Wonderful Waterville Retreat

Surrounded by a generous garden with superb sea views, this detached cottage offers a magical base to explore Ireland's Ring of Kerry. Sleeping six guests in three bedrooms, this tranquil retreat is tailor-made for families or a close-knit circle of friends looking to create lasting memories. Located around a mile from the seafront village of Waterville with two golf courses and a multitude of outdoor activities nearby, it offers the ideal balance between adventure and relaxation.

This contemporary, two-storey abode has a clever reverse-level design to maximise those wonderful views. Set beneath the eaves with sloping ceilings around the edges, the stylish lounge is warm and inviting with bright modern art and an open fire. Set on a tiled floor, the neighbouring kitchen/diner has all the essentials for your culinary adventures along with a family dining table for sharing good food and conversation. There's a handy WC on this floor, while the bedrooms and main bathrooms are all on the ground floor. Choose from a king-size bedroom with an en suite, or two twin rooms which share the family bathroom. Wrapped in a lawned garden with a patio and garden furniture, this property benefits from abundant outdoor space to sip your morning cuppa or enjoy an evening tipple watching the stars appear overhead.

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the freshwater lake of Lough Currane, Waterville (1 mile) is renowned for its excellent seafood restaurants and traditional pubs. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at two superb golf courses (both within 2 miles), while the surrounding area offers everything from angling to pony trekking. Set within the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve, the only silver-rated reserve in the northern hemisphere, the star gazing is out of this world!

Need to know

– 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 twins

– 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 separate WC

– Oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher

– Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer

– Welcome pack

– Cot, highchair and stairgate available

– Open fire – first basket of logs supplied

– Oil central heating supplement of €30 from October to May

– TV, satellite TV, DVD player, CD player

– Wi-Fi

– Partially enclosed garden, patio area with furniture

– Private parking

– Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile, beach 0.5 miles