Portmagee Cottage Kerry
The bungalow is situated within walking distance of the seaside village which has 2 pubs/restaurants, 2 cafes, shop and a Catholic Church. At the seafront you can book a trip to the Skellig rocks or a trip around the bay. You can also visit the Skellig Experience just over the bridge in Valentia. By car/bike (Bikes can be hired in Caherciveen) you can tour the area visiting Valentia Island (many tourist sites), Waterville, Ballinskelligs, The bungalow is detached with an enclosed private garden with parking. It is suitable for 6 people as we have 3 bedrooms, all linen and towels, cleaning materials, toiletries, washing materials are supplied. The oil and electricity is charged by meter at cost price. We supply a gas drum for cooking free of charge. Wi-Fi is free.
Situated in South West Kerry, a few minutes walk from the sea front and fishing village of Portmagee. The property has a double bedroom with en-suite, the second bedroom has two single beds and the third bedroom has a double bed. Sitting room with open plan kitchen dining and living area. Bed linen, towels, kitchen utensils supplied, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine, TV and WIFI is in the property. Electricity and oil by meter. The property has private parking and an enclosed garden to the front. It is an excellent location to base yourself as you can walk down to the sea front and watch the fishing boats come in and land the catch of the day (that is then served in the village restaurant). Portmagee has much to offer, such as a village shop for all your daily food shopping and a post office, It boasts of two pubs which serve food daily. (Not forgetting the Guinness) The Bridge Bar, which serves bar food until 20:30 hours every evening, Breakfast is also served daily. The Mooring's Restaurant which is award winning, is open in the early evening until late in the summer months.(approximately end of March until the end of September). The Bridge Bar has traditional Irish music in the summer months and Irish set dancing and everyone is welcome to join in and soak in the atmosphere or just to sit and enjoy the CRAIC. Children are very welcome until 21:00 hours The town of Caherciveen has variety of shops and two large food supermarkets and restaurants, cafes and bars. Killarney is a very popular tourist town situated in the Ring of Kerry and is worth a visit. Portmagee has many great walks and cycling with spectacular views, fishing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing.. There are boat trips from Portmagee to the Skelligs Rock where the early Monks lived hundreds of years ago. This is available in the summer months. The Skelligs Experience which is worth a visit and gives a history of what life was like living on the rock. It is worth a visit to Valentia Ireland for more spectacular views. There is horse riding available in the summer months a short distance away from Portmagee. From here you can travel the surrounding area of Ballinskelligs and Waterville. It is worth taking a trip to the chocolate factory which is 5 minutes by car and tasting the delicious chocolate. Trips to see how the chocolate is made is also available by appointment. Smoking is not permitted inside the property Electricity and gas charged by meter usage at cost rates.
The football field is 2 minutes up the road, there is a small beach 3 minutes by car (a large beach suitable for swimming in Ballinskelligs). There is a large playground with tennis facilities (please bring your own racquets/ball) over the bridge within 5 minutes by car. There is a chocolate factory in the area that produces and sells the Skellig chocolate. There are scenic walks that can be taken in the area. In Waterville, there is a golf course (please book in advance). You can also hire bikes in Caherciveen to tour the area.
Fly to Cork or Kerry airport (nearest airports), Car travel to Portmagee, Kerry via Caherciveen. Drive 2 minutes to the house.
Postcode via Google maps: V23PC56
Weekly rental - Minimum stay 7 nights
Refundable damage deposit is required in advance
No pets
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Portmagee is a quiet village in South West Kerry.
Ideal base with facilities in the village and area for a relaxing and/or touring hoiiday for all ages.
Ideal location to see South Kerry with its majestic scenery
Prices may be subject to change.