About this property

Historic Charm: Cul Cottage in Cooil West, Valentia Island, Ireland, is housed in a historic building. The property features family rooms and is pet-friendly, offering a unique and comfortable stay. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, open-air bath, and tennis court. The terrace provides stunning sea views, while the open-air bath offers a relaxing retreat. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine with gluten-free options. Dining areas include a cozy fireplace and a dining table, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Local Attractions: Located 51 mi from Kerry Airport, Cul Cottage is near attractions such as Skellig Experience Center (2.4 mi) and O'Connell Memorial Church (12 mi). Activities like hiking and cycling are available. Highly rated for its convenient location and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Margaret
United States United States
If you are looking for an experience for days ago with a few modern conveniences you couldn’t find better. I so loved experiencing what my great grandparents would have. Out the back you have views of the great blankets and the sleeping giant out...
Gerard
Ireland Ireland
Fantastic location everything within ten min drive great places to eat and drink and the scenery like no where else on earth .
Dale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I was contacted by the owner who told me where to find the key. We loved the quiet and scenic location. The cottage i believe is 200 years old and very quaint, full of history. The owners are very helpful people and I would recommend Cul Cottage...
Linda
United States United States
What a treat to stay in a 200 year-old stone cottage reminiscent of days gone by. So much character with all the creature comforts we’ve come to expect. Small but plenty of room for we 3 seniors - even the very steep staircase to the bedrooms was...
Romina
Germany Germany
Truly the loveliest place to stay and so scenic! We had the very best time and felt right at home. Our host was also very responsive and always kept us up to date on everything and even heated up the house for us when he heard we were getting in...
Ieva
Ireland Ireland
This was the Best choice we ever did,travelling to Co.Kerry!Usually is hard to find place which is pet friendly and on perfect spot.Located in Valentia island, this house were everything you need,to feel Irelands spirit in every corner of this...
Tez
Australia Australia
Lovely location with great views (when the weather permitted) Extremely quiet with bird song outside. Rustic traditional cottage.
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful cottage, well equipped, clean and very welcoming.
Emma
Netherlands Netherlands
Valentia Island and its surrounding area is beautiful and highly recommended. The cottage is comfy and cozy and a great place to return to after a day of exploring. You can see the ocean from your window and there's an amazing non-touristy view...
Caroline
Ireland Ireland
Lovely location for exploring the Island and beyond.

Hosted by Gerard Lynch, Muireann Lynch, Tadhg Lynch, Derarca Lynch

9.5
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Gerard Lynch, Muireann Lynch, Tadhg Lynch, Derarca Lynch
Cul Cottage is a beautifully restored 200 year old Irish cottage.The cottage is a unique reminder of times past with all the comfort of modern day living.The cottage was carefully restored to maintain many of its original features inclusive of the rough stone walls, the old earthenware sink, the dresser and rack seating.. The cottage caters for four people with two upstairs bedrooms, bedroom 1 has a double bed and bedroom two has two single beds. Downstairs the is an open plan living/dining room with turf burning stove, a small fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom inclusive of shower. The cottage is built of stone which lends it to be very cosy, there are electric radiators in the bedrooms and a turf/solid fuel burning stove in the living room (Starter fuel provided) There is a lovely peaceful back garden with a Valentia slate seat looking out over Dingle bay.
Cul cottage is owned by the Lynch family and run by Gerard and Derarca who both work as Nurses in the local area. The cottage has been in the Lynch family for many generations and was the family home of Gerard's mother Ellie who was one of a family of seven, many of her siblings having emigrated to England and the United States during poorer times in Ireland.
Come on in and discover a place where ocean, landscape and people meet in a symphony of natural beauty and shared experience along The Wild Atlantic Way… welcome to Valentia Island. Valentia Island is one of Ireland's most westerly points. It lies off the Iveragh Peninsula in the southwest of County Kerry. It is linked to the mainland by the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge at Portmagee and by a car ferry from Renard Point near Caherciveen from April to October. Cul Cottage is situated at the back of the Island in a tranquil setting and an area of breath-taking scenery over looking Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands on one side and Valentia harbour on the other. Close by you can view / visit (May to September)The Skellig rocks, an old Monastic settlement, wild life sanctuary and set of the star ward movie The Force Awakens. The Island itself is small comprising of about 21 square miles, there are two villages, Chapeltown and Knightstown where you can enjoy some Irish music and a pint of Guinness with some locally caught fish in one of the local pubs. Valentis is a Cycling/walker/nature enthusiasts paradise with an abundance of wild flowers and great scenery
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Moorings Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free

Amenities of Cul Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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