Rock Lodge
County Kerry
Rock Lodge nestles sensitively in the shelter of a spectacular rocky escarpment on 125 acres stretching above Lough Currane. The rugged beauty of the landscape, the fantastic lake fishing and the proximity to the renowned Ring of Kerry, guarantee an unrivalled experience on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Rural Kerry Comforts
The Lodge was built in 1870, and is the oldest house in Glenmore – originally named Inchfarrannagleirach Glebe, Rock is rather more easy on the tongue.
Approached along the meandering scenic Lake Road out of Waterville, a curved stone entrance welcomes you to the avenue, culminating in the large gravel sweep at Rock Lodge.
Modest size windows attest to the age of the house, a taller parallel extension to the back of the original house more than doubles the accommodation.
French doors open informally into the kitchen end of a large country-cottage living area. Fly rods along the beams anticipate tomorrows catch.
AT A GLANCE
- Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
From €1,850 per week - Bedrooms
Three double bedrooms – all ensuite
Family bathroom - Other Rooms
Open plan Sitting room
Dining room and Kitchen
Study
Entrance Hall, Utility room - Features
Wood burning stoves
Gas Barbecue, Fire pit
Al Fresco dining furniture - Contempo
Flat screen smart TV, fast WiFi internet
DVD and screen
Good Cell phone reception - Availability
Weekly only: Monday to Monday - Restrictions
Children over 12 are welcome
One dog permitted
An oval dining table with six striking red velvet chairs occupies centre stage. At the other end of the open layout, comfortable sofas cosy up to a wood burning stove. The walls are white throughout and in the southern extension, they are fitted with large picture windows framing views over the ornamental lake and extensive rocky landscape usually dotted with sheep.
An archway cuts through to the hallway and formal entrance of the original cottage.
To one side is the snug – a comfortable me-time reading room which also sports a large collection of DVD’s, books and games, a small desk and a wood burning stove. The deep-set windows on either side emphasize the thick stone walls and add to the cosy feel.
The downstairs bathroom and WC has washed sage green wainscotting, and alongside is the utility area with drying room and Belfast sink, all occupying the remainder of the ground floor.
Facilities & Ameneties
Kitchen Appliances
• 6 ring gas Rangemaster with 3 ovens
• Fridge-freezer
• Dishwasher
• Toaster
• Microwave
• Nespresso coffee machine
Utility Appliances
• Washing machine
• Spin dryer
• Iron
Bedrooms
• Sizes – Three King-size beds
• 2 Hairdryers
Tech & Entertainment
• Mesh Wi-Fi Internet & signal booster
• Smart Flat-screen TV
• Freesat and Netflix
• DVD player and screen in snug
Other
• Good selection of books
• Large selection of DVDs
• Outdoor dining furniture
• Gas barbecue and fire pit.
Bedrooms
Upstairs in the original cottage, the angle ceiling and knee high windows and plump solid walls confer an intimate atmosphere to the two double bedrooms. These two bedrooms have king sized beds and both have ensuite shower rooms with WC.
On kind days, morning sunshine floods the pine floored principal bedroom – large enough for its own sofa on which to relax with an early morning coffee and soak in the views of the valley through the picture windows. Ensuite shower room and WC and walk in wardrobe.
Outside
Rock Lodge shares this idylic setting with a smaller cottage which is occupied by the affable and erudite owners. The house is sited on 125 acres which front onto Lough Currane and the privately owned Coppal Lake. Historically, one of Irelands finest Salmon and Sea Trout fishing areas, boat hire and ghillies can be arranged.
To the south is an ornamental lake and the entire nurtured in the benign care of the dramatic rocky escarpment and Eagle Hill – all good hill walking and indeed Sea Eagles and other avians can be spotted from time to time. Also the Kerry Way passes right by the gate.
No better place for a spectacular sunset, a small whiskey and a long yarn. Star gazers should note, this is the epicentre of Kerry’s Dark Sky Reserve, minimal light polution here, so bring your scope!
Restrictions
Smoking – No, sorry!
Parties – The owners regret Stag, Hen, Wedding or 21st parties are not admissible.
Pets – One well behaved pet is permitted (not in bedrooms), and must be kept under control at all times – this is a serious sheep farming area.
Please note that some of the local features can be hazardous for young children.
Provisional Booking Form
This Home is normally only let by the week.
Important – A Week’s booking runs from Monday to Monday
Arrival time after 4.30pm with departure by 10.30am
A refundable breakages deposit payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure.
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Out & About
Anywhere along the Ring of Kerry you will be spoiled for things to do. There are truly amazing blue flag beaches, fabulous golf courses, incredible lake and river fishing and brilliant restaurants. We just can’t list them all…
Here are some of our favourites…
- Play a round on The Links
- Boat around The Skelligs
- Taste a chocolate shoe
- Some music and a pint at The Blind Piper
- Savour Fine seafood at The Moorings
- Ramble along the Kerry Way
- Catch a trout on Lake Currane
- See who you’ll meet in the Lobster Bar
- Play one of Ireland’s oldest golf links
- Go for a dip at Derrynane
- Gallop along the strand at Cahirdaniel
- Fit in anywhere
The Locality
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The town blossomed in the late 1800’s when the first undersea telephone cables were being laid between Valentia Island and Nova Scotia, and the region became a communications hub for Europe.
Prior to the laying of the Transatlantic Cable it took approximately two weeks from a message to reach North America from Europe – weather permitting – as all communications were sent via boat.
Renowned as a Fly Fishing mecca for Sea Trout and Salmon, Lough Currane is the largest of several lakes on the Cummeragh River. It is 3 miles long and just under 2 miles at its widest. Ghillies are available, providing boats and engines.
Over 90% of Specimen Sea Trout (6lbs plus) in Ireland, are hooked on this famous lough.
Lough Coppal has its own river system and is around 1/2 a mile wide. Fishing is by boat and available by ticket – more information is available in the house.
photo: Richard Smith
The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve has been designated Ireland’s first by the International Dark-Sky Association – one of only three Gold Tier Reserves on the planet, and the only such Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere.
On clear nights the sky in this region of Ireland is simply stunning, with as many astronomical sights visible to the naked eye as in the desert plains of Africa.
Waterville derives its name from the name of Butlers family home – now a hotel. 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. Coppal Lake was Charlie Chaplin’s favourite spot in Waterville. There is now an annual Charlie Chaplin Comedy Festival in the town.
The waters around our coasts are remarkably warm – 7° to 8°C warmer than the average global sea temperature at these latitudes, thanks to the warm Gulf Stream drift which comes across the Atlantic from the Caribbean.
You will not be disappointed by the dazzling views of Ballynaskelligs Bay, the Skellig Islands and Derrynane on a drive south around the head to Caherdaniel.
The beach at Derrynane is one of Ireland’s truly great strands. While you are there you could pop in to Derrynane House, the ancestral home of the great 19th century politician Daniel O’Connell. It must have been an exhausting ride from here to attend Parliament in London.
The Kerry Way walking route passes the gate and there is an interesting stretch which goes across the mountains behind us and over to Caherdaniel, conveniently ending at the Blind Piper pub for the essential refreshments – more information is available in the house.
The towering Skellig Islands can clearly be seen rising steeply from the ocean about 12km off the tip of the peninsular. 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, and trips to the islands are available from Portmagee – see Out & About section above.
How to get there – Car advised…
By Air: Cheap 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
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