Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's spaciousness, stunning views, and peaceful location near Dingle. The property offers ample room and is well-situated for exploring the Dingle Peninsula. The host's helpfulness and the property's suitability as a base for travel are commended. However, some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, particularly regarding hot water and electricity charges, have been noted.
The property has received mixed feedback on cleanliness. While some guests found it clean and comfortable, others noted it could benefit from a more thorough cleaning, mentioning dust and itchy beds.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, amazing views, and proximity to Dingle town, making it an ideal base for exploring the Dingle Peninsula and enjoying local amenities.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with ample space and cosy rooms. However, some guests mentioned small lounge space and issues with hot water, which affected the overall comfort level.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and sufficient bathrooms. Nonetheless, concerns about hot water availability and the handling of electricity charges suggest room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests have mentioned a warm welcome and helpful communication from the host, there is no specific mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This delightful detached house is located on a quiet development on the edge of Lispole, close to the fantastic town of Dingle in County Kerry. Well finished with stunning views, this property is a welcoming home-from-home for friends and family to get together in the West of Ireland. With four bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor, everyone should be well looked after. The ground floor is also home to an open kitchen and dining area which offers a great space for some delicious meals to be prepared and enjoyed with a mountain view. After eating make your way into the sitting room and take it easy, discuss the highlights of the day and plan for tomorrows adventures. With the sun shining, why not take a seat outside on the patio with a good book and sip on a cool drink and let the stress of the usual hustle and bustle melt away, while the young ones run around the lawn? Try and spot the dolphin at Dingle, also home to galleries, craft shops and charismatic traditional pubs and explore the peninsula that is home to beaches and specular views from atop the Connor Pass. Head further afield and visit the delights that are Tralee, Kenmare and Killarney, along with a drive around the Ring of Kerry, you will not be stuck for things to do. This is a great property so book it immediately and start planning your Irish getaway.
The village of Lispole is situated in County Kerry, on the Dingle Peninsula. The village is home to shops and a pub, as well as a seal and wildlife sanctuary. Just 5 miles away, the town of Dingle, which overlooks Dingle Bay, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland, as well as great walking, cycling and golf. Dingle's Oceanworld aquarium is a great place to visit on a rainy day, while water sports are on offer for those sunnier days.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 6).
Utility.
Sitting room (seats 5) with electric stove.
Electric storage heaters with electric stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Saorview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs, WiFi.
Power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Electric car charging point available at property.
Front lawned garden with patio and furniture to side.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: Due to the property being next to a school and football pitch, there may be associated noise.
Note: The electric meter will be read on arrival charged for on departure
Reviews (9)
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John
Hot water didnât work downstairs and intermittent in the shower upstairs so my 70 year old mother and the three children 6months, 3 and 6 had to put up with cold showers. Someone did come out to have a look and said that the radiators had the heating priority in the system but couldnât look at it as he didnât have the ownerâs permission to change this. We were advised by him and also Siobhan to use the heating boost which didnât work. After all this we were charged £24 for the electricity used, some of this was due to having to boil kettles for hot water and use the heating boost. Property was ok in general apart from the creaky floorboards and door handles. One positive is the location close to Dingle and Inch. Wouldnât recommend staying here.
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Jeffrey
We stayed here for 7 nights , 5 adults and one child, one to two shower a day each, and cooked everyday day. No heating on as it was warm enough for an Irish summer. They have installed solar panels and there was hot water throughout the day, our electricity bill at the end of the stay was â¬5.25 Can't beat that!
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Caroline
A reading was taken before we arrived. We were not provided with that. We asked for information on this as soon as we arrived as we saw other reviews indicating a concern as to clarity of charges. We asked again a day later and no information was forthcoming so we opened the meter ourselves and checked . Throughout the stay we had no response from the manager, the hot water wasnât working , and we needed to boost it multiple times to get anything like a hot shower. The bathroom upstairs doesnât have working hot water at all . On key collection there was a clear discrepancy between our reading and thereâs . Apparently an extra 50 euros added to a bill for the first days use !! The total bill was 190 euros for a two week stay when we were hardly ever at home . Be warned ! The unit rate for electric was quoted as 50 cent day rate and 25 cent eve rate (11-8am) double the usual charges. Expected to be paid in cash ( even though we had no warning of the final amount owed ) and became awkward when trying to do a bank transfer. Spoiled the experience and they clearly arenât interested in repeat customers