Perched at the edge of the Atlantic, St. Finian's Bay Cottage offers a serene retreat. This 1898 stone cottage, fully restored since 2016, features an oil range and wood-burning stove for cozying up on chilly evenings. A sheltered breakfast area at the rear and panoramic dining views over Puffin Island await you.
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kingdom of the Hare
A stone cottage, built in 1898, but completely restored and remodelled since 2016.
The last house at the end of a half-mile track, leading up from the Wild Atlantic Way/Skellig Ring. In front of the house, the land slopes down to the Atlantic at St. Finian's Bay. Behind the house is the steep bowl of the top of the glen.
While we have done everything we can to update the house, one thing was beyond our control. The house sits in a slight hollow, which protects it from Atlantic gales, but means it is out of sight of the microwave signal of the local broadband supplier. Thus while we have a mobile signal, there is NO WI-FI! Well, you did want to get away from it all, didn't you?
Sleeps 5/6 in three bedrooms.
Fitted with an oil range, wood-burning stove and central heating, as well as washing machine, dryer and dishwasher.
Bath and walk in shower.
Well water.
Swing seat and breakfast area in a sheltered spot at the rear of the house, dining area at the front to enjoy panoramic views over the Atlantic and sunset over Puffin Island.
Outside shower and drying area to clean up after the beach.
Fully enclosed garden.
Fuel, water supply and recycling accessible in the shed at the rear.
All linen and towels provided.
NOTE - as the bedrooms are reached by a spiral staircase, the house may not be suitable for toddlers and other people with limited mobility.
Swimming and surfing in the wild Atlantic on the beach at St Finian's Bay, 15 minute's walk away. The sheltered and life-guarded beach at Ballinskelligs is 7km away. The fishing village of Portmagee is 12km away, the shops and facilities of Cahersiveen are 20km away.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Microwave
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Outdoor areas
Garden
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
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Kingdom of the Hare Ballinskelligs
Kingdom of the Hare Private vacation home
Kingdom of the Hare Private vacation home Ballinskelligs
About the area
Ballinskelligs is home to this holiday home. Ballinskelligs Castle and Ballinskelligs Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballinesker Beach and Bray Head Loop Walk. Siopa Chill Rialaig and Siopa Chill Rialaig are also worth visiting. Visit our Ballinskelligs travel guide
Situated in Ballinskelligs, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Skelligs Chocolate Factory and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ballinesker Beach and Ballinskelligs Castle. Heatherhill Stables and Ballinskelligs Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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