May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This traditional stone farmhouse, built around 1850, has recently been completely restored to a high standard. It occupies a quiet and secluded location on the top of Collorus Harbour on the Beara Peninsula, and offers stunning views across the Kenmare River to the Macgillycuddy Reeks and Kilmakilloge Harbour.
The house has a beautiful landscaped garden, built-in barbecue, patio with garden furniture, flower and herb garden. There is ample parking space. And, if that is not enough, the sea is just 200 meters from the door. All front windows have a sea and mountain view. You can enjoy the spectacular views while cooking, dining, sitting by the fire, in bed or even lying in the bath!
Birds-eye view of house and Collorus point
House from side with Collorus harbour behind
Sitting room
View from the front door
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The County Kerry region
County Kerry, traditionally known as the 'kingdom', is situated in the extreme south-west of Ireland. Kerry has two contrasting types of terrain - the mountainous south with the Beara, Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas, and the smaller 'plains' area that stretches as far north as the Shannon estuary. Along the coast, sandy bays alternate with cliffs and rocky headlands. You'll also see regions of outstanding scenic beauty, such as the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara. Kerry is also home to Ireland's highest mountain and the famous Killarney National Park. It is an area of lush, almost tropical vegetation, due to the influence of the gulf stream.
Kenmare / Collorus area
Collorus is a hilly peninsula with a sheltered harbour, situated on the north coast of the Beara Peninsula, close to the Kerry/Cork border. Derreen Gardens and woods, Cloonee Lakes, Gleninchiquin waterfall, Ring of Beara, the Healy Pass leading to Glengarriff and the fishing harbour of Castletownbere are all nearby. This is an extremely scenic area with pretty villages and stunning sea views around every corner. The area is ideal for walking, water sports, touring, golfing and fishing. You can step into the Beara Way (196 km walking trail) near the house. Private boat trips on the River Kenmare for nature watch or fishing can be organised locally at reasonable rates. There are many archeological sites nearby. Traditional pubs with food, music and dance are available locally.
How to get there
Visitors can fly into Kerry, Cork or Shannon, all of which are within a reasonable drive of the cottage. Ryan Air do cheap flights into Kerry airport. The nearest town is the heritage town of Kenmare on the Ring of Kerry. • From Kenmare take the R571 in the direction Castletownbere. • Follow the road for 25 km to Lauragh. • Continue on the R571 through Lauragh for another 5 km. Turn right at the brown sign for Sli Na Mara. • You are now on the Collorus Peninsula. • From the brown sign, keep going for 300 metres, as you start to go down hill, take the first turning on the left and the cottage can be seen on the right.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kerry: 72 km
Railway:
Killarney: 60 km
Ferry:
Rosslare: 327 km
Activities near Kenmare
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house has an open-plan layout and is tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard with a mix of original contemporary paintings, antique and modern country furniture. It has solid wooden floors with natural slate in the kitchen, utility room and shower room.
Downstairs there is a utility room, toilet and shower room, large open plan dining and living room with a wood burning stove, TV, DVD and video player and hi-fi. The kitchen is well-equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The house has oil-fired central heating. Water is provided by a deep well.
Upstairs has a large bedroom with a double bed, two single futons, four windows and large en-suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment, toilet and hand wash basin. Single and double duvets, bedlinen and towels are provided.
Further details outdoors: The house has spectacular sea and mountains views, a beautiful landscaped garden, built-in barbecue, patio with garden furniture, flower and herb garden. There is ample parking space. The sea is within 200m of the house and offers safe swimming in Collorus natural harbour. The cottage is ideally situated for walking and there is a diving school in Killmackillogue and sailing nearby.
Further details
Booking periods are Saturday to Saturday.
Rental of Hilltop Cottage starts at 16 hrs on the day of arrival and should be vacated at 10 hrs on the day of departure.
Please contact the owner Colette Mougin, at least 24 hours before arrival. She speaks French and German as well as English.
Please leave Hilltop Cottage as you find it, in a completely clean and tidy condition.
A deposit of €100 per week is required or full payment if your booking is within 6 weeks of your arrival. Deposit is non-refundable if booking is cancelled less that 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Conditions
A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats. No smoking inside the house please.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
August / September
10 Sep 08
28 Sep 08
375£338
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1 Week
September/November
28 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
290£261
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0-
1 Week
April/Easter
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
330£297
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1 Week
April/May
18 Apr 09
2 May 09
290£261
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1 Week
May
2 May 09
30 May 09
350£315
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1 Week
May/June
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
400£360
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1 Week
June/July/August
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
550£495
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1 Week
August/September
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
375£338
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0-
1 Week
September/October
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
290£261
0-
0-
1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Property is closed from 2nd November 08 - 3rd April 09
• Electricity and oil charged at cost price (meter reading)
• Cleaning included
• Towels and bed linen provided
• No charge for cot and highchair
• No charge for dogs (only well behaved)
• We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
• 30 Euros off for two weeks bookings, 60 Euros off for three weeks bookings, etc.
Guestbook
Hilltop Cottage has a soul. A warm friendly spirit. If it had a tail, it would be wagging. Thank you Hilltop Cottage and thank you Colette for this spendid week in July 2008. Brian, Kate, Daniel, Oskar from Iceland
Thank you so much for a wonderful week. The house is absolutely lovely and very comfortable. Everything you could need is there. The location is second to none, the views stunning and every bath a real joy! Ruth and Bob from Dublin Sept. 08
Hard to keep words simple in such a delightful place. Renate and Christian from Munich, Mai 2007
This is certainly the nicest cottage we have stayed at. Lesley and Steve from UK, May 2008
Availability
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