We absolutely loved our stay in this cottage. It was perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults, kids aged 7 and 9). It is clearly a much loved holiday home and as such comes with all the things that make it homely and not just another short term rental- excellent kitchen equipment for cooking (we ate in a lot an appreciated the number of pots, pans, plates etc. even things like a garlic crusher and decent coffee maker just made things so much easier) , comfortable beds and sitting area, decent lighting and tables big enough for family meals and games. The kids loved staying in the loft area above the kitchen- suitable for older kids / agile adults who don’t mind a ladder up and down. The other bedroom is in a mezzanine above the living / dining area and is private enough to feel like a self contained bedroom. Loads of hot water and it would be a cosy spot in the winter, big heaters and an open fire. The sun room was great for drying wetsuits and towels and is just an nice bonus space. No internet but great 4G (again something we weren’t expecting so a nice bonus).
If anything the listing here undersells the place. The view is wonderful and it’s right by the Dingle Way, opposite the Blasket Centre where there are great walks. We enjoyed a wander down to Dunquin Pier for a ferry to the Blaskets or just a post-dinner stroll. It’s a pity Kruger’s is closed (covid) because it would’ve been nice to walk the opposite way for a quiet pint of an evening… next time… 20 minutes back to Dingle which is handy for bigger supermarkets, restaurants etc. We went to Wine Strand to the beach a few times which suited us really well (quieter than Ventry which is probably slightly nearer)
We especially enjoyed the goat, which is very much free range and welcomed us back most evenings. As other reviews have mentioned, the neighbor has several cats. More than several to be honest. They provided the kids with plenty of cat spotting entertainment but for sure something to be aware of if you aren’t into cats.
The value for money offered by this property is second to none. We would go back in a heartbeat. It was our first family holiday since 2019 and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you Nan!