Home 500mtrs from Beach, Bar, Resto

This welcoming detached cottage is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful seaside village of Ballinskelligs in County Kerry on the 'Wild Atlantic Way' touring route. The home is available for holiday rental and extended periods also. The area has also recently been awarded the 'Gold Tier International Dark Sky Award' so it is the perfect location for gazing at those stars! If you are a fan of ‘Star Wars’ you can visit the UNESCO site of The Skelligs Rocks also the Irish location featured in Star Wars The Force Awakens! 'Cois Farraige' offers a solid wood kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with a traditional open fire and electric fire. Ideal for you and the rest of your party to relax over a glass of wine whilst the cosy open fire warms you up after a busy day exploring this wonderful area. 'Cois Farraige' also has five bedrooms consisting of two ground floor bedrooms with separate wc, three first floor bedrooms, as well as two main bathrooms. Outside, this Ballinskelligs cottage has off road parking for six cars and a fully enclosed front garden, where you can dine alfresco or BBQ as the children play, whilst you plan tomorrow’s adventure in this wonderful part of Ireland or just gaze at the stars! A shop and bar & restaurant (with live traditional music); Post Office and beach side café are all within easy walking distance plus there are many activities in the area including horse-riding, hiking, cycling, surfing, swimming, water sports, boat trips, scenic drives, or you may wish to spend the day relaxing on the sandy blue flag beach. New children's play area just 500m from the home at the beach entrance! There are a number of attractions in the area such as The Skellig Rocks (where Star Wars was filmed!), The Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, The Skellig Chocolate Factory (a must see!), Portmagee, Valantia Island, the Dingle Peninsula and the stunning Ring of Kerry. This delightful Ballinskelligs cottage is an ideal base for families and a group of friends who wish to visit and explore County Kerry and beyond!