Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage

3 bedroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Cloghane, Kerry (county)

Dingle Harbour25 min drive
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium25 min drive
Mount Brandon49 min drive
Killarney (KIR-Kerry)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This 240 year old charming farmhouse, is situated on the northern side of the DINGLE Peninsula. It is a traditional Irish Farmhouse with two double and one twin bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, sitting and dining room with a turf/wood burning stove. It is tucked in at the base of Mount Brandon (952 metres / 3123ft) the second highest mountain in Ireland,with a view of Brandon Bay in the distance, which opens into Tralee Bay. Our cottage is also located on the original family sheep farm which is still an active farm.It is located 2.5 kms from Cloghane Village and is an ideal area for visitors who like the quiet life of walking, of fishing and other outdoor pursuits and who warm to the charms of sleepy villages like Cloghane (An Clochán) and Brandon (Bréanainn) with small, cosy pubs and even smaller shops. The Cloghane-Brandon area has immense appeal with multiple mountain walks and trails as we are located on the Dingle Way sometimes called the Dingle Camino. These mountains are spectaular as they drop into Brandon Bay. Visitors can enjoy all the various watersports in Brandon, Cloghane and Fermoyle Beach which is one of the longest beach in Ireland stretching 12kms from Fermoyle to the beautiful coastal village of Maharees that offers activities such as all Water Sports, spectacular surfing, scuba diving and beach horse riding. There is something for everyone here in our little piece of heaven in the Kingdom.

Property manager

Paddy and Eileen O Neill

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

There are two stairs in the cottage and steps out

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Please do not enter neighbouring farmyard unless invited by farmer Brendan.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cloghane

Located in Cloghane, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Greenlane Gallery and Phoenix Cinema are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castlegregory Golf Club and Dingle Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cloghane, Kerry (county)

What's nearby

St. James Church - 24 min drive
St. Mary's Church - 24 min drive
Dingle Harbour - 25 min drive
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 25 min drive
Mount Brandon - 49 min drive

Getting around

Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

Geaneys Bar - 24 min drive
Tommy Macks Bar - 24 min drive
Kennedy - 25 min drive
Foxy John's - 24 min drive
M. Nelligans - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Brandon Point, Sandy Bay Beach and Lough Anascaul. Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cloghane

Astounded by the beautiful scenery. Such a relaxing place. We didn’t stay in much as so many things to see or do. Especially loved the music nights in O’Connors and the Monday night in the village hall. Made to feel so welcome by everyone. Fresh bread and wine left for us on our arrival and everything explained perfectly by Paddy. It’s a very rural setting on a sheep farm so expect the workings of a farm around you. But we loved it and would definitely return

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

6 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An adventure in the Glen!

I went to stay for five weeks at Loch Cruite Cottage just before the 'lock-down' in Ireland. So, obviously my movements and travel in the area were restricted and not as I had originally planned. Paddy gave me a lovely warm welcome and introduced me to the cottage and its facilities. There was a fire waiting to be lit and a delicious loaf of bread and bottle of wine on the table! Parts of the cottage are 300 years old, I believe. There are lovely wooden ceilings through out. The cottage nestles into the hill and mountain at the back. It all felt cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. There are three bedrooms but only one was needed as my visitors could not join me. As it happened I had brought along a radio and CD player, this was very well used. Next door to the cottage is a farm run by Brendan, he was very busy during my stay because it was lambing season. In normal times, I think there may have been an opportunity to help feed a lamb or two. The cottage is situated in The Glen which is a valley alongside the Connor Pass. There are. a number of lakes in the valley and a few farms. The countryside is wild, rocky and beautiful. There are a few beautiful beaches a few miles away. Dingle which is normally a lively and very attractive large town is on the other side of the Connor Pass. The Dingle Peninsula has a lot of very interesting history, archaeology, Irish culture and music. I really appreciated my stay at Loch Cruite Cottage (even though the circumstances in the world were so strange and challenging) It is a place to be revisited and where you can be renewed. Thank you Paddy and Eileen.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

11 Jun 2017

Loved it!!!!

We had the most wonderful time, Paddy and Eileen were the nicest people. The cottage was perfect as well, the surrounding area was breathtaking! Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

28 Feb 2017

Now part of a great memory

Just back from an utterly fantastic time at Loch Cruite Cottage. I spent three unforgettable days there with my cousin for a bit of a catch up. Firstly, the area is magnificent. The north coast of Dingle is a real hidden gem. The scenery in this out of the way part of Dingle is jaw dropping and the cottage sits right in there amongst the best of it - Mt Brandon looms over your bedroom window spectacularly and the ocean can be seen off in the distance. It was fun watching cars tentatively enter the Connor Pass just across the valley. Secondly, this is real country for craic. The pub owners will get to know you by name, tell you stories that will leave you riveted and even let you have a bash on the house guitar. The chat was friendly and full of wit and the food is excellent. Lastly, the cottage is as picturesque as you will find. The beds plush and comfortable, the kitchen well appointed and the fireplace big and homey. (If you have issues starting peat fires, Paddy will build you an idiot proof one from scratch.) Speaking of Paddy, he's absolutely ace. Helpful, funny, full of local knowledge with a real talent for making everything just right. You'll love it. I hope to get back as soon as can be managed.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

1 Aug 2015

Wonderful Stay Everything We Were Looking For

We were looking for a base to set ourselves up in a location that was we could experinece the "true Ireland". This was a perfect choice. The cottage was located on a working sheep farm. It was fantastic and so interesting for the children and adults a like. Tremendous walks through sheltered valleys with amazing vistas done to the sea and surrounding mountains. The walk up to the Loch Cruite directly behind the cottage was exceptional. The cottage itself is a rennovated and modernised 200 year old cottage that exudes the charm of yester years with all the mod cons. I would certainly recommend this property to our friends and relatives. It was very clean and well maintained and the owners were contactable and very helpful in ensuring that we had everything we needed and that our week was action packed and planned. We had some fabulous nights in Cloghane village with traditional music and ballads in O'Connors Bar. Brandon Pier and Murphys Bar was also a highlight. There was also a good selectioon of quality "pub grub". We were also ecstatic to discover that we had the Wild Atlantic Way right on our very door step and explored this at out leisure over the week. The walks were fabulous and would highly recommend this property for those would love the great outdoors, fresh air and amazing vistas.

About the host

Hosted by Paddy and Eileen O Neill

We are both local to the area. The cottage was Eileen's original home and goes back many generations to the early 1800s. The photo above was taken at the top of Mt Brandon 3,123ft or 952metres which is the second highest Mountain in Ireland and is located behind our cottage.Our location is a Walking Paradise with fabulous mountain trails catering for all abilities of walkers from easy to challenging. We are also blessed with fabulous beaches, some are small coves and others extend for many kilometers. We as a family love the great outdoors and spend as much time walking the fabulous mountains, trails and beaches or kayaking the coast around Brandon Bay.We also enjoy the frequent music in O Connors Pub in Cloghane Village or Murphys Pub on the pier in Brandon Village 3km from Cloghane.

Why they chose this property

Our Cottage is located at the foot of Mt Brandon and overlooking Brandon Bay. It is a truly beautiful place where you can totally switch off from the busyness of life and totally unwind. It is our personal place of retreat and is a very special place which we call our heaven.Co Kerry is known as the Kingdom County in Ireland. We often call our cottage as 'the little piece of heaven in the kingdom'.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has been passed on to us and contains many original items from previous generations. We renovated the house and preserved the original look and ambiance. It is a warm and cosy retreat for any family and will take people back in time with the old fireplace and traditional crane that used to carry the kettle and pots over the open fire.