Guests say
Gortagown Cottage is praised for its peaceful, rural setting with stunning views and wildlife, offering a cosy and authentic experience. The spacious bedrooms and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated, as is the helpfulness of the owner. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, mustiness, and maintenance, but the overall sentiment is positive, with the cottage's charm and location being the highlights.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage spotless, while others reported it as dirty and musty, with particular dissatisfaction with the bathroom and kitchen appliances. The variance in experiences suggests room for improvement.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquillity, offering a remote setting ideal for exploring County Kerry. The views and proximity to local attractions like the Ring of Kerry are noted positives. However, the access lane's condition and the property's remoteness slightly affected the score.
Guests find the bedrooms cosy and the main living space comfortable, with a good view and a cosy fireplace. However, some guests mentioned issues with mustiness, especially when rooms are cold, and the second lounge's comfort was criticised, affecting the overall comfort score.
The cottage is equipped with quality appliances and offers solid mobile coverage, which guests appreciated. However, there are concerns about maintenance, such as the musty smell, limited sockets, and the condition of some furniture. The presence of a radio and the ability to stream video content were positives.
While some guests mentioned the owner's helpfulness and provision of extra wood for the fire, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a standard of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Sneem 5 miles. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, five miles from the popular village of Sneem on the Ring of Kerry is this cosy and traditional detached cottage. Lovingly decorated throughout, this cottage is ideal for couples or groups of friends wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the sheer peace and tranquillity of this countryside location. This lovely cottage boasts a warm and inviting sitting room complete with an open fire where you can kick back and relax, whilst soothing any aching bones after a day of walking or cycling, and you can also find a simple but well-equipped kitchen to cater for all your needs. Leading off the sitting room is a quiet and relaxing reading room, where you can retire with a good book or where children can play games. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms complete the accommodation offering a variety of sleeping arrangements to cater for many party types. To the front of the cottage is a sprawling rustic garden and on a clear day you can see the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. Just a few miles away is the charming village of Sneem, which means The Knot due to the knot like swirling of the River Sneem meeting the currents of Kenmare Bay just below the village. Sneem is home to a selection of traditional pubs featuring regular live Irish music, craft shops and eateries. It lies along Irelands famous Wild Atlantic Way and is surrounded by stunning seascapes and breathtaking scenery in all directions. Why not explore some of the sandy beaches along the peninsula at Derrynane, Castlecove and Waterville, and golf courses are plentiful with courses at Kenmare, Parknasilla and Waterville. Other attractions include Killarney Lakes and National Park, boat trips to the Skelligs and the stunning Beara Peninsula. This delightful cottage near Sneem is the perfect choice for a relaxing Irish break.
The village of Sneem is situated between the towns of Kenmare and Waterville, and on the route of the Kerry Way. The village has shops, pubs and a number of cosy tea rooms, along with rows of brightly coloured houses.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 4).
Sitting room with open fire.
Reading room (seats 3).
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 miles.
Reviews (18)
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Vicki
. the cottage provided all and made our stay very special and our memory of Irish life .. it gave us a feeling like we lived in Ireland and with the real Irish people not just tourism as that is what we wanted to feel like as this cottage gives you the true feeling of Irish life . Enclosed inland a bit with a nice little fireplace was very charming ..the extra room downstairs adds to the rustic feel of Ireland ⦠Located in the ring of Kerry we could choose which direction we wanted to visit the surrounding towns .. Charlie the host was so helpful with ideas and welcomed us with a warm lit fire .. such a big blessing for us. The cottage was an answered prayer for our holy well pilgrimage time there .. As Australians our ancestries once lived here in Ireland. So this cottage was a great place to imagine what it was kind of like ⦠If youâre looking for something rustic , simple with an Irish feel this is the place to go visit ..we loved it and recommend it for the Irish sweetness and uniqueness it offers . We wonât forget this one ..
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Tim
Very friendly, he had lots of ideas what we could do in the surrounding. We had a flat tire and he even offered us to drive the broke tire to the next town. Thanks a lot Charlie! The location is very remote and still good for exploring the surrounding area. The house has a lovely view. The beds are not the most comfortable, but we found everything that we needed. Charlie also supplied us with some firewood. The fire in the oven was on every night and will be the thing that we will miss the most.
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Giuseppe
Wonderfull place in a very fashioned cottage; the stay was maybe to short but wondefull too Reach the place was not so easy but anyway well placed for the main attractions of the ring of Kerry