Luxury Cottage, Co Kerry KY33

Description:

This enchanting thatched cottage lies just under a mile from the picturesque town of Kenmare, cradled between the Ring of Kerry and the Beara peninsulas.

This enchanting thatched cottage lies just under a mile from the picturesque town of Kenmare, cradled between the Ring of Kerry and the Beara peninsulas. “Marianne’s Cottage” is named after the wife of Mr Bent Hoyer, founder of the internationally acclaimed hotel on whose estate the cottage stands. With its exquisite furnishings, polished oak floors, and wood-burning fireplaces, the cottage provides a haven of comfort and tranquillity. Every care has been taken to provide natural light and views from all aspects of the cottage, and the luxurious bedrooms have walk-out balconies that take in the magnificent expanse of Kenmare Bay.

The cottage is surrounded by an acre of landscaped gardens with stunning sea and mountain views. It is an ideal base for touring the spectacular Atlantic coastline and the majestic mountainous interior of County Kerry. Killarney National Park, and the celebrated Lakes of Killarney are a half hour’s drive away.

Accommodation information:

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Ground floor:Open plan living room with dining room, and open log fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen and utility room. Sun Lounge with open log fire and stunning views of Kenmare Bay. From the side aspect of the house the doors open out onto a thatched terrace overlooking the wooded Queens Walk.

Upstairs:A spiral staircase leads to the first floor, with two ensuite bedrooms. The bedrooms feature open beam ceilings and offer either a king size or twin accommodation in each room with ensuite marble bathrooms. The master bedroom has both a step-in shower and bathtub, while the guest bedroom has a step-in shower. Both bedrooms have patio doors leading to a small private balcony.

Etrance hall. Drawing room. Library. Boudoir. Dining room with seating for up to 20 guests. Breakfast room.

There is also a room dedicated to the writer Percy French.

Second Floor:Landing. One king sized double room with ensuite bathroom and dressing room/second bedroom. Two additional king sized double bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom and one hallway bathroom with power shower and jacuzzi tub. Roof terrace garden with views over the river, woodland and countryside.

Distances:

Kenmare, 1 km (0.6 miles )
Killarney, 33 km (20.5 miles) 
Cork Airport driving, 98 km (61 miles ) 
Shannon Airport, 170 km (105 miles)

Amenities in the area:

Guests may avail of the outstanding facilities of the adjoining hotel. Excellent restaurants, pubs, small galleries and craft shops in nearby Kenmare. Magnificent touring on the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara and Dingle Peninsulas. Kenmare Golf Club is minutes away, and there are many superb golf courses within an hours' drive. Great gardens within easy reach include Derreen Garden, Muckross Garden and sub-tropical Garnish Island. Killarney is one hour by car. Horse riding and sailing available locally.