Luxury townhouse, on edge of town, riverfront. — Property 13593

Luxury townhouse, on edge of town, riverfront.

This highly acclaimed townhouse sits at the end of a quiet, cobbled, cul-de-sac street on the banks of the Finnehy River. It has all the luxuries of any 5-star hotel and was tastefully decorated for the private use of the owners with fine Irish art and antiques. The living and dinning rooms each have fireplaces and, mood-setting, ceiling dimmer lights. The living room, overlooking the river, has comfy sofas, good reading lamps and a fine selection of books on the shelves. The dinning room has the door to the balcony, which overlooks the river and mature garden. There is soft lighting in the garden with stepping-stones down to the river. The kitchen has every available appliance and a bar/counter to the dinning room. The bedrooms all have adjoining bathrooms, each with a separate electric heater for your individual comfort. The bathrooms each have power showers, make-up mirrors, good lighting, hairdryers and skylights. A car parking spot is waiting for you at the front gate.

Location Kenmare County Kerry < Ireland

Kenmare County Kerry < Ireland

 marks the location of this property in County Kerry

Availability for the house in County Kerry, Ireland

Last updated on:

Sunday, 03 August 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the house in County Kerry, Ireland

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Notes to the rental rates

• Rental rates may be paid in euros or US dollars. A deposit of $800 is required at the time of booking, to hold the reservation. Rental includes linens and all electricity used, except if on a long-term rental. And, a welcome hamper will be there to greet you.
  
• When booking,dinner reservations can be made, if desired, at any of the local restaurants. And, for a special evening, dinner can be arranged at a local private home. This can have a local story-teller and/or musicians available for your entertainment. Drivers/tour guides are also available. Tee times can be made in advance with reservations for caddies or buggies (electric carts).
  
• Should you have any needs, any problem or question that needs resolving, there is a local contact person that is available at any time. This is the same person who will greet you on arrival, show you around, and then see you again on departure to wish you Sonas (an Irish word for joy, well-being and contentment).
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in County Kerry, Ireland

Golf/Walking

Southwest Ireland is home to many fine golf courses, brushed with warm breezes from the Gulf Stream and spectacular views of the sea, lakes and mountains. Local courses are:Kenmare Golf Club, in town; Ring of Kerry Golf Club, 4 miles out of town. Within an hour to two hours drive are:Waterville, Tralee, Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (2 courses), Beaufort (in Killarney), Dooks, Fota and Old Head. There are many other,'unknown', courses along the way, and there are many covered/uncovered driving ranges available.Kenmare and The Ring of Kerry golf courses are, generally, available. Another popular activity in the area is hill walking. The highest mountain in Ireland,in the neighbouring MacGillacudy Reeks,is a frequent destination. Kenmare has two Walking Festivals a year with opportunities for all levels, at Easter and May/June. The Walking Club, and the Cycling Club, meet weekly for their activities. And, horseback riding,at any level or destination,is available. All waiting for you!

Historic interest.

5,000 year old Druid Stone Circle, with centre capstone, an easy walk from the centre of town, minutes from the townhouse. Holy Well that claims a miracle of sight, also an easy walk from the townhouse. There is a Lace Making Centre to explain how the Nuns of Kenmare started this industry for the local girls, at The Square, the centre of town, about one minute walk from Finnehy Court. The Tourist Center building, with local history well displayed and explained, is next to the Lace Making Center. Three bookshops with a wide variety of selections, including excellent books on local history, all found while walking the town.Numerous stone circles, beehive huts and standing stones in the local area. Castles are also found near-by, at various levels of ruin, and old stone cottages, left behind with their stories untold. Immediately out of town,there is a newly found, complete, stone circle with evidence of the community that lived there, including their housing,farming and cooking methods

Activities.

Lull away the day in luxurious surroundings of either of the 5-star hotels in town, spa services available!! Go for a boat ride on Seafari on Kenmare Bay to see the seals, or a tour boat on the Lakes of Killarney--both will show you spectacular scenery!! Irish dancing can be found on most nights in local establishments, ask for details. Take art or pottery lessons in the potter's home where she will serve you a meal, from her organic garden. At some times of year, cooking classes can be arranged, and/or you may have a chef prepare and serve you right in the townhouse, or perhaps on the balcony? Listen to the water and the evening songbirds. There are four horseback riding stables available, and scuba diving in Kenmare Bay. Kenmare is a most unusual town. It is a Heritage Town, it won the coveted En Tante Floral award (best floral display in Europe), and numerous Tidy Town awards as it went from the best small town in Co. Kerry to the best town of any size in all of Ireland!

Golf Information:

Local golf courses are: Kenmare Golf Club, in the town, overlooking Kenmare Bay estuary and surrounded by mountains. Pull/hand carts and caddies. The Ring of Kerry Golf Course, 4 miles out of town, on the famous Ring of Kerry,with views of Kenmare Bay and surrounded by mountains. Pull carts, caddies and electric carts (buggies), with the best local driving range. A bit further out on the Ring of Kerry is the famous Waterville Golf Course-everything available. An easy drive north is Tralee Golf Club with spectacular dunes and views of Dingle Bay. Pull carts and caddies. Close by are the courses of Killarney. The Killarney Golf and Fishing Club with views of the Lakes and the mountains. Pull carts, caddies and buggies. Also in Killarney, and close to The Gap of Dunloe, is Beaufort Golf Club. Pull carts, caddies and buggies. You will pass Ogham Stones to get there, standing stones with ancient Druid writing still visable. A bit further on is Dooks, on the northern tip of the Ring of Kerry, with views of the sea and the mountains,pull carts and caddies. Then to the south is Fota, just south of Cork City and Old Head, at the far tip out from Kinsale, surrounded by the sea.When they say 'water hazard' they mean it! Do NOT try to retreive your ball if it goes over the edge!If the fog comes in, you will need to head back to the clubhouse immediately--leave your ball. All have food available in dinning areas and, naturally,a 'nineteenth hole'.Reserve caddies or buggies with tee times.