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Kate's Cottage

0000 Valentia Island, Ireland
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Kate's Cottage

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
13 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site

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Offering a garden, Kate's Cottage features accommodations in Valentia Island. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star vacation home is 3.7 miles from Skellig Experience Centre. The spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a stovetop. The property offers sea views. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 43 miles from the vacation home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
Sykes Cottages
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Location
9.4
High score for Valentia Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolyn
    Ireland Ireland
    “The kitchen had everything you would need for a short break, including ample accessories to wash dishes, use dishwasher. It had a separate freezer and a washing machine , drier and washing line.”
  • Adrienne
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful comfortable cottage by the sea and almost half way on the island making it easy to get the ferry or just as easy to drive back to the mainland via the bridge. Kate is very welcoming and she checked back with us to make sure we were happy...”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location - fantastic views of the sea and mountains. Cottage very clean and well appointed - everything we could have needed was there. Kate was friendly and welcoming, available if needed. No problems...”
  • D
    David
    Ireland Ireland
    “A really nice cottage, very well maintained, clean and good kitchen, washing machine etc”
  • James
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lovely cottage in a quiet location. Cottage was EXTREMELY clean with comfy beds, fresh towels and absolutely everything we needed for our week's stay. Host was wonderful, very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Fabulous, huge back garden with...”
  • Diane
    Belgium Belgium
    “Compact but everything needed is there. A beautiful and extensive garden with a fine view towards the mountains and sea. A very helpful and considerate host. Hope to get there again some time soon”
  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful peaceful area close to the sea and about 6 minutes drive to Knightstown.”
  • Benoît
    France France
    “Le cottage est très confortable et bien équipé. Kate est une hôte discrète mais très attentionnée et nous avons pu avoir tous les renseignements utiles pour rendre ce séjour inoubliable.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 83,367 reviews from 20897 properties
20897 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

Kate's Cottage is a single-storey detached cottage on Valentia Island, County Kerry. This cosy cottage has one double with an en-suite shower room, a single room and a twin room. There is a house bathroom, a kitchen with dining area for four and a sitting room. Outside, there is off road parking for two cars, and a large lawned rear garden with furniture and wonderful sea views. Kate's Cottage makes a cosy base for this lovely tranquil area, and for enjoying all that Kerry has to offer. Fuel and power charged by meter reading. This property sleeps 5 with 1 x double, 1 x twin and 1 x single until May 2019. From May 2019 onwards, this property will sleep 4 with 1 x double and 2 x singles.

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 Kate's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Room Amenities

    • Heating

    Outdoors

    • Garden

    Activities

    • Beach

    Outdoor & View

    • Sea view

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property

    Safety & security

    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Kate'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
    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.

    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.

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

    FAQs about Kate's Cottage

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

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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

      • Beach

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

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

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

    • Kate's Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Kate's Cottage is 1.1 miles from the center of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.