This place is a gem. Such a great antidote to busy city life if that’s what you’re after. Right on the shore line, super quiet and the most idyllic cosy little cottage. You’ll never have experienced anything like it - driving along the beach to get into the driveway, lighting the big open fire after a busy day exploring, sitting out at night with a hot whiskey looking up at the stars and listening to the sea.
Deirdre is a brilliant host. Great communication, sending helpful tips like tide times and leaving menus and info about local restaurants etc. The house is really well equipped with pretty much everything oh could need from torches for the walk back from the pub in the dark, to extra deck chairs and some other beach essential if weather permits.
The area itself was perfect for what we wanted - a base from which to explore every part of Kerry. Even the staff in the local West End pub (8min walk from cottage and great seafood) were friendly and helpful, telling us about new places to explore that we hadn’t previously considered (Bromore Cliffs - well worth the drive). Fenit itself offered us a few beautiful sunsets down at the harbour and a walk out to the little heritage park at St Brendan the Navigator statue is well worth it.
Beyond Fenit, we made it to Tralee, to Killarney, to Dingle, to Castlegregory, to Camp, to Ballybunion, to Beale, to Valencia Island, to the Maherees, to the Conor Pass, to Waterville, to Inch, to Portmagee, to Banna, and lots more in just 4 days. Just drive and see where it takes you. Whichever way you go, you’re sure to find something special. We’ll be back.