Located in Kenmare, this farm stay is in the mountains. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Cromwell's Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Killarney National Park and Upper Lake. Derreen Gardens and Muckross Traditional Farm are also worth visiting.
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About this property
Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting
Mountain view House is the perfect place from which to explore the most beautiful parts of Ireland –the Ring of Kerry and the Beara peninsula. It is set in 6 acres of grassland and has stunning views over the mountain ranges of McGilly Cuddy’s Reeks and the Kenmare River. It has its own stream and gardens. The house itself is cosy and warm, easy to use and just as easy to lock up and go. There is an open fire in the sitting room and a wood burning stove in the kitchen, as well as a quick an efficient central heating system. It is a ideal place to stay in both winter and summer. The Christmas festivities in Kenmare are second to none. The kitchen is fully equipped. The Gulf Stream on the south west of Ireland ensures a warm climate, ideal for walking, fishing, sailing and even swimming! The beautiful gardens of Derreen House, where there is a famous collection of sub-tropical trees and plants, is well worth a visit. Mountain View house is in an ideal position for walkers to enjoy the many paths and routes, taking you across the Kerry Way, and over some beautiful mountain ranges. The routes along the coast towards Sneem provide some of the best sea views in Kerry. Kenmare town itself is as picturesque as any in Ireland. It is famous for its markets, both for livestock and for local, natural products. Along with its award winning restaurants and well known musical pubs, it is an ideal place to have a meal or sample some Guinness of an evening. The many art galleries provide an excellent opportunity to see the work of some very gifted local artists, who capture the landscape in all its forms. Also, The Church of the Holy Cross in Kenmare is a large and impressive building with very beautiful and splendid interiors, whose spire can be seen from all over town.
Within easy distance are the Skelligs, Blarney Castle and the Lakes of Killarney. Not to be missed is the beautiful valley of Gleninchaquin, with its stunning waterfall. This feeds into the chain of freshwater lakes –the lakes of Cloonee, where the views are incredible. For those interested in fishing, it is easy to hire a boat for the day and go out on one of the stunning lakes in the Blackwater valley. Alternatively, for those with artistic leanings, there are glass engraving classes, batik classes and, for those with a passing interest in chocolate, there is a shop in Bonane, which demonstrates exactly how it is made.
There is a riding school for beginners, or the more advanced, which comes highly recommended, called Dromquinna Stables. There is also a sailing club, Star Outdoors Centre, which provides courses in Kayaking canoeing and supervised hillwalking. All of this, within a few minutes from the house. There are also two 18 hole golf courses near Kenmare.
If you are interested in taking a dip in the sea, there is nothing better than popping down to the beautiful Templenoe Pier in the early evening, where you can swim and look across the bay to the stunning views of the Caha mountains. We hope you have a wonderful stay in our house and enjoy it as much as we do. PS) We have upgraded both the sofa in sitting room, plus mattress in main bedroom, to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Location: What Three Words: contestant.desire.revote
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
Can smoke outside the house.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
We would be so grateful if you could possibly put first load of laundry into the washing machine in out house, Then put in tumble dryer if you have time. Thank you very much.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
any additional cleaning will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1369056
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
Long-term renters welcome
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting located?
Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beara Way Walk, St. Patrick's Church and Kenmare Heritage Centre. Kenmare Golf Club and Hutchin's Folly are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Amazing Traditional Irish Cottage In Beautiful Setting Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a great place for a nice, quiet country cottage stay!!! Everything was just as described in the listing but a nice surprise was the short drive into the heart of Kenmare for a variety of restaurants and pubs to visit. I'd love to come back in the future, southern Ireland is absolutely beautiful around the coast and up into Killarney!!!
This is a lovely old house perched high on a hill overlooking Kenmare. It was a very comfortable place to stay, with big kitchen/diner and lounge rooms. Well equipped for cooking and eating. Very peaceful and relaxing stay.The only 'flaw' is the bath - you cannot stand to have a shower and it's really hard to get out of the old bath! It was ok for us but would not suit anyone with mobility issues.
Lovely older house away from the hustle and bustle of Kenmare. Perfect location for exploring the Beara Peninsula. Guests have access to both a washer and dryer.
We spent 5 nights in this nice house very quiet, near Kenmare. The weather was not very nice but we had a very good time in the house. The garden with all the rabbits and deers feeled the children with joy!
We had a wonderful stay in the country cottage! Deer nearly every morning and evening in the pasture made for a great way to start and finish each day. The home was in a perfect location to explore the Southwest of Ireland! Everything was perfect!
We were very pleased with this Irish cottage. It was very comfortable and very well equipped and it made our stay very agreeable.
Kenmare is located a few km away and has everything one needs, amenities, restaurants, cafes as well as departure points for walking tours.
I definitely recommend it for adults as well as for families with children. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us.
Nice rustic home about a 7 minute drive from town. This area is a very good staging area for the Ring of Kerry, Ladies View, and the Gap of Dunlow. (All must sees) The heating system is a bit challenging to find a balance between cool, damp and too hot. Note that the shower is not really a shower. It’s a tub with a 4 foot ceiling. On the plus side, it has a huge yard looking out towards the mountains, with tons of bunnies running around the field.
We really enjoyed staying here. It was tricky finding the house, but following directions will help. The road going in is very narrow, so use caution coming around the curves. The house was charming. There are sheep in the back yard that came up to greet us when we walked to the fence. I'm sure they were hoping for food, but we liked to believe they were just welcoming us. Kenmare is a lovely town and a good location to travel to other locations to visit. Truly enjoyed our stay.
The house and amenities were awesome. We loved the views across the valley and its close location to Kenmare. The only issues we had was that the house appeared to be prepped for winter. Hot water, central heating and all electrical jacks were turned off. Because the power to WIFI was off, the password provided didn’t work on power up, luckily the original password on the box worked. The water heater came on and heated up fast, but in Summer More the Central Heating doesn’t work even though both timers are engaged per instructions. We had to turn Winter Mode on AND set the he temperature for the centeral heater water. After all that we he house heated up gloriously, in fact we soon found ourselves too hot . If we visit again we would like to have some wood to burn in the main room fireplace. Thanks for an awesome cottage!!!!
Beautiful area but more than advertised distance from town.
We originally chose this property as it said 0.1 from town so assumed it was right in the town. It’s actually a 20 minute walk (with kids) partially along a pretty fast road with no pavement, so just factor that in when booking. We still had a wonderful stay as the countryside around the cottage is beautiful as are the views from the cottage itself. Kenmare is gorgeous and we enjoyed horse riding locally. Just beware of the kettle - the top pops up when it boils!
Good base for the area, but you will need the car!
It’s in a lovely quiet position with good views from the garden and upstairs windows. Lots of rabbits in the adjoining field and a group of Roe deer visiting each evening to graze.
I suppose it could be considered a little dated in style and decor, but we had no complaints. We used both bedrooms and were both comfortable. The smaller bedroom would benefit from a bedside light. The shower over the bath has no headroom, but is easily adjustable.
Good value for money, suitable for a quiet pair of companions such as ourselves, but probably not for a party!
We totally enjoyed our time at the cottage. It does have its quirks and we appreciated the reviews that cautioned about finding and getting into the cottage. Even with that, we couldn't locate it immediately and were trying to reconcile the difference in instructions we were receiving in the app and in emails. Emily was immediately reachable and helpful. Once we figured out the electricity, which is set up differently than in the States, and the key situation, we settled in and thoroughly enjoyed the shifting clouds on the mountains, the sheep, and the view from the bathroom. Based on a review that said the house was 1km from town, we thought we could walk into Kenmare but that would have been challenging. Great location for exploring the area but not on foot--or at least we couldn't figure that part out. Would happily return.
After the beautiful drive up the winding road, we spotted our destination on the left. Once we pushed open the gate and parked, my partner and I sprinted to the back yard. BREATHTAKING! We opened up the house… BREATHTAKING! So much charm. So cozy. So perfect. Per the norm of getting settled into a new place there were some quarks and questions , but Emily was responsive to these and advised that certain issues would be addressed.
Don’t expect a shower unless you’re 2.5ft tall. But the BATH feels amazing! Great view from the window.
We truly loved this place. If the back outside sensor lights aren’t fixed before your arrival, I recommend moving the outdoor furniture to the left side of the house for star gazing comfort or draping a towel over them both ( temporarily) . They are very obnoxious.
Wonderful home. Wonderful Stay.
Cody S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ellise M.
2 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location/Listing needs updating
I would first like to say that it was easy for us to find the place and it was a very beautiful location.The cottage was decent and had everything we needed. Kenmare is a beautiful town. However, the only cleaning that was mentioned in the listing was running the dishwasher. When we got there there, were notes that we needed to take out the rubbishe, separate and take out our recycling and we needed to start the first load of laundry. I wish this would have been on the listing as there was a 35 cleaning fee. I may not have booked the property knowing that there would have been that much cleaning to do. Also, there were 2 different structures on the property. 1 brown 1 blue. The only one we were able to see in was the blue structure which had a couple of beds in it. It left us feeling unsettled as we weren't sure if somebody else was going to be staying there while we were. It would have been nice that these two structures and all of the cleaning would have been in the listing. Overall, it was beautiful. It provided us with a bed and kitchen items. But, the listing does need to be updated with relevant information.
Geräumiges, schönes Haus in ruhiger Lage, alles da was man braucht. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Region. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis. Wir waren sehr zufrieden
Birgit A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kersten M.
27 August 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Ein schönes Haus in toller Alleinlage. Die Betten sind klein, es gibt nicht genug Geschirr ,keinen Grill und nach dem Aufenthalt wurden wir beschuldigt einen Stuhl kaputt gemacht zu haben und einen antiken chinesischen Teller entwendet zu haben. Das ist unwahr und falsch. Uns ist eine rote Kaffeetasse kaputt gegangen.
Kersten M.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karola S.
4 August 2025
Phantastisch, genau wie beschrieben ein Haus mit Charme in ruhiger wundervoller Lage. Im Ferienhaus war alles vorhanden. Check in -/out total unkompliziert. Nette Vermieterin, DANKE Emily.