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View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay

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Beautiful dormer in picturesque Cappanacush
Cead mile failte, come in ..,
Downstairs bedroom with ensuite
Dining room
Dining room with a view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kenmare, Co Kerry
  • Place, Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Beara Way Walk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay

Nestled on a hillside overlooking Kenmare Bay, the spectacular views make this home a fabulous location for every type of vacation. Situated son one acre, the house has plenty of space for children to play and adults to relax. Stylishly and comfortably decorated, this welcoming Kerry home offers spacious accommodation that lends itself to families or groups of friends. There are six bedrooms,consisting of 3 double rooms (one ensuite) on the ground floor, and two very spacious double rooms and one room with three single bed pods on the first floor. Maximum capacity 13.

There are two bathrooms, the downstairs bathroom has a beautiful slipper bath and all 3 showers are power showers. The en-suite double bedroom on the ground floor has a shower, sink and toilet.

There is a large kitchen with dining area. The kitchen is fully equiped and has an electric oven and hob. The kitchen leads out to a gazebo through bifolding doors out to a covered deck. This area has a fire pit, which is a fabulous space to relax in the evening, toast marshmallows and chill!

The beautiful sitting room has a magnificent open fireplace and double height ceiling with a gallery landing. The glorious views of the Kenmare Bay can be enjoyed snuggled up in front of a cozy fire, if you choose.

There is a separate dining room, which also has beautiful views throughout the day and evening sunsets can be enjoyed with your evening meals as you plan your next day activities!

There is a utility room with washer and dryer and second fridge freezer.

When you have completed the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara, you may enjoy to walk some of the Kerry Way routes which are within minutes of the house.

Swimming, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed from Templenoe Pier which is less than 5 minutes from the house, as is the Ring of Kerry Golf Course.

Kenmare town is less then 10 minutes drive away with its award winning restaurants and pubs.

There are so many activities to be done and places to visit - you will be spoilt for choice! We have list of our personal recommendations which we are delighted to share with you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot on request
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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

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 and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
All windows must be closed. Please refer to rental agreement and information sheet (in house) regarding rubbish bins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

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Kenmare, Co Kerry

What's nearby

  • Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Beara Way Walk - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 36 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Batch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$1,025, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is View of the Sea - Amazing views of Kenmare Bay located?

Located near the bay, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club, Beara Way Walk, and Kenmare Heritage Centre. Our Lady's Well and St. Patrick's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Great accommodations, comfy beds, wonderful views.....what more could we have asked for,

We were 9 vacationing for 12 days. The vacation experience blew us away!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you! We are thrilled that you had a memorable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yves m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Great

Great House Great Place Great Host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

Great location and house!

We had a family of 11 people visit the Kenmare area and stayed at this lovely home and had the BEST time. Everyone loved the house and location is unbelievably beautiful. The house is well maintained and perfect for a group. We already want to come back and know exactly where we will stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we would be delighted to welcome you on a return visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is good with huge rooms and had everything you could possibly need. The bbq is tiny and could do with a family sized one but the weather was terrible when we were there so it wasn’t an issue. The property could do with some TLC and needs decorating and the outside area needs repairs, the Firepit area needs a tidy up and roof repair to stop the leaks onto the sitting area but we didn’t really use this space due to the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you so much for the feedback! The house was actually slated for a bit of a facelift last September—BBQ, fire pit shuffle, the works—but due to a variety of reasons (mostly the kind that laugh in the face of schedules), we had to hit pause. The good news is that everything’s back on track for this September. I would’ve loved to have it all ready for this summer, but alas, the renovation gods had other plans, a bit like the weather gods. Kerry is amazing even with a ‘drop’ of rain.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aisling J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house

Great house for a large group. Extremely well equipped and decorated to a high standard. The kids room is gorgeous. We had a wonderful stay and we would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Thank you and delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay. PS We are a very happy that you liked the ‘bunk’ room, we may have rename it the pod room!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wonderful home for family vacation

Our family loved this home just outside Kenmare. There were 11 of us and the home was a perfect location for our first visit to County Kerry. Aileen was a quick to respond to questions we had. We had a great time and hope to return for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2020
Thank you. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation house in a scenic location

A beautiful house for our large family. The home boasts stunning views of Kenmare Bay and offers all the amenities. The kitchen is well-equipped and the bedrooms are lovely. Aileen anticipated our every need and was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week

We had a great time in Aileen‘s house. The house is spacious, comfortable and has an amazing view on the bay. It‘s actually better than I expected from the pictures. There are many things to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing week!!

We returned to this house for a second visit after discovering how great it was! It is equipped very well for a large group and we have felt very home staying there. The house is furnished to a high standard and it feels like a treat to live there for a week. Highlights were 'bean and batch' coffee and buns and jumping off Templenoe Pier. We would love to return again if circumstances allow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect house

The descriptions of the place are accurate but still don’t do it Justice. Everyone of us nine loved it and made it our home. And the view from the house is spectacular.The host, Aileen was easy to reach but we really didn’t need to as we found everything easily. I would go back and I would recommend it without any hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a pleasure having you and your family as guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sublime Kenmare house!!!

This was such a special holiday in such a special property! Wow! Look at the pictures and then multiply by a thousand 😊 Aileen is a fabulous host and was brilliant with suggestions and information, so friendly and accommodating. The house is something else - luxurious, and brilliantly comfortable. Fabulous rooms and lovely to have fire pit and water feature. The views at the front across the bay to the mountains are breathtaking. Fantastic holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thank you, so delighted that you and your family had a memorable holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, stunning location

My family came over from the USA to visit and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect house for our 9 night holiday. Aileen was a very gracious and responsive host who have a wide variety of recommendations for activities in the area to get us started. The house itself was wonderfully equipped and stylishly decorated. We spent many happy hours preparing food, playing card/board games, and just spending time together in a lovely location. All family members commented on how comfortable the beds were. We were so pleased with everything and I can’t rate the experience any higher!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you Dia, we are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We love to host such great guests again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cork family reunion in Kerry

We stayed at Aileen’s place just west of Kenmare for 8 days while meeting up with other family and relatives. The house was as advertised, it has plenty of space with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths. A wonderful kitchen with a large table that we sat 12 people for a meal. The view of Kenmare Bay and the Beara peninsula is beautiful. You are nestled in about the cow pastures. A really beautiful and peaceful place. Aileen will have all sorts of suggestions for activities for. We had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a beautiful setting.

Set in a beautiful location really close to lovely Kenmare with all its amebities, this house had lots of space. 5 very comfortable large doubles and a very cute room for kids to sleep in singles. The fire pit was nice and the lighting around it all was a nice touch. Unfortunately the weather didn't allow us to quite enjoy it with the bi-folds fully open! Aileen was incredibly communicative before and throughout our stay, making great recommendations for things to do and responding to any queries. We had a great family holiday, and it didn't feel small even with 11 adults in there, and 2 toddlers running around! Would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika N.

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Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. We were 10 adults and 1 child and the house was big enough that everyone could have space for themselves as well and at the same time offered enough possibilities to sit together comfortably. The kitchen is, like the whole house, great equipped and there was nothing we would have missed, although we also cooked a lot. The beds were good, just a little too soft for us in places. The location is an absolute dream and the starry sky overwhelming. Aileen is a great host and did everything she could to make us feel at home. The wealth of tips and recommendations she had for us were just great. If we had any questions, she was always available and very helpful. We would definitely come back again. Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Kerry. Thank you for being such great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

The house was beautiful, the property was gorgeous and Kenmare is delightful

Words cannot express how beautiful our experience was. We had a group of 13 and before we arrived we were concerned about whether the house would be comfortable for our group. It was more than spacious enough. The property was also large we did Yoga in the front lawn as it was so pretty and star-gazed in the night. The local pubs and shops are awesome, Kenmare was written about in our local paper as a hidden gem of Ireland. Also the location of the house made day trips to Beara Peninsula, Dingle, Killarney and Cork manageable, each of which was lovely in its own way. Thank-you so much for providing such a beautiful house for our three generation family to enjoy. Your country is beautiful as are the people. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed the house and the location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

Overall this was the best place we stayed at in our holiday. Plenty of space, a nice open kitchen, plenty of bedrooms. Excellent value. It's about a 10 minute drive from Kenmare town which is a nice place to spend an afternoon or evening. Aileen was open and communicative to provide us with support. A couple of nitpicks: The renter should make sure to have the photo of the property on hand when arriving at the location. This part of Ireland doesn't use street addresses and you'll need to follow written directions to find the place. We followed the directions carefully and still got the wrong home before the neighbors kindly corrected us. There is wifi in the rental but the signal doesn't reach every bedroom. On the whole, well worth the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for the feedback on the Google Maps issue, we have followed up with them to correct the location. Regarding the WiFi connection throughout the house, we haven’t had major issues even with people working remotely from the house, but due to the mountains it is possible that service can be impacted from time to time. We were delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette D.

Kenmare Cracker!

My husband & I and our 2 year old spent 5 nights in this super hillside holiday home. Initially as mother of a toddler I was nervous about our holiday location but I was pleasantly surprised. The house was clean, welcoming and well maintained & we would recommend the house to other family members with mixed aged groups. The house is in a superb location, Kenmare is a 10 minute drive for any of your supplies, places to eat and shop. We ate in Jam cafe one afternoon which was lovely. We did combination of eating out and cooking at home as the kitchen is fully equipped. For day trips we were very close to beautiful beaches and towns to visit, Sneem was a great place for a cuppa and an ice-cream. Muckross House and Gardens is a must. The local Drumquinna Manor is beautiful and worth a visit. The weather was mixed but it did not dampen our enthusiasm. Its a fine big house and could cater for large groups for New years or Christmas gatherings. Enjoy!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Unfortunately we are not in a position to welcome pets to stay with us at this time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous views and wonderful shared space

A perfect venue for entertaining or shared family fun. Huge kitchen and lovely outdoor space for dining alfresco. You're a short drive from Kenmare and a medium drive to fabulous beaches, but if it rains you won't regret coming - the house is very large with plenty of room for dining, games or just finding a quiet space to yourself. Aileen is an excellent host and very responsive. There's a detailed welcome pack that explains everything from operating the boiler to refilling the coffee machine! One quite key issue - the double beds are quite small. In fact, one of them has an even smaller mattress so very tricky to fit two people. Various maintenance issues as well - pieces missing from every puzzle and game, no blind on one of the bedroom windows (in mid summer!), no lock or catch on that bedroom door, a few bulbs blown/missing and a weird tap that shoots water over the bathroom sink! The house is really special though, and given Aileen's attention to her guests I'm sure small issues will be sorted soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Hi Phil, Thank you for your feedback, we like to know what we can improve on. We always ask that if guests have any issues on arrival to let us know immediately, so that we can sort it out as quickly as possible for them. Bulbs can easily be replaced if we know, as we always have extra, my apologies for any missed while setting up the house for you. We waiting for the velux blind to arrive for the second window as the incorrect size was shipped, it is unfortunately taking a lot longer than we had anticipated.The door lock will be sorted also. The double beds are french antiques and are difficult to match exactly to a modern double mattress. These bed bases are ever so slightly larger than modern double mattresses, rather than the beds being smaller than double size. I understand your frustration with the jigsaw, (I can only imagine how long it took to find out that there were pieces missing!) Unfortunately we are not in a position to guarantee that every game piece has been returned to the correct box or that all 1000 pieces of a jigsaw are there after each guest group. We rely on our guests to leave these items intact as a matter of courtesy. We are delighted that you had a great holiday. It was lovely to get to meet you all. Thanks again for your feedback and we will certainly work to resolve the issues highlighted where possible. Regards, Aileen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spacious Property

I stayed here with eleven other members of my family for a week in July 2024. The house offered fantastic views over Kenmare Bay, spacious rooms, a fantastic outdoor space and every amenity needed for a relaxing holiday. Everything detailed in the About this property is very accurate. The showers were great, the extra fridge freezer was very useful. The younger generation really appreciated the long mirrors in some of the bedrooms. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and was appreciated by all. The location of the house was fabulous as it was only ten minutes drive from the lovely town of Kenmare, which had so many wonderful pubs and places to eat. Some members of my family enjoyed golf in the very scenic Ring Of Kerry Golf Course, which is only five minutes away from the property. We explored the local areas and had day trips to Cork, Kinsale, Killarney, Dingle and the Ring Of Kerry. Aileen was a fantastic host, her suggestions and information that she sent before our visit was very helpful and allowed us to plan our daily itineraries. We had a super week at Aileen's house and would recommend it to anyone. We were also very fortunate to have lovely weather which made the holiday even better. Thank you Aileen for sharing your lovely house with us and trusting us to take care of it. We had a very memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karine d.

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Geslaagde vakantie

Ondanks het mindere weer een mooie vakantie beleefd. Een gezellige sfeervolle woning op een prachtige locatie! Vlotte communicatie met Aileen. Heel behulpzaam
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super gîte

Un gîte beau spacieux, décoration élégante et moderne, vaisselle et accessoires en nombre. L’accueil des propriétaires très chaleureux et attentionné.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2023
Merci, nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour de Noël avec nous.Je vous souhaite, à vous et à votre famille, tout le meilleur pour 2023.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding home outside of Kenmare

This home was very well appointed. Very nice bed linens. The kitchen was set up nicely to make family dinner. The view from the front of the property is amazing. Everything was as advertised. Fire pit and waterfall in the back were beautiful. It's a lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour parfait

Merveilleux séjour entre amis dans cette région magnifique. La maison est spacieuse et très bien équipée. Aileen est une hôtesse aux petits soins et hyper réactive à répondre aux questions. Je recommande vivement cette location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Merci d'avoir choisi de rester avec nous. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Bonne pâtisserie !
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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großartiges Haus, tolle Lage

Dieses Haus war die Grundlage einer wunderbaren Ferienwoche unserer 10-köpfigen Familie: großzügig, sauber, super ausgestattet. Aileen war sehr fürsorglich, vielen Dank für die vielen Tipps.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Vielen Dank, wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns in Kerry genossen haben.

About the host

Hosted by Aileen

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Why they chose this property

This location has so many benifits, close to the towns of Kenmare and Sneem and a great community welcome for visitors. It has all the comforts of a real home and the space to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

What makes this property unique

There are many unique features in the house, the views, the beautiful fireplace, the gallery landing on the first floor or the handmade stained glass doors leading from the dining room into the sitting room but it has a unique atmosphere when you walk through the door which is a special welcome to all guests.

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