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A Quiet Place on the Wild Atlantic Way

House • Ballinskelligs Ireland

    8 Guests  
    4 Bedrooms  
    3 Bathrooms  
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

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Listed  October 2023
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General overview

It's a comfortable, modern relaxing space with views of the Atlantic Ocean whose waves you may hear crashing on the nearby shore. While it's a home away from home, it is a million miles from the hustle and crush of urban living. It is located in the only northern hemisphere Gold Standard Dark Skies Reserve. It's in a village within a short walk of amenities like shop, pub with Irish traditional music, church, choice of beaches, cafe and gallery. It is surrounded by nature in its undisturbed best, with Bronze Age monuments on the surrounding slopes. Skellig Michael, UNESCO World Heritage site is just a short boat trip away.

The space

A four bedroomed house, 2 double bedrooms en-suite. 2 twin bedrooms. Full bathroom. Downstairs lounge, plus kitchen/dining room, plus utility/laundry room. Upstairs large lounge with views over the Bay. Large master bedroom en-suite upstairs.

Guest access

2 storey house with stairway to upstairs lounge and master bedroom. Access from own driveway via main entrance to hallway. Keycode access at front door. Gardens front and rear. Private parking for 4 cars.

Notes

A short stroll to the local pub where traditional music is heard. A short walk or drive to a glorious safe Blue Flag beach with a stunning vista of mountains, islands and peninsulas. This is a hillwalkers dream location with stunning vistas across peninsulas, mountain ranges and offshore islands. In season, you may watch the migrating whales passing close to shore.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Village
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Golf

Accessibility

Easy entrance 
Accessible stairways 
Accessible door handles 
Accessible windows 
Accessible benchtops (counters) 
Slip resistant kitchen flooring 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free
    Low allergen

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Sunshine of the soul. At the edge of the world on the Wild Atlantic Way. Kilreelig Artists' Colony and Gallery. The house is set in a small close of 8 houses within a little village. From nearby Portmagee you can take a boat trip to UNESCO Skellig Michael 15 km offshore to see the 7th century monastic site or view the birdlife and marine life. Indulge your tastebuds at the Skellig Chocolate factory, or sample a tipple at the Portmagee or Skellig distilleries. Top off your day with lunch or dinner in a number of fine fresh seafood restaurants at Cahirsiveen, Waterville, Valentia Isalnd. . Finish off

Getting to my home

Flying to Ireland will give you a choice of Dublin, Cork or Kerry Airports. Budget carrier Ryanair flies to all three from many European destinations. The house is a 2 hour drive from Cork, 5 hours from Dublin but just over an hour from Kerry Airport. Car hire is available at each airport. Trains from Dublin or Cork service Killarney which is an hour from our house. Car ferries to Ireland are available from a number of British, French and Spanish ports.

Nearest airport

Kerry Airport is just over an hour's drive from our house.

Getting around

It is best to have your own transport. Full grocery shopping is available in the nearest town, Cahirsiveen, which is about 12 kms away, or in Waterville, 8kms.

Map of Approximate Location

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We're an outgoing retired couple living in Ireland. Formerly a marketing director and a university lecturer. We have two sons married in Australia to two Aussie ladies. They each have three children; one lives in Melbourne, the other in Fremantle, W.A.. We make an extended visit at least once a year. We love to travel in Europe and the USA. We have also toured in Asia, to China, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand. We are particularly interested in exchange with members in Fremantle/Perth WA or Melbourne. We love theatre, music and wider cultural activities. I was a drama and English lecturer. My husband, Denis, has sung with a choir for the last 20 years. We love the outdoor life, swimming, hillwalking, cycling. We have exchanged homes numerous times in the past, loving the experience and meeting and befriending some really nice people.
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