Pier Cottage, West End

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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Caherdaniel in County Kerry

from £66 / night

£460–£960 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

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Key info  Car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Pier Cottage in Castlecove on the famous Ring of Kerry, is actually a charming pair of restored, old stone coastguard cottages overlooking their own private shingle beach with panoramic views over the beautiful Kenmare estuary. It can be rented throughout the year as two separate units or one interconnecting cottage. This listing is for West End which sleeps up to 7 guests in three bedrooms, is heated throughout and also has internet access. See separate listing for smaller East End sleeping 4 in one double & one twin)
Pier Cottage is on the waters’ edge and really immerses you in the wild natural beauty of Kerry. Ideal for all types of outdoor activities from hill walking to cycling, golfing or fishing, it is also perfect for a quiet secluded break. You can swim, row or shrimp just by the cottage or simply sit outside watching the seals play on the rocks or the magically ever-changing light as the wind chases the clouds over the mountains and sea. As the sun sets over the Atlantic, nestle up by the fire, guarded against the elements and listen to the cries of the curlews as you sip an Irish whiskey.
If you have your own boat, there is safe mooring in the little harbour and a slipway for launching beside the pier. We also have a rowing boat (& life jackets) available for guests to use at their own risk.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Sitting room with open turf fire, storage heater, TV, video and comfortable seating for 7, plus open-plan kitchen equipped with an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and round dining table seating up to 8.

Three bedrooms: one with twin beds, one with 3 single beds and one with a double bed. 3-bedroom is equipped with a vanity unit and power shower.

Separate bathroom with bath/electric shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail, plus cloakroom with loo and hand basin.Utility Room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, storage heater and microwave.

Further details outdoors:
A cot and high chair are available. Bed linen (duvets) and towels are provided.

Electricity is included in the rental.

All rooms, except utility, face south over the estuary and are equipped with electric wall heaters.

Domestic help and baby sitting are available by arrangement.

There is a rowing boat for tenants to use at their own risk: life jackets are provided.

Please consult safety leaflet in cottage before taking boat out.

Bicycles, fishing rods etc. may be stored in a lean-to shed, adjacent to East End.

Conditions

Please refer to our own website for details of payment options - rental deposits, final payments and cancellations etc.

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Pier Cottage from the sea

 

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Aerial view of Pier Cottage and Jetty

 

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Pier Cottage

The County Kerry region

In Kerry, known as ‘the Kingdom',sandy bays alternate with cliffs & rocky headlands jutting into the wild Atlantic, while inland there are serene lakes, glens & river valleys carved during the ice-age.The scenery is constantly changing as cloud shadows move with the wind across the dramatic landscape. The colours are amazing! Patchworks of green/brown boglands dotted with purple heather& dancing white bog cotton,roads flanked with fuschia clad hedgerows...then in winter deep purple mountains blend into rust/copper & even more dramatic skies & seas. At any time of year,Westcove is an ideal base from which to explore.Travel the ‘Ring of Kerry’inland to the town of Killarney with its magnificent lakes,parkland,lively restaurants,bars and shops. Each town/village you pass through will have its own ‘festival’ at some stage during the summer – such as Waterville’s Charlie Chaplin festival, Cahersiveen’s Celtic festival & Killorglin’s Puck Fair (where a goat is crowned king for 3 days!). Travel north to Kerry’s Gaelic speaking Dingle peninsula & see its most famous resident, Funghi,a wild bottlenosed dolphin who has made the bay his home.Travel south over spectacular mountain passes to Bantry Bay. A botanist's dream, the Kerry& West Cork area is dotted with wonderful tropical gardens, especially beautiful in May& June. A boat trip to Skellig Islands,a UNESCO World Heritage site is a must! Rising majestically from the sea, Skellig Michael towers 218m above sea level and on the summit of this awe-inspiring rock is you will find perfectly preserved beehive huts, part of a 6th century monastic settlement. On the spectacular Small Skelligs 23,000 pairs of gannet nest on every available ledge making it the second largest gannet colony in the world. Kerry is a walker's paradise from gentle strolls along lovely sandy beaches to more serious hikes over craggy hills. In the Castlecove area,the famous 'Kerry Way' walk takes you along the ridge of hills from Waterville to Kenmare & is well signed, but still wonderfully unspoiled. For the more adventurous,the clean Atlantic waters and miles of beaches are perfect for all kinds of water-sports such as surfing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and diving. Numerous water-sport centres offer activities for all levels & activities - most run summer camps during the summer months - the one in Derrynane is nearest to you. Horseriding and ponytrekking is available nearby in Caherdaniel while golfers will enjoy the challenge of the 5 excellent and varied golf courses within a 45 min. drive of Westcove. If fishing is more your thing,the warm Atlantic drift ensures a variety of species (over 50) & pollution free waters make for rich fishing grounds. Salmon, trout and sea angling are all available locally. During the winter, challenging shooting over the wild stretches of bogland for woodcock and snipe can be arranged. Irish gun licences must be obtained in advance. Wherever you are in Kerry you will find excellent and varied restaurants offering delicious seafood & quality local produce. The convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub is legendary & many serve great value home-cooked food. The whole family can be assured of a very warm welcome.Kerry people are known for their wit & stories... you will be drawn into conversation with the locals so enjoy making new friends the 'craic' (fun) & stories. Don't forget to catch a live music session some evening!

The Caherdaniel area

There is plenty to see and do in and around Caherdaniel . Visit DERRYNANE HOUSE & NATIONAL PARK, ancestral home of one of Ireland’s leading historical figures, Daniel O’ Connell known as 'The Liberator'. A 19th century politician, Daniel championed the cause of the Irish in the British parliament and succeeded in achieving Catholic Emancipation, his house and grounds’ have been preserved and are open to the public in the summer. The house is surrounded by spectacular sub-tropical gardens & the lovely tea-rooms have an irresistible selection of home-made cakes. Don’t forget to pick up a map of the ‘FAIRY TRAIL’ and see how many ‘fairy houses’ you can discover in the gardens! In 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 bustling indoor & outdoor market in the Community Centre between 10 and 12.30 on Friday mornings with lots of local produce and crafts. There is also an excellent food market on Sundays. The largest & finest & arguably the best example of a pre-Christian ring fort in Ireland, Staigue Fort is less than 15 mins drive away. It is worth a visit, especially on a clear day, when the views out over the Atlantic are breathtaking. Even older than is is the Tetrapod track on Valentia...of international importance, this series of footprnts of a tetrapod is the first fossil record of an amphibian animal in the world. Of course there are numerous lanes to wander and cycle along or take in the sea air on the beautiful beaches and dunes of Derrynane. There are also a couple of excellent, slightly more challenging walks you can try, starting from Westcove itself.

How to get there

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How to get to Westcove
(There is no public transport, so a car is essential)

By Air
The nearest airport is ‘Kerry’, 20 minutes north of Killarney and 1½ hours drive from Westcove House. Ryanair fly there daily from Stansted Airport and there are also direct flights to Kerry Airport from Manchester and Luton. Cork Airport is further away, but with faster roads, driving time to the cottage is only about 2 ¼ hours. Many airlines offer flights to Cork, not only from London but from other airports in the UK and Europe (Shannon Airport is a good 3¼ hours drive away – further than it looks)

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.

Directions from Cork (approximately 2 1/4 hour drive)
Take the N22 Killarney Road, follow it until about 10 miles short of Killarney, where you turn left to Kenmare. In Kenmare (a good place to stop for provisions is Supervalu Supermarket), follow the signs to Waterville.

Ten miles after going through Sneem, you reach the small village of Castlecove.

Then....

For Pier Cottage

Follow the road straight through Castlecove for one mile and turn directly left, after passing some derelict buildings on your left. Keep left for a quarter mile or so and you come to the harbour.

Pier Cottage is the last cottage on the left before the pier.

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Reviews

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21 Oct 2011

“Location, location, location.” Uniquely peaceful location - next to the water, and away from the main Ring of Kerry road. Wonderful views and wildlife.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season High	23 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	760£ 760	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season Low	13 Apr 13	25 May 13	600£ 600	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
Mid Season High	25 May 13	29 Jun 13	760£ 760	-	-	1 Week
High Season	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	960£ 960	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season High	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	760£ 760	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season Low	28 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	600£ 600	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	460£ 460	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
Mid Season High	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	760£ 760	-	-	1 Week
Low season	4 Jan 14	5 Apr 14	460£ 460	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
Mid Season High	5 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	760£ 760	110£ 110	110£ 110	3 Nights

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

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

Tenancy to run from Saturday 3:00pm to Saturday 10:00am unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.

** Longer Lets are available at reduced rates by arrangement.

Short Breaks:

Short breaks (up to 3 nights) are sometimes available, especially in the low season, for half of the weekly rate, but not usually bookable more than 4 weeks in advance. Please note: Easter, Christmas and New Year periods are usually bookable for a minimum of 1 week.

During the low season, and sometimes in the mid season, arrival and departure dates can be more flexible providing the accommodation is booked for a minimum of 1 week.

Both Cottages:

Electricity is included throughout the year but for the sake of safety as well as economy we would be grateful if wall heaters are only used 'on high' when the rooms are occupied. A quantity of turf/peat is also included. Bed linen and towels are provided - there are electric blankets for both double beds - hot water bottles for the others!

Availability

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Availability notes:

For availability of East and West wings please see owners website.

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