Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage

3 bedroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Cloghane, Kerry (county)

Dingle Harbour25 min drive
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium25 min drive
Mount Brandon49 min drive
Killarney (KIR-Kerry)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This 240 year old charming farmhouse, is situated on the northern side of the DINGLE Peninsula. It is a traditional Irish Farmhouse with two double and one twin bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, sitting and dining room with a turf/wood burning stove. It is tucked in at the base of Mount Brandon (952 metres / 3123ft) the second highest mountain in Ireland,with a view of Brandon Bay in the distance, which opens into Tralee Bay. Our cottage is also located on the original family sheep farm which is still an active farm.It is located 2.5 kms from Cloghane Village and is an ideal area for visitors who like the quiet life of walking, of fishing and other outdoor pursuits and who warm to the charms of sleepy villages like Cloghane (An Clochán) and Brandon (Bréanainn) with small, cosy pubs and even smaller shops. The Cloghane-Brandon area has immense appeal with multiple mountain walks and trails as we are located on the Dingle Way sometimes called the Dingle Camino. These mountains are spectaular as they drop into Brandon Bay. Visitors can enjoy all the various watersports in Brandon, Cloghane and Fermoyle Beach which is one of the longest beach in Ireland stretching 12kms from Fermoyle to the beautiful coastal village of Maharees that offers activities such as all Water Sports, spectacular surfing, scuba diving and beach horse riding. There is something for everyone here in our little piece of heaven in the Kingdom.

Property manager

Paddy and Eileen O Neill

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Direen Cottage with spacious field in front.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

There are two stairs in the cottage and steps out

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Please do not enter neighbouring farmyard unless invited by farmer Brendan.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cloghane

Located in Cloghane, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Greenlane Gallery and Phoenix Cinema are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castlegregory Golf Club and Dingle Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cloghane, Kerry (county)

What's nearby

St. James Church - 24 min drive
St. Mary's Church - 24 min drive
Dingle Harbour - 25 min drive
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 25 min drive
Mount Brandon - 49 min drive

Getting around

Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

Geaneys Bar - 24 min drive
Tommy Macks Bar - 24 min drive
Kennedy - 25 min drive
Foxy John's - 24 min drive
M. Nelligans - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon Cloghane, Wild Atlantic Way-Loch Cruite Cottage located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Brandon Point, Sandy Bay Beach and Lough Anascaul. Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Our stay at Loch Cruite Cottage was perfect in many ways. The cottage is cozy, quaint and charming and the views are spectacular. Each morning, we loved opening the front door of the cottage and basking in the beauty of the area, while saying good morning to the sheep. We enjoyed the peaceful setting, taking short walks and hikes and exploring Cloghane, Brandon and Dingle. Our stay was made extra special by the kindness and attentiveness of Paddy and Eileen. They are great hosts and provided lots of information about things to do in the area, as well as the history of the cottage. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

France B.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

L'Irlande, telle qu'en elle même

Au bout du bout, une ferme au milieu des moutons. Confortable et facile à chauffer en ce mois d'août arrosé et frisquet. Accueil chaleureux de Paddy, toujours de bon conseil. Paysages magnifiques et pubs accueillants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cloghane

Astounded by the beautiful scenery. Such a relaxing place. We didn’t stay in much as so many things to see or do. Especially loved the music nights in O’Connors and the Monday night in the village hall. Made to feel so welcome by everyone. Fresh bread and wine left for us on our arrival and everything explained perfectly by Paddy. It’s a very rural setting on a sheep farm so expect the workings of a farm around you. But we loved it and would definitely return

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat G.

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Sabbatical

Having lived in Dingle prior, I was looking to take some time off to explore the Mount Brandon area. Paddy was quick to respond to my reservation request and when I arrived, promptly gave me a tour of Cloghane and Brandon. Paddy is an outstanding host, as well as his wife Eileen. Fresh bread and wine greeted me at the cottage and it was exactly as I was hoping. I was given detailed information about the area, hikes, community events and local music as well as being invited on several excursions up the mountain. The farmer next to the cottage warmly welcomed me and I spent time with the ewes and lambs during lambing season, which was an excellent way to get to the know the land around the cottage. I never tired of the lochs, bogs and history of the area and already have plans to return next year. This was a true Irish experience in a cottage with a long history and people connected to West Kerry.

Stayed 56 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

10 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The cottage was exactly as pictured and the countryside surrounding it is stunning. If you're looking for a place where you can de-stress and reset, look no further. I'd have stayed forever if I could have! Paddy and Eileen were wonderful to work with. Both were communicative and welcoming; Paddy even put me in contact with a family friend's auto dealership, who rented a car to me for MUCH less than the going rate (for an automatic, no less!) All in all it was an amazing experience, and I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paddy and Eileen O Neill

We are both local to the area. The cottage was Eileen's original home and goes back many generations to the early 1800s. The photo above was taken at the top of Mt Brandon 3,123ft or 952metres which is the second highest Mountain in Ireland and is located behind our cottage.Our location is a Walking Paradise with fabulous mountain trails catering for all abilities of walkers from easy to challenging. We are also blessed with fabulous beaches, some are small coves and others extend for many kilometers. We as a family love the great outdoors and spend as much time walking the fabulous mountains, trails and beaches or kayaking the coast around Brandon Bay.We also enjoy the frequent music in O Connors Pub in Cloghane Village or Murphys Pub on the pier in Brandon Village 3km from Cloghane.

Why they chose this property

Our Cottage is located at the foot of Mt Brandon and overlooking Brandon Bay. It is a truly beautiful place where you can totally switch off from the busyness of life and totally unwind. It is our personal place of retreat and is a very special place which we call our heaven.Co Kerry is known as the Kingdom County in Ireland. We often call our cottage as 'the little piece of heaven in the kingdom'.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has been passed on to us and contains many original items from previous generations. We renovated the house and preserved the original look and ambiance. It is a warm and cosy retreat for any family and will take people back in time with the old fireplace and traditional crane that used to carry the kettle and pots over the open fire.