We didn’t meet Mairead until we were checking out as she was away travelling herself, but she arranged for a friend to meet us at check in, who was available if we needed her.
Although we only spent a short time with Mairead, she was a lovely lady, very approachable and down to earth, and also very well travelled and interesting to chat with.
The cottage was equally interesting, an original farm cottage which has been in Mairead’s family for generations.
This really is a special place, I am not a spiritual person, but the cottage felt loved and full of happy memories. The views are spectacular, from the nearby hills down to Ballinskelligs Bay, with a rare view of the Skellig islands on a clear day.
We loved the period furniture which reminded us of our grandparents homes from our childhood. There is a modern shower room with a sauna, plus a more authentic bathroom with free standing bathtub.
The lounge area has a wood burner fireplace which we used most evenings, not just for warmth but it brought the cottage to life, making it feel even more cozy. (There are plenty of places in nearby village to purchase wood)
We spent most of our time in the front porch area as the large windows made the most of the views. In good weather there is a large decking area with a private hot tub area, unfortunately we didn’t get to use it.
The cottage is well placed for sightseeing in the area, placed approx halfway around the ring of Kerry, there are small supermarkets and shops in nearby Waterville which sell everything you could need. There are also a couple of nice pubs and restaurants if you can drag yourself away from the cottage.
We would like to thank Mairead for sharing this special place with us, which allowed us to completely immerse ourselves in the Kerry way of life.