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Kerry 101 Kenmare, Co. Kerry 5 bedrooms. Sleeps 7. This beautiful country residence occupies a very private site close to the town of Kenmare and just off the main Ring of Kerry road. This cottage style home has a lovely traditional appearance with hardwood double-glazed windows, slated roof with painted hardwood fascia and soffit and beautiful decorative barges and finials. On entering the house one is immediately struck by the generously sized Entrance Hall with its double height ceiling. The house’s character is emphasised by the use of heritage colours, rich materials and attractive furnishings. This delightful “hideaway” stands on about one acre of private gardens with seashore to the south. From here you can enjoy views of Kenmare Bay with its islands, and the Beara Peninsula. Templenoe Pier is adjacent to the house. Cork Airport is 35 miles (56km); Shannon Airport is 115 miles (184km); and Bandon is 12 miles (20km). Accommodation: Ground floor: Entrance Hall leading into south-facing sitting room, with French doors leading to the lawned garden. The colour scheme of blue and gold is complimented by lush interlined drapes and Roman blinds on the bay window with its upholstered seat. Fully equipped kitchen with solid wood kitchen units, finished in a blue limewash. The kitchen floor is of Marmoleum, an environmentally friendly yet extremely hardwearing linoleum. Utility Room that has an exterior door to the West. A neutral colour scheme gives the Master Bedroom a calm and luxurious feel. It is a bright room with sea views and a bay window to the west and ensuite shower room. Second single bedroom on the ground floor with checkered Romo fabrics. First floor: Three further bedrooms - two double rooms and one twin room, ensuite. One hallway bathroom with tub. Price Code E More Views |
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Kerry 102 Sneem,
Co. Kerry 3 bedrooms/ 2.5 baths. Sleeps 6. A stylish, contemporary house built and furnished to the highest standards. Built in 1999 and 2000 and set in 6 acres, the house is a wonderful Post & Beam home using beautiful Douglas Fir timbers imported from Canada. The picturesque village of Sneem is only a short drive. Nearby Kenmare is renowned for its excellent restaurants and shops and there are many art galleries in the area. For the energetic, there are a variety of possibilities and pursuits such as fishing, walking, hill climbing, cycling, horse riding and boating. There are two golf courses within twenty minutes and at least six within an hour's drive. Killarney Muckross Gardens, Illnacullin, Garnish Island Gardens and Bantry House are approximately one hour by car. Shannon: 110 miles (177km); Cork: 60 miles (90km); Kenmare: 16 miles (24km); Killarney: 35 miles (52.5km); Sneem: 2/3 miles. Accommodation: The interior is spacious and open plan with stunning open vaulted ceilings both downstairs and in the bedrooms. The front door leads to an immense open plan reception area, which then merges into the dining area followed by the sitting room which leads onto the sun room. The open plan kitchen is separated from the dining area, and has a granite topped breakfast bar. A separate laundry room runs off the kitchen, as does a further utility room and pantry room, and there is a downstairs cloakroom/powder room off the reception room. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a queen size double bed and a full Terrazzo tiled bathroom en-suite, fitted with a power shower and large cast iron bath, with Perrin & Rowe fittings. The other bathroom is identical in equipment, and serves the twin bedded room at the front of the house. The other double bedroom also has a queen size double bed, and has a wooden balcony leading onto a walkway to 5 acres of wild mountainside smothered with heathers and rhododendrons, offering beautiful mountain and sea views. The house is fully equipped, including 3 direct dial telephones, TV and VCR, several radio's and CD/tape players, hair dryer, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, electric range cooker with 6 burner gas hob and extractor fan, and full underfloor heating to the ground floor and first floor bathrooms. One word of caution, there are no curtains or drapes downstairs. This is to maximise the size of the windows and "bring in " the lovely garden views. There are fitted curtains to all the bedrooms! No curtains are on the reception room windows since these would compromise the style of the house. Price Code F-G More Views |
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Kerry 103 Kenmare,
County Kerry - 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms. Sleeps 8. This architect designed home has spectacular views across Kenmare Bay and the majestic Macgillycuddy's Reeks part of the Kerry mountain range. This spacious detached property is bright and provides an accommodation of high standards, set on 1.8 acres of gently sloping , natural gardens. This is an ideal location for touring the Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula and Killarney National Park. The quaint town of Kenmare is close by and is renowned for it's award-winning restaurants, pubs, and art and craft shops. There is an 18-hole golf course in Kenmare and six championship courses within a 64km (40 mile) radius. Guided walking tours, boat trips, horse riding and fishing are all available locally. Accommodation: Split level interior with extra high ceilings. Solid maple floors throughout. Oil fired central heating. Fully fitted kitchen with impressive 9ft solid maple dining table. Utility room with toilet, wash basin, laundry facilities, walk-in hot press. Living room, small library, satellite TV, DVD, CD music system, video, all around sound for movies. Specialised Gazco Avanti Log fire operated by remote control, double door leads to large patio area, patio furniture and barbecue provided. One king size bedroom with en suite jacuzzi bath and separate power shower. Three bedrooms with twin beds and wash basins. Main bathroom features an extra large double power shower with shower and body jets. Damage security deposit required on arrival. Telephone and ISDN internet line available at extra cost. Price Code F-G More Views |
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Kerry 104 Killarney, Co. Kerry 5 bedrooms. Sleeps 10. You will find it difficult to beat the location of this holiday home, high on the foothills of Ireland's highest mountains. Situated in peaceful and lofty isolation, just ten minutes from the major town of Killarney, the house is at the entrance to the famed Gap of Dunloe and Killarney National Park. Beautifully appointed and decorated with the works of local artists and craftsmen. Enjoy views of the Dingle Peninsula, the Atlantic coast and the Lakes of Killarney. The owner, an expert on the area, will be happy to arrange all types of activities and tours. There are five double bedrooms, three with queen-size and one with king-size bed, along with one twin (two beds) room. All rooms have private bath and shower. Spacious living and dining areas. Fully-equipped laundry, library, TV, video and telephone facilities. Sleeps 10. Price Code D Another View |
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Approximate Weekly Rental Rates  All of our vacation rentals are fully furnished and
well equipped. Many are privately owned.
A local contact person is always available for assistance with any problems. Our properties rent for a minimum of one week. Arrival is any day of the week for city flats and apartments. Countryside properties usually rent from Saturday to Saturday. Normally, check-in time is between 2 PM and 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM. We confirm the exact price when a reservation is booked. Prices depend
on the current exchange rate of the dollar, number in the party and
dates of travel. Prices quoted include heat, electricity, towels, linen,
cleaning fees, taxes and our fees - unless otherwise stated. Charges
for telephone calls are extra. Most properties require a refundable
breakage/damage deposit. Details depicted here may have changed since photographs were taken. |
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