Ocean Blue Retreat; stunning harbourviews, quiet rural setting near Dingle town.

Ocean Blue Retreat was originally a dairy which was attached to and old stone cottage and which was lovingly restored to incorporate all the modern conveniences including heated flooring, cosy living spaces, delightfully appointed bathrooms and comfortable bedding. It has a patio and out door furniture during summer months. Guests have access to gas bbq and their washer / dryer.

The property has its own little cove and is situated between a number of working cattle farms. It boasts beautiful views, spectacular sunsets and is situated on the mouth of Ventry harbour. It is located 3 miles from Dingle which boasts many pubs and excellent dining facilities, great music and craic!

Guests have their choice of drinking filtered and UV treated well water (free of chlorine and flouride) or town water.

The cottage is a few hundred yards off the Slae Head Drive; a spectacular drive which has been described by National Geographic as "...The most beautiful place in the world..." It takes little effort and not much time to complete the drive and is well worth it!

Sea safaris are available through Dingle Boat Tours to cruise Dingle harbour or to visit the Blasket Islands, to view the wild life including puffins, whales, dolphins, seals, deer, gannets, basking sharks and many more, depending on the season.

We are only too pleased to offer advice about attractions, pubs, music, restaurants OR to simply leave ye in peace to enjoy the trnquility of the setting.

The cottage is located in the Dingle Penninsular which is one of a few areas in Ireland which have retained and nurtured the traditional Irish language, music and culture. It offers opportunity for those of Irish descent (Irish diaspora) to experience first hand the community that their forebears left behind. It is also a deeply spiritual place; a "thin place," where about each mile west of Dingle is lcated there are remains of old monastaries dating from as early as the 5th century. Taking time, viewing and walking in these hills, one cant help but feel the deep tranquiliy this beautiful landscape has to offer.

Each night of the week there are traditional music offerings in several Dingle pubs. Some are performances while some are sessions which offer opportunity for visiting musicians to join in, no matter what their level of musical prowess. Just ask the person leading the session if you are invited to join in and away you go! These sessions are not necessarily performances but they provide a place where folk can gather and communicate at a deep level, sharing music and song. It is akin to the old loungeroom singalongs of the past, before we had screens to occupy our waking moments. Many of the tunes and Irish songs date back centuries and so provide yet another direct link with our past.

While in Dingle, visit the Harry Clarke stain glass windows in the chapel of the Diseart (old convent beside St Marys Church on Green St). There are many intersesting things to see as you walk the Main street, Green street and by the quay. The Dingle Aquarium is delightful for kids and some of us older kids! Milltown House offers eagle and other raptor handling sessions. There are many boat tours and tour operators. Sadly, Fungi, the famous dolphin, passed away. Many boat tour operstors have now diversified to offering sea life tours, harbour cruises, fishing trips etc. Dingle boat tours offers hiring of dingies if you want to drive your own boat cruise the harbour.