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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
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This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"Excellent house close to town with stunning views and everything we could have asked for."
Reviewed by Johnny5.0★Oct 2024
"Stunning location and a beautiful, well equipped property."
A few maintenance issues but would definitely stay here again and can recommend.
Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Aug 2024
"Nice place to stay, but no sharing with the owner we didn't see him, we think he lives close but not sure they prepare an apple pie to us, it was kind."
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In the kitchen, not enough plates glasses and cutlery , the baking tray is broken.
The house is big and the rooms are nice , many places and it is quiet place 4kms from Kenmare
Reviewed by Breut4.1★Aug 2024
"This was an amazing place!"
The views were beautiful. The house was very clean and well kept. I would definitely come back again.
Reviewed by Mariah4.4★Jul 2024
"Oak Wood house is a beautiful house on a very peaceful location."
Most of the time you only hear birds and sometimes a cow or sheep.
It has everything you need. Simple things like a soapdispenser in every toilet are very nice. With a group of 4 ore max 6 there is plenty room to have some privacy if you want a moment alone.
Very nice!
Reviewed by Eddy3.8★Jun 2024
"Thank you Mr Daly and family for sharing your beautiful home."
You have thought of everything that could be required for a stay. The location of your property is extremely desirable for those of us who enjoy the tranquility and space of the countryside, yet just a short drive to Kenmare for a little retail therapy. The Beara Ring truly does rival the Ring of Kerry, albeit on a smaller scale. Everyone we spoke to was extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you again for sharing your "home" with us.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2024
"The town is not as close as stated."
The beds could be more comfortable. Wifi would be a good addition. But overall it was a lovely experience. Beautiful views and roomy accommodation. We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed by Christine4.1★May 2024
"We loved the location of Oak Wood House which is peaceful with wonderful views."
It is a spacious property with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The beds are very comfortable, there were four sofas to stretch out on and plenty of outdoor seating too. We were pleased to be close to Kenmare which is a great little place and we received warm welcome in the shops and eating places. The boiler developed a fault the day after we arrived but the owner arranged for a plumber to fix it pretty quickly which was great. I would definitely recommend Oak Wood House.
Reviewed by Sheelagh4.7★May 2024
"We love staying at Oakwood House."
It’s usually a quick drive into Kenmare or the Ring of Beara.
Reviewed by Earl5.0★Dec 2023
"We had such a wonderful stay."
The views were undersold and are absolutely spectacular. We can see into the valley and it's breathtaking, this was such a highlight for our stay. We loved the cozy cottage and our group of five was comfortable.
Reviewed by Melissa4.7★Aug 2023
"This property is not in Kenmare despite being shown as such on the Sykes website."
It is up a narrow back road south of the river. Fine if you were seeking a quiet rural location but no good if you were expecting to wander into town for a drink or meal in the evening.
The property itself is spacious, bright and tastefully refurbished with a large garden and pleasant sun room. Unfortunately the kitchen equipment provided is very limited and levels of cleanliness could certainly be improved. It is also worth highlighting that there is no Wi-Fi.
Reviewed by Andrew2.2★Jun 2023
"There is no water at certain parts of the day
The heater in the 2nd lounge ..."
There is no water at certain parts of the day
The heater in the 2nd lounge isn,t working
It would benifit from a second bannister for less mobile renters
Needs a blind on the bedroom skylight
Better info on recycling needed
Reviewed by Carol2.5★May 2023
"We had wonderful days in this cozy cottage."
The location is fantastic for those seeking peace and a great starting point for day trips.
Everything you need is available in the cottage. It is clean and everything is ready for the first fire.
Shops are many available. From the organic market to the discounter, everything is easily accessible, and shopping is no problem after a day trip or an excursion.
We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back.
Reviewed by Birgit4.7★Oct 2022
"Beautiful location, house well equipped for kitchen facilities, everything you would need provided."
Wood basket filled for us was a nice comfort.
Many thanks.
Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jun 2022
"Very comfortable stay with my two small boys, husband and mum."
Lovely location with beautiful views. The house had everything we needed; cleaning supplies, towels and bedding. Ideal garden for the boys to explore and lovely patio area. I would recommend this house for a relaxing stay with all the comforts of home.
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jun 2022
"I lost my husband the week before we were to take the cottage but l decided to go anyway."
It was a wise choice as the cottage was lovely and a haven of tranquility. The views all around were beautiful and the house was very comfortable with a lovely bright sunroom where l could sit peacefully and reflect . I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful holiday in comfort
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2022
"This was a lovely cottage in the most beautiful situation ,waking up to a super view of the mountains each morning."
Plenty of room for us to spread about and very comfortable. Everything we needed for a week in this beautiful part of Ireland.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2021
"So much space, great location."
Needs more glasses (only 3 wine glasses) and a good, deep clean. The hot water didn't seem to be working (we switched on the gas boiler and it fired up but no hot water) and the fact that you can't have two showers running was a bit of a pain in the mornings. Might be useful to state that this is a rural cottage with limited water pressure. Good layout, lovely sun room and outside dining though. Comfy beds and big bedrooms.
Reviewed by Aileen3.1★Aug 2021
"Beautiful house in a very scenic and quiet location."
Great space to relax and explore the local area from.
Kenmare is a very nice, friendly, and busy town, with plenty to do and see in the area.
The house is very nice but did have a lot of spiders inside, and could have been cleaner when we arrived. Great space outside to relax, enjoy the views and for kids to play.
Reviewed by Keith4.1★Jul 2021
"Oak House is fantastic, the photos on the listing do not do it justice."
It is very comfortable and well kitted out with everything you would need. Very comfy beds and several comfy sofas. A really great house in a great location. Lovely patio area with great views.
Reviewed by Karen-lee4.7★Jul 2021
"This house is just wonderful."
It has everything you need, and has so much space inside and out. Scenery is beautiful from the picnic bench on a sunny day! Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Jul 2021
"What is the point Sykes will do nothing about it anyway."
Very poor that they did not check the state of the premises they recommended.
Reviewed by Fiona1.9★Jun 2021
"The owner called us a couple of days prior our arrival to let us know where the key to the house was kept and also advised that the standard check in at 3 pm is now delayed by one hour due to Covid 19."
Meaning extra time for cleaning is required. When we arrived we were stunned by the view, it seemed this was exactly what we could expect for €730 for 4 nights. Our excitement was quickly replaced by disappointment the moment we entered the house. The table and kitchen counter was still dirty from previous guests, same with floors and couch which was covered with a blanket full of crumbs. Bits of food in dishwasher and mould in the fridge. I spend first hour cleaning the kitchen so we could use it. The worst part however is the terrible smell coming out of the upstairs bathroom which was out of service. I have contacted the owner about this issue and his reply was that a cleaner (?) had called a plumber the day before our arrival because there was a drip from the shower and a bad smell and that he was sorry that the smell has returned a day later after the plumber was there. Absolutely nothing has been done about it. The smell was so bad and it was coming into the whole house even through closed door and extractor fan being turned on for the whole time, we kept all windows opened during the day but nights sleeping in this terrible smell were dreadful. As mentioned on the other side the views were amazing and we loved the fire place in both living rooms. I would not return or reccommend this cottage to anyone following our experience. Not worth the money we paid whatsoever.
Reviewed by Monika1.6★Aug 2020
"Lovely house."
Really cosy. Fantastic view. Highly recommend it.
Bit of a trek up the mountain if walking back from kenmare with the kids.
Reviewed by Desmond5.0★Jul 2020
"The house location was not correct as per the listing."
The house is about 5km from where it was on the map which was not ideal for what we had planned for the weekend.
The house itself was great with beautiful views.
Reviewed by Laura4.7★May 2019
"A lovely comfortable house in a beautiful part of Ireland"
Reviewed by Paul4.7★Jun 2018
"Absolutely wonderful."
Peaceful and all the amenities. A short drive to town. Mr. Daly was very accommodating. Thanks again.
Reviewed by Earl5.0★Mar 2018
"Lovely spacious property with great views."
Location is great as it is out in the countryside but also only a few minutes drive from all amenities.
Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Oct 2016
"Oakwood House was a beautiful property in a stunning location."
It was spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed. The views were spectacular and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.
Reviewed by Valerie4.8★Sep 2016
"Oakwood house was a perfect holiday getaway, the accommodation was lovely & the views amazing."
The place was very well jutted out & Kenmare town was a short drive away with plenty of facilities. I would definitely recommend this accommodation
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2016
"We had a great week at Oakwood."
The cottage was amazing - clean, modern and great appliances. My children (12,10 & 8) loved the garden area. The beds were very comfortable. There were quite a few midgies so take precautions! Overall a gorgeous cottage in a gorgeous location,
Reviewed by Jo5.0★Aug 2016
"We really enjoyed our stay at Oak Wood House."
The desciption of the house and the location were bang on. It was very clean and comfortable and we loved the tea/coffee and applepie to welcome us. The owner was very friendly and hospitable. Close to lovely Kenmare, ring of Kerry/Beara and Killarney National Park.
We would highly recommend staying here.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double (one with balcony and en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with solid fuel stove
Utility
Snug (seats 4) with solid fuel stove
Sun room with dining area.
Oil central heating with solid fuel stoves
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent April to September inclusive (20 supplement October to March inclusive payable direct to owner)
Starter pack for stoves inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Lawned gardens to front and side with patio and picnic bench
Gravel area to rear
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Children need to be supervised when on the balcony
Check in time is 4pm
Please note: this property does not accept stag/hen parties or similar.
The property
Kenmare 2 miles.
A delightful country house in rural Ballygriffin, just a short drive from the beautiful coastal town of Kenmare.
Traditionally finished, with spectacular views of the countryside, this house makes a fantastic destination for family and friends to enjoy their Irish break away.
The house is finished to a good standard and offers three comfortable bedrooms upstairs, with the main one enjoying its own en-suite and balcony.
The ground floor is home to an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area complete with exposed wooden beams and a stone fireplace fitted with a solid fuel stove.
The ground floor then also extends to a snug with a solid fuel stove, as well as a sun room with dining table and patio doors, so you can step out and sit in the warm summer sun as you take in the fresh Irish air or have a picnic in the garden while the young ones stretch their legs.
Nearby Kenmare is a highly popular town where you will find a great range of places for you to have a bite to eat or go for a drink, with some good Irish music on offer.
Pull on your walking boots and explore the surrounding countryside, hop in the car and discover the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way, or take a trip to the Priests Leap and take in the breathtaking sights.
A picturesque town situated on the stunning Bay of Kenmare, overlooking the gleaming Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful beaches, wildlife and lovely scenery abound here. The coastline is rugged with sandy beaches close by, while pebble beaches surround the bay itself. Kenmare is an interesting town, full of character and colour, with long winding streets setting the scene for farmers' markets, artists' galleries, lovely little boutiques and some of the best restaurants in Ireland! The town is also situated on the Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way. The famous town of Killarney has an abundance of attractions, pubs, festivals and its National Park is about 35 minutes’ drive away, and though there is much to see and do here, the pace of life is still leisurely and unhurried. With the Beara and Dingle Peninsulas nearby and the Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way to explore, makes this an ideal base for exploring Kerry to Cork. This great location is not to be missed!
