Description
Number 2 Kenmare Bay Residences is a 4* three bedroom semi-detached house in a wonderful location on the grounds of the Kenmare Bay Hotel and within a short stroll of Kenmare town centre. Guests staying in this holiday home have free use of the swimming pool, kiddies pool, hot tub, gym and other facilities in the Hotel’s leisure club during their stay.
Downstairs is a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen is really well equipped and is like a home from home offering all the appliances and utensils you might need. There is a dining table to seat up to 6 people but there are extra chairs throughout the house should you need them. There is a guest toilet downstairs.
The sitting room is warm and cosy and features a welcoming open fire and comfortable couches. A signed and framed Kerry jersey takes pride of place over the mantlepiece! There is a large flat screen smart TV and DVD player along with a selection of books and DVD’s. Free wifi is available to all our guests.
All three bedrooms are upstairs. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and is ensuite with shower. There is another large room with both a double and a single bed in it. The third bedroom is a single. The main bathroom is upstairs and has a bath with electric shower over it. Should you require an extra bed or a cot and highchair these can be provided free of charge (please advise at time of booking).
This is a warm and welcoming home ideal for families or for friends holidaying together. There is parking to the front of the house and a fully enclosed private garden to the rear which features a picnic table.
PET FRIENDLY
This is a pet-friendly home so should you wish to bring along your beloved furry friend, they too will be welcomed! The owners respectfully request that your pet is kept to the tiled areas & not allowed upstairs. The back garden is fully enclosed. Please note that there is an onsite charge of €60 should you bring your pet and this must be paid to the Supervisor onsite.
Kenmare Holiday Residence 3 bed is featured on our Pet Friendly Holiday Homes Collection
ADDED VALUE
Heating & electricity is included in your rental rate
IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE
For larger families or groups, we also rent house Number 1 which is right next door. It is a wheelchair accessible house with four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 9 people.
BAY HEALTH CLUB FACILITIES
Guests staying in House Number 2 can use all the facilities of the Hotel's Health Club including:
- 20m Swimming Pool - Children's Pool - Fully equipped gym with extensive range of fitness equipment for all levels of fitness & training - Sauna - Steam Room - Jacuzzi - Rejuvenation Suites with a wide range of beauty & holistic treatments available (treatments are an additional charge, payable onsite).
Towels are provided free of charge from the Health Club reception.
KENMARE
The town of Kenmare is located on the Wild Atlantic Way and is known as the jewel in the Ring of Kerry. No wonder with its location between two of the most beautiful touring routes in Europe - the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara. These make for very enjoyable day trips from Kenmare.
Kenmare is a designated Heritage Town of Ireland, and the town offers a huge selection of places of historical interest to visit. Even strolling around the town is itself a pleasure with Kenmare having received awards from Entente Floral and Tidy Towns. The town was also recently awarded the accolade of Ireland's best kept town on the whole island of Ireland and deservedly so! Killarney is a 40-minute drive and Cork City is just over an hour's drive.
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
The town of Kenmare, noted for having the cleanest air in Europe, is a mecca for some of the finest restaurants in Ireland. You really will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out, from bar food to seafood and a range of other types of excellent restaurants to experience. The nightlife in Kenmare suits all ages and the hospitality with which you will be greeted is second to none. There is a great selection of pubs and to choose from with many featuring live music from traditional Irish to rock and modern styles.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Kenmare Bay Cruises - Hop aboard the 'Island Explorer' for a family friendly cruise on Kenmare Bay with both indoor and outdoor seating. Watch seals and sea birds in their natural habitat and enjoy spectacular scenery, castles and coastlines along the way.
Beaches - Kenmare lies approximately 30 minutes’ drive from a host of sandy beaches, and it has a very pretty harbour from where you can swim, fish or take a trip on the wildlife cruise.
Bike Hire - Bicycle hire is available from Finnegan's Bike Hire & Toy Shop in the centre of Kenmare. Another option would be to get in touch with Sidetracked Kenmare. You have the option to rent an eBike and take a self-guided tour or to take a guided tour and take in some of the Wild Atlantic Way’s most dramatic scenery.
Star Sailing & Adventure Centre - Star Activity and Adventure Centre is a purpose-built Activity Centre and Bar/Restaurant is fast becoming an essential part of a family holiday in Kenmare. The centre itself is situated on the shores of Kenmare Bay and surrounded by the Caha Mountains less than a ten-minute drive from Kenmare Town Centre. The activities on offer include kayaking, sailing, canoeing, sea kayaking, hillwalking, team games and a Wildlife Safari Cruise on Kenmare Bay. Also available are the children’s playground, American pedal boats, water trampoline and slide, archery range, soccer pitch with changing facilities and the family walking trail. OPEN SEASONALLY.
Bonane Heritage Park - The Bonane Heritage Park provides visitors with a 1600 metre walk on gravel paths through 5000 years of history while enjoying some breathtaking scenery. Bonane Heritage Park is situated 10Km from Kenmare on the N71 and is open to visitors all year round.
Golf - Kenmare boasts two super golf courses. The Ring of Kerry Golf Course is located two miles outside of the town and offers spectacular views of Kenmare Bay from the course itself and from its newly renovated Club House. Dream Ireland guests may avail of special discounted green fees. Kenmare Golf Club is located in Kenmare Town and follows the shores of Kenmare Bay Estuary.
Angling - There are lots of great fishing spots to choose from around Kenmare including Clonee Lake, Kenmare Bay and the Black Valley. Permits can be obtained locally.
Hill Walking - The Kerry Way and Beara Way walking routes are ideal for those with an interest in trekking or you could even join the annual summer hike to Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil. The foothills of the famous Macgillycuddy Reeks are right on Kenmare's doorstep.
Pony Trekking - Pony Trekking is the ideal way to explore the hidden treasures of Kenmare and its hinterland. Professional lessons are also available for beginners.
Other activities in the area include children’s playground, paddle boarding, kayaking and so much more…
