Picture Perfect Panoramas
Slotted into a stunning landscape on the Ring of Kerry, this chic stone home enjoys world class views of Derrynane bay, and the Atlantic. With ample space both inside and Al Fresco, and bundles of local activities to try, here is great all round family escape.
At a Glance
Up to 8 guests
Three double bedrooms
Master has ensuite shower room
& walk-in wardrobe
One family bedroom with double bed and 2 singles
Sitting room, kitchen/dining room
Bathroom with shower
Living room, Guest wc, Utility room
Furnished barbecue patio
Sunken stone seating pit
Elevated viewing area
Flat screen TVs, DVD player, WiFi internet
integrated sound system, underfloor heating
Good Cell phone reception
Dogs are welcome
Property Features
Enchanting and eclectic design
Mostly, you’ll enter through one of two large sliding doors that span the front terrace. Inside is a long, lofty living space; ringside seats to what must be on of Ireland’s most spectacular panoramas.
A walk-around contemporary fireplace floats in the centre, partitioning the living from the dining area.
Gleaming white, with a rhythm of exposed natural timber beams, an oak floor, and the trappings of a well-loved family home.
The kitchen area marries in seamlessly via a heavy pink granite preparation island. A pair of breakfast bar stools brings a splash of orange that echoes in small decorative touches. Elegant Scandinavian dining chairs feature here and out on the stone patio.
Aga cooking is a nod to the country cottage; it is supplemented by ceramic hob and other premium appliances. Beyond the kitchen, the house is on two levels. To the front, a cosy corner study with dual aspect picture windows, an open fireplace and TV with all the bits.
To the rear, there is a tastefully rustic utility room, and a guest bathroom with walk-in shower.
The master bedroom at the ground floor gable end, is superbly located. It has an ensuite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe.
A fabulous French door opens onto its own sunrise side patio – a really nice touch. Up open tread stairs, angled attic ceilings and distinctive rustic grade flooring unite three bedrooms that open off the sky-lit landing.
Choose from China blue or contemporary canopy double beds; or a delightful and generous family room, featuring two single cast iron beds and a double. They all share a vaguely translucent family shower room.
Outside
Notched into a steep incline, the house faces south, with stunning views of Scariff and Deenish islands, and the Beara Peninsula in the distance. Aside from the previously mentioned terrace, there is a clever sunken seating area sculpted into the stone at the eastern corner.
To the rear, a Jacob’s ladder of heavy timbers climbs to a splendid viewing area above the house.
There is additional parking tucked away into the bank beside the main gates – “the sheep’s dip”.
Facilities
Kitchen Appliances
• Electric Aga range with 2 ovens and 2 plates
• Ceramic four ring hob
• American Fridge-freezer with ice / water dispenser
• Dishwasher
• Toaster
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Twin sinks
Utility Appliances
• Washing machine
• Spin dryer
• Iron
Bedrooms
• Ground floor master with King-size bed.
• First floor two double bedrooms
• Family room with double and two singles
• Hairdryer
Tech & Entertainment
• Wi-Fi Internet
• 2 Flat-screen TVs
• Sky TV with Sky sports
• DVD player
Other
• Good selection of books
• Underfloor heating
• Two open fires
Our Highlights of this Home
Out and About
The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed destinations. There are truly amazing blue flag beaches, fabulous golf courses, incredible lake and river fishing and brilliant restaurants.
Things to do
- Have a look around Derrynane House
- Try windsurfing in Derrynane
- Birdie a hole on stunning Waterville Golf Links
- Fine dining with sunsets at The Smugglers Inn
- Play a round at Hog’s Head Golf Club
- Gallop along the strand at Caherdaniel
- Swallow some scallops at the Lobster
- Boat around The Skelligs
- Some music and a pint at The Blind Piper
- Taste a chocolate shoe
- Go for a dip at Derrynane
- Cycle around the Ring of Kerry
- Ramble along the Kerry Way
The Locality
The house is off a narrow road just below the Coomakista Pass – itself the highlight of any tour of the Ring of Kerry – roughly halfway between Caherdaniel and Waterville; each about 10 mins drive. The road twists its way down to Derrynane Harbour, once busy with fishermen, now a jump off for ever-popular tours to the Skellig Islands. There is a small sandy beach there.
It is also the start of the 6 km Mass Path – a furtive footpath used by parishioners in 17th Century secretly attending open air services at the Mass Rock – that leads to Derrynane strand.
The beach at Derrynane is one of Ireland’s truly great Blue Flag strands. While you are there you could pop in to Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, the great 19th century, lawyer, politician, statesman and abolitionist. It must have been a long ride from here to sit in Parliament in London. Situated on 120 hectares of parklands, the house displays relics of O’Connell’s life and career.
The nearby uninhabited islands of Scarrif and Deenish are not to be confused with the towering Skellig Islands – just visible, rising steeply from the ocean about 25 km West of Derrynane. On the summit of Skellig Michael there is a remarkably well preserved monastic settlement that bears testimony to the hardiness of sixth century monks.
Renowned for its huge population of gannets, the Skellig islands are also home to Puffins, with more than 4,000 on Small Skellig alone.
The outcrop features as a location in the latest Star Wars movie.
Waterville in Ballinskelligs Bay is a busy little town, the nearest shopping location for most supplies, with a petrol station, some fine restaurants, and two excellent golf links.
The town was a favourite holiday spot of Charlie Chaplin and his family who used to stay in the Butler Arms Hotel. They first visited the town in 1959 and came back every year for over ten years. There is now an annual Charlie Chaplin Comedy Festival in the town.
A short drive east of Caherdaniel village is Staigue Fort, the largest pre-Christian, circular stone fort in Ireland is worth a visit. Over 2,000 years old, its wall is 5.5m (18ft) high and 4m (13ft) thick.
The Kerry Way walking route which passes just above the house, is one of Ireland’s longest signposted walking trail and also one of the most popular. The 200km trail starts and finishes in the busy tourist destination of Killarney, passing through some of the most isolated and dramatic countryside in the country, avoiding the country’s highest mountains. Most people will just opt to do a section.
How to get there (Car advised)
By Air: Flights to Kerry Airport (Farrenfore) Cork, Dublin or Shannon.
Kerry Airport – approx 1.5 hour from house.
Cork Airport – approx 2.5 hours from house.
Shannon Airport – approx 3 hours from house.
Dublin Airport – approx 5 hours from house.
By Sea: Ferry crossings from Pembroke/Fishguard to Rosslare.
Stena Express – 120 mins (summer only from Fishguard)
Swansea/Cork Ferry is 2.5 hours from the house.
Rosslare Port is approx 4 hours from house
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is approx 5 hours from house
Pricing Options
This home is ONLY available for week long bookings.
Week bookings run from Saturday to Saturday – 7 nights
A refundable breakages deposit of €450 is payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure.
Months |
Per Week |
All Year | € 3,000 |
Price is
€3,000 per week
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“This cottage with a beautifully equipped terrace is a unique hidden gem to stay.”
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I have loved to visit Ireland for years. And I have already stayed there in many different holiday homes. However, Drombeg Cottage has surpassed everything. This house is beautifully situated on a hillside with stunning views over Kenmare Bay with the Ring of Kerry mountain range in the distance.
It’s a super quiet place. The silence is broken only by the sound of birds or grazing cattle. The house has been so carefully and lovingly restored to a friendly Irish cottage but also equipped with every imaginable modern convenience. And the personal welcome from Joe and Shelagh was 100% Irish warm!
This cottage with a beautifully equipped terrace is a unique hidden gem to stay and enjoy the surrounding nature and tranquility. It is also a perfect base for walks and / or beautiful road trips. I mention the impressive drive over the Healy Pass, a walk through Derreen Garden, taking pictures in picturesque villages such as Eyeries and Allihies, driving the Caha Pass and The ancient Ring of Beara, climbing the Gleninchaquin waterfall, walking the Pulleen loop.
Drombeg seemed like a ‘Dream-cottage’ – a kind of paradise.
Reinder Ourensma
Netherlands, May 2023
“A wonderful magic place-both this cottage and Beara.”
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A wonderful magic place-both this cottage and Beara. The view was incredible and our cow neighbours fun and friendly. Beara itself was beyond words: the beauty, not touristy, just a beautiful, haunting, spectacular world that we will always cherish and hopefully come back to.
John and Karen
Vermont, USA, June 2019
“All expectations came true!”
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To Sheila and Jo, Thank you. All expectations came true ! This cottage, this place, the surroundings, the mountains, the view, the sky, the clouds, the rain, the sun, the waterfalls, the ocean…It all came together and we loved it.
Erik and Aline
Holland, August 2019
“We don’t want to leave, ever!”
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Well, what can we say that has not been said by the many who have already stayed here? We don’t want to leave…..ever……
Angela and Angus
Rotheram, UK, July 2017
“The cottage became home, the second we stepped in!”
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The cottage became home, the second we stepped in. We enjoyed the peace and the tranquility- the bumble bees being the noisiest sound. And on our last night we watched the Milky Way and falling stars. We will carry all this back with us, especially the most beautiful views ever.
Vendulka and family
NYC, USA, August 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
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