Cottage in County Kerry
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT. BOOK for June 2024 by May 15 and get a 10% discount.
Designed by an architect specializing in vernacular European architecture, this beautiful home combines the best of traditional Irish country architecture with modern conveniences. From the outside, the house appears to be two connected traditional cottages much like the ruins of the Kelly homestead that is located on the property. Situated on over two acres of garden, field and forest overlooking Dingle Bay, the house is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Mountains ideal for hiking rise up directly behind the house and Kells Bay, with its beach, boating and fishing, is the view.
The inside the home features an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, one with a loft and two with fireplaces. There are two bathrooms, one with tub and one with shower. The kitchen opens onto the living room and dining area. The home is furnished with Danish inspired Irish furniture hand crafted in teak by Al O’Dea in Tuam, Ireland in the 1970’s. The home is beautifully decorated with art by Irish artists and the home owners, both teachers and artists, one specializing in painting Irish landscapes. This is a special place.
Although the house is available for rental, it is our home not a rental property. You will feel like you are staying in a beautifully maintained private home; you are. This opportunity also comes with responsibilities. We expect you to treat our home and belongings with respect. We rent only to small groups of six or less. If you are a larger group, we strongly encourage you to rent from our good friends and neighbors Agnes and John O’Sullivan whose rental property is also listed on this site (VRBO listing 95006).
To rent our home is to take a step back in time into a conceptually old, but functionally new house. It is not by accident, however, that the house does not have a TV. You have tranquility and beauty. The house also has a very well stocked collection of Irish literature and books on Irish history, archeology, anthropology, and natural history. Many of these things you can experience right on the property as our woods is unusual in West Kerry, and the ruins of the Kelly farmstead that we have partially restored and maintained is a special place with its own connection to Ireland’s rich and difficult history.
For those seriously interested in rentals we will gladly provide you with additional photos and a complete floor plan of the home. All renters will receive a guide to the area that we have put together complete with maps, day trip suggestions, dining recommendations, hiking and walking information, and suggestions about where to shop for locally grown and raised food.
Kells has a pub, several restaurants and a small food store. Complete shopping options are available a short drive away in Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin. There is an extensive choice of wonderful dinning options close by.
Keywords: Cottage
Designed by an architect specializing in vernacular European architecture, this beautiful home combines the best of traditional Irish country architecture with modern conveniences. From the outside, the house appears to be two connected traditional cottages much like the ruins of the Kelly homestead that is located on the property. Situated on over two acres of garden, field and forest overlooking Dingle Bay, the house is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Mountains ideal for hiking rise up directly behind the house and Kells Bay, with its beach, boating and fishing, is the view.
The inside the home features an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, one with a loft and two with fireplaces. There are two bathrooms, one with tub and one with shower. The kitchen opens onto the living room and dining area. The home is furnished with Danish inspired Irish furniture hand crafted in teak by Al O’Dea in Tuam, Ireland in the 1970’s. The home is beautifully decorated with art by Irish artists and the home owners, both teachers and artists, one specializing in painting Irish landscapes. This is a special place.
Although the house is available for rental, it is our home not a rental property. You will feel like you are staying in a beautifully maintained private home; you are. This opportunity also comes with responsibilities. We expect you to treat our home and belongings with respect. We rent only to small groups of six or less. If you are a larger group, we strongly encourage you to rent from our good friends and neighbors Agnes and John O’Sullivan whose rental property is also listed on this site (VRBO listing 95006).
To rent our home is to take a step back in time into a conceptually old, but functionally new house. It is not by accident, however, that the house does not have a TV. You have tranquility and beauty. The house also has a very well stocked collection of Irish literature and books on Irish history, archeology, anthropology, and natural history. Many of these things you can experience right on the property as our woods is unusual in West Kerry, and the ruins of the Kelly farmstead that we have partially restored and maintained is a special place with its own connection to Ireland’s rich and difficult history.
For those seriously interested in rentals we will gladly provide you with additional photos and a complete floor plan of the home. All renters will receive a guide to the area that we have put together complete with maps, day trip suggestions, dining recommendations, hiking and walking information, and suggestions about where to shop for locally grown and raised food.
Kells has a pub, several restaurants and a small food store. Complete shopping options are available a short drive away in Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin. There is an extensive choice of wonderful dinning options close by.
Keywords: Cottage
Amenities at Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of County Kerry
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the spacious house with spectacular views, cozy fireplaces, and well-equipped kitchen. The location is ideal for day trips and the hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We just returned from a long stay at Tad & Vicky’s home and couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. The house is fantastic with plenty of room, and thoughtfully stocked. But it’s the location that truly makes it magical. The view from the front is postcard-worthy of the Kerry landscape and Dingle Bay, and the peacefulness of the surroundings instantly melts your stress away.Tad was incredibly responsive and helpful, offering local recommendations that made our trip even more special. He connected us with Agnes & John who own a nearby B&B, and they went above and beyond with their hospitality and kindness. We did lots of exploring and hiking throughout Kerry. Kells Bay Gardens and Kells Beach are just a short walk away, and some of our favorite day trips included Valentia Island, the Skellig Islands, Rossbeigh Beach, and Killarney (with a few beautiful Aran sweaters picked up along the way).We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Everything about this place felt authentic, relaxing, and uniquely Irish. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a peaceful west coast escape.-Keith & Molly
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay, the house and the area. Directly located at the Ring of Kerry, the location is great for day-trips to various touristic spots, including the Dingle Island. The house is spacious and provides the comfort to feel like home e.g. fireplaces. The view is spectacular….Ireland as its best
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2023
We are a family of four with two teen boys who stayed in this house for a week in July, 2023. It is in a spectacular setting with an unbelievable view over Dingle Bay and across to Dingle peninsula, with sheep dotting the hillsides in the distance. We were at peace sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the stone deck, looking at the view, smelling the sea air and faintly hearing sheep bleating in the distance. As for the house itself, we loved it for its design, space, comfortable beds and amenities. The living/dining space is open to the kitchen. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with anything you could possibly need. There were two loft spaces, and two other bedrooms, two bathrooms. Everyone in the family spread out and enjoyed every corner of the house. We even cozied up by a turf fire on a particularly cold/wet (yes, in July- it happens). There are three fire places in the house. Exploring around the property, we saw ancient stone walls and ruins of a previous stone farm/cottage. This place was pure magic. In the weeks leading up to our stay, the owner, Tad, promptly answered our every question. On site, Eileen, the house keeper was welcoming, friendly, helpful and very responsive. The beach and pier is a short walk away. My 16 year old fished for hours on the rocks out on the point and on the pier, catching mackerel, and pollock. A Thai restaurant in a garden setting is just up the next driveway over from the house. Our magical week went by in a flash. We’ll be back!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2023
We don’t know that we have ever stayed in a place where the view out every window is a landscape painting. Every detail of the house is so thoughtfully designed and the gardens delightful. If we take the best attributes of our home, the hills of East TN and the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, it is Kells Bay in Ireland. Our host and the folks of Kells Bay were so welcoming and helpful during our stay at the Lawrence abode in Kells Bay! Bill, Denise, Jan, Missy and Isaiah
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
Guests loved the spacious house with spectacular views, cozy fireplaces, and well-equipped kitchen. The location is ideal for day trips and the hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
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