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Manor House |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Caherdaniel in County Kerry

From £2000 per week |  From £333 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Westcove House sleeps 10 comfortably - 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 adjoining single bedrooms and 5 bath/shower rooms. For larger groups The Stables, a recently refurbished old stone building, 50 meters from the house, sleeps up to a further 11 (see separate advert 46961). A further 5 people can now be accommodated in 'Garden Cottage' - 50 metres from Westcove House, also with stunning views over Kenmare Estuary (for more details see our website at the bottom of the page). A huge Games Room and Studio are situated in The Stables. The Games Room also converts well into a small meeting room.

Irish live music/dancing evenings can be arranged for special celebrations - very popular with all ages! These facilities are also approachable from the outside and are shared by mutual agreement when let separately. The terrace to the front of the house is stone-clad and faces south, overlooking the Kenmare Estuary with steps leading down to the water's edge. It has a built-in barbecue and comfortable outside furniture. A rowing boat is available at tenant's own risk. Sea and lake fishing can be arranged.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground Floor: Sitting Room accessed via a large hall. Incorporates a sunken area around a stone fireplace, seating up to ten at ground level. Also, a sofa, three armchairs, T.V. and DVD. This room leads to the Bar, very cosy, again with an open fire and music centre. A glass door opens onto the terrace and a quaint staircase leads up to a little gallery, well stocked with books and games, with a writing desk and card table. The Dining Room is a large sunny room. The round table can seat up to 12 people . Another table seats a further 8 in the bay window. The TV in this room has Satellite Channels. The Kitchen is spacious and fully equipped - large cooker with two electric ovens 5 gas hobs and grill; fridge-freezer, microwave and 2 dishwashers. Back Area: bedroom 6 and shower room, laundry / boiler room, fridge, freezer, cloak room and area for coats & boots .First Floor: Bedroom 1 is a large bedroom with a six foot Super King size bed. Big en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, bidet, loo & basin. Bedroom 2 has a five foot double bed. En-suite loo, basin and separate shower. Bedroom 3 has twin beds (or 6ft double), vanity unit, adjoining shower room with loo & basin. Bedroom 4 has a 3'9" antique Austrian four poster bed. Bedroom 5 has small single bed. (Bedrooms 4 and 5 are interconnecting if required). Bathroom adjacent to bedrooms 4 & 5, with bath / shower, basin & loo.

Further details outdoors:
A large stone-clad terrace faces south with panoramic views over Kenmare Estuary & the hills of Beara beyond.... a built-in BBQ & lots of garden furniture, makes this an idyllic setting for dining & relaxing . In front of the Stables is a large rough lawn, a perfect spot for children to play and there is a swing set for younger ones. (This area is also suitable as a helipad, & an ideal place to erect a marquee for small weddings & other celebrations !)The harbour with a small private jetty- an ideal spot for catching crabs & prawns - is reached through a field of decorative Soay sheep - - A rowing boat is also available at guest's own risk.

Further details

We hope that tenants will use our excellent cook for at least 2 dinners per week. Breakfast and extra housekeeping can also be arranged – full options available on request.

Conditions

Daily cleaning, gas and electricity is included in the rental, but cooking, food shopping and extra housekeeping will be tailored to individual requirements. We will provide options on request and will be happy to discuss these with our guests. An estimate of likely costs will be given but a detailed invoice for catering etc will be payable on departure.

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Front view of the Westcove

 

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Pier Cottage from the terrace of Westcove House

 

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Aerial view of Westcove House , The Stables & garden Cottage before conversion

 

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Westcove House from walk to harbour

The County Kerry region

Westcove is an ideal base from which to explore the many fascinating areas in this, the most scenic corner of Ireland. There are numerous possible excursions: north to Killarney with its famous lakes, northwest to the legendary Dingle Peninsular, west to Waterville, Balliskellings and Valencia Island, from where you can take an unforgettable boat trip to the Skelligs.

To the south lies Bantry Bay, which is reached via spectacular mountain passes. Kerry and West Cork are dotted with wonderful tropical gardens, especially beautiful in May and June. The countryside immediately surrounding Castlecove is ideally suited for all types of walking, ranging from gentle strolls along lovely sandy beaches to more serious hikes over craggy hills. The famous 'Kerry Way' walk takes you along the ridge of hills, all the way from Waterville to Kenmare and is well signed, but still wonderfully unspoiled.

Watersports: You can swim, row and shrimp nearby and there are several sandy beaches within ten minutes drive. Derrynane, 4 miles away, has an excellent watersports centre in the summer - with facilities for all ages, including water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. Scuba diving facilities are also available locally.

Fishing: Salmon, trout and sea fishing can be arranged locally. Some of our visitors enjoy spinning for bass, mullet etc. from nearby beaches and rocks. (More details below on this page)

Shooting: During the winter, challenging shooting over the wild stretches of bog land for woodcock and snipe can be arranged. Irish gun licences must be obtained in advance.

Riding: Beach riding and pony trekking are available 2 miles away at Caherdaniel.

Eating Out: There are several excellent and varied restaurants around. The convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub is legendary - the whole family can be assured of a very warm welcome, and many have live music,- especially during the summer.

Golf: There are five excellent and varied golf courses within ¾ of an hours drive of Westcove.

The Caherdaniel area

A few suggestions for “Outings” within 15 minutes drive:
Derrynane: go straight on to visit Derrynane House – a fascinating insight into Irish history – the house of Daniel O’Connell, “The Liberator”. The house and gardens are also worth a tour … in summer the tea rooms have an irresistible selection of home-made cakes.

Caherdaniel: stop for a Guinness at Freddy’s – a well known local pub which has been there forever, or go to The Blind Piper – a younger atmosphere and excellent food. In summer, there’s a market in the village hall between 10 and 12 on Friday mornings – well worth a visit – lots of local produce and crafts. There is also an excellent food market on Sundays.

Arguably the best example of a pre-Christian fort in Ireland, Staigue Fort is less than 15 mins drive away. Well worth a visit, especially on a clear day, when the views out over the Atlantic are breathtaking.

Local Walks: If you just want a stroll along the dunes (dogs paradise with endless rabbit burrows) go to the beautiful beaches and dunes of Derrynane. There are a couple of excellent, slightly more challenging walks you can try, starting from Westcove itself.

How to get there

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* By air: From London you can fly to CORK (Aer Lingus or Ryan Air) or KILLARNEY (Kerry Airport) (Ryan Air from Stansted, Luton and Manchester) and hire a car. Several other UK airports also offer flights to Cork.

* BY SEA: There is a choice of sailings from the South West of England to Rosslare, on the south-eastern tip of Ireland:- a) Stenaline – operate two daily 3½ hour crossings (all year) and two daily 1¾ hour high speed sailings (from March to September) from Fishguard. b) Irish Ferries – also operate twice daily crossings to Rosslare from Pembroke, which take 4 hours, but the driving time from London takes half an hour less than to Fishguard, and their cabins are much more comfortable.

* There is no public transport, so a car is essential.
* Access to Westcove House: Follow the road straight through Castlecove for one mile and, after passing some derelict buildings on your left, take the second turn on your left at a small crossroads.
After about 100 yards bear right, the entrance to Westcove House is directly in front of you. Proceed over the cattle grid, with a stone wall on either side, and park by the grass circle.

Activities near Caherdaniel

Guestbook for Westcove house

"I can't tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves at Westcove ..... the houses are so comfortable and 'well appointed and Katherine is kindness itself and so co-operative and adaptable .... we found the whole system of her cooking some meals with some coming out of the freezer very relaxing and easy to fit in with... All the details like lovely sweet peas when we arrive and fresh vegetables from the garden raised it well above any of the other houses we have rented over the years." (AB, Cornwall)"We have now settled back into our home routine after what I must describe as the holiday of our lifetimes. We had an incredibly happy time, with all our friends, the most enjoyable few weeks we can remember. We love this part of Ireland but staying in The House and Stables added a unique dimension. We felt very privileged to be able to share such a special place and had enormous pangs of regret when it came to leave." (KD, Midlands)"The birthday dinner was a huge success - beautiful lamb and perfect pavlova - Bernie whipped us all into shape and got everyone dancing - the music was terrific and so much appreciated by all, but most of all by my Irish husband." (FT, Devon)

Just a quick note to say thank you all so much for hosting our wedding party in August. From the minute we arrived it felt like home and everyone was so helpful. The party on Saturday night was fantastic. The food really was gorgeous and it was lovely sitting around the fire and chatting. The stables was a great place for the D.J and all our friends had a great time. (DW, Cork)

A great base for walking and day trips around the Ring of Kerry. A large yet warm and comfortable place to stay. The house has such an interesting history. We danced in the bar, quizzed in the lounge and ate like gentry in the dining room. The perfect spot for a get-together with family and friends. We hired the house and the stables - there was more than enough room. I recommend taking a least one catered meal during your stay. The food is delicious yet great value - the best part is that you don't have to clear anything away! Stunning views, fantastic food and a beautiful house - what more would you want from a relaxing retreat?

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season High	31 Mar 12	21 Apr 12	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season Low	21 Apr 12	26 May 12	2800€ 2800	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season High	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	3 Nights
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season High	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	3 Nights
Mid Season Low	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	2800€ 2800	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low Season	3 Nov 12	20 Dec 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	3 Nights
High Season	20 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	2400€ 2400	400400	400400	3 Nights
Mid Season High	23 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season Low	13 Apr 13	25 May 13	2800€ 2800	450450	450450	3 Nights
Mid Season High	25 May 13	29 Jun 13	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season High	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	3200€ 3200	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season Low	28 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	2800€ 2800	450450	450450	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	2400€ 2400	400400	400400	3 Nights
High Season	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	3500€ 3500	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* Start/Finish dates are from Saturday to Saturday from 3pm on day of arrival until 10am on departure day but sometimes can be flexible by arrangement. * Weekend/short breaks: up to 3 nights - minimum charge is 1/2 of the weekly rate. Additional nights are charged at 1/7th of the weekly rate. *Providing Westcove House is taken for at least one week, additional days are charged ‘pro-rata’.* Prices for smaller group sizes available on request.

Please note that short lets are not usually available during mid and high seasons except at less than a month's notice.

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