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Brendan's Cottage offers accommodations in Valentia Island, 25 miles from Derrynane House. With free private parking, the property is 3.2 miles from Skellig Experience Centre and 17 miles from Waterville Golf Links. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 44 miles from Brendan's Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Valentia Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karol
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic location, quiet spot but short trip to village. Really clean house. Very comfy beds. Great shower room.
  • Martine
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 83,695 reviews from 20939 properties
20939 managed properties

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    No internet access available.

    Kitchen

    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Room Amenities

    • Heating

    Outdoors

    • Garden

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property

    Safety & security

    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Brendan's Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Brendan's Cottage

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

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Brendan's Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

      • Check-in at Brendan's Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The prices at Brendan's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Brendan's Cottage can accommodate this group size:

        • 3 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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