Description
Just a short stroll from the heart Waterville, Carraig Eanna holiday homes can sleep up to 8 people in four bedrooms. Close to the beach, golf links and all of the amenities of the region.
This is a beautifully designed holiday home with lovely tiled floors, beamed ceilings, comfortable sofas, electric fire plus free WiFi for June, July & August, otherwise it is on a pay as you go basis. It has been tastefully decorated and well maintained with underfloor heating on the ground floor. It has an open plan living area, combining the kitchen, dining with big dining table perfect for gatherings, and living room. Also on the ground floor, are 2 twin bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the first floor is a master double bedroom (en suite shower room) and 1 twin (en suite shower room). There is a nice back garden area (not enclosed) with a picnic bench so you can sit outside and enjoy the long summer evenings.
A travel cot and highchair can be provided on request. Please note that neither cot linen nor a cot mattress is provided so you will need to bring along your own. When opened, the cot measures 104 x 74 x 76cm
ENERGY CHARGE
Please note that energy is an additional charge. There is a Pinergy pay as you go meter in the house so when you arrive you need to purchase credit and then top it up as required during your stay.
WIFI
Wifi is provided free of charge
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA:
BEACHES: Waterville boasts its own sandy beach & in close driving proximity you will find: Ballinskelligs Blue Flag Beach renowned for its miles of golden beach and turquoise water. For sports lovers, Ballinskelligs is an ideal location, offering world class water sports from windsurfing to sea angling. Ballinskelligs Regatta is held every year in the village and also Derrynane Beach Blue Flag Beach Activities include, kayaking, canoeing, horse-riding, diving or simply stroll along the golden sands.
Skellig Gift Store is a unique and extensive visitor attraction – a showcase for Irish craft and design. Officially acknowledged by craft workers throughout the country as one of Ireland’s most outstanding outlets, a special place to visit.
Waterville Golf Links: Over 100 years old, Waterville is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and the top 20 links courses in the world
Derrynane House: Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish statesman who played an important role in gaining Catholic Emancipation in 1829. Today some 120 hectares of the lands of Derrynane, together with Derrynane House, make up Derrynane National Historic Park. Plantations and garden walks were laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries, principally north and west of the house. Some features of the demesne are strongly associated with Daniel O'Connell, including the old Summer House. The main area of the gardens, set inland and to the north of the house, can be reached through a tunnel under the road. Directions: 3.5km from Caherdaniel, off the N70 (the "Ring of Kerry)
Ballinskelligs Watersports: At Ballinskelligs Watersports the visitor can choose between a day trip by boat to the Skellig Islands, diving at the Skellig islands or sea angling.The day trip lands at Skellig Island for approximately 2 hours, and leaves from Ballinskelligs pier at 11am daily. A non landing trip around the island leaves at 3.30 each afternoon in July and August. Sea Angling and high speed adventure trips to Skelligs are also on offer, taking approximately 25 minutes each way.
Skellig
Boat trips and sea angling trips with Waterville Boats are offered daily from Portmagee. Tackle on board for hire if required. Phone : +353-872202355. watervilleboats@gmail.com
