The luxurious upmarket Westcove cottages are situated on the world famous ' Ring of Kerry' in the County of Kerry in the South West of Ireland. The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question and it is a natural center for outdoor pursuits including golf, water sports, cycling, walk
ing, riding and the very best fishing for salmon & trout. The Ring of Kerry has some of the finest beaches in Europe that provide all the facilities for a traditional seaside holiday. Above all the Ring of Kerry provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland - see the Iron Age Forts & Ogham Stones, Old Monasteries and a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Couples Retreat Cottage is situated in the scenic village of Coad, Castlecove, close to the magnificent Derrynane Beaches, with it's white sands. Visitors to Ireland should not miss a trip to the beautiful Ring of Kerry. away:
caves, forests, churches, bays, restaurants
Leisure activities:
horse riding, sight seeing, bird watching paddle boating, walking scenic drives
Sports and adventure activities:
bay/deep sea fishing, diving, freshwater fishing, mountain biking, water skiing, cycling, mountaineering, roller blading, swimming, hiking, paragliding, sailing, tennis, windsurfing
NEWSPAPERS
You can purchase Irish Newspapers and a limited supply of English Newspapers form either O'Leary's (The Green Shop) or Freddie's Grocery Shop in Caherdaniel. Either shop will be happy to order the newspaper of your choice if it is not in stock. SHOPPING
Basic food and house hold items can be bought from O'Leary's (The Green Shop) in Castlecove. There is a seasonal food store with a fresh bakery at Wave Crest only 2km's away. There is also a shop in Freddie's in Caherdaniel, approx. 5 km's away with a wider selection of products available. SHOPPING IN KILLARNEY - Distance 1 hour. Dunnes Stores - Supermarket, Fashion & Household. Tesco Ireland - Supermarket, Fashion & Household. Supervalu - Supermarket, Bakery & Off- License. Quills Woollen Markets - High Street, Killarney Gifts, Woollens, Fashion. Killarney Outlet Centre - Gifts, Fashions, Household, Books etc. Fresh Butchers, Fish Shop, Fruit & Veg Shop, Post Office etc. Internet Café available. LOCAL PUBS/ NIGHTLIFE
CARROLL'S BEACH BAR - Ireland's only Beach Bar. http://www.gokerry.ie/businesses/ocarrolls-cove-beach-bar/
Situated only 2km's from Coad towards Caherdaniel. Lively pub with food served all day, specialty seafood!!!! THE BLIND PIPER - Caherdaniel Village
http://www.facebook.com/Blindpiper
Traditional Irish Pub with food served all day. Beer Garden & Live Traditional Irish Music in high season. FREDDIE'S - Caherdaniel Village
http://www.vacationkillarney.com/Blind%20Piper%20Bar%20Restaurant%20&%20Freddies%20Bar%20Caherdaniel.htm
Adjacent to The Blind Piper, next to Freddie's Grocery Shop. Quaint old world pub with cosy atmosphere, nice spot for a quiet afternoon pint of Guinness! RESTAURANTS
There is a wide variety of good restaurants in the surrounding towns. WATERVILLE: The Huntsman, Paddy Frogs & The Sheilin. SNEEM: Sacre Coeur, D' O' Sheas, The Blue Bull, The Stone House. CAHIRCIVEEN: The Point and QC's. KENMARE: McCarthy's, Packie's, The Horseshoe, The Lime Tree. CAR HIRE
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/
http://kerry.airport-car-hire.net/
http://www.budget.ie/kerryairport.htm
http://www.dan-dooley.ie/car-rental-hire-kerry-airport.htm
http://www.hertz.ie/rentacar/misc/index.jsp?targetPage=IE_CarHire_Kerry.jsp
POST OFFICES
There are Post Offices in Castlecove, Sneem, Waterville and in the surrounding towns. GENERAL INFORAMTION
Nearest Airport : Kerry Farranfore at 100 Kilometres (www.kerryairport.com)
Nearest Ferry : Cork at 200 Kilometres (www.portofcork.ie)
Nearest Train : Killarney at 60 Kilometres (www.irishrail.ie)
Nearest Motorway : Killarney N71 Main Road Southwest access at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 2 Kilometres (Derrynane and Caherdaniel)
Golf
Waterville Golf Links - Championship Links Golf Course
Skellig Bay - Parkland golf course
Ring of Kerry -Parkland golf course with amazing views of Kenmare Bay
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club -3 Championship Parkland courses
Ballybunion - Championship Links Golf Course
Old Head of Kinsale - International Championship Links Golf Course
Beaufort Golf Course - Parkland Hidden Gem
Helpful Links:
www.eaglerockcentre.com/
www.killarney-riding-stables.com
www.beachtrek.ie
derrynane.com/activities/horse-riding
www.theringofkerry.com/index.php?Itemid=116
www.sea-angling-ireland.org/shore%20-%20kerry%20-%20ring.htm
www.kbfishingireland.co.uk/
www.cloghvoola.com/
www.walkinghikingireland.com/tours/ind_ringofkerry.htm
www.dingledolphin.com/
www.dingle-region.com/fungi.htm
www.kenmaretourism.com/
www.kenmare.ie/
www.sneem.com/
www.kerryexperiencetours.ie/sneem_eng.htm.
