Brendan's Cottage

Valentia Island, Ireland
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Brendan's Cottage

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

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Located in Valentia Island in the Kerry region, Brendan's Cottage has a garden. With free private parking, the property is 5.1 km from Skellig Experience Centre and 28 km from Waterville Golf Links. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Derrynane House. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 71 km from Brendan's Cottage.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
Sykes Cottages
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
10
High score for Valentia Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martine
    United States United States
    “The cottage is so cozy, with a beautiful garden and pretty much across from the water. The accommodation is great for traveling with friends, with a small sink in each bedroom and a toilet that’s separate from the bathroom. The location is perfect...”
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    “The location. The garden. Everything you need is there.”
  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    “This lovely old house has all the facilities of a self-catering holiday home. It is very cosy and leaves nothing to wish for. The garden is superb and really special. From just a few steps down to the shore there is a magnificent view across to...”
  • Hurley
    Ireland Ireland
    “What a wonderful stay in the most stunning scenery,a little piece of heaven on earth.The cottage was comfortable and had everything you'd need and the host Peter was a true gentleman.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to escape...”
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    “The cottage had all mid cons you'd require. Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable. There was a lovely garden to sit out in if you didn't feel up to touring the area. The host was a lovely man. Available at all times if you had any...”
  • Karol
    Ireland Ireland
    “Fantastic location, quiet spot but short trip to village. Really clean house. Very comfy beds. Great shower room.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 83,552 reviews from 20922 properties
20922 managed properties

Company information

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we offer our customers the ability to book a huge range of over 22,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Each one of the holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes Holiday Cottages property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. The diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it through Sykes. We use our 30-years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you

Property information

This traditional detached cottage is set in a quiet position at the water's edge between the villages of Chapeltown and Knightstown, on Valentia Island. The property has been skilfully restored to maintain much of its original character whilst still providing a comfortable standard of accommodation and convenience. The property is able to sleep up to three people over two bedrooms and boasts a welcoming open fire and pretty gardens to the rear. The property is also within easy reach of the amenities and activities in Knightstown, as well as offering beautiful views across the water. Note: the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater. Fuel & power charged by meter reading. Note: No children under 5, including the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater.

Neighbourhood information

Located on Valentia Island - which lies off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry – Knightstown is a wonderful spot for a holiday. Easily accessible from the mainland by a ferry that runs from Reenard Point, or via the road bridge at Portmagee, Knightstown provides restaurants and pubs, as well as entertainment and local shops. It also offers a variety of sightseeing boat trips and fishing trips from its picturesque harbour. With around 650 residents, Valentia Island was the site of the first permanent communications link between Europe and the United States, and is famed for its magnificent 'Fogher' sea cliffs and its subtropical gardens at Glanleam House.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brendan's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Brendan's Cottage

  • Yes, Brendan's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Brendan's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Brendan's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

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  • Brendan's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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  • Brendan's Cottage is 0.7 miles from the centre of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Brendan's Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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