Brendan's Cottage

Valentia Island, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>5</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Rated exceptional
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a kitchen with a washing machine and a washer at Brendan's Cottage in Valentia Island
a living room with two chairs and a fireplace at Brendan's Cottage in Valentia Island
a white house with a green door and a yard at Brendan's Cottage in Valentia Island
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Brendan's Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site
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Located in Valentia Island in the Kerry region, Brendan's Cottage has a garden. With free private parking, the property is 5.1 km from Skellig Experience Centre and 28 km from Waterville Golf Links. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Derrynane House. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 71 km from Brendan's Cottage.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
High score for Valentia Island
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  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    “This lovely old house has all the facilities of a self-catering holiday home. It is very cosy and leaves nothing to wish for. The garden is superb and really special. From just a few steps down to the shore there is a magnificent view across to...”
  • Hurley
    Ireland Ireland
    “What a wonderful stay in the most stunning scenery,a little piece of heaven on earth.The cottage was comfortable and had everything you'd need and the host Peter was a true gentleman.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to escape...”
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    “The cottage had all mid cons you'd require. Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable. There was a lovely garden to sit out in if you didn't feel up to touring the area. The host was a lovely man. Available at all times if you had any...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,382 reviews from 21622 properties
21622 managed properties

Company information

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we offer our customers the ability to book a huge range of over 22,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Each one of the holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes Holiday Cottages property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. The diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it through Sykes. We use our 30-years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you

Property information

This traditional detached cottage is set in a quiet position at the water's edge between the villages of Chapeltown and Knightstown, on Valentia Island. The property has been skilfully restored to maintain much of its original character whilst still providing a comfortable standard of accommodation and convenience. The property is able to sleep up to three people over two bedrooms and boasts a welcoming open fire and pretty gardens to the rear. The property is also within easy reach of the amenities and activities in Knightstown, as well as offering beautiful views across the water. Note: the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater. Note: No children under 5, including the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater.

Neighbourhood information

Located on Valentia Island - which lies off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry – Knightstown is a wonderful spot for a holiday. Easily accessible from the mainland by a ferry that runs from Reenard Point, or via the road bridge at Portmagee, Knightstown provides restaurants and pubs, as well as entertainment and local shops. It also offers a variety of sightseeing boat trips and fishing trips from its picturesque harbour. With around 650 residents, Valentia Island was the site of the first permanent communications link between Europe and the United States, and is famed for its magnificent 'Fogher' sea cliffs and its subtropical gardens at Glanleam House.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brendan's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Brendan's Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Brendan&#39;s Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Brendan's Cottage

    • Yes, Brendan's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Brendan's Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Brendan's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Brendan's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Brendan's Cottage is 0.7 miles from the centre of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Brendan's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Brendan's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

        • 3 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.