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Winnies Cottage (cottage)

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Set in the tranquil scenic surroundings of Kenmare Bay, the quaint and beautifully appointed Winnies Cottage is the ultimate getaway for families, couples or groups

Winnies is a 3-bedroomed imaginatively restored and extended cottage on its own grounds and is, truly, a home-from-home.

Winnes Cottage carries Irish Tourist Board 4 Star Rating.

Winnies is set in the midst of walking country with several dedicated and marked cross country treks and mountain paths, including one to the top of Carantouhill, the highest mountain in Ireland. All forms of water sports are available close by on Kenmare Bay

Winnies is an ideal location to explore the south west of Ireland, from the Beara Peninsula to the Ring of Kerry, as well as the Dingle peninsula and the Lakes of Killarney.

Sneem is just 5Km away and well served with quality restaurants, pubs and shops, bakery. as well as art galleries and coffee shops. There is even a late night taxi service to and from Winnies!!.

Kenmare is the nearest town and has beautiful craft shops and galleries. There are number of very high quality restaurants in Kenmare with national prominence. Again taxis will take you to Winnies!

Front view	View to garden
Dining Lounge area	Lounge

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The County Kerry region

Mountain ranges, rugged coastline and beautiful beaches dominate this wonderful place. In addition you have the world-famous Lakes of Killarney and the Killarney National Park, all of which contribute to making this region one of the most popular parts of Ireland for tourists, visitors and for people who just want to get away for a little while. Check out: www.killarneynationalpark.ie

The home of Daniel O'Connell, one of the great Irish Statesmen from the 19th century, is located in Derrynane near Caherdaniel and is open to the public. Check out: http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/

The Ring of Kerry is a circuitous route from Killarney to Kilorglin, Caherciveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and back to Killarney and is a must-drive. Check out: http://www.dochara.com/tour/itineraries/ring-of-kerry-tour/

The flora and fauna of the coastline is influenced greatly by the Gulf Stream and the very mild climate associated with it.

Sneem area

Water sports - Sea-kayaking - Windsurfing - Diving - Sailing - Fishing - Golf - Hill walking - Riding - Guided tours - Skellig tours - Kenmare Bay tours - there is an endless selection of activities to experience from a holiday at Winnies.

If you feel like a challenging walk, try out a few stages of The "Kerry Way" Check out: http://www.kerry-ireland.com/kerryway/

Sneem is an enchanting little village where you can discuss the affairs of the world with the friendly local people over a pint of Guinness or Irish Coffee around an open fire. Check out www.sneem.com

In the evening you can relax in Winnies over a nice meal and Sauvignon Blanc or treat yourself in one of the many fine restaurants in the immediate area.

How to get there

Winnies Cottage is situated between Kenmare and Sneem on the N70 or the "Ring of Kerry". It is approximately 20Km from Kenmare and 5Km from Sneem near the Parknasilla Resort (www.parknasillahotel.ie ) It is exactly 1.2Km past Tahilla Church in direction of Sneem on right hand side of the road.

Main airports into Ireland are Dublin, Shannon and Cork. Kerry Airport is a small regional airport and connects with Ryanair to Luton, Stansted, Frankfurt, Grenoble/Lyon and Dublin. Kerry Airport is about 45Km from Winnies Cottage. Cork International Airport is about 100Km from Winnies with drivetime 1Hr 45 mins.

Car Hire services, including all the majors, are available at all towns and airports in the region

Ferry Services from the UK connect to Rosslare, DunLaoghire and Dublin. It is epxected that the Cork Swansea Service will be restored by May 2009. Ferries also link Cork to Roscoff in France.

Activities near Sneem

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Hardwood floors throughout
Stove for logs or coal
Exposed internal stonework
Open plan ground floor

Further details outdoors:
Large wild garden around the house
Terrace with tables, chairs and barbecue

Further details

Welcome pack will be provided with essentials to get you settled and relaxed!

Conditions

25% Deposit required to secure reservations.
Full payment required prior to occupation

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early 09	22 Feb 09	13 Mar 09	400£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
St Patricks Week	13 Mar 09	21 Mar 09	500£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Up to Easter	21 Mar 09	4 Apr 09	400£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Holidays	4 Apr 09	19 Apr 09	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
End of April	19 Apr 09	1 May 09	400£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
May Bank Holiday	1 May 09	9 May 09	500£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
May	9 May 09	29 May 09	500£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
June Bank Holiday	29 May 09	6 Jun 09	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
June to Summer Hols	6 Jun 09	4 Jul 09	500£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer Holidays	4 Jul 09	30 Aug 09	700£ 631	0-	0-	1 Week
September	30 Aug 09	3 Oct 09	450£ 405	120108	0-	3 Nights
Remainder of 09	3 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	450£ 405	120108	0-	3 Nights
Christmas and New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
Up to Easter 2010	9 Jan 10	3 Apr 10	450£ 405	120108	0-	3 Nights
Easter Hols	3 Apr 10	10 Apr 10	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
From Easter to end of May	10 Apr 10	29 May 10	450£ 405	120108	0-	3 Nights
June	29 May 10	3 Jul 10	550£ 495	130117	0-	3 Nights
July and August	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	750£ 676	0-	0-	1 Week
September to Christmas	4 Sep 10	18 Dec 10	450£ 405	120108	0-	3 Nights
Christmas and NY 2010	18 Dec 10	8 Jan 11	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payments by Bank Transfer or Cheque in advance

Guestbook for Winnies Cottage

Selection of Quotes from the Guestbook in Winnies Cottage:

"We enjoyed the week we spent at Winnies Cottage. Its charm, quiet and perfect accommodation made this stay one of the nicest ever ..." (Belgian Family)

"Winnies is the perfect Irish cottage. It has been a a joy to live in. Sneem is a beautiful village and we enjoyed exploring it. ..." (Family from Colorado USA)

"Brilliant find - what a lovely cottage - every need catered for.. A lovely stay and wish it had been longer. Intend to be back.." (Group from Essex)

"Winnies Cottage is fantastic and beautifully finished and kitted out - the perfect base for for enjoying this wonderful area. Many thanks for the hospitality and a great walk!." (Family from Waterford Irl)

"Our week here was just about perfect. A lovely cottage, wonderful spot, thoughtful hosts- for which thank you very much."(Family UK)

"Winnies Cottage has been a delight!. We were totally blown away by how well appointed and equipped Winnies Cottage is. For those with children, Winnies is a blessing. It is so rare to find somewhere children are welcome whilst parents can enjoy the lifestyle Winnies offers" (Family with kids and Grandparents from Brisbane Australia August 19 2009)

"What a delightful house! We were very comfortable here and discovered all kinds of beautiful walks and cycle routes in the local area" (Irish family August 2009"

"We had a amost wonderful time at Winnies. The accommodation is lovely and so well equipped." (Family from USA August 09)

We had a wonderful holiday. Winnies Cottage was so much more than we expected. Thank you so much for the Welcome Pack" (Family from France July 09)

And more!

Availability

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Name:	Michael Healy
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