Situated just off the world famous Ring of Kerry on The Iveragh Peninsula this cottage enjoys spectacular views of the McGillicuddy Reeks. To the North, one looks across the bay to Inch Strand, while to the West, the property enjoys views over Kerry's oldest golf Course, Dooks Golf Course (est 1889). Other courses within easy reach include; Beaufort, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry & the championship courses at Killarney, Waterville, Tralee & Ballybunion.

This special location is within minutes walk of Dooks Beach, a couple of miles from the beautiful Carragh Lake which is renowned for its salmon & trout fishing, nature walks & water sports & close to the Kerry Way, a route marked for walkers around & through the McGillicuddy Reeks.

The golden, sandy Rossbeigh beach lies just 4 miles from Dooks. This is a stunning beach, 7km long, it is a haven for swimming, water sports, horse trekking or simply walking.

Killarney is 15km away & boasts many attractions. Its lakes, national partk & town hosts visitors year round. Killorglin (also a sizeable town) is 6km away located on the banks of the River Laune. It is the home of Puck Fair Festival in August & has numerous shops & restaurants.

DOOKS STRAND HOLIDAY HOME:

This attractive, newly built 4 bedroomed cottage style property enjoys a prestigious position adjoining Dooks Golf Course with access to Dooks Beach it is set in a sunny west facing garden.

The cottage boasts a bright & spacious interior of approx 1,700sq ft with accommodation for 8 people. It is decorated & appointed to a high standard throughout. There is a cosy open fire in the living room & the floors are oak or marble.

Accommodation:

• Kitchen/dining: Electric fan oven with grill, gas hob with extractor fan, microwave, dishwasher, intergrated fridge, large refectory table with 8 chairs
• Utility: Freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, central heating boiler & seperate sink unit.
• Sitting Room: French doors & windows on 3 sides with sea & mountain views, large stone open fireplace, TV
• Family Bathroom: with shower cubicle, WC & bath
• Cloakroom:with wash hand basin & WC
• Master Bedroom: King sized bed with ensuite shower & WC, rear aspect
• Bedroom 2: Twin beds
• Bedroom 3: Twin beds
• Bedroom 4: Twin beds

Other features:

• Open fireplace
• Oil fired central heating
• Linen/towels provided
• Side entrance
• Wheelchair access
• Private parking

Please note:

• Oil & electricity used is charged per usage by meter reading, this is payable locally.
• A security deposit of €200 is required at key collection, refundable on departure.
• Sorry no pets accepted at this property due to the proximity of local livestock.
• The owners respectfully request that guests do not smoke in Dooks Strand Holiday Home.

KILLORGLIN

Killorglin is a bustling town in the heart of county Kerry.  It is located at the gateway to both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula and close to the cosmopolitan towns of Killarney, Kenmare and Dingle.  The town offers a great selection of traditional Irish pubs and some fantastic restaurants and there is a host of activities within the town and its surrounds.

PUCK FAIR

Killorglin is the venue for one of Ireland's most unusual street festivals - Puck Fair. The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and longest celebrated and is held every year on 10th, 11th and 12th August hours of free family street entertainment.  The main events of the festival include the traditional horse fair, parade and coronation ceremony of King Puck, open air night concerts, fireworks display, children's competitions, street entertainers and dancing displays. 

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Ring of Kerry

Killorglin is located at the gateway to the Ring of Kerry.  This is a world famous scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula which takes you through such quaint and picturesque towns as Glenbeigh, Cahirsiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney.  

Rossbeigh Beach

Located just 8 miles from Killorglin lies this beautiful sandy Blue Flag beach.  It is seven kilometres in length and is ideal for swimming. windsurfing, sailing, horse-trekking, sailing, sea fishing, shore fishing and many other water sports and activities.

Golf

Killorglin boasts its own scenic 18 hole Dooks Golf Course with spectacular views over Dingle Bay.  With its prime location on the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, Killorglin is the ideal base for a golfing holiday as  the courses of Waterville, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry and Killarney are all within driving distance.

Horse Riding

There is a number of Equestrian Centres around Killorglin offering pony trekking along the strand or indeed up more hilly terrain.

Walking

Killorglin and its surrounding areas offers a wude variety of walking routes from quiet country walks to coastal walks to The Kerry Way and the ascent of Ireland’s highest mountain – Carrauntuohill. 

Angling

Killorglin is situated on the river Laune, an excellent salmon fishing river.  The river Laune boasts a run of Salmon and the river also drains the largest of the Killarney Lakes which is known for its brown trout. A private boat is available for fishing/boat trips.

Cycling

Killorglin is an ideal place for cycling and bikes are available for hire on a daily or weekly basis.

Glencar

Perched high above Caragh Lake lies the naturally beautiful district of Glencar which is a popular section of the Kerry Way Walking Route.   It is also offers some of the most picturesque picnic areas imaginable. 

Caragh Lake

Caragh Lake lies just on the outskirts of Killorglin town.  The lake is five miles long by one mile wide and is well known to artists, walkers and lovers of nature alike.  This freshwater lake with its backdrop of the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain rainge and the lower Caragh River is renowned for salmon and trout fishing and for various watersports. 

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Museum & Exhibition Centre

This fascinating centre offers a number of displays including the history of the Circus, the legends and history asscociated with Puck Fair and an outdoor display of old farm machinery and artifacts.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park is just a fifteen minute drive from The Grove Lodge Riverside Holiday Homes.  It consists of 25,000 acres of lakes, rivers, mountains, wildlife and walks where all year round you can commune with Nature without interruption.

Other local attractions include:

• Dromavalla - Old Church
• Blennerhassett Monument 
• Ballykissane Monument
• Killorglin Stone Bridge
• St. James’ Roman Catholic Church
• Castle Conway