A charming 3 bedroom cottage in Kenmare town with complete privacy and tranquility yet literally steps from all the shops, pubs and restaurants that Kenmare is famous for.
This is a stylish yet cosy and comfortable cottage. A real haven. Wifi is available free of charge to all guests at Ard na Greine.
Downstairs is the kitchen *** dining room. There is a small kitchen table with 4 chairs as well as a larger dining table to seat 6 people. This room opens into the lovely welcoming sitting room with a cosy wood burning stove, SMART TV, Wireless Audio Speaker and DVD player. There is a 3 seater couch, a two seater as well as an armchair so plenty of comfortable seating. You can close the sitting room off from the dining room/ kitchen area using the dividing doors - perfect for the evening time when you just want to relax and curl up snug in the sitting room in front of the blazing stove.
Patio doors lead from the dining area out to the pretty garden with lovely plants and green grass. There is a patio area with garden furniture and parasol. A gate closes off the side of the garden making it fully enclosed - ideal for keeping younger guests safe.
There is a guest toilet downstairs.
Upstairs are the three bedrooms. The master double bedroom offers wonderful views from the velux windows towards the surrounding mountains. It has an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a small double bed suitable for only 1 person, and the third has twin beds. The main bathroom is upstairs and features an impressive bath along with a separate shower.
Ard na Greine is a small private cul de sac with just 8 houses and is accessed by an electric gate ensuring privacy and security during your stay.
KENMARE
Kenmare is located on the Wild Atlantic Way and is known as the jewel in the Ring of Kerry. No wonder with its location between two of the most beautiful touring routes in Europe - the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara. These make for very enjoyable day trips from Kenmare.
Kenmare is a designated Heritage Town of Ireland and the town offers a huge selection of places of historical interest to visit. Even strolling around the town is itself a pleasure with Kenmare having received awards from Entente Floral and the award for the Tidiest Town in Ireland in the year 2000. Kenmare was recently awarded the accolade of Ireland's best kept town on the whole island of Ireland and deservedly so!
Killarney is a 40 minute drive and Cork City is just over an hour's drive.
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
The town of Kenmare, noted for having the cleanest air in Europe, is a mecca for some of the finest restaurants in Ireland. You really will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out, from bar food to seafood and a range of other types of excellent restaurants to experience. The nightlife in Kenmare suits all ages and the hospitality with which you will be greeted is second to none. There is a great selection of pubs and late night bars to choose from with many featuring live music from traditional Irish to rock and modern styles.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Kenmare lies approximately 30 minutes drive from a host of sandy beaches and it has a very pretty harbour from where you can swim, fish or take a trip on the wildlife cruise.
Bike Hire
Bicycle hire is available from Finnegan's Bike Hire & Toy Shop in the centre of Kenmare
Another option would be to get in touch with Sidetracked Kenmare. You have the option to rent an eBike and take a self guided tour or to take a guided tour and take in some of the Wild Atlantic Way’s most dramatic scenery.
Kenmare Bay Cruises
Hop aboard the 'Island Explorer' for a family friendly cruise on Kenmare Bay with both indoor and outdoor seating. Watch seals and sea birds in their natural habitat and enjoy spectacular scenery, castles and coastlines along the way. For full details and to book your cruise from Kenmare pier, go to www.*********************
Star Sailing & Adventure Centre
Star Activity and Adventure Centre is a purpose-built Activity Centre and Bar/Restaurant is fast becoming an essential part of a family holiday in Kenmare. The centre itself is situated on the shores of Kenmare Bay and surrounded by the Caha Mountains just a five minute drive from Kenmare Town Centre. The activities on offer include kayaking, sailing, canoeing, sea kayaking, hillwalking, team games and a Wildlife Safari Cruise on Kenmare Bay. Also available are the childre
