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Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
A pair of old stone coastguard cottages renovated to a high standard in a unique setting 25 yards from their own shingle beach with breathtaking views over the lovely Kenmare estuary off the southern tip of the beautiful "Ring of Kerry" in south-west Ireland.
Pier Cottage can be rented throughout the year as two separate units, East End sleeps 2-4 and West End up to 7, or one inter-connecting cottage, with flexible accommodation sleeping up to eleven.
Please look at our website for more information. Link can be found at bottom of advert in contact details.
View of Pier Cottage
East End Living Room
West End Kitchen & Dining Area
West End Living Room
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/77717
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 after closing time, during the summer, there are often discos for the young, and 'young at heart'!
Golf: There are five excellent and varied golf courses within ¾ of an hours drive of Westcove.
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
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 House 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: The most direct sea crossing from the UK to South West Ireland is from Swansea to Cork, via the new Fastnet Line (tel: 00353-214555666), starting in March, 2010. Do check their website - www.fastnetline.com. This is an overnight crossing, but saves many hours of driving time at both ends. There is also 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kerry (1.5 hours drive): 60 km
Railway:
Killarney: 45 km
Ferry:
Cork/Rosslare: 130 km
Activities near Caherdaniel
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Boat available for guest use, Sea view
Single beds (7), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Sleeps maximum of 11
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: East End:
Spacious open plan living area with turf fire, storage heater, TV and DVD: a dining area seating 6. Kitchen corner with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A washing machine, tumble dryer and sink are in the adjacent 'lean-to' for use when West End is let. Otherwise, the internal utility room in West End may be used.
Bedroom 1 has one king-size double bed, and Bedroom 2 two single beds, one of which can slide under the other, to make a comfortable single room.The bathroom has a bath/electric shower, loo, hand basin and heated towel rail.
West End:
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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 11
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Mid Season
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
1100£1,000
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0-
1 Week
Mid Season
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
900£818
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0-
1 Week
Low Season
31 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
700£636
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0-
1 Week
High Season
20 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
5 Jan 10
27 Mar 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
27 Mar 10
17 Apr 10
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
17 Apr 10
22 May 10
900£818
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
22 May 10
10 Jul 10
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
10 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
1700£1,545
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0-
1 Week
Mid Season
28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
25 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
900£818
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
30 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
18 Dec 10
6 Jan 11
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
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Prices for group size 7
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Mid Season
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
600£545
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
31 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
450£409
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
20 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Miid Season
5 Jan 10
27 Mar 10
450£409
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
27 Mar 10
17 Apr 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
17 Apr 10
22 May 10
600£545
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
22 May 10
10 Jul 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
10 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
1100£1,000
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
25 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
600£545
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
30 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
450£409
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
18 Dec 10
6 Jan 11
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
123
Prices for group size 4
Period
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Mid Season
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
400£364
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
31 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
350£318
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
20 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
5 Jan 10
27 Mar 10
350£318
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Seson
27 Mar 10
17 Apr 10
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
17 Apr 10
22 May 10
400£364
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
22 May 10
10 Jul 10
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
10 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
700£636
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
Mid Season
25 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
400£364
0-
0-
1 Week
Low Season
30 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
350£318
0-
0-
1 Week
High Season
18 Dec 10
6 Jan 11
500£455
0-
0-
1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Tenancy to run from Saturday 2:00pm 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 4 nights) are sometimes available, especially in the low season, for two thirds of the weekly
rate, but not usually bookable more than 4 weeks in advance. Please note: Easter, Christmas and New Year
periods are only 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
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Availability notes:
For availability of East and West wings please see owners website.
Send Enquiry
To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/77717
Contact details for the advertiser of home 77717
Name:
Susannah Adlington
Tel:
+44 (0)1420 23113
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