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Ballinskelligs Holiday Homes - Special Offer:
The village of Ballinskelligs is situated overlooking scenic Ballinskelligs Bay, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and numerous pre-historic and early Christian ruins. The area has a variety of outdoor activities on offer such as horse riding at the local Heatherhill Stables , golf, cycling, angling and hiking. Skelligs Watersports, located between Ballinskelligs and Waterville, offers classes for all levels of ability in surfing, wind surfing and kayaking and provides all necessary equipment. The Ballinskelligs Reggatta is a great draw every summer for those interested in water sports. Ballinskelligs Watersports run regular boat trips from Ballinskelligs Pier to the nearby Skellig Islands and also diving trips in the crystal clear waters of the bay and around the islands.
Nearby, the Gaeltacht village of Dungegan or ‘Dun Geagan’ in Irish is home to a restored thatched cottage and a pre-famine village Cill Rialaig now used as an International Artists and Writers Retreat. Admission is free and there is an excellent café open during the summer months. Children are welcome for workshops in drawing, painting and ceramics. Other visitor attractions in the area which should not be missed include Staigue Fort, the 6th century monastic settlement on Skellig Rocks and Derrynane House & Park.
Near by Renards Point has some really excellent pubs and restaurants serving locally caught seafood. Fresh fish is available for purchase daily at the pier at Portmagee which is also the departure point for the ferry over to Valentia Island which can also be reached by land bridge.
This self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs is a convenient base form which to explore all aspects of the ‘Kingdom of Kerry’ being within easy reach of the ‘Ring of Kerry’, Killarney, Kenmare, Waterville and Valentia.
Just a quick note to say that I’m just back from a fab 2 weeks in Ballinskelligs. Your holiday homes there are great and very well managed.We stayed at the ballinskellig holiday homes in August and found them to be in a great location within walking distance of the fabulous blue flag beach where the kids had a ball. The houses themselves had a lovely open plan layout and really felt like a holiday home, they are very spacious and can accomadate 9 no problem. We did feel though that after this summer the houses could do with a face-lift especially the couches which had springs gone in them and were very faded and torn in places, but it really would only take small changes to bring these houses back to a very good standard. As for ballinskelligs itself it is quiet but if you are looking for a relaxing break with an exceptional beach and good accomodation this is the place for you.
Martin - 25/05/2012 10:08:39
Have just returned from 2 weeks in Ballinskelligs and loved it. The weather was changeable but nothing like as bad as that in UK. You do not visit Ireland to get a sun tan so take clothes for all weathers. The norm is all four seasons in a day. The houses are excellent as are the estate manageress and the two cleaning ladies.It was a very quiet spot this early in the year except on the bank holiday weekend but for peace tranquility and wonderful sea, beach and coastal views not many places can beat it. If you want more shops and pubs etc. Cahersiveen and Waterville are not far away.My wife and daughter even commented that Dad has never been so relaxed on holiday before he didn't have even one of his usual hissy fits.Loved everything and will definitely consider a holiday there again.
John Smyth - 19/06/2012 10:45:20
We have always used Trident Holiday Homes but these last ten days in Ballinskelligs have been the best of all! The house is so spacious and comfortable my nephew and his little lad aged 6 were able to join us for the long weekend. The house was beautifully warm when we arrived. Then the warm weather arrived as well! the house is so close to so many interesting places and right beside what must be one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. When the time came we didn't want to leave and will definitely consider going to Ballinskelligs again despite the long drive from Dublin!Ignatius Waters 10/6/2013
Ignatius Waters - 10/06/2013 11:58:08
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