Description
Mountain View 3 is a large (165 sq mtr) and spacious detached luxury 4-bedroom house on the grounds of the Sheen Falls Country Club in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. It is the ideal option for a break away with family and friends as there are 4 large bedrooms accommodating up to 8 people.
You enter through the front door into a spacious and light-filled, high-ceilinged hallway. Straight ahead is the living area which comprises a well-equipped, but tidy kitchen, a dining table and chairs and a cosy, inviting sitting room. The kitchen has all the appliances, crockery, cutlery, cookware and glassware that you will require during your stay. It has an American style fridge freezer, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and microwave. The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The sitting room has comfy couches angled to face towards the TV and the open fire (welcome starter pack and logs for the fire will be provided). Wifi is available free of charge to our guests.
Double doors lead outside to the patio area with some garden furniture for you to relax in while enjoying the long summer evenings that this lovely part of the world is renowned for.
There is a double bedroom downstairs with an ensuite shower. In addition, the family bathroom with shower over bath is also downstairs. Upstairs are the remaining three bedrooms – two with king sized double beds and one with zip ‘n link beds that can be made up as one king bed or two single beds. Each of these bedrooms is ensuite with shower.
This is a lovely little group of houses with well-kept gardens filled with seasonal shrubs. You will likely see a deer or two during your stay as they wander freely in the area. Entrance to Mountain View is through electronic gates to which you will be given the access code in advance of your arrival.
Sheen Falls Lodge 5* Hotel is located just across the road from Mountain View and offers a formal restaurant and bar along with a more informal bar and restaurant called the Stables. Please note that guests of Mountain View do not have access to the leisure facilities of the hotel.
Kenmare is less than a 5 minute drive from Mountain View. You can walk into the town but the roads are quite narrow and busy. This is a beautiful home in an enviable position so close to Kenmare town. We very much look forward to welcoming you.
PETS
Pets are not allowed at Mountain View at Sheen Falls Country Club
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
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 a cruise to view the wildlife in the area.
Star Sailing & Adventure Centre
This 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 just a five 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.
BONANE HERITAGE PARK
The Bonane Heritage Park provides visitors with an 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 also 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, Carrauntouhil. The foothills of the famous MacGillycuddy Reeks are right on Kenmare's doorstep.
Diving
Kenmare and its vicinity offers some incredible dive spots and wrecks. You may even be lucky enough to come across a dolphin or two. Try-dives are available for beginners and advanced dives for the more experienced. For more information visit Kenmare Diving
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 quad biking, pet farms, craft workshops and bicycle hire.
KENMARE
Kenmare is known as the jewel in the Ring of Kerry and 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 the award for the Tidiest Town in Ireland in the year 2000. Kenmare was 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 late night bars to choose from with many featuring live music from traditional Irish to rock and modern styles.