Landsdowne Cottage is a gem, tucked away off a main road, tracing the coast of Kenmare Bay. First impressions are of a well cared for cottage, only just visible from the road, hidden away behind mature gardens and tall trees surrounding it.
Everything you need is at hand in the cottage. The kitchen is bright and open, the living room cosy, the timber panelled bedrooms warm and comfortable with blackout blinds enabling longer lie-ins. Hot water never an issue. The pressure shower with rain head was difficult to leave and if you have the opportunity, try out the jacuzzi bath... we didn't have the time!
Everywhere Claire has left helpful notes on how to filter your own water, where the recycling goes, how to work all the appliances. We never found at any point the need to make contact and figure anything out.
Within a cycle, there are the most amazing places for a quick dip, either in the sea or up towards Gleninchaquin lakes. We were here in June and the lakes were warmer than the sea! Kids absolutely loved the lake and we went there almost every day.
Food wise, you will find all you need up in Kenmare and eating out, there are more then enough local eateries doing outdoor dining within 20 mins in either direction.
Overall, cannot fault the cottage. We will be back.... and I think that is the first time we have never said that about a place so far!