Victorian House, Kenmare Co Kerry KY43

Description:

"A house that surpassed all our expectations" This lovely holiday home covers 3000 square feet. Each of the seven bedrooms has its own bathroom. It is situated on a quiet and secluded hillside, yet only two miles from the centre of Kenmare. The location is stunning with panoramic views of the Beara Mountains to the left and the Kenmare Bay and MacGillicuddy Reeks to the right.Killarney and theRing of Kerry are to the west and Cork, Bantry and Beara Peninsulaare to the east.  A woodlabnd walk leads to the shore, while the ruins of an ancient castle draw one back to the 16th century when  the O'Sullivan Mor Clan owned much of this area. Later, the lands were assigned to William Petty who came to Ireland with Oliver Cromwell and chartered the island, creating the first map of Ireland. The mid-19th century Victorian house has been renovated, modernised and refurbished with the greatest care and is part of a 60 acre private estate on the shores of Kenmare Bay.

Accommodation information:

Ground floor:  The house is stylish and comfortable with a generous living room, vestibule, conservatory and formal dining room (which seats up to 16 people). The large kitchen is fully equipped and has an adjoining informal dining area; ideal for breakfast and casual dining. Original Irish art hangs throughout the house and adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Open fireplaces in three rooms ensure a cosy ambiance on the coldest nights. 

First floor: Seven large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. One bedroom has a king bed & a single bed; one has a zip linked bed which can serve as a king or be divided into two single beds. The remaining five bedrooms have double beds.  All overlook the Dunkerron Estate.  Each bathroom has a power shower while five bathrooms have baths, as well as showers. The master bedroom has a sleigh bed, walk in wardrobe and separate bath and power shower with body jets. All windows are double glazed slide and sash.

Distances:

Shannon Airport; 192km (120 miles)
Cork Airport; 96km (60 miles)
Kerry Airport; 56km (35 miles)
Dublin Airport; 328km (205 miles)

Amenities in the area:

Guests have  their own private access to Kenmare Bay and are welcome to wander through the woodland paths or relax on the deck, which is just a short 10 minutes walk from the house. The charming and busy little town of Kenmareis two miles away. There are excellent restaurants and two five-star hotels, not to mention colourful pubs and quaint little shops. Killarney lies in the opposite direction and has much to lure the visitor. Fishing, hiking and horse riding are available in the area. Beyond Kenmare and over the metal bridge, lies the road to the stunning Beara Peninsula.Direct dial telephone with broadband connection is  available at an extra cost and this can be requested in advance.

You can go sailing, canoeing or hill walking at Star Sailing in Dauros (4 miles from Kenmare on the Castletownbere road). www.staroutdoors.ie

Hire bikes from Finnegan’s Bike Shop, book golf lessons with the Adrian Whitehead Golf Academy in the Ring of Kerry Golf Club.

You can swim in the new leisure centre at the Kenmare Bay Hotel, walk the Heritage Trail in Kenmare town or stroll the beach in Derrynane.  Kennedy’s Pet Farm in Killarney is a favourite with children.