House in County Kerry
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
Welcome to Shore Cottage on the coast of Valentia Island. This former fisherman's cottage has been extended with a new annexe and combines Irish cosiness with modern comfort. The living and kitchen areas look out over the sea and the Kerry mainland. From the bedrooms, the island's hinterland opens up with meadows, pastures and mountains. Relaxing and unwinding is possible here as well as active holidays with hiking, cycling, fishing, sightseeing, boating and swimming. We have lovingly furnished this cottage according to our personal ideas and we also spend our holidays here. Therefore, the cottage has a special individual touch and (hopefully) lacks nothing. The tranquil village of Knightstown is only a few steps away. Here you can spend time in a café or pub or head off into the island's hinterland with mountains, cliffs, lighthouse, grotto, beach and unspoilt nature. From Knightstown you can also take a small ferry from April to September to the mainland with the famous Ring of Kerry and the impressive Skellig Ring. Alternatively, you can get to the mainland via the bridge at Portmagee. The cottage has good central heating and a nice fireplace (bio-ethanol) and is therefore very suitable for a cosy stay in winter and the cold season and also for workation.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of County Kerry
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Shore Cottage is a beautiful home surrounded by natural beauty, and Peter was very attentive and helpful as a host-from-afar. The master bed was very comfortable, the sofas were put to good use during the bad weather and the kitchen was very well appointed with everything you need when self-catering. We even had a couple of feline friends at the window on a daily basis, and they loved a fuss. I would wholeheartedly recommend both this property and Valentia Island for holidays, and would return to Shore Cottage in future (which is rare for us)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We've been traveling Europe for several months now and this was bar none our favorite stay. The island is beautiful, the cottage is wonderfully comfortable, and our host was gracious and communicative throughout. If we could have stayed longer we would have. A perfect stay for a couple on a workcation, and we also hosted friends for a week who loved exploring Valentia. We hope to come back soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
The property is modern, clean and very tastefully decorated. The kitchen has a multitude of utensils and is very well set up. Bedrooms are modern, large and comfortable. Bathrooms very nice. Pretty gardens and the view of the sea and mountains is amazing. All in all I can’t fault this cottage. And, it’s only a 10 minute walk to the pub.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"Shore Cottage is a beautiful home surrounded by natural beauty, and Peter was very attentive and helpful as a host-from-afar. The master bed was very comfortable, the sofas were put to good use during..."
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