Maharees Holiday Home
Description
Eileen's Cottage is a traditional semi-detached cottage located near Castlegregory Village on the Dingle peninsula in West Kerry. The house has two bedrooms - one double room and a large room with two sets of bunk beds. Eileen's Cottage has been renovated to a high standard and can accommodate six people. The open plan living room/kitchen is fully fitted out with all modern conveniences including electric cooker, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. In the living room area there is a stove and colour television. The house is heated by oil fire central heating. The cottage has wonderful views of Brandon Bay and is located beside a lively local pub.
Location
The house is situated 14 miles along the Dingle Peninsula from Tralee which stretches for some 48km westward from Tralee town. The Dingle Peninsula has more interesting antiquities, historic sites and varied mountain scenery than any other part of Ireland. Fahamore is an ideal location for your holiday, whether it is peace and quite, walking to your hearts content, swimming or relaxing on the beach. Pony trekking, fishing and boat trips to the Maharees islands are available for the more adventurous. There is a 9 hole golf course - certainly worth a visit for the golfers. The famous Jamie Knox Windsurfing School is only a walk away. Scuba diving and deep sea diving is available at the nearby Dive Centre. End your day with a seafood platter or the best of steak at Spillane's Bar or a quite pint and singsong in our local pub The Green Room.
How To Get Here
From Tralee travel on the N86 also signposted 'An Daingean' for approximately 10 miles passing through 'Blennerville'. Veer right at fork on road at 'Camp'. Continue for approximately 5 miles until you arrive at the turn off (right) for Castlegregory (sign posted and note grotto on corner). Take turn for Castlegregory Village. Continue through the village and take the road to Fahamore. Continue for 3.5 miles, the cottage is located just before Spillane's Bar.
Local Attractions
Gallarus Castle - Ballydavid
Gallarus Oratory - Ballydavid
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - Dingle
The Blasket Centre - Dunquin
Toby World - Tralee
Local Festivals
Anascaul Dan Foley Magic Weekend - March
Ballyferriter Feile na Casa Easter Festival - April
Dingle Festival of May Feile Na Bealtaine - May
Cloghane - Brandon Festival of Lughnasa - July
Dingle Regatta - August
Ballyferriter Eigse Chorca Dhuibhne - September
Anascaul Tom Crean Walking Festival - October
One Double Room
