Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.

Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.

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The Stables
The Stables with swingset
Aerial view showing The Stables behind Westcove House
Games/Function Room
Function Room set up for a small wedding

Overview of Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

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Castlecove, County Kerry
  • Popular LocationDerrynane House7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDerrynane Bay Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationParknasilla Golf Club18 min drive
  • AirportKillarney (KIR-Kerry)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.


An attractive, grey stone building, originally stables and outhouses for the early 18th century Westcove House, overlooking the Kenmare estuary on the southern tip of the beautiful ring of Kerry. The Stables was converted in the 1960s and its facilities have been regularly updated over the years. All main bedrooms have a view of the sea and the mountains beyond. It sleeps up to 11 and provides an ideal annex to Westcove House, making a perfect venue for extended family re-unions, being very suitable for children. There is comfortable sitting room with open fire. Facilities also include wifi throughout. The well equipped kitchen has a dining table seating 10 and a spacious play area. A large games/party room, artist studio and a sauna/exercise area are facilities situated in The Stables building (which are usually shared with the house when let separately) and also approachable from the outside. However, please note that whilst Covid restrictions remain in place, the Games Room, Sauna and Exercise Room in The Stables may only be used by guests actually staying in The Stables, unless they are part of a larger group who are also booked into Westcove House and/or Garden Cottage). There is a patio with garden furniture with good views over the Kenmare estuary. The games room is also ideal for holding talks, classes, activities & demonstrations for a wide variety of interest groups. Art groups delight in our north-facing studio, while walking groups can revive weary muscles in our sauna after a day’s rambling. A large lawn with swings is perfect for children or playing games, or even erecting a marquee for a party/small wedding.
Our location is fantastic for outdoor pursuits from cycling to fishing, sailing to walking. Golf courses in our area are among the best in the world and within an hours drive you will find several top class facilities making Westcove also an ideal base for golfers.
For floor plans and more information on the many activities in this beautiful and fascinating part of Ireland, please refer to our own website: www.westcove.ie.
PLEASE NOTE… We are usually reluctant to let the Stables on its own between May and October until we are sure it is not needed as an annex to Westcove House (1213179) and/or Garden Cottage (1213184) which together make a very popular venue for extended family get-togethers and other reunions - See Westcove Lettings (439174). However, do check the calendar and contact me as this restriction does not always apply – when we ourselves are staying at Westcove House for instance, the Stables is often available on its own – and we very seldom use the games room!

We can only accept full week Saturday - Saturday bookings in July and August and a minimum of 5 nights during June, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods. At other times, start/finish dates can be more flexible by arrangement but must be for a minimum of 3 nights (a 4 night minimum applies for large Weddings or Celebrations when a marquee is required)

Property manager

Susannah Adlington
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very child friendly, games room & swing set

Events

No events allowed
No Stag or Hen Parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please check with the owner first

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Stag or Hen Parties.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caherdaniel

Located in Caherdaniel, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Way the Fairies Went and The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skellig Bay Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Issie's Handmade Chocolate and Derreen Gardens. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Castlecove, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Staigue Fort - 7 min drive
  • Derrynane House - 7 min drive
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Blueberry Hill Farm - 13 min drive
  • Parknasilla Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scarriff Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Blind Piper - 4 min drive
  • O'Carroll's Cove Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Ahamore Tearooms - 7 min drive
  • O'Carroll's Cove - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique stone farmhouse,gamesroom/studio/sauna.Golf courses, beaches & fishing. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Staigue Fort, Derrynane Bay Beach, and Derrynane House. Waterville Beach and The Way the Fairies Went are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
voyage en irlande
magnifique maison tellement typique dans un site de rêve et une région tout autant magique
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Base for Coastal Sea Kayaking Journeys
Fantastic and strategic location to run sea kayaking coastal journeys out of. The Stables has enough rooms for folks to spread out and a big common area with kitchen for cooking group meals. Located on an old estate right on the water with easy access to the ocean head lands and islands of the wild County Kerry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien B., Kanturk Co. Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great family get together
The stables was a perfect venue for our family get together and all enjoyed the week very much thanks to Catherine for some delicious food we ordered
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lucila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
The Stables was ideal for the family. It was close to the family holiday home, where other family members were staying. The extra space of the function room, allowed the younger members freedom to let off steam in the rainy weather. We love that part of the world. We had 2 meals made by Kathrine, the chicken & leek pie and the lasagna. Both were excellent. Saved us cooking. Highly recommend this option..Both Susannah and Katherine were lovely and very helpful. Many thanks from us all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kinley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stables, caherdaniel
Excellent, fab house, ideal for kids and all the family, amazing grounds and sea view!!!! Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Susannah Adlington

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My name is Susannah Adlington and I am a portrait artist living in Hampshire, England with my husband Michael. My father’s family have had Irish connections for several hundred years, and my parents bought Westcove House in the early 60s after coming across a 'for sale' sign whilst holidaying in the area. It was love at first sight and since then four generations of our family have been enjoying holidays here – we just love the place and feel sure that you would too. Indeed many of our guests return to Westcove time and time again – something which we view as the highest form of praise!

Why they chose this property

'The Stables' was literally the barn/stable building which came with Westcove House when we purchased the property in 1962. We restored and converted the building in the 1960's and it had been continuously updated over the years to meet modern standards whilst all the time retaining its character and charm. The open-plan kitchen/dining area is airy and spacious and all of the upstairs bedrooms have lovely seaviews.

What makes this property unique

The Stables has a large games room with table tennis, table football, darts board etc.that can be stored away and the room turned into a party room for celebrations, Irish dance & music evenings or even meetings,classes or demonstrations. There is a small exercise room and sauna and a studio with northern light that is perfect for artists. These facilities are shared with guests of Westcove House if The Stables is rented separately.

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