layout, guests can enjoy a spacious open plan living area complete with a well-equipped, fitted kitchen, dining area and comfy sitting area, all complemented by a multi-fuel stove for extra warmth and convenience during your stay.
There are also four peaceful and relaxing bedrooms where you can enjoy a superb night’s sleep, one of which has the added benefit of an en-suite bathroom.
This delightful holiday home is surrounded by rolling hills and fields and there are plenty of quiet rural roads to explore either on foot or by bike.
Also just over a mile away from the property is the lovely, secluded Glasheen Beach, and four miles away is the coastal town of Kilkee, which is home to a vast stretch of sandy beach, along with traditional seafood restaurants and charming pubs.
Children will adore the amusements and local Waterworld, with its indoor water attractions, not to mention the ice cream shops!
Why not take an exhilarating clifftop stroll and admire the breathtaking seascapes?
It will most definitely blow away any cobwebs!
Kilkee lies at the mouth of the Loop Head Peninsula which boasts glorious coastlines and the Loop Head Lighthouse – next stop, America!
Nearby attractions include dolphin spotting near Carrigaholt, golf courses at Trump International at Doonbeg and Lahinch, the majestic Cliffs of Moher, and superb access to County Kerry via the car Ferry at Killimer.
A wonderful base for touring all that the south west has to offer.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite spa bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x ground floor double, 1 x family room with three singles. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area (seats 6) and sitting area (seats 6) with multi-fuel stove.
About the location
KILKEE, COUNTY CLARE
Kilrush 8 miles.
Kilkee is a charming seaside town on the western coast of County Clare overlooking the mile-long horseshoe bay, with a gently sloping safe and sandy Blue Flag beach that is protected from the Atlantic weather by the Duggerna Reef, which stretches across the mouth of the bay. Kilkee has a well deserved reputation as the safest bathing place in Ireland with bathing and swimming enjoyed at all stages of the tide. The Kilkee Surf School runs surf camps for children aged 9 to 16 at Kilkee and Doughmore beaches every week of the summer holidays or why not try Waterworld? A popular all-weather facility, Waterworld has a range of indoor water attractions including a bubble pool, shower geysers, the 'lazy river ride' and a 61m crystal tower slide, and the Thalassotherapy Centre which offers a variety of sea based therapies. The 18-hole championship golf course is situated on the road towards George's Head and stretches along the spectacular cliffs. There are also numerous walks with cliff scenery that can only be described as spectacular. Kilkee has a variety of cafes and restaurants specialising in locally caught fish and shellfish, while the pubs and lounge bars have regular music competitions, traditional Irish nights, cabaret, dancing and pub theatre. Dolphin watching can be enjoyed at nearby Carrigaholt, while activities including sailing, scuba diving, birdwatching and horse riding are available in the area. Something for everyone!