Description
Situated just off the Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula, Seabreak, a detached self catering property adjoins Dooks Golf Club and beach. To the North there are views across the bay to Inch Strand and to the rear of the property lies Dooks Golf Club established 1898.
Seabreak boasts a spacious bright interior of approximately 156 sqm accommodation and is set in a west facing garden, The accommodation caters for 8 people and comprises an entrance hall fully equipped kitchen/dining, utility, sitting room, en suite master bedroom, 3 further twin bedrooms family bathroom and cloakroom. The property is appointed to a high standard with an open fire place and marble and oak floors throughout.
Seabreak is an ideal location for golfers or families touring County Kerry and West Cork because of its location just off the Ring of Kerry route which takes in Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare, Killarney and Killorglin.
This special location is within minutes walk of Dooks Beach, a couple of miles from the beautiful Carragh Lake which is renowned for its salmon & trout fishing, nature walks & water sports & close to the Kerry Way, a route marked for walkers around & through the McGillicuddy Reeks.
The golden, sandy Rossbeigh beach lies just 4 miles from Dooks. This is a stunning beach, 7km long, it is a haven for swimming, water sports, horse trekking or simply walking.
Killarney is 15km away & boasts many attractions. Its lakes, national partk & town hosts visitors year round. Killorglin (also a sizeable town) is 6km away located on the banks of the River Laune. It is the home of Puck Fair Festival in August & has numerous shops & restaurants.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY STRICTLY ACCOMODATES 8 PEOPLE MAXIMUM, INCLUDING INFANTS. GROUPS LARGER THAN 8 PEOPLE WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
Seabreak Dooks Strand:
This attractive 4 bedroomed cottage style property enjoys a prestigious position adjoining Dooks Golf Course with access to Dooks Beach it is set in a sunny west facing garden.
Seabreak boasts a spacious bright interior of approximately 156 sqm accommodation and is set in a west facing garden, The accommodation caters for 8 people and comprises an entrance hall fully equipped kitchen/dining, utility, sitting room, en suite master bedroom, 3 further twin bedrooms family bathroom and cloakroom. The property is appointed to a high standard with an open fire place and marble and oak floors throughout.
Accommodation:
- Kitchen/dining: Electric fan oven with grill, gas hob with extractor fan, microwave, dishwasher, intergrated fridge, large refectory table with 8 chairs
- Utility: Freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, central heating boiler & seperate sink unit.
- Sitting Room: French doors & windows on 3 sides with sea & mountain views, large stone open fireplace, TV
- Family Bathroom: with shower cubicle, WC & bath
- Cloakroom:with wash hand basin & WC
- Master Bedroom: King sized bed with ensuite shower & WC, rear aspect
- Bedroom 2: Twin beds
- Bedroom 3: Twin beds
- Bedroom 4: Twin beds
Other features:
- Open fireplace
- Oil fired central heating
- Linen/towels provided
- Side entrance
- Wheelchair access
- Private parking
Please note:
- Oil & electricity used is charged per usage by meter reading, this is payable locally.
- A security deposit of €200 is required at key collection, refundable on departure.
- Sorry no pets accepted at this property due to the proximity of local livestock.
- The owners respectfully request that guests do not smoke in Dooks Strand Holiday Home.
KILLORGLIN
Killorglin is a bustling town in the heart of county Kerry. It is located at the gateway to both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula and close to the cosmopolitan towns of Killarney, Kenmare and Dingle. The town offers a great selection of traditional Irish pubs and some fantastic restaurants and there is a host of activities within the town and its surrounds.
PUCK FAIR
Killorglin is the venue for one of Ireland's most unusual street festivals - Puck Fair. The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and longest celebrated and is held every year on 10th, 11th and 12th August hours of free family street entertainment. The main events of the festival include the traditional horse fair, parade and coronation ceremony of King Puck, open air night concerts, fireworks display, children's competitions, street entertainers and dancing displays.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Ring of Kerry
Killorglin is located at the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. This is a world famous scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula which takes you through such quaint and picturesque towns as Glenbeigh, Cahirsiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney.
Rossbeigh Beach
Located just 8 miles from Killorglin lies this beautiful sandy Blue Flag beach. It is seven kilometres in length and is ideal for swimming. windsurfing, sailing, horse-trekking, sailing, sea fishing, shore fishing and many other water sports and activities.
Golf
Killorglin boasts its own scenic 18 hole Dooks Golf Course with spectacular views over Dingle Bay. With its prime location on the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, Killorglin is the ideal base for a golfing holiday as the courses of Waterville, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry and Killarney are all within driving distance.
Horse Riding
There is a number of Equestrian Centres around Killorglin offering pony trekking along the strand or indeed up more hilly terrain.
Walking
Killorglin and its surrounding areas offers a wude variety of walking routes from quiet country walks to coastal walks to The Kerry Way and the ascent of Ireland’s highest mountain – Carrauntuohill.
Angling
Killorglin is situated on the river Laune, an excellent salmon fishing river. The river Laune boasts a run of Salmon and the river also drains the largest of the Killarney Lakes which is known for its brown trout. A private boat is available for fishing/boat trips.
Cycling
Killorglin is an ideal place for cycling and bikes are available for hire on a daily or weekly basis.
Glencar
Perched high above Caragh Lake lies the naturally beautiful district of Glencar which is a popular section of the Kerry Way Walking Route. It is also offers some of the most picturesque picnic areas imaginable.
Caragh Lake
Caragh Lake lies just on the outskirts of Killorglin town. The lake is five miles long by one mile wide and is well known to artists, walkers and lovers of nature alike. This freshwater lake with its backdrop of the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain rainge and the lower Caragh River is renowned for salmon and trout fishing and for various watersports.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Museum & Exhibition Centre
This fascinating centre offers a number of displays including the history of the Circus, the legends and history asscociated with Puck Fair and an outdoor display of old farm machinery and artifacts.
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park is just a fifteen minute drive from The Grove Lodge Riverside Holiday Homes. It consists of 25,000 acres of lakes, rivers, mountains, wildlife and walks where all year round you can commune with Nature without interruption.
Other local attractions include:
- Dromavalla - Old Church
- Blennerhassett Monument
- Ballykissane Monument
- Killorglin Stone Bridge
- St. James’ Roman Catholic Church
- Castle Conway
