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Cul Cottage

Cooil West, Valentia Island, Ireland
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Cul Cottage

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Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
56 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 430 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

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2.4 miles from Skellig Experience Centre in Valentia Island, Cul Cottage features accommodations with access to an open-air bath. This property offers a saltwater pool and free private parking. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this vacation home also comes with a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. You can play tennis at the vacation home. Guests at Cul Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. O'Connell Memorial Church is 12 miles from the accommodation. Kerry Airport is 51 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    United States United States
    “If you are looking for an experience for days ago with a few modern conveniences you couldn’t find better. I so loved experiencing what my great grandparents would have. Out the back you have views of the great blankets and the sleeping giant out...”
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    “We loved the cottage, it had everything we needed plus the feeling we had stepped back in time, it was amazing. The view changed everyday, it was a magical location.”
  • Caroline
    Ireland Ireland
    “Cuil Cottage is as perfect as its pictures. Warm, homely, well equipped with the most breathtaking surroundings. Ger is a wonderful host.”
  • Matthew
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful traditional Irish cottage in a stunning location. A real little gem for getting away from it all. It is a traditional cottage so not big, but has everything you need. No tv or internet which is a breath of fresh air, but if you have to...”
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This cottage was perfect for us in every way. The views from all sides are stupendous. The location is absolutely stunning. The cottage is beautiful inside and out; much care has been taken to keep original features and retain its traditional...”
  • Sheileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect little cute cottage, a wee retreat from the busyness of life!”
  • Elaine
    Ireland Ireland
    “Loved the peace . The views from the cottage were amazing . Scenic walks to do. . Kerry cliffs . Geokaun and Valentia lighthouse worth a visit as is the heritage centre. . Already looking forward to a return visit .”
  • Yana
    Ukraine Ukraine
    “We are a Ukrainian couple who came for the weekend to explore the local attractions. Based on the reviews, we understood what the main house represents, this is the flavor of ancient Irish life. we got what we wanted, because Irish culture is very...”
  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    “We had the absolute privilege of spending a few days in Cul Cottage over Easter 2024. Ger and Derarca have created something really special here, allowing people to experience a step back in time on the edge of Ireland. Staying in a 200-year old...”
  • Edel
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lovely homely old irish cottage. Great to have no TV or Internet for few days.”

Hosted by Gerard Lynch, Muireann Lynch, Tadhg Lynch, Derarca Lynch

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Gerard Lynch, Muireann Lynch, Tadhg Lynch, Derarca Lynch
Cul Cottage is a beautifully restored 200 year old Irish cottage.The cottage is a unique reminder of times past with all the comfort of modern day living.The cottage was carefully restored to maintain many of its original features inclusive of the rough stone walls, the old earthenware sink, the dresser and rack seating.. The cottage caters for four people with two upstairs bedrooms, bedroom 1 has a double bed and bedroom two has two single beds. Downstairs the is an open plan living/dining room with turf burning stove, a small fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom inclusive of shower. The cottage is built of stone which lends it to be very cosy, there are electric radiators in the bedrooms and a turf/solid fuel burning stove in the living room (Starter fuel provided) There is a lovely peaceful back garden with a Valentia slate seat looking out over Dingle bay.
Cul cottage is owned by the Lynch family and run by Gerard and Derarca who both work as Nurses in the local area. The cottage has been in the Lynch family for many generations and was the family home of Gerard's mother Ellie who was one of a family of seven, many of her siblings having emigrated to England and the United States during poorer times in Ireland.
Come on in and discover a place where ocean, landscape and people meet in a symphony of natural beauty and shared experience along The Wild Atlantic Way… welcome to Valentia Island. Valentia Island is one of Ireland's most westerly points. It lies off the Iveragh Peninsula in the southwest of County Kerry. It is linked to the mainland by the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge at Portmagee and by a car ferry from Renard Point near Caherciveen from April to October. Cul Cottage is situated at the back of the Island in a tranquil setting and an area of breath-taking scenery over looking Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands on one side and Valentia harbour on the other. Close by you can view / visit (May to September)The Skellig rocks, an old Monastic settlement, wild life sanctuary and set of the star ward movie The Force Awakens. The Island itself is small comprising of about 21 square miles, there are two villages, Chapeltown and Knightstown where you can enjoy some Irish music and a pint of Guinness with some locally caught fish in one of the local pubs. Valentis is a Cycling/walker/nature enthusiasts paradise with an abundance of wild flowers and great scenery
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Moorings Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Cul Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

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

  • Accessible parking

Internet
No internet access available.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Open-air bath

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children

Miscellaneous

  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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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
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cul Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Cul Cottage

  • Cul Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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  • Cul Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cul Cottage on this page.

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

  • Cul Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath
    • Horseback riding

  • Yes, Cul Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Cul Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • The Moorings Restaurant

  • Check-in at Cul Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Cul Cottage is 1.8 miles from the center of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.