Tahilla Cove Country House Bed and Breakfast, Ring of Kerry, Sneem, County Kerry.

If Tahilla Cove’s 14 landscaped, wooded acres by the secluded cove sings of the south seas it’s because there is a whiff of paradise in this part of ‘Irelands Riviera’ lawns resplendent with palm trees run down to the sea and private mooring. James now runs it with son Charles and wife Deirdre the local GP – two houses, built in the Forties by James’s father, touched by unusual mélange of Art Deco and Greek villa. Sink into boldly floral sofa and chairs and gaze on palm trees and sea, put your feet up by the wood burning fire and be charmed by the ever-changing light, it is restful and delightful. Big unpretentious bedrooms are lifted by art on the walls and good strong colors; most have a private balcony or terrace and views of the legendary peninsula. Walk through oak groves to idyllic viewpoints where seals can be seen basking on rocks, swim of the private pier, mess about in a rowing boat before coming back for tea in the sun or drinks by the bar. The best possible therapy for speeded – up urbanites to stay three nights (at least) with these very welcoming people

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Yet this is a refreshingly low-key place, with two very special features: the location, which is genuinely waterside; and the owners, James and Deirdre Waterhouse.

Georgina Campbell Ireland

Established in 1948 Travel writers have described this Ring of Kerry, Seashore, Fully Licensed Country House Bed & Breakfast as the “ most idyllic spot in Ireland or any other Country”

Situated on the shores of Kenmare Bay guest accommodation is in two houses on the 14 acre estate. All rooms have superb sea or mountain views most with balcony or private terrace overlooking the well tended gardens and extensive lawns which sweep down to the waters edge and private pier.

When visiting Kerry, Tahilla Cove is the ideal base and is centrally located for touring the renowned Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, Glengarriff, the Beara Peninsula, and West Cork region all within a comfortable days drive.

There are a host of activities for you to choose from when staying at Tahilla Cove

Walking – Golfing – Fishing – Horse Riding – Cycling – Canoeing

We are located 11 Miles west of Kenmare and 5 miles east of Sneem on the Kenmare Bay seashore.

James Deirdre & Charles Waterhouse
Tahilla Cove Country House,
Ring of Kerry, Sneem, Co Kerry
Tel + 353 (0) 64 6645204

Email: tahillacove@gmail.com