Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a terrace, Foxglove House is located in Valentia Island. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, and free WiFi. The property provides a children's playground and parking on-site. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. At the holiday home, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and high tea and serves Irish cuisine. Guests at Foxglove House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Valentia Island, like snorkelling, windsurfing and cycling. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Skellig Experience Centre is 7.3 km from Foxglove House. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 68 km from the holiday home.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
10
High score for Valentia Island
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Louise
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was excellent! Very comfortable and spacious!
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely location, spotlessly clean. Comfortable with books and games for rainy days. The host also lent us her kayaks which was great for a bit of a paddle about
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. Very comfortable with the two bathrooms … ideal. Very well equipped.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Enda Lynch

Company review score: 10Based on 60 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

This apartment is apartment is hosted by Enda Lynch who resides on the Island. Enda is on hand to ensure a warm friendly welcome and a hassle free stay.

Property information

Foxglove House is a newly renovated luxurious three bed roomed property finished to a high standard nestled in a quiet panoramic location within the heart of Knightstown village. It has private front and rear entrance. Outstanding features of the property include its location directly overlooking Valentia Harbor and Beginnish Island an area of superb natural beauty.

Neighbourhood information

Located on the Skellig Coast in the Southern Peninsulas of the Wild Atlantic Way adjacent to the Ring of Kerry, Valentia Island is still one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Our heritage as an island, the birthplace of global telecommunications, geological uniqueness stretching back 350 million years, a mix of traditional and planned built architecture, a place where you can embrace Irish culture of language music and sport - lets face it, we've got it all!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Royal Hotel
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Seafood
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • The Point Seafood Resturant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • The Moorings, Portmagee

    No additional info available

  • The Fisherman's Restaurant, Portmagee
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Foxglove House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Foxglove House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about BRL 570. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


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

Please inform Foxglove House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Foxglove House

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

  • Yes, Foxglove House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Foxglove House on this page.

  • Foxglove House has 4 restaurants:

    • The Fisherman's Restaurant, Portmagee
    • Royal Hotel
    • The Point Seafood Resturant
    • The Moorings, Portmagee

  • Foxglove House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Foxglove House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Foxglove House is 2.1 miles from the centre of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Foxglove House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Foxglove House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 7 guests

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Foxglove House on this page.