Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) House-swap
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 3.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This converted Irish whitewashed cottage is an ideal holiday home for families interested in touring the Kerry area. It boasts four bedrooms (two doubles, one twin and a twin children's room), a living room with open fire, central heating and many original features. The cottage is ideal for a large family.
The property also boasts two enclosed gardens, one at the back and one at the front. It is located in Kilshannig, Castlegregory at the beach - a perfect location for water sports enthusiasts! Golf, horse riding and watersports centre are all available nearby. We are also near good family restaurants and bar.
Castlegregory Beach Cottage
Outdoor eating area
Front Garden
Access to beach near house
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/87075
The County Kerry region
Castlegregory is located on the Kerry coastline between Tralee and Dingle town. Kerry is in the cultural heart of the Southwest of Ireland. There are many places of interest including Killarney Lakes and the National Park. The Kerry area has attracted visitors for hundreds of years due to its spectacular beauty. It is also a natural centre for outdoor pursuits including golf, watersports, cycling, walking, riding and the very best fishing for salmon & trout. Kerry has some of the finest beaches in Europe that provide all the facilities for a traditional seaside holiday. Kerry provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland - see the Iron Age Forts & Ogham Stones, Old Monasteries and a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Visitors to Ireland should not miss a trip to the beautiful county of Kerry. visit http://www.kerry-tourism.com
Castlegregory / Kilshannig Beach area
Castlegregory is located on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, halfway between Tralee and Dingle. The Maharees Peninsula, to the north of the village, is famous for it sandy beaches and clean water. Castlegregory village, the Maharees, and the surrounding areas offer a peace and beauty that are removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life and everything associated with it. The area abounds in beaches! The longest beach in Ireland stretches from the Maharees westwards through Castlegregory to Cloghane village – 12 miles in length. There is a Blue Flag beach in the Maharees. All of the beaches are sandy, and many are suitable for surfing and other watersports. The sea water is clean throughout the entire area.
For golfing enthusiasts, Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club is located in Stradbally, just a few short miles from Castlegregory village.
In the Maharees area, there is pony trekking along the beaches, as well as scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and waterskiing. Equipment and instruction are available locally.
During the summer months, a wide variety of entertainment is available, from currach racing to a week-long carnival in July. Castlegregory Pattern Day is celebrated on 15 August, when the tradition is to eat locally-made mutton pies and wash them down with plenty of Guinness. On summer evenings, traditional music can be heard at several pubs in the village. There are a number of restaurants, cafes and pubs in Castlegregory and the Maharees, offering everything from take-away to fine dining, with local seafood a specialty.
Lough Gill is just a quarter-mile from Castlegregory village and is of considerable significance as a major breeding ground of the rare Natterjack Toad. On a fine summer night, the natterjack can be heard for miles. Lough Gill is also one of the few places where Bewick's, Mute and Whooper swans can all be seen.
Castlegregory Information Centre e-mail :castleinfo@eircom.net
Castlegregory is a superb links golf course situated between the scenic Lough Gill and Brandon Bay, at Stradbally, near Tralee, Co. Kerry. The magical colours of Mount Brandon act as a magnificent backdrop to this 5876 yard par 68 nine-hole course. contact: info@castlegregorygolflinks.com or visit http://www.castlegregorygolflinks.com
All information taken from www.dingle-peninsula.ie Visit the website for more details and links in the area
Events of interest: Listowel Races, 1st weekend in June and harvest festival in third week of September Killarney Races, 2nd week of July each year Dingle Races, 2nd week in August each year Rose of Tralee, middle of August
For more details see local press
How to get there
The seaside village of Castlegregory is on the road to Dingle (via the Conor Pass) from Tralee, in the South West of Ireland.
It is 25 minutes by car from Tralee, 45 minutes by car from Kerry airport and just over two hours by car from Shannon airport.
Killarney town is also approx 50 mins away by car.
Airlines that service the Kerry area include: http://www.ryanair.com http://www.aerarann.com
For more information visit the websites of the local airports: http://www.kerryairport.com http://www.shannonairport.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kerry Airport: 60 km
Railway:
Tralee: 35 km
Ferry:
Cork
Activities near Castlegregory
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
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