Ard na Mara is a superb development of 4* holiday homes located just a short stroll from the popular tourist town of Dingle.  Most of the houses consist of 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 people in one master double bedroom ensuite (upstairs), one double room with ensuite facilities and a twin bedrooms (downstairs) . There is a third bathroom downstairs.  We also feature a limited number of 4 bedroomed houses sleeping up to 8 people. 

One of the houses has an additional bedroom and is fully wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower. In this house there are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs: 1 double bedroom ensuite & 1 twin bedroom ensuite. Downstairs: 1 double bedroom ensuite with wheelchair access & 1 twin bedroom. There is a separate bathroom. This is a particularly spacious house.

Ard na Mara Holiday Homes have been fitted out and equipped with the very highest quality furniture and fittings catering to your every need. The open plan kitchen/ dining area contains all modern conveniences including electric cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher and washer/ dryer. The lounge area has been tastefully decorated and contains a cosy suite of furniture, colour television, stereo and welcoming open fire. Please note these houses have RTE 1, RTE 2 and TV3 channels only.

These holiday homes are perched on a site overlooking Dingle Bay and Harbour and some of the houses offer wonderful seaviews.  Each house has a large private partially enclosed back garden with garden furniture positioned to gain maximum enjoyment from the long summer's evenings.  Right next door to Ard na Mara is a children's playground in the neighbouring Radharc na Mara.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Dingle offers a host of activities and attractions for the Visitor including:

Sailing

The sheltered harbour at Dingle offers pleasant and safe sailing location

Diving

Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands offer a wonderful diving environment

Dolphin Boat Trips

Dingle has its own resident Dolphin "Fungi" and boat trips leave Dingle pier all day, every day, all year round to see him wild and free in his natural habitat.

Golf

Ceann Sibeal Golf Links in Ballyferriter (7 miles from Dingle), set in the splendid scenery of the Dingle Peninsula and overlooking the historic Blasket Islands, is Europe's most westerly golf course. 

Beaches

The Dingle Peninsula boasts some wonderful sandy beaches including the beautiful beach at Ventry and the massive Inch Beach.  

Walking

The Dingle Way (153km/95 miles) circles the Dingle Peninsula from Tralee Bay to Inch Beach to Dingle Bay. 

Horse Riding

What better way to discover the delights of the Dingle Peninsula than on horseback.  

Sea Angling

Dingle Bay is famous for the wide variety of fish to be caught. 

Play At Height- Dingle's most exciting Activity Centre

If it’s an adrenalin rush you’re looking for, adventure you’re after or some family fun you’ve got in mind – then look no further. ‘Play At Height’  It’s designed to bring you the ultimate in climbing, swinging, soaring, zipping and freefalling thrills. Get to grips with the art of climbing on our gigantic 450 sq m climbing wall, soar through the air on the zip line, get a birds eye view from the high wire – and when you feel like back down to earth – what better way to do it than by jumping!
Play At Height. It’s total excitement in a totally safe controlled environment.
Call +353 (0)66 91 54321 to find out more or visit www.playatheight.com

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Dingle Oceanworld - Mara Beo

This is a fascinating Aquarium featuring all sorts of creatures from the deep.

The Blasket Island Centre

Located in Dun Chaoin, this heritage centre is dedicated to the history, language, culture and unique literary achievements of the Blasket Islands. 

Gallarus Oratory Centre

Built in the 7th and 8th Century this is a remarkable example of an early Christian Church in Ireland which has survived over the centuries. 

Dingle World of Leisure

This leisure centre is a must for all ages and contains a fully equipped gym, counter flow swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hydro spa, 10 pin bowling and amusements.

Other Attractions Include:

• Louis Mulcahy Pottery Visitor Centre
• Freshwater Experience
• Pet Farm
• Celtic & Prehistoric Museum
• Corca Dhuibhne Museum

THE GAELTACHT

This is the term used to refer to those areas of Ireland where the Irish language (Gaeilge) is still spoken as a community language and its cultures and traditions are very much alive and thriving.  The Dingle Peninsula area of the Kerry Gaeltacht is known as Corca Dhuibhne and is renowned for its rugged beauty, rolling mountains, sparkling lakes, haunting woodlands and golden sandy beaches. 

DINGLE (An Daingean)

Dingle is the most westerly town in Europe and is often referred to as "the next parish to America".  Piled high with majestic mountains and fringed with quiet unpolluted beaches this colourful holiday destination is a haven for walkers, golfers, surfers, sailors, sightseers and deep sea fishermen.  The town offers a wonderful selection of bars and restaurants which make full use of the fresh seafood that is landed at the harbour each day.  This is a Gaeltacht with something for everyone on Europe's final Western Frontier. 

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