Description |
This deceptively spacious home is located one and a half miles from Portmagee and twenty minutes drive from the busy town of Cahersiveen. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge and seasonal car ferry. The property enjoys magnificent views of Portmagee Channel and the Kerry mountains beyond. The house is brand new being completed in 2004. |
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Location |
Valentia
Island, County Kerry, Ireland |
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Sleeping
Capacity |
4 Bed sleeps 10 |
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Rate |
Prices have
been frozen for 3 consecutive years and are :- Prices are Inclusive of bedding/linen and towels. Additional costs are heating/electric paid locally in euro's to our house keeper who lives next door. |
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Availability |
To
check availability call 0044 7551314027 or e-mail enquiries |
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Property
Features |
The property is furnished to a very high standard and comprises of
an entrance porch leading to a large hall and the main living room
with an open fireplace. This is the ideal place for family evenings
or a romantic setting for two. Furthermore guests can benefit from English and German TV, Video, DVD, Midi Hi-Fi system and a selection of games, books and videos that have been provided for your enjoyment. Further along the corridor is the entrance to the open plan Kitchen/Dining area. A large traditional wooden table ensures ample seating for entertaining. All modern appliances are fitted including cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and much much more. A Monks Bench is positioned so as to enjoy the spectacular views of Portmagee Channel and the Kerry mountains beyond. The utility room is located off the kitchen and houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer. Patio doors lead out to a paved area with wrought iron seating and table. Here you can enjoy breakfast, mid morning tea and soda bread or a barbecue with friends. Equally you may prefer to sit and watch the sun going down in this tranquil idyllic setting the choice is yours! Finally on the ground floor is the large family bathroom with bath/shower, toilet and electric shaving point. The property is extremely deceptive in size and in addition to the rooms already described there are also two downstairs bedrooms with two singles in each. The front bedroom benefits from stunning mountain views and the rear boasts sea views. The house comfortably SLEEPS TEN! The two upstairs bedrooms have a double and single bed in each. In addition each room has its own en-suite with shower, toilet, wash basin and electric shaver point. From here you can wake up to the magnificent views of Portmagee channel and the Kerry Mountains beyond. The perfect start to any day! |
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Resort
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| Local Amenities | This house offers the opportunity to access the rugged Kerry countryside. Angling, diving, and island cruise charters are available at both Portmagee and Knightstown piers, and you can enjoy the freshly caught seafood in the local restaurants. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Places
to Visit |
Walking anywhere in Valentia is an experience in itself. For the
fishing enthusiast, whether deep sea angling or shore fishing is
your passion, Valentia is an ideal base. You can hire a boat from
Knightstown pier and go deep sea angling or alternatively you can
enquire at the tourist office, situated on the sea front in Knightstown,
for the best spots. There are some great places to eat both in Valentia
and it's surrounding areas offering varied types of cuisine. Sited on half an acre, on this picturesque Island, it is ideally placed near to the sea. The nearest (shale) beach is only 500 yards from the property. Within walking distance is the small fishing village of Portmagee with pubs, restaurants and post office. The Island offers a wealth of activities and you might consider:- Hill walking Photography Golf (Links nearby include Waterville & Killorglin) Horse riding Cycling Canoeing Deep-sea angling Fishing World renowned Diving Centre Skelligs Rocks (Located approx 7 miles out to sea) No trip to Valentia would be complete without a boat trip to the Skelligs as it is highly recommended. This is an excellent location to have a picnic so ensure you pack some lunch! The views are breath taking looking back towards Valentia Island and Port Magee or out across the Atlantic Ocean for as far as the eye can see, next stop America! From here you can view the original ‘bee hive’ houses where the Monks once lived. You can admire the beautiful wild birds, including Puffins, and it is not uncommon to see dolphins in these waters. |
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| How to Book | To book call 0044 7551314027 or e-mail enquiries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terms
& Conditions: |
Available on request |
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