Historic Kerry Cottage: Wild Atlantic Way

Entire home in Ballylongford, Ireland

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Angela
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
If you enjoy a country vibe, book a stay in our beautiful, newly renovated cottage with 46 acres of private land and a stony beach for you to enjoy, offering you complete seclusion, tranquillity and peace. The cottage is over 500 years old (formerly part of Kilelton House) and is steeped in history, just a 5 minute stroll from Carrigafoyle Castle. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, it is a wonderful base to return to after a day out exploring all that Kerry has to offer.

The space
The house itself is unique in that you will find yourself on 46 acres of land, and the surrounding areas are steeped in history and beautiful natural surroundings. Expect to wake up to the birds chirping and a kitchen full of natural light.

When refurbishing the house, we wanted to keep the original charm while offering all the modern comforts. The property has its original steps leading to the front door and hallway, while to the right of the property you will still find some of the original structure of the manor, steeping the place in history. The kitchen is modern, fully equipped with an electric hob, oven and fridge freezer, with a large island worktop for food preparation and newly installed dishwasher.

There is a spacious sitting room/dining room with a wood-burning stove (logs available for guests) perfect to relax, read or watch a movie. We also picked out a selection of our favourite board games for guests to enjoy.

There is high speed broadband available - perfect for those who wish to work from home.

We pride ourselves in the details and the two bedrooms are always dressed in fresh, ironed linen.

There is one bathroom with an electric shower.

The house is ideal for history enthusiasts, those looking for a romantic getaway or simply to enjoy a Guinness in a traditional bar in the village.

It is also great for those who love swimming and walking. Ideally located to explore Ballybunnion, Listowel, Tralee, Killarney, Dingle or Co. Clare.

We want you to have the best stay possible, so please message if we can accommodate you in any way! :)

Guest access
Car is essential to travel to Lislaughtin Abbey which was built in 1478, but by foot you can explore Carrig Island where there is an Napoleonic Coastal Artillery Battery, Ring Forts, ancient Irish Monastery with Holy well. Also climb up the 104 steps of Carrigafoyle Castle which dates back to 1490 to take in the magnificent view of the Shannon Estuary. Opposite Carrigafoyle Castle is Kilelton Church.

Other things to note
High speed broadband available, perfect for those who would like to work from home.

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Where you’ll be

Ballylongford, Co.Kerry, Ireland

Ballylongford is a charming and quaint village on the North Coast of Co. Kerry, along the Wild Atlantic Way.

The cottage is five minutes walking distance to Carrigafoyle Castle, built in the 1490s and is considered to be one of the strongest fortresses in the country.

A five minute walk will bring you to a beautiful stony beach, perfect for leisurely walks, kayaking, fishing or a swim. The true beauty of this listing is the idyllic and peaceful location of the property on 46 acres of nature.... whether wandering the lands aimlessly or escaping for a few days in ultimate seclusion and privacy from the world, this house promises total tranquillity.

Ballylongford is an ideal location for those interested in history; from Eddie Carmody's memorial (3km from the house) to the medieval Franciscan Friary Lislaughtin Abbey founded in 1478 (6.1km from the house). Ballylongford is the home to famous Irish poet Brendan Kennelly and his family runs Kennelly's Bar in the village, perfect for a pint after a long day exploring Kerry.

Listowel town is 17 km from Kilelton, home of John B. Keane and the seven day Listowel Races each September - 'the Harvest Festival is an action-packed week of the highest quality Flat and National Hunt racing'.

Tralee which is famous for the international Rose of Tralee festival is only a 44 km drive and Dingle, Killarney and Ring of Kerry very accessible. Kilelton House is only a short drive from Kerry and Shannon airports.

The location is perfect as a base for exploring Co. Clare (Cliffs of Moher & the Burren) with access by Ferry in nearby village of Tarbert (12 km ) journey approx 1 hour 30 minutes

Ballylongford is ideally situated for golf lovers with great links courses; Arnold Palmer designed the course in Tralee (44 km ) and Tiger Woods and Bill Clinton enjoyed a round of golf in the world famous Ballybunion Golf course (17 km )! Beautiful beaches can be found along the way to Ballybunion: Beale Strand and Littor Strand. Ballybunion beach offers breathtaking views and cliff walks.

Meet your host

Superhost
66 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Cork, Ireland
My name is Angela.I was born in Kilelton and I look after the day to day management, as my brother John lives abroad due to work commitments but returns to Ireland when possible.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm