Ireland-Cottages

• Private Garden (open)
• Golf Course nearby (Dooks golf club)
• Fishing nearby (Caragh Lake & River)
• Beach nearby (Dooks & Rossbeigh)
• Pub nearby (`The Red Fox)
• Charcoal BBQ
• In the Countryside (rural lakeland)
• Near the Coast (Atlantic coastline)
• Washer/Dryer
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Electric Oven
• Electric Hob
• Electricity included in price
• Heating included in price
• Bedding included in price
• Towels included in price
• Open fire/wood burner
• TV
• DVD
• CD

Location Type
Away from it all, Beach, Lake, Golf, Fishing and Walking. Cottage sleeping 6 in beautiful County Kerry. Babbling Brook features a large, open-style modern kitchen/diner with an opening into a sun-room with a small snooker table; patio doors lead from the sun-room onto a patio with garden table and chairs. There is a comfy lounge with three sofas (including a sofa-bed f...or a 7th guest to use if required), open fire, satellite TV, DVD and video player. The two double bedrooms have en suite facilities, and the twin bedroom is adjacent to the family bathroom

Caragh Lake is a serene, rural spot, with captivating mountain and lake views. These views can be enjoyed, and the lake accessed, close to the cottage on the opposite side of the road. This Lakeland setting is a perfect place to relax and get away from it all. It is an ideal location for exploring the extensive scenery of Kerry including the beautiful Ring of Kerry, the Dingle and Beara peninsulas, and the rugged Gap of Dunloe. Shops, banks, award winning restaurants and welcoming pubs with live, traditional Irish music are available in Killorglin - home to the Puck Fair festival - and also Glenbeigh village, both less than 4 miles away.

The cottage is an ideal base for pursuing a range of indoor and outdoor activities. There are scenic walks and cycle trails to be enjoyed locally (bikes are available for use), and water-sports, rock climbing and hill-walking facilities are available at Cappanalea outdoor education centre (15 minutes' drive). Unspoilt beaches, numerous golf courses, fishing and other activities, including pony trekking, are all within easy reach.

•Nearest beaches: The blue flag, unspoilt Rossbeigh beach and the secluded Dooks beach (both sandy beaches) are each a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
•Golf: 10 minutes' drive from the cottage is Dooks, a traditional links 18 hole golf course with beautiful views over looking the Atlantic. Other nearby golf courses include Killorglin (10 minutes' drive), Beaufort (15 minutes' drive), Killarney (25 minutes' drive) and Tralee (30 minutes' drive).
•Fishing: Caragh Lake and Caragh River, containing salmon and trout, offer excellent fishing opportunities.

Babbling Brook is 30 minutes' drive from Killarney, a pretty, bustling tourist town and home to the beautiful National Park. The nearest airport is Kerry (Farranfore) - max 30 minutes' drive from the cottage. Cork airport and Cork ferry are both approx 1hr 30 minutes' drive.