Slea Head Dr, Dingle, Co. Kerry

For online booking please visit Selfcater.com Modern, spacious 4 bed house, sleeps 8 comfortably can sleep a max of 10. It is situated beside the sea amid the most stunning coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way on Slea Head. The house overlooks Dingle bay and has spectacular views of the Skelligs and Blasket islands. Slea head itself is just a stroll away. Coumeenole beach is just 2 miles away and Ventry beach is just 4 miles away. Dingle is 9 miles away and Killarney is 50 miles. The space The guests will have full use of the entire house and grounds. The house is situated beside the sea amid the most stunning coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way. Indeed it is just beside the Signature Point 'Ceann Sleibhe' (Slea Head), indicating that it is one of the most beautiful parts of the amazing driving route. It is also on the Slea Head Drive, a beautiful driving route on the Dingle Peninsula, and just below the Dingle Way (Slí Chorca Dhuibhne), a terrific walking trail. It is surrounded by archaeological monuments, and by a working sheep farm. Views to the south-east, across Dingle Bay, of Carrantuohill, the highest mountain in Ireland, south across to the Iveragh Peninsula and west to the Blasket Islands (which can be reached by ferry from Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), only 4 miles down the road. Choughs and gannets abound in this area, and you might be lucky and even see a pod of dolphins passing. If you have an interest in film, you would like to know that some of 'Far and Away', starring Tom Cruise, was shot here, and much of 'Ryan's Daughter' was shot nearby. More recently, 'The Last Jedi', of the Star Wars series, was shot only a few miles away – so they have certainly recognised how beautiful the area is! The Dingle Peninsula has probably the greatest concentration of archaeological monuments of any part of Ireland, and they are here for you to discover. Your host will be able to advise on visiting many sites, from Bronze Age to Medieval. Accommodation in the house consists of 4 bedrooms 2 with bathrooms en suite, 3 of which are doubles (2 king) and 2 have a single bed as well as a double. There is a downstairs bathroom with shower and jacuzzi bath. The downstairs consists of a large kitchen/dining room, large sitting room, entrance hall and main hall, utility room and one bedroom as well as the bathroom. Your host, Aedán, has lived here all his life, and comes from a long line of farmers who have worked this land for centuries. He is very knowledgeable about living in the area, and can suggest plenty of excursions and activities for you. His family live nearby and will also be on-hand to offer advice and information. No wi-fi provided – the downside of being in a remote, beautiful area, surrounded by mountains! So a good place to escape from the hurley-burley of modern life. You can listen to the waves breaking on the cliffs below, and to the many birds which pass by. On clear nights the vista of a huge, starry sky is entrancing. There is ample off-road parking beside the house, but no public transport in the area, so a car (or bike for the hardy!) is necessary. English and Irish spoken. Basic French and Spanish. This area has inspired poets and artists – come and see what it might do for you THINKING OF SELLING OR RENTING? Five Star has the right buyers if you have the right property. Five Star International - Targeted global audience Tel: +353 (0)1 566 8494