The cottage is located in the parish of Tuosist just 8 miles from the town of Kenmare. Tuosist beams its beauty in all directions.Mountains, lakes, forest groves and sea blend to create a colourful pattern of sheer beauty. Lauragh, Cloonee, Lohart and Dawros - together form this holiday fairyland and provide a feast of superb scenery. Among it's gems are the three vallevs of Glenmore, Gleninchaquin and Dromoughty.See the coast Road, kilmakilloge, Derreen gardens, and of course the world famous Healy Pass. Tuosist is situated on the southern shore of Kenmare bay, along which it stretches for 23 miles. It forms part of the Beara Peninsula, down the centre of which runs a backbone of mountains, the Caha and Slieve Miskish ranges. In Tuosist you will find some of the loveliest and most unspoilt scenery. Blue sea and lakes, river valleys, wooded glens and mountains clad in the golden fire of gorse and the purple glow of heather. Since the warm gulf stream wash Kerry shores, the climate is exceptionally mild, permitting a sub-tropical flora, including fuchsia, rhododendron and arbutus to flourish in the open air.

    Tuosist boasts many outdoor activities and facilities:
  • Watersports - Swimming in clear waters, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, waterskiing and botany.

  • Angling - Excellent sea and lake fishing. Boats available for hire locally.

  • The areas breath-taking scenery can be experienced in all it's glorious

    splender during the many local hill and countryside walks organized by Kenmares

    well established Walking Club.

  • Ponytrekking - Trekking available from local stables.

  • Walking - At your leisure, take a pleasant ramble or for the more energetic, take the mapped route, The Beara Way.

    Some places of interest include:
  • Derreen Gardens - Influenced by the gulf stream climate these woodland gardens beside Kilmakilloge are well worth a visit.

  • Gleninchaquin Waterfall - Visit Gleninchaquin waterfall amenity area and take in the beautiful Cloonee lakes.

  • Healy Pass - Travel this route and experience the splendorous countryside.Experience the breathtaking views of Glanmore Lake and Kenmare Bay.

    well established Walking Club.

  • Ring of Beara - An enchanting scenic drive. Take in Allihies and Eyeries as well as the fishing port of Castletownbere.
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