Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Completed in April 2009, this architect designed home is located in a picturesque and secluded setting along the Kerry way. The house has spectacular views of Kenmare Bay, the Beara peninsula and the surrounding mountains. Situated between the charming villages of Castlecove and Caherdaniel, this private house is located at the end of a cul de sac off the main Ring of Kerry road. There are 4 superb, secluded beaches less than 5 minutes from the house or over 8 beaches less than 10 minutes away. The house can comfortably accommodate 8 people.
This new house is equipped with everything you could possibly need for the perfect holiday! The house is spacious, full of natural light, and well furnished and equipped. The living room has a solid fuel stove and turf is supplied. The large kitchen has an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. There's a utility room with washing machine/dryer. The house can accommodate 8 people. It has 2 double bedrooms which share separate en suite access to a bathroom with an electric shower and W.C. It has another bedroom with three singles and a final bedroom with one single. It has an additional bathroom with a bath/shower and W.C. It has hotel standard mattresses, duvets, oil central heating, a television, a barbeque and outdoor dining furniture. Unfortunately no pets allowed.
Entrance to the house
View from the front of the house
Living area and solid fuel stove
Dining area
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The County Kerry region
Behaghane House 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 Behaghane house is located on the famous 'Kerry Way' walk which will take 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.
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 Behaghane House.
Caherdaniel / Behaghane 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 Behaghane House itself.
How to get there
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 south wet England to Rosslare on the south eastern tip of Ireland:-a) Stenaline operate 2 daily 3 1/2 hour crossings (all year) and 2 daily 1 3/4 hour high speed sailings (from March to September) from Fishguard. b) Irish Ferries also operate 2 daily crossings to Rosslare from Pembroke which take 3 3/4 hours but the driving time from London takes 1/2 hour less than to Fishguard and their cabins are much more comfortable. There are of course other ferry services from Scotalnd and the north of England to Larne near Belfast and to Dublin. The drive from Rosslare to Westcove takes approx. 4 1/2 hours. Detailed directions will be sent on request.* There is no public transport, so a car is essential.* Access to the house: Follow the road straight through Castlecove and after a little less than a quarter of a mile turn right at the junction (signposted "Behaghane"). Along the very first stretch of the road there's a Y junction, take the right. The entrance to the house is at the end of this road.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kerry: 60 km
Railway:
Killarney: 45 km
Ferry:
Cork/Rosslare: 130 km
Activities near Caherdaniel
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe
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