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Glengarriff - An Gleann Garbh (the rugged glen) is a name derived from the rugged beauty of the mountains and wooded valleys surrounding the village. Indeed there are many magnificent views of mountains and valleys from numerous viewpoints which hug the coastline that leads into Glengarriff.
Pets are allowed at this location, at an extra fee of E25, payable onsite to your caretaker.
Glengarriff village is situated overlooking a sheltered harbour and Garnish Island, otherwise known as "Illuaculin" Ireland's most outstanding garden island with its internationally famous collection of plants and is world renowned for its Italian Gardens.
Glengarriff is a gateway to the Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsula and is a picturesque village with all the charm of West Cork. Shops, pubs and restaurants adorn this village which is in close proximity to Bantry and Glengarriff Golf Clubs.
The homes are comfortable and well equipped. There are 3 bedrooms, one double and 2 single rooms (one with a pull out bed).
The homes are located in a beautiful part of West Cork.
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Garnish Island
Garnish Island, otherwise known as Ilnacullin, is located in the sheltered harbour Glengarriff. It is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty.
Fishing
West Cork is an anglers paradise. Deep Sea fishing, shore fishing, game fishing and coarse fishing are all available.
Walking
For walkers, Glengarriff is the perfect base to take on the challenges of the Beara and the Kerry Way.
Touring
Dalewood Holiday Homes are the perfect starting point from which to tour the world renowned Ring of Kerry and the lesser known but equally beautiful Ring of Beara. Other local scenic drives will take you to Sheeps Head, Adrigole, the Healy Pass, Lauragh, Gougane Barra, Eyeries, Allihies, Dursey Island (accessible only by cable car!) and the fishing port of Castletownbere.
Kenmare
The very popular town of Kenmare lies just a half hour drive from Glengarriff over spectacular scenery. Here you will find an incredible selection of shops, bars and restaurants along with many places of historical interest.
Golf
Glengarriff boasts its own truly beautiful nine hole golf course with incredible views and the Championship Bantry Bay Golf Course lies just 10 miles from Glengarriff town. This challenging cliff-top parkland course is noted as one of the most spectacular and scenic courses in Ireland.
Other activities in the area include bicycle hire, pony trekking, seal watching and much much more.
