September 30, 2009

173 – Anna-Bru Na Mara Self Catering in Carna Connemara Galway Ireland

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Bru na Mara Self Catering is a beautiful complex just outside Carna that combines traditional design with modern comfort. The site overlooks a small harbour, and has spectacular views of the sea, the historic Mason and St MacDara’s islands, and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Situated in the south west corner of Connemara, the complex is an ideal location for touring and exploring Connemara and South Mayo.

Carna, which is situated in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking region) is an important centre for Traditional singing, music, and dancing, with weekly sessions in neighbouring Kilkieran. There are a host of activities within easy reach, including a number of spectacular, unspoiled white sand beaches at Moyrus, (1.5 km) Mynish (7 km) and Callowfinish (8 km). The area is also ideal for walking or cycling, with little traffic, stunning views, and the cleanest air in Europe.

Bru Na Mara is a 3-star,fully furnished, two bedroomed cottage. Set right at the sea’s edge with a turf burning stove, it combines cosiness, with an unrivalled view of the historic St MacDara’s Island and Mace Harbour. This cottage is suited for family holidays and touring groups, and is the ideal base for exploring and enjoying South and West Connemara, with its panoramic views of coastline, islands, inlets, hills and mountains.

The spectacular surroundings, rich in both flora and fauna are also ideal for fishing and birdwatching. The beautiful unspoiled white sand beaches at Moyrus and Mynish are also extremely popular with children. The house is the ideal base for a comfortable, restful and relaxing holiday, with so much outdoor activity on your doorstep.

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172 – Cowper Downs Self Catering in Dublin City Ireland

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Self Catering Dublin offers a beautifully furbished apartment to rent. We offer competitive prices, ideal locations, and are happy to cater to your needs. Within 2km of Trinity College, our apartments offer a wide variety of amenities all close to Dublin City Centre. Self Catering Dublin aims to bring you quality accommodation for all your self-catering needs. Situated on the top floor, this apartment affords some truly stunning views of Dublin and the surrounding mountains.

Large windows in every room guarantee that the natural light keeps the apartment bright and that the panoramic vistas can be enjoyed at all times.

With neutral walls, dark furniture and matching woodwork, this apartment has a truly modern feel. Top of the line appliances and solid wood floors complete the look. When you walk into this apartment, the spacious hallway greets you with a full length mirror and coat closet. Nearby sits a large desk, ideal for laptop workspace, with a large window to provide natural light and an inspiring view. Storage spaces are neatly hidden in dark wooden pieces.

The living room affords spectacular views overlooking Dublin. From the dining table, a full length window overlooks the spires of Dublin and a balcony. Lots of natural light brightens the room. Comfortable chairs and a couch sit about a fireplace and colour TV.

The kitchen also includes a window to the outside majestic views. This overlooks the Dublin mountains and lights the kitchen area, its counter space and modern appliances. From the stove and oven to the kettle, all appliances in this kitchen are top quality. A washer-dryer is also available for resident’s use.

The first bedroom holds 2 single beds, with a dark wooden table between. A window continues the view of Dublin here as well and lights the room with its dark chest of drawers. The beds have white iron frames and the contrast between the dark wooden furniture and the light of the rest of the room is beautiful.

The master bedroom has a double bed and another stunning vista. Closets on either side of the bed provide useful storage. This room has a very modern feel to it and an ensuite. The ensuite includes heated towel racks, steel sink fittings and a clean, spacious shower.

The main bathroom is a spacious room that includes both a shower and a bath. The only room in the apartment without a window, it is clean, tidy with heated towel racks and rock effects.

The apartment is fully furnished, including linens, towels, glasses, crockery and utensils. It even boasts a washer-dryer for clothes, wireless broadband access, and a telephone. Upon request, a portable crib and bicycles for rent are available as well.

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September 23, 2009

Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

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The lovely countryside of County Kerry can best be seen on a self catering holiday. A selfcatering holiday home will offer you and your family spacious accommodations and comfort as you enjoy the local area. Listowel will provide your family with the perfect home away from home for your self catering holiday.

Centrally located in County Kerry, Listowel is a short drive from the tourist centre of Killarney. The charm and beauty of the town of Listowel will make you thankful you have chosen this gem of County Kerry for your self catering holiday home, avoiding the busier touristy areas.

Listowel has the unique distinction of being the literary capital of Ireland. It has been the home and inspiration of many famous writers. Many may be familiar with Dr. John B. Keane who immortalized the beauty of the area in poem. Long known as a farming area, Listowel is now coming to be known as one of County Kerry’s foremost cultural areas. One of the town’s best cultural attractions can be found at the Seanchai Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre. The centre was dedicated in 2001 and serves as the cultural centre for all of county Kerry. Focusing on the great writers, poets, and visual artists of County Kerry, the centre is situated in an ancient home from the 1800’s that has been redesigned and redecorated in a timely manner.

Self catering visitors will enjoy a visit to the centre where they will come to appreciate the importance of the County Kerry literary artists. Storytellers will educate and entertain with re-tellings of popular folklore. Before stories were written in Ireland they were passed by word of mouth and the ancient art of storytelling revives that local tradition. Self catering visitors to Listowel will also enjoy a ride on the Lartique Monorailway. An engine and three carriages travel along an elevated single rail. The monorailway was the standard method of travel for locals and visitors during the 19th century in County Kerry. It has recently re-opened for visitors to enjoy in Listowel. A ride on the monorailway will be a wonderful way to see the local area and visitors should be aware this is a once in a lifetime experience. This type of monorail exists nowhere else in the world.

Listowel is home to many festivals. In the summer months self catering visitors will find a festival to attend almost any weekend. The most famous is the Festival Writer’s Weekend during which writers from all over the world gather in Listowel for lectures and readings. Many writers hold book signings, which makes it fun to stop by for locals and tourists.

For evening entertainment visitors should stop by John B. Keane’s Bar. This lovely pub is home to great comedic performances, great food, and great ale. The local theatre company also presents performances here based on the writings of local authors. The self catering visitor will find that their family will have a Listowel and County Kerry experience like no other. Look forward to active days and comfortable nights at your self catering holiday homes.

Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

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Kenmare is one of County Kerry’s hidden gems. It sits on the sea encircled by the majestic Cork and Kerry mountains standing guard above the town. Kenmare is centrally located in county Kerry, making it the perfect destination for a stay in a self catering holiday home.

Kenmare has existed in one form or another since the 17th century. The town has been diligent in preserving its past and many relics can be seen today. Some have called Kenmare the “Jewel of the Ring of Kerry” and it is a name well deserved. The Ring of Kerry runs along the sea for over a hundred miles and through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. Being called the “jewel” of this magnificent area is a huge title and one that Kenmare definitely stands up to proudly. Kenmare is located near the Killarney National Park, which will offer selfcatering visitors a world of outdoor activities and attractions. The park is a mystical wonderland with mountains, lakes, and forests for visitors to enjoy.

Walking tours of the local area are very popular and offer great exercise. A walking tour is one of the best ways to see the area without being stuck in a car or bus and in traffic. Self catering visitors will find trails designated for walking throughout the area and locals enjoy walking so much they host an annual Walking Festival. During the month of April, May, and June visitors and locals both can enjoy many different guided walking tours of Kemare and its surrounding areas.

Located on the sea, at the head of the Iveragh & Beara peninsulas, Kenmare is home to exciting water adventures for the whole family. The Bay of Kenmare offers up exciting sea creatures such as dolphins and seals. The nearby lakes also offer many water sporting opportunities such as kayaking and skiing. A wonderful way to experience the Irish coastland is by boat, and charter boats are available for visitors to rent along the waterfront.

One other interesting and exciting way you see the Kenmare countryside is on horseback. Local stables will rent horses for guests to ride on the areas many trails or along the miles of coastline. And of course golfing is available for the golfer. There are several challenging courses in the area from which guests can choose to play. Fishing is a big sport in Ireland and self catering visitors to the area can experience fly-fishing, lake fishing, and sea fishing. All three types of fishing are offered by local outfitters. Equipment, tackle, and guides can also be found at the outfitting stores in Kenmare.

The selfcatering visitor to Kenmare will find himself right in the middle of Ireland’s most beautiful and most popular tourist areas. After a long day of touring, the self catering visitor will be glad to come “home” to such lovely accommodations. Self catering accommodations are roomy and luxurious when compared to local hotel accommodations and families will love having the room to spread out. There is not a quicker way to ruin a pleasant holiday than by trying to exist in cramped quarters. Treat yourself, and your family to a Kenmare self catering holiday home.

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

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A self catering holiday home on the Dingle Peninsula in county Kerry, Ireland will be a most memorable holiday. A short distance from the larger tourist town of Killarney, Dingle Town is a quaint and peaceful village, perfect for the self catering family holiday. The Dingle countryside offers some of County Kerry’s best views and when combined with the charm of Dingle Town you will feel as if you have stepped back in history to another era.

Dingle is also known by its Gaelic name, An Daingean. This name was given to Dingle Town against the citizens’ wishes by the Irish government in 2005. Because Dingle Town is an area where the Irish language is spoken the Irish government deemed the name change necessary. You will see no road signs for dingle as the name has been officially changed, but the local citizens still love Dingle and call the town by its original name.

Fungie is perhaps Dingle’s most famous resident. Fungie is a bottle nosed dolphin that has lived in the area waters for over twenty years. He was first discovered as he “escorted” the ships of local fisherman in and out of the harbour. As the fishermen realized how tame Fungie, (a name they gave him), was they began to let their children swim with him. Today, self catering visitors to Dingle can catch a ride with a local fisherman and see Fungie themselves. The trip will take about one hour and if scheduled for the morning hours you may get to swim with the loveable dolphin. Many visitors have heard about Fungie and, falling in love with his story, come to Dingle to visit him.

For visitors interested in local history, the Sciuird Archaeology Adventure is for you. This tour will give self catering holiday home visitors the opportunity to discover the history of the local area with a local historian. The historian will lead your tour, a combination of bus and walking. Along the tour route visitors will see many monuments from the Stone Age and the medieval era.

Dingle also has a very nice aquarium on the waterfront. The aquarium in Dingle is home to many sea creatures and exhibits. A tunnel allows visitors to feel as if they are walking under the sea as fish swim all around. You will be able to get up close and personal with lobsters, crabs, starfish, and many other wonders of the deep. The aquarium is a great activity for dreary days when it is impossible to enjoy the local outdoor attractions.

The self catering visitor to dingle will find many opportunities to shop in the town’s small shops and boutiques. Many stores are dedicated to local handmade crafts. The Weaver’s shop is one of the most unique local shops. Owner and weaver Lisbeth Mucahy is extremely good at her art and weaves beautiful tapestries. All of her work is reminiscent of the local areas, such as the craggy cliffs, majestic mountains, and grassy fields. Items from her store make a great keepsake of your time in Dingle.

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