Young's Cottage : Maison de particulier au bord de l'Atlantique prĂšs de Dingle
"Tigh na Meala" is the Irish for "House of honey" which was the original name of this two-storey cottage, stunningly situated on the Atlantic coast 10 min outside of Dingle town in the direction of Feothanach, Ballydavid and Brandon Creek. There are three bedrooms, one with a double bed( master), one with a bunk bed (two singles) and one with a double bed and single bunk (sleeps 7 total). The beautifully renovated farm house has a large kitchen and living room with a traditional fireplace including the original antique iron crane (see photo). There is a cosy bathroom downstairs with bath/shower and a toilet upstairs as well. The breathtaking view from the front of the house looks directly out on Smerwick Harbour to the south and to the West lie the Three Sisters and the Atlantic horizon. To the east is Ireland's second highest mountain, Mt. Brandon, climbed by Celtic/Christian pilgrims since the early Middle Ages. Also visible in the distance are the hills of Great Blasket Island. Total privacy, a cosy house facing the North Atlantic & proximity to Dingle's lively pub scene are what this house offers.
We loved everything about our stay at Young's Cottage. While exploring the whole peninsular we saw amazing views at every turn. But at the end of each day, we both believe the best views were those from our front yard.The house had everything we needed, host were very responsive and we will be back to stay here again.
We enjoyed this cottage as our home base for exploring the Dingle peninsula. It is the classic Irish stone cottage, with a vastly upgraded kitchen. Please note there is no wifi, or tv, this is a place to unplug and enjoy the surroundings. Make sure you hike up the hill behind the house to see the crumbling castle and marvel at the cliffs descending to the wild Atlantic below.
We had a great time and love the house - it's a gorgeous place and never fails to delight us. On the bad weather days we were happy to stay in, knit and entertain ourselves. Thank you so much for letting us stay.
What a special trip our entire family had! The location is breathtaking and the cottage provided a comfortable and quiet home base for our weeklong trip. We are so grateful for the chance to stay in such a lovely home, and can't wait to come back!
We had a great time staying at the property. The views were amazing and the cottage was ideally located outside Dingle where you could travel easily around Slea Head.
We enjoyed our 3 nights at the cottage. Lots of room, lots of charm, and a good value. We stayed at lots of high end, expensive, small B&Bâs this trip, and this was a nice, relaxing break to get away from all the people and traffic.
Thank you for a fantastic stay at your cottage. It had all the facilities needed for a real break away.
The location was just right to explore the Dingle peninsula.
Youngâs Cottage was a magical setting and home away from home while exploring the Dingle Peninsula. A short drive from the town of Dingle, beautiful surroundings, quiet and quaint, we got sunshine and some weather, which was perfect. The cottage was well equipped and clean with updated kitchen and bathroom. The beds were quite comfortable. And lots of walking opportunities around the area including a hike up Ballydavid from the house. Very peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend a stay here!
This characterful cottage is just off Slea Head Drive and has a great view of Smerwick Harbour and the Three Sisters. Although there were a few housekeeping issues with the kitchen that the owner is addressing, we enjoyed our stay.
We enjoyed the sympathetic restoration of the cottage, it was down to earth but at the same time very comfortable for our whole family. The big kitchen was perfect and we were lucky to have good weather to be able to sit outside.
The neighbouring cows were great!
I am originally from County Cork. I grew up in an irish speaking family and we spent our childhood holidays in West Kerry. I fell in love with the area and the cottage is now my family holiday home with my three sons. The area is an inspiration for me as a singer with the area`s rich irish traditional music culture.
The cottage is a unique location with total privacy and stunning uninterrupted views of Smerwich Harbour and the Atlantic ocean. Winter or summer, it is a beautiful warm,quiet and peaceful place to be.
It is a traditional house maintaining its original character with wooden beams and stone floors. There is a feeling of going back 100 years in time. For me it is the only place in the world where time stands still and one can forget all the stress of work and modern living.