The property
This cosy, detached cottage is located in a peaceful development in the small village of Banteer, County Cork, which lies just off the main Killarney to Mallow road.
Lovingly furnished and presented throughout, this cottage makes a wonderful touring base for families and groups of friends wishing to explore this scenic region.
Step inside to find a spacious kitchen and dining area where you can cook up a storm for your loved ones.
There are two sitting rooms, each with an open fire which you can relax beside on a cosy night, along with four comfortable bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom.
To the rear of the cottage is a wonderful garden area where children can play safely whilst you enjoy an alfresco meal on sunny afternoons.
Home to a local shop, Post Office and pub, Banteer is a wonderful base for touring the counties of Cork and Kerry with plenty of attractions within easy reach.
Spend a hazy day fishing on the River Blackwater, walk or cycle throughout the Blackwater Valley, have a day out at Mallow Racecourse or discover the beauty of the Killarney National Park.
Close by are the towns of Millstreet, which has an equestrian centre and country park, and Kanturk, where you will find an 18 hole golf course and a shopping centre.
Why not spend a day on Ireland’s south coast in the popular marina town of Kinsale, home to superb cuisine, unique shops and galleries?
Or peel back the layers of time at the Killavullen Caves, which dates back to the ice age!
If it’s beautiful countryside, variety and Irish heritage and culture you're after then this cottage is the perfect choice.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Four bedrooms: 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 6). Sitting room (seats 5) with open fire. Additional sitting room (seats 3) with open fire.
About the location
BANTEER, COUNTY CORK
Dromagh 4.5 miles; Lombardstown 7 miles; Mallow 12.5 miles.
Situated just under an hour’s drive north of Cork City is the small village of Banteer, just off the main road linking Killarney to Mallow. Banteer is home to a small and friendly, welcoming community with a local shop, pub and Post Office and lies close to the River Blackwater, which provides excellent fishing opportunities. The vibrant and historic town of Mallow, the county’s largest after Cork City, is nearby, providing plenty of shops, pubs and eateries and is known as the Crossroads of Munster. Less than an hour in the opposite direction is the famous town of Killarney, and here you can explore the Killarney National Park and Lakes, Muckross House and Ross Castle, before taking a tour of the Ring of Kerry. Banteer is surrounded by glorious countryside and quiet rural roads, which are perfect for walking or cycling. Why not explore the bright lights and culture of Cork City or kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle? With a wealth of wonderful things to see and do within easy reach, this is a fantastic touring base.