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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Brendan's Cottage in Valentia Island offers a two-bedroom holiday home with a garden. Free on-site private parking is available. Modern Amenities: The property includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, and stovetop. A seating area and dining area provide relaxation spaces. Local Attractions: Skellig Experience Center is 3.1 mi away, Waterville Golf Links 17 mi, and Derrynane House 25 mi from the cottage. Kerry Airport is 44 mi distant. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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  • Karol
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic location, quiet spot but short trip to village. Really clean house. Very comfy beds. Great shower room.
  • Martine
    United States United States
    The cottage is so cozy, with a beautiful garden and pretty much across from the water. The accommodation is great for traveling with friends, with a small sink in each bedroom and a toilet that’s separate from the bathroom. The location is perfect...
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    The location. The garden. Everything you need is there.
  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    This lovely old house has all the facilities of a self-catering holiday home. It is very cosy and leaves nothing to wish for. The garden is superb and really special. From just a few steps down to the shore there is a magnificent view across to...
  • Hurley
    Ireland Ireland
    What a wonderful stay in the most stunning scenery,a little piece of heaven on earth.The cottage was comfortable and had everything you'd need and the host Peter was a true gentleman.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to escape...
  • Roland
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De locatie is geweldig. De plek was uniek, op een ongerept eiland. Door de goede ferryverbinding niet geïsoleerd. Prachtige uitzichten op t eiland zelf al. Huisje voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt. Zelfs een vaatwasser en wasdroger. Leuke tuin....

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 91,437 reviews from 21065 properties
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Company info

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we offer our customers the ability to book a huge range of over 22,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Each one of the holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes Holiday Cottages property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. The diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it through Sykes. We use our 30-years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you

Property info

This traditional detached cottage is set in a quiet position at the water's edge between the villages of Chapeltown and Knightstown, on Valentia Island. The property has been skilfully restored to maintain much of its original character whilst still providing a comfortable standard of accommodation and convenience. The property is able to sleep up to three people over two bedrooms and boasts a welcoming open fire and pretty gardens to the rear. The property is also within easy reach of the amenities and activities in Knightstown, as well as offering beautiful views across the water. Note: the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater. Fuel & power charged by meter reading. Note: No children under 5, including infants.

Neighborhood info

Located on Valentia Island - which lies off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry â“ Knightstown is a wonderful spot for a holiday. Easily accessible from the mainland by a ferry that runs from Reenard Point, or via the road bridge at Portmagee, Knightstown provides restaurants and pubs, as well as entertainment and local shops. It also offers a variety of sightseeing boat trips and fishing trips from its picturesque harbour. With around 650 residents, Valentia Island was the site of the first permanent communications link between Europe and the United States, and is famed for its magnificent 'Fogher' sea cliffs and its subtropical gardens at Glanleam House.

Language Spoken

English

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From 3:00 PM
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You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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