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An Cnocan-beautiful cottage with stunning sea and mountain views

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Sneem, Kerry
  • Place, Sneem Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Way the Fairies Went
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blueberry Hill Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An Cnocan-beautiful cottage with stunning sea and mountain views

Set amidst breathtaking scenery, An Cnocan is a charming, very cosy, detached country house that captivates with its impressive panoramic views. Enjoy the fascinating view of the expansive Kenmare Bay and the Beara Mountains. A true paradise for nature lovers, located in an impressive landscape.

The property comprises extensive, idyllic grounds with private access, parking and a terrace with a traditional table and benches, inviting you to relax outdoors.
With uninterrupted views of the sea and the Irish countryside, you can unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Inside the cottages, cosiness and comfort await you. The lovingly designed, tastefully furnished bedrooms can accommodate up to 6 people. The upper floor in particular impresses with its enchanting views of Kenmare Bay and the cliffs opposite. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking together, while the dining area and spacious living room offer a cosy atmosphere for relaxing. In the evening, the wood-burning stove provides cosy warmth and a comfortable get-together.

An Cnocan is the ideal retreat for families and friends looking for a successful combination of nature, comfort and unforgettable experiences.


Location:

Located in the heart of County Kerry, in a sublime setting along the famous Ring of Kerry and the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way, this country house is an ideal retreat for nature lovers and active holidaymakers alike. The impressive coastal landscape and surrounding mountains offer countless opportunities for a variety of activities such as hiking on the Kerry Way, mountain biking, golf, horse riding, fishing, kayaking, dolphin and whale watching, as well as relaxing beach walks and swimming trips to the beautiful Derrynane and Castlecove beaches. Coralbeach, one of only two of its kind in Ireland, is located at the nearby Gleesk Pier.

For convivial evenings, the charming town of Sneem is only a few minutes away by car. There you will find traditional pubs with live music, restaurants and all the important amenities you need for daily life, such as a supermarket, bakery, post office, doctor and pharmacy.

The lively, colourful town of Kenmare invites you to stroll around and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere. Known as the ‘little nest’ (An Neidin), Kenmare offers a lively pub culture with traditional music, first-class restaurants, galleries and arts and crafts. Several large supermarkets such as Lidl, Aldi and Super Valu are centrally located.


Places of interest:


• Kerry Cliffs (50 km): Breathtaking cliffs with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean
• Gap of Dunloe (61 km): A picturesque mountain gorge that you can hike through or experience on a horse-drawn carriage ride
• Staigue Fort (12 km): An impressive prehistoric ring fort set amid breathtaking scenery
• Derrynane House (16 km): The historic home of Daniel O'Connell, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a sprawling beach
• Kenmare Stone Circle (35 km): A mystical Bronze Age stone circle nestled in enchanting surroundings
• Killarney National Park (51 km): The heart of Irish nature, with hiking trails, lakes and breathtaking views
• Skellig Islands: One of Ireland's most spectacular archipelagos, known from ‘Star Wars’ and for its medieval monastery
• Dingle (110 km): A charming coastal town with a unique flair and unforgettable views

Nearby towns and places:

• Kenmare (35 km): A picturesque town known for its charming atmosphere and local cuisine
• Killarney (54 km): The gateway to Killarney National Park and a popular destination for outdoor activities
• Cork (131 km): A lively city with a rich cultural heritage and great shopping
• Tralee (82 km): The capital of Kerry with a beautiful townscape

Transport links:

• Kerry Airport in Killarney (69 km): The nearest airport, ideal for flights to and from the region
• Cork Ferry Port (154 km): Ferry connections to Roscoff (France)
• Killarney railway station (56 km): The nearest railway station for train connections to other destinations in Ireland


Facilities:

• Free WiFi, smart TV, DVD player, radio/CD player and a selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games
• Electric heating and wood-burning stove, including 1 log
• Electric oven with ceramic hob and stove, as well as microwave
• Fridge with freezer compartment
• Dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, washing machine and dryer
• Cot, high chair, stair gate – for families with small children
• Free bed linen and towels (1 set per guest)
• Electricity consumption up to 30 kWh per day included (this usually covers the average consumption for household appliances, lighting, hot water and heating on cool evenings from May to September)

Additional fees:

Deposit of €150 for

• Possible damage caused
• Possible contamination of appliances (such as oven, ceramic hob, washing machine, dryer, wood-burning stove)
• Additional electricity consumption over 30 kWh/day (billed according to meter reading at €0.46/kWh, meter box visible to guests)
• Winter heating surcharge from 1st of October to 30th of April of €100 per week (billed according to meter reading, see above)

The deposit will be refunded within two weeks after the final bill has been settled.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Staigue Fort. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Sneem Church and 5 minutes from The Way the Fairies Went
As a guest of An Cnocan-beautiful cottage with stunning sea and mountain views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,141 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

An Cnocan-beautiful cottage with stunning sea and mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cirsten w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, sea view, rural setting. Slow Internet. Kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view, simple and sufficient accommodations, perfect location for exploring County Kerry. Sneem and Kenmare a short drive for plenty of dining and grocery options. Upstairs bedroom a little toasty for sleeping, but I left a fan for the next folks so no worries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great home base for Kerry

Comfortable, quiet and central. Awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Ireland

We loved staying here while enjoying Ireland. The house and yard are welcoming for a restful time at home and situated for trips to every special place in SW Ireland. Everything needed for a wonderful stay is provided. Caretaker Evelyn is friendly and helpful as needed. Such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 47 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy A., Uckfield

An Cocnan stay

The location is beautiful and private and easy to find . Accommodation is spacious and comfortable enough ( apart from the pillows but everyone has different preferences) but felt a bit dark . It seems there is a damp issue as the property unfortunately smelt mildewy and the bed clothes were all damp on arrival which meant we had to use own blankets for the night - we wondered if there is scope to improve ventilation . The water took a long time to heat for a bath … We walked on local footpath near house and saw a Sika deer very close up. Killarney national park was exceptionally beautiful. We also managed to get to Kerry Cliffs and explore coastline including St. Finans bay . We had a lovely stay overall with a few sunny spells.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views

We enjoyed our 8 night stay very much. Very close to Sneem, a charming little village. Evelyn and the owners were very responsive to any inquiries we had. Would definitely recommend this cottage as it had everything and beyond that you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely traditional cottage

This is a lovely cottage...very quiet with beautiful views
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away spot with amazing view.

Fabulous views. Great layout. Cozy traditional cabin. Perfect get away.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kerry Gold

Lovely and clean, very well kept and it was easy to live here. We enjoyed good weather so sitting outside for breakfast was wonderful, looking out across the fields, the mountains, the water. Just a 5 minute drive to Sneem meant it was easy to find shops and pubs close by. In the other direction, the glorious beaches at WhiteStrand and Derrynane were regular spots to take our dog and go swimming. Dieter and Heike's house was a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt.Die Unterkunft ist gemütlich.Die Küche ist voll ausgestattet.Eine wunderschöne Gegend.Der Kontakt mit dem Gastgeber war sehr angenehm, schnell und sehr unkompliziert.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Z., Mannheim

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Haus hat eine wunderbare Lage mit Blick auf die Kenmare Bay. Es ist alles da, was man braucht, um schöne Tage zu verbringen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in Sneem gegeben. Vielen Dank für zwei tolle Wochen!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finck C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt in diesem netten Haus.Es ist sehr gut ausgestattet und mit viel Liebe dekoriert.Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefüllt.
Ausblick vom Haus
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Familienurlaub

Urlaub war super, Cottage ist zu empfehlen, Vermieter sind sehr nett (Telefonkontakt), Gegend ist sehr schön und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Objekt ist auf jeden Fall sehr schön.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, Blick und Umgebung sind unbezahlbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unison

Liked: Cleanliness

Irland wie immer wunderschön

Wir hatten eine super schöne Woche. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gemütlich, der morgentliche Ausblick traumhaft schön, super nette Vermieter, ausgesprochen gute Kommunikation - Vielen Dank
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunny Days

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in dem schönen Haus, der tollen Landschaft und 10 Tage Sonne. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet um darin wie Zuhause zu leben. Außerdem geschmackvoll eingerichtet.Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort unseren Urlaub verbringen.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas L.

Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Armin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herrlicher Ort

Sehr gemütlich Haus mit grandiosem Ausblick. Direkt am Ring of Kerry. Schöne Ausflugsziele in der Nähe.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything perfect

Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L., Stockholm, Sverige

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

The host Dieter were fast to respond to messages, and were kind enough to be our host. Cottage were in a great location, ideal to see the southwestern parts of this beautiful country! I've yet so tire of green hills, rocky mountains, and seaside cliffs. Caretakers were super kind, and we spent a cosy week in this cottage ❤️ This was our first time in Ireland, and it was a great way to spend the time 🤗 It's certainly not the last!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Werner Gerhard Klaus S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovley

Verry interesting, nice. Sehr guter Kontakt zum Vermieter und Housekeeper. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alles wie beschrieben, top!

Herrliche Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renate L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schönes Haus , super nette und hilfsbereite Caretakerin.

Das Haus liegt mitten im Grünen. Es ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Man findet alles, was man braucht ( z. B. Boxen und verschließbare Plastiktüten für ein Picknick, Kerzen, Spiele, eine sehr gut ausgestattete Küche mit vielen Utensilien …) Man kann draußen auf der Bank sitzen und den weiten Blick auf das Meer genießen oder am Abend gemütlich am Kamin sitzen. Das Haus ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für verschiedene Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Ein riesengroßes Lob bekommt Evelin, die Caretakerin von uns. Wir hatten große Probleme mit dem Mietwagen und Evelin hat keine Mühe gescheut, uns tatkräftig zu unterstützen. Vielen, vielen Dank dafür. Trotz unserer ( selbstverschuldeter ) Probleme zu Beginn hatten wir einen wundervollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schönes Landhaus

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche in dem idyllischen Landhaus mit toller Aussicht auf Meer und Berge, An Cnocan ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und Wanderungen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Entspannte Woche in einem wunderschönen Cottage

Das Cottage liegt direkt am Ring of Kerry und ist dabei sehr ruhig und extrem gemütlich. Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an wohlgefühlt. Bei wechselndem Wetter mit viel Sonnenschein und Regen haben wir neben Wanderungen z.B. am Derrynane House und Ausflügen in die Umgebung z.B. nach Valentina Island die Entspannung und Ruhe in dem hübsch eingerichteten Cottage genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023