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Sunday 7th September 2008

Templenoe Heights

Greenane
Killarney
Co. Kerry
IRELAND

Tel: +353 (0) 12804369
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Summary: Hillside cottage above Kenmare Bay on picturesque Ring of Kerry. 6 miles from heritage town of Kenmare with its award winning restaurants and pubs. Large south facing garden and patio. Barbeque. Views to Caha Mountains over bay. Pub, golf and pebble beach 1.5 miles. Swimming pool, sailing and kayaking all approx 8 miles. Excellant base for day drives to explore Killarney National Park, Iveragh and Beara Peninsulas. Foldaway bed available on request. Sleeps 4/5.

Services Available

Rooms

  • Accommodation Sleeps Up to 5
  • Level Access Shower
  • Manual Shower Chair
  • Teletext

Exterior

  • Disabled Parking

Communications

  • Mobile Phone

Property

  • Pets Allowed
  • Assitant Animals Welcome
  • Wheelchair Hire
Entrance Description
  • Entrance Doorway Width: 80cm
  • Car park at rear of cottage. Paving to the rear and front doors which are both accessible.
Living Area Description
  • Spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area with level access to patio through wide sliding patio door. Kitchen designed to accomodate wh/ch users, ambulant disabled and the able bodied. Worktops 90 cm high. Two pullout worktops,dining table and ironing board with full knee space. Lowered storage for crockery, food and utensils. Switches and sockets accessible from wh/ch. Serving peninsula divides kitchen from dining area. Open fireplace. TV, DVD, Radio/CD/Cassette player.
Numbers of Rooms
  • Number of Accessible Bedrooms (without En-suite): 1
  • Number of Accessible Bathrooms: 1
Accessible Room Facts
  • Twin Rooms Available
  • Bedroom doorway width: 80cm
  • Bed height (Floor to top of mattress): 57cm
  • Room lights can be switched off from bed
  • Lower hanging clothes rail
  • Bathroom Doorway Width: 80cm
  • Height of lowest toilet (from floor to seat): 47cm
  • Height of highest toilet (from floor to seat): 47cm
  • Toilets with Left Transfer Available
  • Toilet grab rails on both sides
  • Shower has grab rails
  • Bathroom Alarm
Exterior Description
  • House is situated in private half acre garden. Entrance driveway leads to a paved concrete car park/utility area with level access to front and back doors. Rear access to house through utility shed. A concrete path runs round rear of house to patio in front. Short ramp (gradient 1:12 inches) onto patio. Longer ramp (gradient 1:20 approx) off patio to driveway. Good size lawn in front of patio. Natural foliage has been conserved in remainder of garden.
Location
  • Distance to nearest Town: 6 miles
  • If you want to see Kerry at its best, come to Kenmare (pop. approx 1,600). This award winning heritage town is situated at the head of Kenmare Bay in breathtaking scenery in what is considered to be one of the most unspoilt environments in Europe. Its location makes it the perfect base for discovering the South West of Ireland.To the north lie the Macgillicuddy Reeks and the 10,000 hectare Killarney National Park with its mountains and views of the famous Lakes. To the west the scenic route of the Ring of Kerry runs along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula for approx 100 miles of dramatic views, pretty villages, sandy beaches and coves, and archeological sites. To the south is the wild, rugged Beara Peninsula with the spectacular Healy Pass. Kenmare itself is a buzzing lively town, renowned for its restaurants and pubs. Visit the local websites www.kenmare.com and www.neidin.net.
Additional Services
  • Local activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing, all of which can be arranged through the local StarSailing Activity Centre (www.staroutdoors.ie) - they will facilitate wheelchair users where possible. Cruises on Kenmare Bay can be arranged through Seafari (www.seafari.ie), there is wheelchair access with crew help, though not at low tide. Templenoe Heights is approx 30 mins. drive from the famous Great Southern Hotel at Parcnasilla. Their swimming pool and leisure complex is open to the public. Templenoe Heights is located immediately behind the Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club (www.ringofkerrygolf.com). There are many festivals and local events throughout the year, usually advertised on the local websites. Mobile phone available by prior request.
Flight Details
  • Nearest Airport to the accommodation: Farranfore (Kerry Airport)
  • Aproximate flight time from London to Farranfore (Kerry Airport) = 45 mins.

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