We rented Pairc Na Realta for a first time trip to Ireland in June 2009, and we could not have asked for a better experience. The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It is located in a spectacular mountain setting along the Ring of Kerry overlooking Dingle Bay. The views from every side are amazing.
Our family of 7 ranged in age from 6 to 74. The large master bedroom at one end of the house was an ideal spot for the grandparents while the other 3 bedrooms at the opposite end of the house served my husband and I and our three children perfectly. The play room with ping pong table was a huge hit with the kids, and the spacious sunroom was spectacular. It was hard to decide each day whether to take a day trip or to simply relax and enjoy this beautiful home and setting.
On our day trips, we explored Valentia Island, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Ross Castle. When we wanted to stay “home” we visited nearby Rossbeigh beach which was absolutely beautiful. The water was a bit cold for the adults, but the kids jumped right in! All 7 of us even enjoyed a horseback ride along the beach. It was the first time my two boys had been on a horse, and it was perfect.
Our holiday was wonderful as was this holiday rental, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that perhaps the best part of our experience was our interaction with the owners. From the minute that I made an on-line inquiry, Nick was helpful, informative and efficient. The booking and financial transactions were handled flawlessly, and Nick was instrumental in helping us to plan our many day trips. He even called during our holiday to make sure that everything was well. Also of note is the friendly welcome and advice given by Clara who showed us around the house upon our arrival. She too was willing to help us with any needs and even set up the horseback ride on Rossbeigh Strand when we inquired.
I highly recommend this rental. We are already planning our return trip! Thanks so much to Nick and Oonagh for their lovely home and for the ease in which they handled the rental process. This has truly been a positive experience.