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THE
RATTAN-FURNISHED INFORMALITY
OF THE SUNNY CONSERVATORY AT
KENMARE BAY COTTAGE, SW IRELAND. |
THE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Kenmare Bay Cottage is a two-story, four-bedroom, four-bath Irish
cottage beautiful, solid, new construction ideal for families or
groups of up to nine persons. Each bedroom has its own private bath. The
master bedroom and another bedroom have double beds. Twin beds equip the
other two bedrooms. Three bedrooms occupy the upper floor of the
cottage, and one bedroom is on the ground floor along with the
completely equipped kitchen, and expansive living room/dining room with
fireplace and large color TV. A sunny, five-sided conservatory furnished
in upholstered rattan opens onto an outdoor terrace
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patio furniture. A utility room includes a full-sized American washing
machine and matching clothes dryer. All bedrooms, the living room and
the conservatory feature views north across Kenmare Bay to Irelands
highest mountains,
MacGillycuddy's
Reeks. The bedrooms are carpeted; otherwise,
all common rooms have blonde wood floors except the kitchen, which is
tiled. Furnishings are substantial and homey. Stylistically, the cottage
achieves the conservative, overstuffed, modern fashion of a quality
seaside residence. Rooms are warmed via efficient electric storage
heaters. Private parking is immediately in front of the cottage, with
room for several vehicles. |
FULLY EQUIPPED, EAT-IN KITCHEN
AT KENMARE BAY COTTAGE. |
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THE SETTING: Kenmare Bay
Cottage is set in an idyllic rural setting just two miles from
the colorful regional center of Kenmare in southernmost County
Kerry in Irelands southwestern corner. The upland countryside
perch of Kenmare Bay Cottage is private and gated, and includes
an acre of manicured lawns and gardens.
O'CONNOR'S BAR ON THE SQUARE
ONE OF
SEVERAL TRADITIONAL
IRISH PUBS IN KENMARE. |
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Kenmare Bay
Cottage sits among manicured gardens,
looking north across Kenmare Bay to Ireland's highest
mountains, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and the Ring of Kerry. |
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Kenmare
is not old by Irish standards, having been founded in 1670. However, the
outlying region is dotted with stone circles and other prehistoric
monuments. There is considerable Celtic history in the region, where the
Roughty River empties into Kenmare Bay (also called the Kenmare River),
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean wedged like a sound between the Beara and
Iveragh peninsulas. Viking invaders likely sailed up the bay to the site
of modern Kenmare. The towns name comes from Irish Gaelic for
"head of the sea."
Modern Kenmare is a colorful, prim town with many more shops,
restaurants (latest count: 30+), and pubs than one would expect could be
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NUMEROUS SHOPS AND OVER THIRTY RESTAURANTS DRAW CROWDS TO
COLORFUL DOWNTOWN KENMARE. |
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supported by its permanent population of about 2,000. Kenmares
Wednesday market draws many people to its busy central square, which
also is home to the regional tourist office. |
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MOLL'S GAP NEAR THE TOP OF
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK
15 MINUTES NORTH OF KENMARE. |
THE LOCATION:
Kenmares position between two of Irelands most extraordinary
peninsulas is ideally located as a touring base for exploration of
southwestern Ireland, and the especially scenic extremities of western
County Cork and southern County Kerry. Two important and well-known
touring routes, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara (which circle
the Iveragh and Beara peninsulas), converge at Kenmare. Principal cities
and towns within day-trip reach of Kenmare include Killarney, Bantry,
and Cork. Shannon International Airport is about 3½ hours northeast of
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hours east of Kenmare. Dublin International
Airport is 6 hours away. Major
attractions within easy day-trip range of Kenmare include the Killarney
National Park, the touring Rings of Beara, Kerry, and Dingle, the Caha Mountains and
MacGillycuddy's Reeks (Irelands highest
mountains), Ross Castle, Blarney Castle, and many authentic Irish
villages along the coast and inland, lively market towns with pubs
featuring traditional Irish music.
ACTIVITIES:
In addition to touring throughout
southwestern Ireland, guests enjoy water sports (fishing, boating,
swimming) along the coast,
golfing nearby courses (Kenmare G.C., Ring of |
BALLYDONEGAN BEACH ON THE BEARA PENINSULA. KENMARE IS THE ONLY
TOWN ON BOTH THE RING OF KERRY
AND THE RING OF BEARA. |
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Kenmare is perfectly
situated for
walking, hiking, and climbing
some
of Ireland's most
rugged
mountains. Carrauntoohil (the
peak on
the
left) is Ireland's
highest mountain, and kingpin
of MAcGillycuddy's
Reeks
IN THE RING OF KERRY.
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Kerry G.C.,
and
Bantry Bay G.C.) or at world class courses a little further afield (Waterville,
Killarney, even Tralee,
Ballybunion, and
Old Head of Kinsale), walking,
hiking, and climbing in the Caha Mountains and
MacGillycuddy's Reeks, pony trekking, visiting craft shops, and
joining in the traditional Irish music nights at several local pubs.
THE HOSTS:
Kenmare
Bay Cottage was purpose-built in recent years on the family estate of
local owners with over thirty years experience in Kenmares hospitality
industry. The owners and their family live nearby and are enthusiastic,
knowledgeable hosts, eager to help guests discover dramatic southwestern
Ireland from a comfortable, central, rural base in County Kerry.
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THE OFFER:
Looking for a peaceful, central base from which to explore Ireland? From
the spacious, upscale Kenmare Bay Cottage near Kenmare, Southwestern
Ireland,
the local dining choices are excellent, and a broad selection of outdoor
activities is close at hand. Visit Killarney National Park and the Rings
of Dingle, Kerry, and Beara. Walk, shop, discover Technicolor seaside
villages, play golf, fish, and find your favorite pub. Return to your
comfortable, Irish cottage home near bustling Kenmare each evening.
HOME AT FIRST
makes it possible to experience the Ireland of your travel dreams. |
THE DINGLE PENINSULA. THE
CELEBRATED SCENERY OF THE RING OF DINGLE IS
ABOUT ONE HOUR NORTH OF KENMARE. |
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AVAILABILITY:
For current availability information, call
HOME
AT FIRST
at
(800) 523-5842,
or contact us by e-mail at:
info@homeatfirst.com.
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Learn more about
HOME AT FIRST's travel program to:
SOUTHWESTERN
IRELAND. |
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