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SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry

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A wooden staircase with a view of the upper floor.
A stone building with a green door, a bench, and a stone pathway.
A wooden fence with a sign reading 'DIREN COTTAGE.'
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a staircase.
A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a lamp, a couch, and a rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Tralee, County Kerry
  • Place, Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlegregory Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Brandon Point
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Front bedroom

3 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry

*** 25% DISCOUNT FOR 7 OR MORE DAY STAY IN OFF PEAK SEASON ***
Direen is a traditional 2 storey stone built cottage, renovated to modern day standards by extending the back for extra accommodation. The original style of the cottage has been maintained, with 2 open fires to add comfort, alongside the oil-fired central heating. This is a cosy cottage for winter rental. Timber and tiles have been used throughout for the flooring which both retain the character of the cottage as well as provide for a clean house. The cottage sleeps 7, with the ground floor adapted for wheelchair access. There is free WIFI internet access installed in the cottage with excellent reception.There is a shed alongside, with chest freezer and ample space for outdoor gear. Situated on 1 acre, a small stream, field and trees make this a very peaceful property.


Direct Flights: Kerry Airport is situated 50 mins drive from Direen Cottage. Ryanair has direct flights from here to London Luton, London Stansted and Frankfurt Hahn. Aer Lingus flights to Dublin




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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets not allowed upstairs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7825
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cloghane

Located in Cloghane, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Castlegregory Golf Club and Dingle Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Bay Beach and Brandon Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Map
Tralee, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Castlegregory Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Brandon Point - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • St. James Church - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Dingle Harbour - 23 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bolands Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tomasín Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blow-In Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Forge Wood Fired Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$670, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPECIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS! Traditional stone cottage in beautiful West Kerry located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sandy Bay Beach, Brandon Point, and Castlegregory Golf Club. Irish Adventures and Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cozy cottage, surrounded by nature. The host is very friendly and laid back .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here. Very cozy and comfortable cottage. The location and cottage were both beautiful! Our entire family loved it and hope to return again. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, in a beautiful setting

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. It had everything we needed for a fantastic stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family break..

Bats in the roof space added a nature experience to a great break!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
There have been bats in the roof space of Direen Cottage for at least 50 years and even remained there when the cottage was reroofed. They go in for the 2 month breeding season and then leave after the summer to hibernate. They are a protected species in Ireland and are completely harmless. Their presence adds to the wonderful natural garden that extends around the cottage. We were delighted you enjoyed your family break in Cloghane.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

Very easy to book and find with idiot proof instructions of where the property was
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Glad you found the booking process was easy. I like to send detailed directions especially if guests are arriving in the dark so was pleased that you found them helpful. Thank you for leaving the house tidy and clean and you will be welcome back at anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill and Mike

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Dads and Lads Trip!

We enjoyed the cottage as a home base for a few days while we explored cliffs, hikes, and finding our old family homestead. The cottage was a cozy warm place to come back to, secluded and away from all the hustle and bustle. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
We are glad you had an enjoyable stay and found the cottage to be a cozy base from which to explore the magical Dingle Peninsula. I am delighted you had a very successful trip to see your family homestead in Killlimer which is only a 20 minute ferry across the River Shannon to County Clare and only an hour drive from the cottage. Thank you for staying in Direen Cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Direen Cottage

Lovely, traditional cottage in a superb location. Very well equipped. Beautiful beach nearby which was ideal for dog walking. Lots to do in Dingle if you're brave enough to travel over the pass.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We had a wonderful holiday in Direen cottage.It is such a cosy and spacious house in a wonderful location.We got to explore lots of gorgeous towns,villages,mountains and beaches.Janet is a brilliant host and we were very thankful for the lovely soda bread and honey that she had for us on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
We are very pleased you had such a great holiday in Direen considering the weather was so disappointing. Fortunately the cottage has plenty of entertainment for wet days with board games, a good selection of books as well as TV and DVDs etc. We look forward to welcoming you all back someday in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, comfortable retreat

Direen cottage provides easy access to both the bustling town of Dingle and the quieter Brandon Bay side of the peninsula. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Janet responded quickly to any questions we had. We hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Direen

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soothing sound of the creek

The property was perfectly located to explore the town of Dingle, and a short drive to the sea. Half hour ride from the cottage over Conner Pass to Dingle was beautiful. The cottage was very spacious, and the kitchen had everything you needed to prepare meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cabin in the woods

Wonderfully appointed historic cottage. Plenty of room for our 4 guests with room to spare. Quiet spot in the woods with a creek right next to us along with a rope swing for the kids, or adults if they so please. The book of local activities was greatly appreciated, as was the history of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home From Home

I had a great time in Direen Cottage. The cottage was very clean, spacious, and well equipped. Both Janet & Eamonn were lovely and very helpful, Also, the heather honey that Janet left for us was delicious. It was so nice to be able to bring our 2 dogs. The cottage is very close to some amazing beaches and beautiful countryside. I would highly recommend Direen Cottage. I have already booked another visit this year, can't wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get-away

The property was a perfect get-away for us. The cottage is like a farmhouse with a large kitchen, three large bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located about ten minutes from a small village on the ocean with the delightful O'Connor guesthouse/pub we enjoyed. The proximity to the Connor Pass over to Dingle and back made for an adventurous day-trip. Janet was responsive to our requests and had a lovely welcome treat for us. The home was welcoming and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2023
Thank you for your kind review which creates a vivid picture of the location of Direen Cottage. O'Connor's Guest House is only a short distance up the road with good value food and drink served all day during the summer season. There is also a fine shop in Cloghane with everything one needs for short stays including freshly baked home bread.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Base For Exploring Dingle Area

Direen Cottage is enveloped in a naturalistic style garden which was an absolute joy for our children to explore. The house itself is very well maintained and obviously cared for, it is homely and welcoming and contains everything you could need for a comfortable holiday. We loved that the house is in an ideal location for touring the local landscape; Castlegregory, The Maharees, Dingle, Slea Head etc. Our hosts were friendly and communicative and the welcome gift of locally produced artisan brown bread and Heather honey was a heartwarming touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and very much hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Direen Cottage

Janet left us delicious honey and eggs from Eamon’s and her farm, much appreciated, and a good supply of peat for the 2 fireplaces (which we didn’t need). The “cottage” is a 3 bedroom house, and was very clean and well supplied. Enjoyed some breakfasts on the sunny mornings outside. We enjoyed fishing and walking at Fermoyle Beach, and walks in to Loch Duin, Brandon Point and Glanteenassig Forest. Ireland is lush, and spectacularly beautiful. I hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ideal home from home retreat

I and a friend and colleague have now made three visits to Direen for a combination of business and holiday reasons. We have been impressed by the high levels of comfort offered by the amenities with a feeling of welcome and homeliness (eg the books and games that are available in the parlour). The cottage has been an ideal base for exploring and comforting to return to if the weather hasn't been too good - although on the whole it's been lovely, even out of season, for most of the time. There is a ground floor wet room for returning surfers (local huge surf beach very near by) or for people unable to use the stairs - there is also the possibility of using a ground floor bedroom although disabled access may be difficult for some, owing to small steps into the house. The owners have invariably been welcoming, kind and helpful and we have recommended the property to friends and family - we hope to return next year as a larger group. Local archaeology is superb as are the geology, marine life and scenery. Dingle has lovely restaurants and shops and Fungi the dolphin - always great to see him. Direen is now one of our favourite destinations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Get away home.

Our 2 week vacation at the beautiful stone home in Cloghane was Awesome. The home was very clean and the heating system was perfect, always very comfortable. What I loved about the home most was the privacy. There are no other homes nearby so it was The perfect Get-Away home. If you want to get into the village of Cloghane it only takes 5 mins by car, we loved to walk to the village breathing in the air and taking in all the sites at a slower pace. If you want to do shopping Dingle was 20 min away. Dingle is great for shopping and visiting the pubs and restaurants,. One night we went to hear local Irish tradition music at Killigans pub,I highly recommend visiting there and have a pint or 2 of Guinness. The Brandon, Cloghane area have the most beautiful country side I have ever seen. You have the mountains to your back and the Wild Atlantic Ocean in front of you. Fermoyle beach is just down the road where people surf and kite board.,We loved the home and area so much we plan on going back and staying for a month. Next year. That says it all I think.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!!!

Direen Cottage ist very cosy and comfortable.We stayed there three weeks and it was extremely spacious even for 6 people, with a large dining room/ and very cosy living room, well equipped with wooden irish-style furniture and turf fireplace and oven. The kitchen is fully equipped, everything you need is provided. You hear the little stream behind the house, the bats under the roof and the rustling of the leaves outside - very relaxing! Direen Cottage is a perfect base-camp if you want to explore Dingle-peninsula, go for walks or to the beach. Janet ist a lovely host, she awaited us with fruit bread and all ingredients for a good irish breakfast as well as her good advice for things to do. She even organized for a guitar, so I could practise some folk music for the tintean ceoil ( is it "music at the fireplace"?) in Cloghane. Any question? Ask Janet! Even medical emergencies (my son sliced his thumb open with a pocket-knife) were solved competently with her help. We really loved our stay and really want to come back!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are delighted you and your family had an enjoyable stay in Direen Cottage. Peace and tranquility are what so many visitors are searching for to escape busy lifestyles and frantic cities. As you describe this can be found at Direen Cottage and the surrounding area of Cloghane and Brandon. The area is a patchwork of mountains and beaches so a paradise for walkers or to simply relax and take in the beauty that can be found in a totally unspoilt location. We look forward to welcoming you back to Direen someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Todo estuvo perfecto ! Gracias Janet !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi karakteristiek huis op een fijne rustige locatie. Alles is in het huis aanwezig om goed te kunnen leven.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Cottage

Das Cottage in einsamer Lage, grandioser Landschaft, in der Nähe wundervoller Strände ist für Menschen, die eine solche Lage lieben, absolut empfehlenswert. Die Vermieter sind ungemein nett und freundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöner Ausgangspunkt für die Entdeckung einer wundervollen Umgebung

Das Cottage ist wie beschrieben ausgestattet, auch in der Küche fehlt es an nichts. Die Kommunikation mit der netten Vermieterin ist problemlos und zuverlässig. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Immediately after arrival we felt at home. A cozy place for a family holiday perfect to take a break from the daily routine. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eamonn and Janet Murphy

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Eamonn born and lived all his life in Brandon farming the family farm. Janet born in England and moved to Brandon when she married Eamonn in 1982. They have a family of 4 sons. Eamonn and Janet work the farm and sell local produce of veg, honey and eggs through the local Dingle Market.

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