THE STATION HOUSES

The Station Houses consist of twelve self-catering fully furnished holiday houses finished to an extremely high standard and situated on the edge of the quaint village of Castlegregory. 9 of the houses are laid out in a cobbled courtyard setting, the others run along the side of the courtyard. Each house has a small garden and parking space.

Electricity for heating and lighting and fuel is an extra charge at €35.00 euro per week and is payable to the supervisor on arrival.

A security deposit of €200.00 must be given to the supervisor on arrival. This willbe returned to you on departure provided the supervisor is satisfied that the terms and conditions of the rental have been complied with.

Towels are not provided.

THE MAHAREES

The Maharees is a sand spit and has miles of golden sandy beaches and bays that provide the perfect setting for the various watersports that take place. Tuition and hire for kite-surfing, surfing, wind surfing and diving are available down here and during the busy summer months summer camps for children are held. If you are not a fan of the water there are many other activities to keep you occupied such as golfing, hill walking, fishing, cycling, scenic drives, boat trips and pony trekking.

CASTLEGREGORY

Castlegregory is located on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, halfway between Tralee and Dingle. The Maharees Peninsula, to the north of the village, is famous for it sandy beaches and clean water. Castlegregory village, the Maharees, and the surrounding areas offer a peace and beauty that are removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life and everything associated with it.

ACTIVITIES 

The area abounds in beaches! The longest beach in Ireland stretches from the Maharees westwards through Castlegregory to Cloghane village – 12 miles in length. There is a Blue Flag beach in the Maharees. All of the beaches are sandy, and many are suitable for surfing and other watersports. The sea water is clean throughout the entire area.

For golfing enthusiasts, Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club is located in Stradbally, just a few short miles from Castlegregory village.

In the Maharees area, there is pony trekking along the beaches, as well as scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and waterskiing. Equipment and instruction are available locally.

During the summer months, a wide variety of entertainment is available, from currach racing to a week-long carnival in July. Castlegregory Pattern Day is celebrated on 15 August, when the tradition is to eat locally-made mutton pies and wash them down with plenty of Guinness. On summer evenings, traditional music can be heard at several pubs in the village. There are a number of restaurants, cafes and pubs in Castlegregory and the Maharees, offering everything from take-away to fine dining, with local seafood a specialty.

Lough Gill is just a quarter-mile from Castlegregory village and is of considerable significance as a major breeding ground of the rare Natterjack Toad. On a fine summer night, the natterjack can be heard for miles. Lough Gill is also one of the few places where Bewick's, Mute and Whooper swans can all be seen.