We stayed for a week in Periwinkle Cottage overlooking Portmagee Channel. It has the most amazing views of Valentia Island and is very peaceful and quiet. Everything you would want for is supplied in the cottage.. Any little thing that went wrong was rectified immediately by Elizabeth ( toaster not working , new one 5 mins later). Speaking of Elizabeth and James , they were two very gentle friendly hosts as only Ireland and Kerry in particular can produce. The cottage is much more spacious than it looks in the photos and could easily accommodate 8 or 9 people. We were only 4 and 5 for a night so tons of space. Lots of nice touches , unlimited turf and logs , BBQ , jacussi bath etc .Valentia Island was wonderful for scenery and walks. Lots of great beaches within a 15 minute drive , Inny Strand and Ballinskelligs ( make a visit to the Chocolate factory!)and the magnificent Derrynane beach a bit farther away.. Portmagee and Waterville have numerous nice restaurants and food pubs . They were enjoyable even with the covid restrictions. Our favourite was An Corcan in Waterville.
We would definitely highly recommend this cottage and host and will pay a return visit hopefully in the not too distant future.
Sean O Shea and family.
Dublin