This is a very special place. you cannot get a sense of it from the photos. It is on the side of a mountain and is completely quiet, and filled with birds, deer, hares, bees, butterflies. The views are astounding, from pretty much every room. A very clever design and built by Martin with love and care.
The private road to the house is long with lots of bends and is very steep at the top, but if you know how to drive, you'll be fine. If you're used to big, modern, flat roads, you may find it a challenge. As an Irish person, it was no bother at all!
The garden is packed with interesting and beautiful planting. There are loads of very happy free range hens and ducks that provide delicious eggs for breakfast.
We bought yummy fresh salad grown on site too.
Martin was available all the time and very helpful and kind. There is a feeling of family, and peace and calm there and you will feel welcome at all times.
You can walk straight out the back door and up the mountain to join the Beara Way if you like hiking. You don't even need to drive!
15 minutes drive from Kenmare which has everything you need. There are lakes to swim inn(wetsuits help) and little coves all along the Beara Peninsula to explore.
Star Seafood is just down the road and sells incredibly priced fresh fish Mon-Fri. We couldn't believe the amount of delicious prawns, cod and hake we got for the money. Well worth it!
The house has everything you need. Very good wifi, TV (if you need it with that view), books, games, very comfortable beds, 2 lovely baths, good heating. It is a country home and has the comfort and relaxed feeling of a home away from home.
We will definitely go back as this is a magical place. We had two weeks there and I actually feel like I am rested and restored after my holiday. Thank you Martin, Brigid and family!