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Description

The Space

The Periwinkle is a self-catering cottage next to our family home set in a private garden in the Maharees, . The open-plan cottage comfortably sleeps a couple and offers the perfect location to relax on the famous . The Periwinkle offers guests a very unique location on the Dingle Peninsula. Kilshannig is a popular water sport (windsurfing most of the year), walking, birdwatching, fishing and sight-seeing destination. There is limited accommodation in the area and very few on the water in a private location around the 'Point'. There are unmatched views from the Periwinkle of the Maharee Islands, and Brandon Bay. The cottage has a double bed and will comfortable fit a baby or toddler in a crib. We can help with baby equipment. If you have an older child or two, please contact us to discuss as we may be able to accommodate you as a family.

Guest Access

Guests have their own private cottage adjacent to our family home. They will use our driveway but have their own parking area and separate outside seating. There is no washing machine in the cottage but guests who are staying for a week or longer can drop washing to the house and will then have access to the clothes line and a drying rack.

Interaction with Guests

As the cottage is next to our house, guests will see me and the children out and about most days. I am around to help out with any questions or queries and will check-in with guests to see if I can help in any way but I won't be talking your ear off or spying on your every move (my children might be but take no notice of them!)

The Neighbourhood

The Maharees is a sandy peninsula on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula. It is about 5km from Castlegregory village. It consists of two small clusters of houses called Kilshannig and but the whole area is known as the Maharees because of the seven Maharee Islands just off the shore. Long sandy beaches flank both sides of the peninsula, which separates Brandon Bay on the west and Tralee Bay on the east.

Getting around

We are in a beautiful part of the famous Dingle Peninsula. Castlegregory is half-way between Tralee and Dingle and the remoteness comes at the price of public transport! There is a bus that runs from Tralee on a WEEKLY basis to Castlegregory and once you are past Castlegregory a car is really necessary to explore the Wild Atlantic Way around the Dingle Peninsula. If you can get yourself to Castlegregory by foot, please do contact us as we would do our best to help you out. Once at the Periwinkle, there is plenty to do during the summer season if you can get around by bicycle but to explore Dingle and further west a car is best. There is private parking at our house. Other Things to Note

Although Castlegregory is very popular in the summer, it is also a must-see year round as the wilder weather gives guests a unique experience and taste of life on 's west coast. The Periwinkle is a great spot for cosying up, reading a book and watching the waves and wind batter the islands. It is perfect for guests looking for time to think or be creative.