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House |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Kenmare Town Centre in Kenmare

from £25 / night

£170–£299 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

The Old Dressmakers Cottage, dating back to 1874, is located on Market Street, a quiet residential street. Charming two bedroom house located just around the corner from the all the shops, pubs, restaurants etc. that Kenmare has to offer. The house has central heating throughout but also boasts an open fire in the sitting-room and a stove in the kitchen, it's the perfect place to relax and unwind in your "home away from home". We also provide some solid fuels to get you started.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Internet is pay as you go mobile broadband.
Sofa bed is a folding bed.

Further details outdoors:
Parking is on street outside the property with no costs or restrictions.

Further details

The cottage has a stairs so not suitable for children under five unless they are used to a stairs at home
and the parents of the child or children say it is ok
The final decision is for the parents.

Conditions

Deposit is optional depending on circumstances of rental.

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The County Kerry region

The Irish name for Kenmare is Neidín, meaning the little nest cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay. It is a heritage town and as such has retained its historic attractions and beauty which can be seen in the Kenmare Heritage Centre with the Lace and Design Centre just next door. The town is a flurry of brightly coloured shops and restaurants and each week hosts market day, with local crafts and produce.
Sitting on both The Ring of Kerry and The Ring of Beara, it is the perfect place from which to discover and explore South Kerry and West Cork.

Kenmare is known for it's award winning restaurants and is full to the brim with pubs showcasing our traditional music and songs.
Having won the "Tidiest Town" in Ireland more than once, you can see why we love our town so much and think you will feel the same.

The Kenmare / Kenmare Town Centre area

Places to See In and Around the Town: The Heritage and Lace Centre is a must see for more information about this wonderful town as is the Heritage Park in Bonane, just a short drive away.
Rinn na gCros Park is a trail through a wooded area, beside the sea, with trees and plants from around the world within walking distance of the house. On the way back you can visit Kenmare Pier which looks out over the bay and sit and watch the boats go in and out.

Activities: With two golf course, horse riding, fishing, Eco Wildlife Cruises as well as Activity & Adventure Centres within easy reach of the town, you won't be bored. And if that weren't enough you can enjoy all the scenery with our many walking and cycling routes, don't worry if you haven't come prepared, bicycles are available for hire.

Trips: Sitting on the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, you will be in the perfect spot to enjoy the rugged scenery the area has to offer. The Healy Pass overlooking Glanmore Lake is a must see, we reccommend you go travel from Cork to Kerry for the best effect and take in Dereen Gardens on your way home! Also within reach are beautiful towns and villages such as Killarney and Glengarriff.

How to get there

The Old Dressmaker's Cottage What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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From Farranfore Airport: Turn Left onto N23, continuing forward to end of the road, turn left entering Farranfore. Continue forward onto N22 entering Killarney.
N71 At Cleeny roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Tralee Road - N71 (signposted Town Centre). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Lower Lewis Road - N71 (signposted Cork N22). At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Fair Hill - N71. At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto East Avenue Road - N71 (signposted Kenmare). At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N71 (signposted Kenmare). At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N71.
Continue on this road for 32 kilometers, entering Kenmare. Continue forward onto The Square. Turn right onto Market Street.

Activities near Kenmare

Reviews

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09 Dec 2012

“Just Perfect!” Everything about this house was just perfect: the location (in the middle of everything, but still quiet) and size (2 bedrooms, 2 baths) was just as advertised , and still very cozy. We didn't cook much, but the kitchen was nice-sized and fully equipped, and the living room was just large enough with very comfy furniture to relax in after a long day of touring. Both rooms also have great wood-burning stoves. We did not get to meet Kathleen, but Steve met us at the house (and he even saved a parking spot for us!) and gave us a great tour of he house as well as something good info on local pubs, etc. In summary, we can't recommend this property well enough!

30 Sep 2012

“wonderful!” The old dressmakers cottage is a sheer delight. It is very pretty, spacious and comfortable. On arrival the owner met us at the door with a up of tea and she had lit a peat fire made us feel very welcome and at home.The cottage we found to be very well furnished and extremely well equiped. The position of the cottage is right in the heart of Kenmare easy walking for shops, pubs and restaurants quite important as we are both late 70's and yet it was lovely and quiet.

29 May 2012

“Lovely home in quaint Kenmare with easy access to all of the sights!” First, the home is gorgeous and well-equipped. Nice bathrooms (great hot showers!), kitchen and laundry machine. Kathleen welcomed me with a fire burning in the living room - she is a wonderful and kind person. The home is within walking distance to the main two streets in Kenmare. From this location we drove to the Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsula. It was a piece of cake! I highly suggest this property to anyone staying in Kenmare!!

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07 Nov 2011

“Helpful, friendly owners, quiet town centre location, comfortable and well equipped.” As a regular visitor to the Kenmare area for the past 20+ years I have to admit I hadn't come across The Old Dressmaker's Cottage before, but wish I had! Very comfortable, very reasonably priced and well equipped, the cottage was ideal for myself, my 11-year-old daughter and one of her schoolfriends, for a half term break. A two minute walk from the shops, pubs and restaurants yet located in a quiet residential street, everything we needed was on hand. The owners could not have been more welcoming and did not seem bothered by our weather-induced late arrival and then helped me out when my car broke down - so a very public thank-you is deserved! Highly recommended.

13 Oct 2011

“Authentic Irish Cottage Experience” My husband, adult daughter and I stayed for one week in this comfortable, clean cottage located in the heart of Kenmare. From its cozy open fire to its fully-fitted kitchen and laundry facilities,... more

01 Aug 2011

“Absolute gem of a location and quaint cottage” We were 2 couples (mid 50's) and stayed here for 1 week 23rd - 30th July. The property was very good and only 5min walk to the High Street were all the pubs and resturaunts are. It is an ideal... more

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10 Jul 2011

“Sweet cottage, great location and lovely host” The Dress Makers Cottage was like a play house, so nicely decorated and had all the amenities. The location in the town and the town itself was a great location to explore the whole area. Lots of day... more

06 Jun 2011

“Cozy Little Cottage in the Center of Kenmare” Gorgeous little cottage with ideal central location, well stocked kitchen and comfy bedrooms. A huge cut above standard 'bland' holiday homes - lovely interior with oodles of traditional... more Response: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to send a review It was a pleasure to have you staying in The Old Dressmakers Cottage.

26 Mar 2011

“A cozy cottage with a wonderful owner in a great town--ready to return” I stayed here for a month and was delighted with the cozy cottage in the heart of Kenmare, " the little nest," on the Ring of Kerry. I could walk out the door to any of 15 local places to... more Response: Thank you for sending a such a lovely review. It was lovely having you stay too.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2013	16 Feb 13	9 Mar 13	200€ 200	50€ 50	40€ 40	1 Night
2013	9 Mar 13	27 Apr 13	225€ 225	50€ 50	40€ 40	1 Night
	27 Apr 13	25 May 13	250€ 250	50€ 50	40€ 40	1 Night
2013	25 May 13	29 Jun 13	275€ 275	55€ 55	50€ 50	3 Nights
2013	29 Jun 13	13 Jul 13	300€ 300	40€ 40	50€ 50	3 Nights
2013	13 Jul 13	24 Aug 13	350€ 350	60€ 60	50€ 50	3 Nights
2013	24 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	275€ 275	50€ 50	40€ 40	3 Nights
2013	30 Sep 13	27 Oct 13	240€ 240	50€ 50	40€ 40	3 Nights
2013	27 Oct 13	22 Dec 13	200€ 200	50€ 50	40€ 40	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.

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Prices above are for maximum people and discounts available for couples only.

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2 years listed You are contacting Kathleen O'Neill Landline 353 64 6683134 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 9 reviews from previous guests.

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