A week of absolute quiet comfortable relaxation. Perfect for disconnecting. With all the comforts. Plenty of warmth, hot water, efficient heating and a stove fire to burn the local turf and get that wonderfully Irish experience. Every window frames a mesmerizing view. Any weather fronts came and went and we were lucky enough to be able to lie in the grass and soak up the last of the summer rays in late September. Triple glazed windows shelters the house from the winds and when they blow they blow! Perfect for that house on the hill rural experience. The light pollution was minimal so we were able to see the Milky Way clearly most nights, with Mars, Jupiter, Saturn rising every night too. The balcony is a great viewing platform by night and a Robin-chirping breakfast space by morning. It was genuinely lovely to have Anne as our host. Friendly and obviously an absolute pro at this. She made us feel instantly welcome and at home - meaning it really felt like the place was ours. In summary: Standing Stones - wonderful host, house, experience. Suits adults. Well equipped, didn’t find ourselves needing anything. Two bedrooms, king size beds, both en-suite. Bath in one en-suite that was a real treat with a view! If you’re looking for a place to unwind, decompress, with views to write home about, this is it.
Waterville is also an interesting place, a great base for visiting all that Kerry has to offer. Incredible landscape, beaches, steeped in history and the routes of Irish culture (stone forts, standing stones, the Skelligs). The local restaurants are a five min drive from the house, probably best to drive as it is a main route into the town. The Sea Lodge (Bosca Bia) had outdoor space for eating, bar food but fresh and tasty and a great place for sundowners, weather permitting. The Lobster bar was also good value for money, bar food, friendly staff who went out of their way to accommodate us (reservation is wise at weekends especially because of COVID restrictions). Dooley’s restaurant was more upmarket but value for money wanes a little there. The local shop has all you might need if you’re self catering.