Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay

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A stone building with a patio table and chairs, a bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake and hills, with a table and chairs in the foreground.
A stone house with large windows and a gravel driveway.
A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a coffee maker, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tuosist Kenmare, County Kerry
  • Place, Torc Mountain Walk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Derreen Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Healy Pass
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay

Rockwell cottage is located along the Wild Atlantic Way in an idyllic setting on the Beara Peninsula. The cottage is slightly elevated to enjoy panoramic views overlooking Kenmare Bay, the open sea and the mountains beyond. It is a great option for families, couples or friends travelling the South West of Ireland. The cottage is furnished with everything you would need to make your holiday as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Rockwell offers an enviable location, that is very private in it’s own grounds. The large garden is perfect for summer afternoons where you can use the BBQ grill and outdoor seating. The cottage is a great option for those seeking a peaceful holiday base. Here you can enjoy walking, cycling, golf, horse riding and water sports or indeed just relaxing and drinking in the wonderful views.

The Healy Pass, sub-tropical gardens at Derreen House and Gleninchaquin Waterfall are easily reached from the property. You are also within driving distance to places such as Killarney, the Iveragh Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. Have an evening at the famous Teddy O Sullivans pier side pub approx. 1 and half miles from the cottage and join in with the craic!

Kenmare is a 12 mile drive where you will find shops, crafts, award winning restaurants and pubs with live Irish music most nights of the summer. Kenmare also hosts a Lidl, Aldi and Supervalu where you can purchase all your needs.

There is a Sailing/water sport adventure centre just a 6 mile drive away where you can have a meal in the Restaurant, book a trip around the Bay in the Star of Kenmare or even have a coffee while watching the world go by.

Shop 2 miles, pub 2½ miles.

Interior details:
Rockwell is a modern detached property. The property has 2 bedrooms and is on one level. The kitchen, living, and dining room are open plan which makes the house open and bright. The living space faces the bay so you can enjoy the views at all times through the floor to ceiling windows. The dining table seats 6 in total which is perfect for a family. The living area is complete with a wood-burner and large TV. The TV channels are mainly UK ones via satellite (such as BBC, ITV ,Channel 4). Reception for Irish TV channels is not available.

Towards the back of the room there is a small alcove equipped with a dryer, ironing board/iron and other amenities such as games and cleaning equipment.
The two bedrooms both offer comfortable double beds. One of the rooms has partial bay views and a private en-suite with a shower. The second double bedroom (king-sized bed) has access to the main bathroom, just outside the bedroom door. This bathroom has a bath with a shower head above it.

Oil central heating, bed linen, towels and electricity are inclusive of the price. included.
Other amenities include a DVD player, Excellent quality stereo radio/CD, Microwave, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Tumble dryer and Freezer.

WI-FI is free, unlimited, and suitable for day to day general use including general browsing etc. Usually very reliable.

The cottage offers a fresh Water supply that is sourced from adjoining deep bored private well. Water quality is tested annually in a laboratory and continues to maintain excellent quality.

Excellent convenient adjoining parking.

No smoking.

Please note: We take the utmost care and follow Covid cleaning measures & guidelines to ensure your stay with us is safe, clean & comfortable.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties or events are allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The security deposit will be returned in full providing all criteria is met - i.e. no damage, the cottage is left reasonably tidy, bins emptied etc.
Please dont wear outdoor shoes on carpets

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8265627
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties or events are allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lauragh

Located in Lauragh, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Mill Cove Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Uragh Stone Circle and Cromwell's Bridge. Travelling with kids? Consider Derreen Gardens and Issie's Handmade Chocolate. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Tuosist Kenmare, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Torc Mountain Walk - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Derreen Gardens - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Healy Pass - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Uragh Stone Circle - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Bantry Bay - 28 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Cafe & Bistro - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Riney's Bar & Beer Garden - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's Bakery - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪D O'Shea's Bar - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bull - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with outstanding views over Kenmare Bay located?

This family-friendly Lauragh cottage is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Torc Mountain Walk, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Derreen Gardens and Uragh Stone Circle. Gleninchaquin Park and Healy Pass are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Liam Moore

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