An Tairsigh
Sea
No dogs
Mountain
Family friendly
Solo FriendlyGroup friendlyFrom €300 per night
(3 nights min)
Perfect for those who want to spend a few days slowing down by the sea
Who is An Tairsigh for?
An Tairsigh is for families, groups of friends or couples who want a few days on the Atlantic edge: sea swimming, walking, painting, and yoga in the sunroom. It sleeps five across two king-size beds and a single. The cottage is not a secluded stay and backs onto a small road, and you'll see neighbours. Knightstown village, with its cafés and the Royal Hotel, is a ten-minute walk. The pull is the water, the island and the Iveragh peninsula around it: Bray Head, Geokaun mountain, the Valentia lighthouse and Glanleam beach are all within a ten-minute drive. It's a long way west (and that's the point): about 4 hours 45 from Dublin and 1 hour 23 from Tralee. The quickest way onto the island is the ferry from Reenard Point near Cahersiveen to Knightstown, a five-minute crossing that runs April to October. The bridge at Portmagee is open year-round. Things to note: Parking is in the lane way directly beside the cottage, a metre from the door, and reversing out onto the road is awkward, so have someone guide you. Shoes come off at the door: the floors are covered in hand-knotted Tibetan wool rugs. The shoreline is unguarded and uneven after dark, and the seabed is rocky, so pack beach shoes if you plan to swim. Phone signal is full and there's wifi, so this is not an off-grid stay. Minimalists, be warned: the cottage is full of art, books and pottery gathered by the family over the years.
Check-in 15:00
Check-out 11:00
Sleeps 5 max
2 x King size bed
Wilderness level - 1/4
Regular encounters
What’s there to do?
At night, Valentia sits inside the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, so step outside before bed and look up at the stars!
Wake up to the sound of the tide and seabirds outside, oh and this is your view
After a swim at high tide or a day walking the island, you sink into the freestanding bath for a long soak with a glass of wine.
What's in the cottage?
Hot shower & flushing toilet
Indoor bath
Organic toiletries
King size bed
Fridge and gas hob
Coffee beans & Tea
Salt pepper, oil, and sugar
Toaster
Towels and Bed Linen
Wifi
Car Recommended
Oven
Central Heating
Salt, pepper, cooking oil
Board games & books
Parking at the space
And, how do I get to the cottage?
Once booked, we'll send you the exact eircode. For now, you can know it's at Reenglass on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, at the far western end of the Iveragh Peninsula.
By car
About 4 hours 45 from Dublin and 1 hour 23 from Tralee. There are two ways onto the island: the car ferry from Reenard Point, just outside Cahersiveen, to Knightstown, a five-minute crossing that runs April to October, or the bridge at Portmagee, which is
By Public transport
The nearest train station is Killarney, with a Bus Éireann service on to Cahersiveen. From Cahersiveen, it's a short taxi to Reenard Point for the ferry or a longer taxi over the bridge via Portmagee.
Meet your host
Amber
A note from your host
We are an Irish Nepalese family of six. Sophie and Romio met in Nepal over thirty-five years ago and raised four daughters, Amber, Topaz, Metta and Jaya. Among us are artists, doctors, nature lovers, yoga teachers and avid travellers, but what really brings us together is a love of wild places, creativity and good company. An Tairsigh is an expression of our family: a meeting of Ireland and Nepal, filled with our art, stories and things gathered over a lifetime. An Tairsigh was once known as the Fishery and formed part of Valentia Island's historic fishing industry. A favourite way to unwind is walking along the shore as the birds soar overhead, looking for unusual shells and rocks.
A few things you might like to know
Favourite Morning
Yoga in the sunroom, followed by a swim at high tide.
Cabin Essential
A sketchbook, swimming togs, walking boots and a good book.
Still have some questions?
From €300 per night
(3 nights min)