Beachfront

Foxglove House

Reenellen ,Knightstown ,Valentia Is Foxglove-no10, Valentia Island, Ireland
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Foxglove House

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Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
14 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1200 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a terrace, Foxglove House is located in Valentia Island. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, and free WiFi. The property provides a children's playground and parking on-site. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. At the holiday home, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and high tea and serves Irish cuisine. Guests at Foxglove House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Valentia Island, like snorkelling, windsurfing and cycling. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Skellig Experience Centre is 7.3 km from Foxglove House. Kerry Airport is 68 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 4 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Valentia Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Noreen
    Ireland Ireland
    “Amazing hostess and beautiful property in stunning location. Central to everything, shop, hotel, pier, swimming, kayaking, tennis, beautiful walks.We had a brilliant week, Enda couldn't have done any more for us. We are deeply appreciative.”
  • Angie
    Ireland Ireland
    “Perfect base to explore Kerry, Tralee and surrounding areas. Close to shop, restaurants, local tourist attractions. The host, Enda, is just an mazing.and .”
  • Louise
    Ireland Ireland
    “The location was excellent! Very comfortable and spacious!”
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lovely location, spotlessly clean. Comfortable with books and games for rainy days. The host also lent us her kayaks which was great for a bit of a paddle about”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location. Very comfortable with the two bathrooms … ideal. Very well equipped.”
  • Caroline
    South Africa South Africa
    “Enda is the most amazing host and the house is perfect. Spotless condition and the perfect location to stay in for a trip to Valentina Island. All the amenities and well thought through in terms of anything you might need.”
  • Marion
    Ireland Ireland
    “Fantastic location, everything needed in the property. Great host, very helpful. Lots to see and do and we were lucky with fantastic weather!”
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    “Excellent location. Lots to do and lots of great advice from the host Enda who was great”
  • Andrea
    Germany Germany
    “Großzügiges Reihenhaus, warm und gemütlich....wie zuhause, ich könnte einfach so bleiben. Sehr liebe Begrüßung, ganz viele Tipps. Vorn das Meer, hinten der Garten....ich habe mich verliebt. Danke, dass wir da sein durften, wir kommen gerne wieder”
  • Nischuh
    Germany Germany
    “Enda war super nett, hatte auch noch Tipps für uns. Haus war toll, viel Platz, super sauber und spezial Empfang mit Chips , Süssigkeiten und frischen Blumen. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Sehr ruhige Lage mitten im Ort mit Blick aufs Wasser.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Enda Lynch

Company review score: 10Based on 50 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

This apartment is apartment is hosted by Enda Lynch who resides on the Island. Enda is on hand to ensure a warm friendly welcome and a hassle free stay.

Property information

Foxglove House is a newly renovated luxurious three bed roomed property finished to a high standard nestled in a quiet panoramic location within the heart of Knightstown village. It has private front and rear entrance. Outstanding features of the property include its location directly overlooking Valentia Harbor and Beginnish Island an area of superb natural beauty.

Neighbourhood information

Located on the Skellig Coast in the Southern Peninsulas of the Wild Atlantic Way adjacent to the Ring of Kerry, Valentia Island is still one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Our heritage as an island, the birthplace of global telecommunications, geological uniqueness stretching back 350 million years, a mix of traditional and planned built architecture, a place where you can embrace Irish culture of language music and sport - lets face it, we've got it all!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Royal Hotel
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Seafood
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • The Point Seafood Resturant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • The Moorings, Portmagee

    No additional info available

  • The Fisherman's Restaurant, Portmagee
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Foxglove House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • 4 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Open-air bath
  • Fitness centre

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Children's playground
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Foxglove House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That"s about £84. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Foxglove House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Foxglove House

  • The prices at Foxglove House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel"s policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Foxglove House on this page.

  • Yes, Foxglove House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Foxglove House is 2.1 miles from the centre of Valentia Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Foxglove House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children"s playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Foxglove House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Foxglove House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Foxglove House has 4 restaurants:

    • The Moorings, Portmagee
    • The Fisherman's Restaurant, Portmagee
    • Royal Hotel
    • The Point Seafood Resturant

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Foxglove House on this page.

  • Foxglove House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.