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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Cloghane in Dingle Peninsula

From £367 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This traditional schoolhouse is over 200 years old. It was restored with great sensitivity to its rich history yet with a respect for modern comforts. It is nestled in the heart of Cloghane village, an area of outstanding natural beauty. At the Old Schoolhouse the atmosphere is intimate and magical, giving the visitor a sense of ‘being in a world of their own’. The splendid colours of Mount Brandon provide a magnificent backdrop to this unique location. The house is situated on the shoreline of Brandon Bay, offering the most incredible, panoramic views.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Sitting Room

- Wood burning stove
- TV/ DVD/ Sound System
- Restored stonework
- Stunning views out onto Brandon Bay
- Artwork by Kerry artists.

The Kitchen

- Stanley Range
- Cooker/ Microwave/ Dishwasher
- Fridge and freezer
- Washer
- Plenty of cooking and eating implements provided.

The Bedrooms

- Three twin bedrooms (one can become a double on request)
- Linen and towels provided.

The Bathrooms

- An electric shower
- Two toilets

Further details

Changeover day is Saturday. Linen and towels provided.

Off-season short breaks by request (subject to availability)

Deposit of 200 Euros payable on booking. Full payment payable six weeks before arrival. Deposit less extra charges will be returned.

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Exterior shot of The Old Schoolhouse

 

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Kitchen complete with Stanley range.

 

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Sitting room complete with log-burning stove.

 

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Panoramic view from The Old Schoolhouse.

The County Kerry region

The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry

Peace and tranquillity are synonymous with the Dingle Peninsula. Life moves at an unhurried pace, but the local people are quick to offer you the opportunity to share their unique culture and heritage.

An Daingean (Dingle), a beautiful and charming fishing port, is the most westerly town in Europe and a most memorable destination. Gaily painted houses and busy streets lead you to the harbour, where you can meet Fungi, a playful bottle-nosed dolphin who cavorts for the enjoyment of everyone.

The Dingle Peninsula has the greatest concentration of archaeological sites in Ireland. If you find yourself driven to explore, then begin with the Conor Pass, the highest pass in Ireland which one can drive through, that provides spectacular views of Dingle Harbour to the south and Mount Brandon to the north. Continue your adventure onto the Slea Head Drive as it twists and turns through some of the most ruggedly beautiful landscape in Ireland, offering dramatic views of the Three Sisters and the Blasket Islands.

The land west of An Daingean (Dingle) is a Gaeltacht, or Irish Speaking area, where the traditional language, folk customs, crafts and lore are very much alive today. The Blaskets are the most westerly islands in Europe located off the coast.

On the northern side of the peninsula there are many lakes, rivers and unique flora and fauna due to the marsh valley floor. Visit Loch a’Dúin, one of the most important ancient sites in the region, which contains a remarkable series of monuments from the Bronze Age.

The Dingle Peninsula / Cloghane area

Cloghane village is nestled in a semi-circle of mountain peaks and overlooks the stunning Brandon Bay. This region offers many rivers, lakes, streams, and waterfalls. This is a Gaeltacht region, where the Irish language is spoken. It has an abundance of sandy beaches, washed clean by the surf of Brandon Bay. Nearby is Brandon, a small fishing village with a quay still used by local fishermen. There is an abundance of walking trails here, and the climb to the summit of Mt Brandon is very popular. The region is very is popular with anglers, with salmon, bass and trout being plentiful.

The Cloghane / Brandon area has a rich heritage of music, language, and dance. The Brandon Regatta is still going strong in August, as is the tradition of the Wren on 26 December.

On the last weekend in July, the festival of Lughnasa is held, with a wide variety of entertainment available.

There are several traditional pubs in the area serving fine food, some specialising in locally-caught seafood. Sessions of music, song, and dance are held nightly in most of the local pubs, where young and old, tourist and local, blend together to create a unique atmosphere.

Pony trekking, scuba diving, windsurfing, canoeing and waterskiing are available in Castlegregory village and on the Maharees peninsula, about a ten-minute drive away. The nearest golf course, Castlegregory Golf Club, is a fine links course in Stradbally, about an eight-minute drive. Ballybunion, Killarney, Tralee, and many other famous courses are within an hour's drive.

How to get there

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Cloghane is serviced by accessible roads. If you are coming from abroad then the easiest thing might be to fly into Kerry airport which is only an hour away and rent a car.

In the Car:

From Tralee: 40 minutes.
From Cork: 2 hours 30 minutes.
From Shannon: 2 hours 30 minutes.
From Kerry Airport: 1 hour
From Dublin: 5 hours.

Trains and buses run to Tralee regularly from all over Ireland.

Activities near Dingle Peninsula

Guestbook for The Old Schoolhouse

"We had the time of our lives. We climbed Mount Brandon on the Saturday. It was glorious. We thought the day couldn't get any better but it did. After the descent we headed down to the local. We set up camp beside the fire and were served some of the finest toasted cheese sandwiches and Guinness in the land. Later, we headed back to the schoolhouse where we cooked up a feast before nestling in for a night by the fire. Did I mention the red wine? Perfect!" - Ken Gantley, Mayo

"The Old Schoolhouse proved to be an amazing base camp for an amazing week. We rented a car in Kerry
airport and then spent the entire week exploring the Peninsula. We'd wake in the morning to the most amazing views and come home every evening to this homely bliss. Can't recommend it highly enough". - Anna Schood.

Thank you for letting us stay at your house. The house, the village and the region were just perfect, when we opened the blinds in the morning we were delighted by the spectacular views over the bay. When we sat down in the lounge in the evening, with the logs and candles burning it was so romantic. We have recommended your house to all our friends and family and would certainly stay with you again if we visited Ireland again. Julie and Jonathon Waldren.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Oct - Dec	1 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas Week	18 Dec 11	30 Dec 11	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Years	30 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan to April	8 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	440€ 440	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Week	3 Apr 12	11 Apr 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
April -May	11 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
July - august	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct - Dec	1 Oct 12	23 Dec 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas Week	23 Dec 12	31 Dec 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Years	31 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Off-season short breaks by request (subject to availability)

Extra Charges: Electricity and heating. Deposit of 200 euro payable on booking. Full payment payable six weeks before arrival. Deposit less extra charges will be returned.

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2 years listed You are contacting Nora Keogan Landline n/a Mobile +353 87 2920106 Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has so far received 0 reviews.