Lauragh 2 miles. This fabulous detached farmhouse cottage is situated on a sheep farm in the blissful Caha Mountains, 2 miles from the tiny village of Lauragh and 14 miles from Kenmare. Enjoying stunning panoramic views, this delightful property has been carefully renovated to retain much original charm and character. It features a cosy sitting room with exposed beams, a warming fire and a light and airy conservatory with striking views over the garden and mountains beyond. Located on the Beara Peninsula, this Lauragh cottage is an ideal base for walking enthusiasts. The spectacular Healy Pass opens up the Caha Mountains with its remote upland lakes and valleys offering fantastic days out for walkers and nature lovers. The mountain range offers the challenging rugged peaks of Hungry Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain, to the gentler but breathtaking Gleninchaquin and Rambach's Way with its deserted settlement of Cummeengeera. The area is rich in archaeological sites such as stone circles, wedge graves and other relics from the past. The rugged landscape can be enjoyed by walkers of all abilities, with the Beara Way offering routes around the peninsula with signed looped walks and coastal vistas. Places of interest are Glengarriff - with Garnish Island, The Bamboo Park, The Ewe Experience, nature reserve and cafes and restaurants. Beara Way hiking trail on the doorstep of the Caha Mountains for hill walkers. This is a wonderful location for a peaceful or active holiday.
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Think rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, great surf and sparkling blue seas, the wild moors of Dartmoor to the Somerset Levels and the dramatic Cheddar Gorge, the South West has plenty to offer. With a lively arts scene, great local food and walking and cycling opportunities galore.