We spent two weeks in the charming village of Allihies from the 6th to the 20th of July.
The House:
The house is exceptionally clean, spacious and is very well equipped.
The seating/dining area which is to the rear of the house off the kitchen is very comfortable and a great place to relax after a day at the beach or hiking The fact that this area is away from the sitting room allows for plenty of personal space and for everyone to find their own room.
The sitting room has plenty of couches and a large TV which has plenty of channels too watch. and there is also a good collection of DVDs to look at if one wishes.
The kitchen is very well serviced and everything that you would require is at hand. It is a lovely spacious area and there is a very functional utility room also.
All the bedrooms (3) are spacious and well decorated with some nice touches and two of these rooms take great advantage of the splendid views behind the house.
There is also a large back garden for kids to play in.
Allihies:
The house sits in a row of four at the top of the village and in my opinion it is the perfect location. It is approx 100m to the nearest bar/restaurant, which is great but also far enough away that noise outside the baron a busy evening isn't an issue. All three pubs in the village are very welcoming and have plenty of entertainment on various nights.
The local shop is only a few yards further down the road as is 'The Coppermine Cafe', which is great spot for breakfast or lunch.
Ballydonegan Beach is only about a ten minute walk from the house. It is a wonderful beach and has plenty to offer, including a charming little coffee hut. There is ample parking and the beach does not get overly busy even on very warm days.
Allihies is a charming, friendly and lively village that is nestled between the sea and mountains, the scenery is breathtaking. I would say it is more scenic than Ventry and the surrounding areas in Kerry and no way nearly as commercial. The road from Allihies to Eyeries that brings you over the mountain provides some incredible views. The locals are very friendly and the welcome was always warm. It was great to sit outside one of the three pubs in the evening and have a drink or to listen to traditional music inside.
We had an amazing holiday on the Beara Peninsula and we will definitely be back.