Seashore Thatched Luxury Home Dingle, County Kerry Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 239284

McGrath Thatched Ocean Home Overlooking Smerwick Harbour and Atlantic Ocean

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Location: Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe (House is located 6 miles from Dingle town.)

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

House Description
Failte/Welcome!
Be one of the first to enjoy this brand new, yet traditional-feel ocean front thatched luxury home. Smell the ocean air, the turf in the fireplace, and enjoy the beautiful seaside location of this tastefully furnished and appointed five bedroom home.

Kitchen & Dining Room
Should you want to “eat in”, the fully equipped gourmet kitchen features all high-end appliances i.e. 5-burner Rangemaster stove with two ovens and broiler, side-by-side refrigerator equipped with filtered water & ice, ultra-quiet dishwasher & microwave. There is plenty of cabinetry as well as a granite top center island. In addition, there is an electric kettle, coffeemaker & toaster. The dining room has wonderful ocean views and the large wooden table can accommodate 8-10 comfortably.

Living Room
The living room is a perfect place to gather in front of the large stone fireplace – surrounded by comfortable leather sofas and chairs. There is a flat screen TV & DVD player for your viewing pleasure. A beautiful hand carved mahogany bar is situated in the living room – with beautiful ocean views from each bar stool - a wonderful place to enjoy a pint!

Conservatory
Just off the living room, enjoy a quiet cup of tea in the Conservatory where there is comfortable wicker seating. It boasts three walls of windows – two with ocean views and one with a view to Brandon Mountain (second highest mountain in Ireland at 3,000 ft.)

Master Bedroom
The master bedroom features a Queen size bed with luxury linens, a stone fireplace, and ample closet space. The master bath has a full-size stand up shower (glass-enclosed) as well as a beautiful footed tub to soak away your stress as you gaze out the window that overlooks Smerwick Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.

Four Additional Guest Bedrooms
Each guest bedroom sleeps two, with queen size beds in three bedrooms, and a king-size bed in one bedroom, that can be split into two-twin beds, if you’d like. One bedroom has a stone fireplace, three have mountain views, and one has an ocean view. All have luxury linens, and three are en suite. The fourth has an adjoining powder room (sink & toilet).

Location description
Situated on the crest of Smerwick Harbour and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the McGrath Thatched House is a luxury holiday home located in the beautiful Gaeltacht area of Ballydavid, five miles north-west of Dingle town.

The property is adjacent to a walking trail along national parkland that leads to a lookout point high above the ocean. There are two small beaches at Ballydavid Pier and are only a two minute stroll from the house which is across from TP’s Pub and Begley’s Pub. The sandy beach is safe for swimming and ideal for those who wish to surf as well. This is only one of the many beaches in the area.

Dingle / Ballydavid area
Ballydavid (Baile na nGall in Gaelic) is a small West Kerry fishing village situated on Smerwick Harbour facing "The Three Sisters" mountains. It is one of the few remaining Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas in Ireland so try your cúpla focal in the local shops and pubs.

For those of you who enjoy an active holiday, there are many different walks for you to try and for the very serious hikers, how about climbing Mount Brandon (3,000 feet). Take a trip to the Blasket Islands, an amazing experience of beautiful landscape which was the source of inspiration for great writers and artists. Golf is also available at Ceann Sibéal links course which is approximately a ten minute drive from the house.

Also, there are many archaeological sites within a stone's throw - Gallarus Oratory, one of the best preserved examples of dry-stone built early Christian churches in Ireland, dating back to the 9th century. Cill Mhaolchéadair is another example of early Christian churches in the area and a little further afield near Ventry, beehive huts.

Dingle town itself is only 8 km away and is home to many shops, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, sailing club, etc. Spend an afternoon exploring the town, browsing in the shops, enjoy lunch on the marina, take a boat trip to see Fungi the Dolphin, Dingle's most famous resident and at night time visit any one of the numerous pubs to enjoy a session of traditional Irish music.

These are only a few suggestions for you on your Irish holiday and certainly this is only a taster of all that awaits you in Dingle/Ballydavid.

The County Kerry region
County Kerry is situated on the south-west coast of Ireland. Kerry has three peninsulas which stretch out into the Atlantic Ocean. It has the largest mountains in Ireland with many beautiful lakes and streams. There is a huge amount to do and see in Kerry - Muckross House and the 'Lakes of Killarney'; The Geraldine Centre (museum) and The Aquadome (water activity centre - swimming pool and water slides).

The Dingle Peninsula was voted "the most beautiful place on Earth" by the National Geographic Explorer.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Oceanfront
  • Mountain View
  • Golf Course View
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Jun-Aug .... €2350/week .. $3500/week
May & Sep .. €2100/week .. $3100/week
Oct-Apr .... €1750/week .. $2600/week
All Rentals Require €350 or $500 Deposit
Check In Time: Saturdays at 3 PM
Check Out Time:  Saturdays at 10 AM

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/22/09
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  Dr. & Mrs. John Murray , Long Hill Township, N.J.
  • McGrath's Thatched Estate Cottage on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland is a magnificent oceanfront home.The cottage is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The McGraths picked the perfect place to build this beautiful home. The views of Brandon Mountain and Smerwick Harbor are spectacular. We look forward to going back to the McGrath estate with our children and grandchildren in order to share this amazing experience.
• 04/23/09
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  Bill Talbot , Hopewell Junction, NY
  • The McGrath’s Thatched Cottage/Estate is by far the prettiest place on earth. The harbor and the ocean views are just spectacular from the front of their home. The back of the cottage offers a majestic view of Ireland’s second largest mountain, Mount Brandon which stands at over 3,100 feet. This cozy home just sits out in a green field surrounded by cows and sheep just beyond the rock walls. The yard was great for the kids to play in. The cottage is actually very large with many rooms. Our favorite was the conservatory where my wife and I could take in the breathtaking views in the morning over coffee. The large family room with the fireplace was relaxing to sit in front of after a busy day of sightseeing. The large kitchen and dining room was a natural magnate for the family when preparing meals. This was our first time to Ireland. We needed a bit of help with the planning of our family vacation. The McGrath’s were just wonderful. They not only told us where to go but who to ask for by name. Because of their wonderful hospitality, we knew what to really see, where to eat and what pubs to visit where we could experience live Irish bands. We highly recommend the McGrath’s home to other families or couples. We will be returning next year.
• 04/20/09
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  john riney , connecticut
  • this place got it all thatched roof gives u that old ireland feeling beautiful view outside the door, all mod cons, and a genuine irish pub around the corner .what more could u want when u go to irelandwell worth a visit.
• 04/19/09
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  Michael Donegan , Albany, NY
  • I was one of the first to stay in this magnificent seaside home, and I can only say that it was phenominal. The views of Smerwick Harbour from the front door cannot be adquately demonstrated in a photograph. All of the amenities are brand new and first class. The home has the feeling of a traditional Irish Cottage and a luxury accomodation at the same time. I had not been to Ireland in nearly 20 years and the Dingle peninsula is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth! I will be returning in the fall, and will definitely be staying at this little bit of heaven by the sea. Well done McGraths, and thank you for sharing your wonderful home!

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