Scenic Bliss Awaits!
Dingle Courtyard Cottages are located at the top of Dingle Town in the southwest of Ireland. The Dingle Peninsula is one of the highlights of any visit to Ireland. With all the amenities of a fine home, these elevated four-star cottages overlook beautiful Dingle Bay. The strikingly stone clad courtyard properties offer bright & spacious living with open fires & comfortable sofas. Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking views & locations, Dingle is quite simply a visual and serene feast for the eyes and spirit.
Your Tour Includes7 nights Accommodation*
Car Rental**
Ireland Explorer Discount Card
Ireland Guidebook & Map
Online Personal Travel Website
Travel Bag & Travel Wallet for documents
Optional Roundtrip Flight (at extra cost)
5-star Support & Assistance while in Ireland |  |
*You may add or subtract days
Base price includes 7 night of self-catering accommodation in an Irish Cottage. You may add additional nights with any of our lodging choices.
**Car rental includes CDW, insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, unlimited mileage, all taxes. |
Inside the Cottages
Each cottage offers every modern convenience. with all the rustic charm & feel of an Irish cottage. All options (2, 3 or 4 bedroom, sleeping up to 8) feature an open plan living/dining & kitchen area with a separate utility room and a ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor of each is a double bedroom (en suite), a main bathroom and 1, 2 or 3 extra twin/double rooms depending on the cottage.
The Cottages are just a 5 minute walk to the very heart of vibrant Dingle town with its many traditional pubs (which often host Irish music sessions) and gourmet restaurants specializing in freshly caught seafood.
Cottage facilities & Amenities:
- Open Garden
- On Street Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Patio
- Iron & Ironing Board
Ground Floor: Kitchen/Dining
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob & Oven
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave
- Storage Heating
- Tumble Dryer/Washing Machine
- Color TV - Satellite / Cable
- Open Fire
- Radio & CD Player.
First Floor: Accommodation
- 2 Bedroom – 1 main bathroom. 1 double room en-suite, 1 twin room. (2 single beds in the twin room)
- 3 Bedroom – 1 main bathroom. 1 double room en-suite, 2 twin rooms. (2 single beds in each twin room)
- 4 bedroom – 1 main bathroom. 1 double room en-suite, 1 double & 2 twin rooms. (2 single beds in each twin room)
All have storage heating in each room and private parking is provided. Linens & towels are not included; these can be provided at an additional cost but need to be requested at the time of booking.
*Electricity & Heating are extra and payable separately on departure from the cottage. Security deposit required also.*
About Dingle Town
The residents of Dingle, or An Daingean as it is now officially known, are the envy of everyone in Ireland. They live in what many agree is the most beautiful part in the country, in a strikingly attractive fishing village with fantastic pubs, rousing music, great restaurants and more characters per head of population than anywhere in the world. The key to Dingle is to visit as many pubs as you can while there. Seek out the old pubs frequented by the locals, sit up to the bar, order a drink and prepare to be entertained!
The Dingle Peninsula on which the town is located is littered with ancient archeological sites including stone forts and many beehive huts. Scenically, the Peninsula is an absolute delight with every turn of the road revealing more of the achingly beautiful landscape. One highlight is the Slea Head loop drive from Dingle which is easily driven in an hour or cycled in an afternoon. A second being the Conor Pass drive, the highest mountain pass in Ireland which provides the most dramatic and scenic way of entering or leaving Dingle. This narrow, twisting road runs between the town of Dingle and Kilmore Cross on the north side of the peninsula and offers breathtaking views, as the glaciated landscape of mountains and corrie lakes comes into view. For the energetic, a day spent climbing Mount Brandon, the peninsula's highest, will be richly rewarded. The views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning.
The following locations are in close proximity to Dingle
Slea Head Drive (begins in Dingle)
The Slea Head Drive is a circular route, beginning and ending in Dingle, that takes in a large number of attractions and stunning views on the western end of the peninsula. The route is clearly labelled by road signs throughout its length. To properly enjoy the Drive, a half-day should be set aside for the journey. The route is suitable for motorists, but is also ideal for cyclists: it is possible to hire a bike at a number of locations in Dingle.
Conor Pass Drive (20 minutes)
The Conor Pass is the highest mountain pass in Ireland, and provides the most dramatic and scenic way of entering or leaving Dingle. This narrow, twisting road runs between the town of Dingle and Kilmore Cross on the north side of the peninsula, where roads fork to Cloghane/Brandon or Castlegregory. The views from the road are breathtaking, as the glaciated landscape of mountains and corrie lakes comes into view. From the scenic carpark at the summit there are views as far as the Aran Islands off County Galway
Killarney Town (1 hour)
Killarney lies on the edge of the astoundingly beautiful Killarney National Park with its three magnificent lakes and the spectacular MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The park is also home to Muckross House and Gardens. Killarney is a wonderful base for all manner of activities including angling and water sports, golf, riding, orienteering, hiking, cycling, and canoeing. The town itself is quite small but full of charm as you will soon see as you walk down the brick footpaths and pass curious old-style shop fronts. Killarney is well known for its excellent shops, restaurants and cosmopolitan appeal. It is also renowned for its evening entertainment including many singing pubs, cabarets, dancing venues, and banquets. Traditional Irish music can also be heard in many of the local pubs.
The Ring of Kerry (all day tour)
Killarney is the usual starting point for people completing the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's best-known touring route. It is 110 miles (176 km) long and circles the Iveragh Peninsula through mountain passes, forests, bogs, skirting rivers, lakes and beautiful unspoilt beaches. The scenery is truly wonderful and there is much of interest along the route.
Kenmare Town (2 hours)
Kenmare, with its pastel coloured houses, is the usual starting point for the Ring of Kerry round trip. The small town, founded by a handful of Englishmen in 1670, has every tourist convenience imaginable, including 2 of the most luxurious hotels in Ireland, both of which have been awarded the much coveted Michelin star: the Park Hotel and Sheen Falls Lodge. A trip round the peninsula of Iveragh should not be missed; it has some of the most magnificent landscape in Europe, as any of the hundreds of people on bicycles, motorbikes, cars and busses traveling the 110 mile long coast road will tell you. Starting the Ring of Kerry trip from Kenmare means that you will meet the countless busses from Killarney going the other way instead of being stuck behind them!
Cork City (2.5 hours)
In the bustling city of Cork, stroll the river walk at the University and pop into the Glucksman Gallery. Relax in a café, and hit Shandon Street, just a short walk from the main shopping district. Climb the 120 foot steeple, and ring the bells of Shandon. Soak up the city views as they fade into the countryside. Award-winning restaurants line the streets, and nightlife choices include Irish Traditional, classy nightclubs, theater, opera, plays, and dance. (Take the haunted night tour of the city jail—it’s a great way to start your evening with a bang.) Of course, there’s the Jameson Old Middleton Distillery in east Cork. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, and finish with a tasting. As for Ennis, her beautiful medieval streets, narrow and meandering past small colorful shops, are enchanting.
Blarney Castle & Stone (2.5 hours)
Blarney is a charming village, most renowned for its famous castle and stone. The impressive Blarney Castle, perched on solid limestone, dates from 1446 and is situated on magnificent grounds. To acquire "the gift of gab" one must kiss the Blarney Stone - located just beneath the battlements at the very top of Blarney Castle. This involves bending over backwards at quite a height - not to be attempted by the faint-hearted!
