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Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto!

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Stunning view from the garden of the local bar & restaurant, just 7 minutes walk
Cois Farraige
Fully equipped traditional look kitchen
Lounge area off kitchen - wood burner
View from lounge into kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Unknown, County Kerry
  • Ballinesker Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ballinskelligs Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Skelligs Chocolate Co.
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master room ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto!

This welcoming detached cottage is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful seaside village of Ballinskelligs in County Kerry on the 'Wild Atlantic Way' touring route. The home is available for holiday rental and extended periods also. The area has also recently been awarded the 'Gold Tier International Dark Sky Award' so it is the perfect location for gazing at those stars! If you are a fan of ‘Star Wars’ you can visit the UNESCO site of The Skelligs Rocks also the Irish location featured in Star Wars The Force Awakens!
'Cois Farraige' offers a solid wood kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with a traditional open fire and electric fire. Ideal for you and the rest of your party to relax over a glass of wine whilst the cosy open fire warms you up after a busy day exploring this wonderful area. 'Cois Farraige' also has five bedrooms consisting of two ground floor bedrooms with separate wc, three first floor bedrooms, as well as two main bathrooms. Outside, this Ballinskelligs cottage has off road parking for six cars and a fully enclosed front garden, where you can dine alfresco or BBQ as the children play, whilst you plan tomorrow’s adventure in this wonderful part of Ireland or just gaze at the stars! A shop and bar & restaurant (with live traditional music); Post Office and beach side café are all within easy walking distance plus there are many activities in the area including horse-riding, hiking, cycling, surfing, swimming, water sports, boat trips, scenic drives, or you may wish to spend the day relaxing on the sandy blue flag beach. New children's play area just 500m from the home at the beach entrance! There are a number of attractions in the area such as The Skellig Rocks (where Star Wars was filmed!), The Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, The Skellig Chocolate Factory (a must see!), Portmagee, Valantia Island, the Dingle Peninsula and the stunning Ring of Kerry. This delightful Ballinskelligs cottage is an ideal base for families and a group of friends who wish to visit and explore County Kerry and beyond!

Property manager

Helen

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets! Home must be left in the same condition it was at beginning of rental. Addition cleaning or breakages will be deducted from security bond.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballinskelligs

Located in Ballinskelligs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Siopa Chill Rialaig and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ballinskelligs Castle and Ballinskelligs Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Skelligs Chocolate Co. and The Anchor. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Unknown, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Ballinesker Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ballinskelligs Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skelligs Chocolate Co. - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Skellig Experience Centre - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dooley's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caife Cois Trá - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large family friendly cottage, great wifi, 500 meters from beach, bar & resto! located?

This family-friendly Ballinskelligs holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Ballinesker Beach and Ballinskelligs Castle. Ballinskelligs Abbey and Siopa Chill Rialaig are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immer wieder gerne
Bis zum nächsten Mal!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meinir G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful tranquility
Great location perfect accomodation. Close to amenities beautiful blue beach. Great walking and point for visiting the Skelligs. Lovely contryside. Downside limited restaurants pub does provide food so we unfortunately had to cook each night!! Thank you Helen for your hospitality excellwnt communication. Sorry could not respond to last message - it was a lovely message for our last night. We had a lovely time. You never know but could come back will certainly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großes Haus mit viel Platz in ruhiger Umgebung.
Angefangen mit schneller Kommunikation beim Buchen und Übersendung exakter Wegbeschreibung hat alles bestens funktioniert. Haus exakt wie beschrieben mit sehr viel Platz. Top eingerichtete Küche mit allem was man braucht. Aufgrund es guten Wetters konnten wir auch den großen Garten und den Grill nutzen. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft schön mit vielen Wandermöglichkeiten und toller Landschaft. Zu empfehlen insbesondere Kerry Cliffs , Valentia Island und eine Bootstour zu den Skelligs. In der Vorsaison ist Ballinskelligs eher ruhig , es gibt zwei Pubs sowie begrenzte Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Wer gute Restaurants bevorzugt, muss bis Cahirciveen oder Waterville fahren.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traum Urlaub
Das Haus war groß alles in allem echt super,die Gegend Traumhaft schön.!!!!! Viel zusehen ohne weite strecken zu fahren. Die Vermieterin und ihre Hilfskraft freundlich Hilfsbereit .Immer zu erreichen. Dies wird nicht das letzte mal sein,das wir in diesem Haus Urlaub machen. Haus auch Optimal für Kinder.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaï D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Tout était parfait la maison est propre et bien équipée, notre matelas était très confortable. La maison est dans un endroit très calme avec chevaux et moutons visibles depuis les fenêtres de l’étage. Très bon séjour. Nous le recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Perfectly located, everything was fine!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious property in a fantastic location.
We had a fantastic week in Ballinskelligs, the house was spacious and spotless and down the road from a fabulous beach. Very well equipped for a family and Mary was on hand to answer any questions. There is so much to do in the area. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ballinskelligs
Well run and organised. Lovely location. House has all you coukd need. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K., Essen, Deutchland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumurlaub
Das erste mal ein Ferienhaus in Irland . Und ich würde es sofort wieder buchen . Sehr netter Kontakt , alles lief reibungslos. Kurzer Weg zum Strand und zum pub . Wir hatten Glück mit dem Wetter und konnten auch den Garten nutzen. Vielen Dank Helen und Mary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöner und entspannender Urlaub
Das Dorf bietet nicht viel, vorallem nicht in der Vorsaison. Das Haus ist allerdings mit allem eingerichtet was man benötigt. Die Hausdame, die das Haus betreut steht einem in allen Fragen zur Verfügung. Das Häuschen ist von der Innereinrichtung ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen was unserem Urlaub aber nichts anhaben konnte. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet, also hat alles was man braucht. Es sind genügend Betten und Bettzeug vorhanden. Was in der Beschreibung fehlt, sind die anfallenden Nebenkosten für Strom und Öl. Ansonsten war das Häuschen perfekt um die Gegend zu erkunden.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cortney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was beautiful and very conveniently located!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöner erholsamer Urlaub
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in Cois Farraige. Es war der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für alle Ausflüge und man ist auch schnell zu Fuß am Meer. Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht und man fühlt sich sehr gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B., Pantin, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison idéale pour découvrir le sud du Kerry
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la maison d’Helen qui est idéale pour découvrir le sud du Kerry. La maison est très bien équipée. Nous avons très très bien dormi dans la maison après de longues journées à se promener. La maison se situe seulement à quelques minutes à pieds de la plage où nous avons pu d’ailleurs apercevoir un phoque. Des randonnées sont accessibles de cette plage. La beauté des paysages est incroyable entre mer et montagne. Helen a été prévenante dans les échanges avec nous et a rédigé un petit guide 👌🏻 Nous avons été très bien accueillis sur place par Mary qui avait tout préparé pour notre arrivée. Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S., Bad Dürkheim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immer wieder gerne
Wir fühlen uns im Haus sowie mit Helen und Mary sehr wohl und kommen daher immer wieder gerne nach Ballinskelligs! Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage (nachts hört man vom Garten aus das Meer rauschen und sieht die Milchstraße über sich) und es ist alles da, was man braucht - vom guten Internetanschluss über den Kartoffelstampfer bis hin zur neuen Waschmaschine und dem Treppengitter zum Schutz der Kleinkinder! Sollte es mit irgendwas Probleme geben, wird umgehend für Abhilfe gesorgt. Wir waren nicht zum ersten Mal und auch nicht zum letzten Mal da!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Orlaith D., Near Ennis, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week in Ballinskelligs.
Myself, my 18 yr old daughter and 14 yr old son stayed for a week at Cois Farraige. The only blip we had, all week, was when we arrived, and we couldn't get the keys out of the Pin operated Key Box, despite 20 minutes trying to open it. I rang Mary, but as she lived thirty minutes away we had to wait for her to arrive with replacement keys.. Despite this unfortunate start to our holiday, the rest of our week was very enjoyable. The weather was beautiful, warm, sunny and blue skies all week. We all slept well, beds were very comfortable, and the house had everything we needed. The beach is about 500 metres away, so very close, but an uphill walk back to the house. We ate out in John D's Bar in the Ring of Kerry hotel, Cahirciveen, and our favourite was The Blind Piper in Caherdaniel. The food there was outstanding.. Cahirciveen was also the best place for a larger food shop, Supervalu is about 15 minutes away. Our favourite trips were The Skellig Experience boat trip to the Skelligs and climbing Geokaun mountain with its 360° views from Valentia Island. Day trips also to Molls Gap, Derrynane and the Ring of Kerry.. Helen, the owner also contacted me several times by email, so it was great to be in touch. We'll be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superschöner Angelurlaub
Es hat alles super funktioniert. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin war sehr gut. Vor Ort alles für das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis gut. Die wunderschöne Gegend ist hervorragend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value house in a lovely location
We had a really lovely stay in Helen’s house, which is exactly as the pictures show. The location is really good for seeing the Skellig ring and there is plenty to do. David from The Force awakens was really helpful, not just for visiting Skellig Michael but also for arranging a fishing trip for us. The house is well equipped and spacious , though the living room only really takes 5 people comfortably. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervoller Urlaub
Ein super schönes Haus in toller Umgebung. Ruhe und Entspannung pur. Helen hat uns gut auf den Aufenthalt vorbereitet. Es gab keine Frage, die sie mir nicht schon vorher beantworten konnte 👍😍. Ausserdem gab es noch viele Tips für tolle Ausflüge. Bei der Ankunft stand eine Flasche Wein für uns bereit und alles war sehr schön vorbereitet. Beim Einchecken gab es keine Wartezeit. Die Tür war schon für uns geöffnet. Mary, die Haushälterin vor Ort hat uns alles telefonisch erklärt, sowohl bei der Ankunft als auch bei der Abreise. Alles sehr unkompliziert und sehr nett und freundlich. Zum Einkaufen fährt man ca.20 Min. in den nächstgrößeren Ort. In Ballunskellug gibt es einen kleinen Laden, wo mann sich auch versorgen kann. Alles in allem ein wunderbarer Urlaub mit super Wetter.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location to see a lot of absolutely beautiful sights on the west coast. Just a hop across the road to the ocean. Very friendly and helpful caretaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

michelle b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
😐
Loved the area, I thought we would have a view of the water…… the house was great but could really use a scrubbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

LIAM T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location as a base to explore the Skelligs and more
Very spacious property inside and out. Easy to book, locate and park. Then able to easily explore the area including Skelligs Ring. Waterville is quite near and some of the beaches and small piers, Derrynane for example are outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Our stay what absolutely amazing. Helen was great to deal with and all arrangements went so smoothly. Mary was an absolute delight and met us at the house. The house is equipped with everything you might ever need. Fantastic stay and beautiful location. Will definitely be staying again. Thank you for everything Helen and Mary. Cindy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily K., Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An escape to the ends of Ireland
Just fabulous! After a winter stuck in the city, an escape to such an idyllic place was needed. Went with 3 friends and the listing and place were perfectly accurate to the listing. Well appointed kitchen made cooking a dream. Great situation so close to the beach with a large garden good for sitting with a book and the bbq firing up for dinner. Hope to head back next year to get out of Dublin once more!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esther O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & house for family holiday, thank you.
Very easy to book, rent & access the house on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

philip j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 minute walk to the beach, grand peaceful area, amazing scenery
In a perfect location, spacious, clean, great garden for the kids to play, barbeque, stove etc. hoping to return again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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