Goosey Island is stunningly set on the banks of Sneem River. The design of this wonderfully located property echoes the steeple of St. Michaels Church. Goosey Island nestles under the church & is alongside James Scanlon's award winning Pyramid Garden. This garden is a wonderfully arranged Art Installation, built by local stone masons, it intrigues all who wander through the area. With private access to the riverbank & beautiful views Goosey Island Cottage will delight all who stay there.

Sneem River which meanders through the property is a popular fishing spot. Whether you wish to relax along the Riverbank or launch a boat/kayak into the river estuary, all can be enjoyed unhindered on Goosey Island.

Goosey Island Cottage- Accommodation:

The cottage comprises 3 x double bedrooms ensuite, a cosy living room, spacious kitchen & a huge decking area in which to entertain & enjoy leisurley breakfasts & dinners al fresco.

LOCATION

Goosey Island Cottage is situated on Ireland’s Famous “Ring Of Kerry” coastal road in the village of Sneem. Sneem is set in a picturesque valley surrounded by high mountains and is an ideal location for walkers. This village was awarded the title of Ireland’s tidiest town in 1987. A three minute walk takes you to the centre of the village. Its restful and relaxed atmosphere has been enjoyed by people such as GB Shaw, Charles de Gaulle and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. There are numerous interesting pubs shops, restaurants and art galleries in the village.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Skellig Rocks - A famous 5th Century island monastic settlement: 20 min to boat hire
• Staigue Fort - One of the best examples of a dry stone fort in Ireland: 10 mins by car
• The famous Lakes of Killarney - 20mins by car 
• Sneem is famous for it's sculpture park including the Stone Pyramids. Adjacent to guesthouse.
• Sneem is surrounded by beautiful beaches. 10 min by car.
• The village of Sneem is one of the main attractions on the Ring of Kerry - 3 mins walk. 
• Parknasilla golf course: 5 min
• Sneem has 2 public tennis courts and a pitch & putt course.
• Sneem has great rivers and stocked lakes as well as deep sea fishing trips throughout the summer  

GOLF

For Golf Enthusiasts the Old Convent House is the ideal base for playing a choice of spectacular and challenging championship Golf Course- Waterville, Tralee Ballybunion and Killarney.

WALKING

The Kerry Way walking route also circumnavigates the peninsula, but is mostly high above the roads following the old butter roads and coaching roads that have long been dis-used offering even more spectacular views without the traffic! Despite its outstanding beauty the route it is still a very quiet walk where you will be on your own in the wilderness for most of the day.

All the Kerry Way treks combine the stately MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range scenery with stunning coastal views out across Dingle Bay.

Starting in the west of Kerry (KT26 and KT27) you have an opportunity to walk on the beautiful Valentia Island before following old turf and coaching roads through the villages of Glenbeigh and Glencar to the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Walk over passes to the Black Valley, around the Killarney Lakes and through the National Park to Muckross House and Killarney.

The more strenuous treks (KT38, KT310, KT311) take in the remote hills of the south of Iveragh, starting either in Killarney for the complete ring, or in Sneem for a shorter circuit. You follow the old butter road through Sneem to the Celtic Staigue fort. The route continues through Derrynane National Park to Waterville before crossing a ridge of hills to with the route described above.