Stay in County Kerry
The Sean apartment is a charming detached cottage on Anne's farm, one of three beautiful apartments on the former stable grounds of an active dairy farm. The apartments combine charming traditional style with modern conveniences and thoughtful details.
One enters the cottage from the common courtyard. The ground floor is an open floor plan with a large sitting room offering comfortable cloth couches, an old stone wall, a TV with CNN, and a fireplace. The attached, spacious kitchen area has all that one could need to cook a delightful Irish meal, including a dishwasher, 4-burner stove, oven, and microwave. Upstairs are the two charming bedrooms that share a bathroom complete with a Jacuzzi bathtub and power shower.
Each cottage has its own private patio and garden area with seating so you can enjoy eating outside. The common front garden includes a yard and play area for children, along with a hen house, where guests can collect fresh eggs in the morning. Farm operations are separate from the guest quarters, but the farm's friendly hosts, Anne and Patrick, are willing to show guests their dairy operations on request. Their warm hospitality adds much to the experience of staying on the farm.
Important: Please note that the Sean cannot fit 3 adults but instead 2 adults and one child due to the bedroom situation.
The three cottages, with a total of eight bedrooms, are perfect for a large group wanting to explore the jewels of Southern Ireland together.
What's included
- 7+ days in a personally selected apartment in the stunning Irish countryside or quaint village of Kenmare.
- Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Cork, or we can connect you with our air partner who can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
- Transfer assistance for airport arrivals into Cork.
- Detailed arrival and driving instructions for arrivals at Shannon Airport.
- A car rental, with unlimited mileage and basic insurance, for the duration of your UnTour. Cars with an automatic transmission are included. Enterprise does not have upper age restrictions. (Inquire about the possibility of a "car-free" option.)
- Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip - researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in Ireland and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing options, and other suggestions.
- An orientation session given by our local staff to start your trip off on the right foot.
- Included activity: An evening at Molly Gallivan's.
- A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
- Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
- Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.
Kenmare, Ireland - County Kerry, Home of Sean
Tucked into the scenic southwest corner of Ireland, Kenmare is a welcoming and convenient home base. The name Kenmare means ‘little nest’ in Gaelic, which perfectly describes the atmosphere of this charming town. The perfect departure point for the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park, Kenmare also puts the Beara and Dingle Peninsulas within reach. Home to the19th century Holy Cross Church and one of the most impressive ancient stone circles in the region, Kenmare has a rich history. Nearby Molly Gallivan’s Cottage and Traditional Farm is a 200-year-old cottage that shows how the people of Kenmare lived before modern technology.
Take a cruise in Kenmare Bay or try local horseback riding. Explore the weekly outdoor market or take in live traditional music in a cozy local pub. Kenmare is known for its good eats and great golf courses. Lined with colorful houses and charming shops, Kenmare is a true Irish village with all of the amenities one could need and easy access to the sea.
Location
Landlord
Anne has been in the tourism business since 1992. She and her husband Patrick opened their holiday cottages in August 2007. They, along with their four children, live on site and greet all guests with warmth and hospitality. Their dairy farm supplies milk to a co-op that is used in the production of Cadbury chocolate, among other things.
Property details
Here's some important details about this property.
Occupancy
This property sleeps 1-3 people
Sleeping
2 bedrooms (1 queen & 1 single bed - suitable only for a child)
Bathrooms
1 bathroom with Jacuzzi bath & separate shower stall
Kitchen
Full kitchen facilitates
Laundry
Washing machine & dryer
Level
Living room & kitchen on ground floor, bedrooms & bathroom upstairs
Accessibility
One flight of stairs up to bedrooms & bathroom
Transportation
10-minute drive from Kenmare; parking on-site
Minuses
Not walking distance to Kenmare
Pluses
High-speed fiber internet, TV (with CNN)
Special Features
Private garden & patio area; dairy farm
Reviews
Here's what our guests have to say
Mark and Holly Walla
The apartment was very comfortable. Our host, Anne, at Dorie farms was wonderful. She baked us a cake and scones and had us over for Irish coffee on our last night. She also provided us with good information. It was like staying at a friend's house.
John McKeever
It was nice and cozy. Very relaxing after long day trips. Sean was perfect for us. Being on a working dairy farm was a plus. Felt like being one of the locals. Not touristy!
Hugh Duguid
The lodgings at the Sean house were the best we've experienced on our three UnTour trips. We can't sing the praises of our landlady, Anne, enough. She made our stay more enjoyable than we expected; we left there good friends.
Disclaimer
Our staff have inspected this property and the above description and photographs reflect what they saw at that time. It is possible that the owner has made changes to the property without our knowledge. While we do our best to keep up with any changes or improvements made to our properties, we cannot guarantee that everything in the above description will be accurate.
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- Rooms are ventilated thoroughly.
- All high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with disinfectant.
- Soft, porous surfaces like sofas and rugs are cleaned before each arrival.
- Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer.
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